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MUAP 427 - Advanced Conducting - Choral (.5-1 cr) Further refinement of choral music conducting skills through private study. This course may be repeated for credit. All MUAP courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUSC 227 .
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MUAP 428 - Advanced Conducting - Instrumental (.5-1 cr) Further refinement of instrumental music conducting skills through private study. This course may be repeated for credit. All MUAP courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUSC 227 .
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MUAP 430 - Composition (.5-1 cr) Creative writing for a variety of media with an emphasis on developing skill and expertise in a variety of styles. This course may be repeated for credit. All MUAP courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUSC 203 or Permission of Instructor.
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MUAP 450 - Orchestration/Arranging (.5-1 cr) A study of the art of scoring for the orchestra, wind ensemble, and other instrumental ensembles. Original compositions and arrangements for these groups are written. All MUAP courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUSC 205 . This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUAP 497 - Senior Music Activity (.5-1 cr) All music majors are required to complete a senior music activity during the final year. Prior to the middle of the second semester of junior standing, a determination as to the nature of the activity is made by the student’s advisor after consultation with the other music staff members. The Senior Music Activity will assume the form of a recital, lecture-recital, project, or recital-project. Details are on file in the office of the department chair. All MUAP courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MCE Theory: 80-100; MCE History 80-100; PPE: Pass.
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Music, Applied (Graduate) |
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MUAP 601 - Applied Conducting (1 cr) This course is a weekly lesson in advanced conducting. Students will work one-on-one with the professor to hone the technique and craft of conducting. Students will employ techniques gained here in classroom experiences with their own ensembles. Reflections of this course will appear in the student’s portfolio. Course may be repeated up to three times for credit.
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MUAP 602 - Applied Accompanying (1 cr) Applied accompanying is a course designed primarily for keyboard majors at the graduate level. The class will focus on the improvement on piano skills in the areas of vocal and instrumental collaboration in solo and ensemble literature, sight-reading and piano ensemble literature. In addition to required repertoire for the class, students will work with the instructor to select repertoire that they are currently using in their work environment. In addition to weekly lessons, students will also be expected to attend appropriate concerts and master classes on campus, as well as four studio master class sessions throughout the semester. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.
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MUAP 603 - Recital (1 cr) In lieu of a thesis, this recital can be combined with two credits of MUAP 601 and used as a culminating project for the master’s program. A minimum of sixty minutes of prepared music by the candidate’s school ensemble, complete with prepared scores, program notes and other research is required. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.
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Music, Ensembles |
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MUEN 160 - Band (1 cr) The reading and performance of band literature and the participation in campus and off-campus concerts and programs. Activities include marching band, wind symphony, and wind ensemble. Variable credit as to the student’s responsibilities in the band. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 161 - Eurhythmics in Music Ensemble Performance (1 cr) Designed to provide a means through which students may learn to perform eurythmics and closely related movement activities with music ensembles. Permission of the band director. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 162 - Jazz Ensemble (1 cr) The study and performance of jazz music for the large ensemble. Idiomatic phrasing, interpretation, and improvisation are emphasized. Audition required. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 163 - Jazz Combo (1 cr) Improvisational performance in the small combo setting and the development of a jazz and standard tune repertoire for both instrumentalists and vocalists is the focus of this course. Audition required. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 164 - Woodwind Ensemble (1 cr) The study of woodwind chamber music through performance. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 165 - Flute Ensemble (1 cr) The study of flute ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 166 - Saxophone Quartet (1 cr) The study of saxophone quartet ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 167 - Brass Ensemble (1 cr) A study of contemporary and earlier periods of brass literature. For two or more members. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 168 - Trumpet Ensemble (1 cr) The study of trumpet ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 169 - Trombone Ensemble (1 cr) The study of trombone ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 170 - Tuba Ensemble (1 cr) The study of tuba ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 171 - Percussion Ensemble (1 cr) Emphasis is placed on multiple-percussive techniques and literature. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 172 - Guitar Ensemble (1 cr) Designed to provide the guitarist with the opportunity to perform the literature for guitar ensemble, this course will also emphasize the rearranging of literature and adaptation of music for other media. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 173 - Piano Ensemble and Accompanying (1 cr) This course is designed to teach the art of collaborative music making. Pianists, singers, and instrumentalists, whether majors or non-majors, are welcome to sign up for this class. The focus (i.e., art song literature, four-hand piano music, or musical theater) is announced prior to the beginning of each semester. Students are assigned to ensemble teams that work in the class and in independent practice sessions to develop their sight-reading, accompanying, diction, and performance-practice skills. This course may be repeated for credit. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this class. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 174 - Women’s Camerata/Men’s Choir (1 cr) Separate choral ensembles for men and women alone, covering literature from all periods of music history and occasionally performing joint works. Performance schedule includes campus and local performances. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 175 - Masterworks Chorale (1 cr) Mass choir performing large choral works often with orchestra. One performance per semester. Open to all campus and community singers. No audition required. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 176 - Chamber Singers (1 cr) Choral ensemble of 20 to 30 singers. Specializing in literature from all periods of music history. Performance schedule includes campus and local performances. Generally one or two performances per semester. Audition required. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 177 - Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (1 cr) Ensemble of 8 to 16 covering all areas of contemporary music including jazz, blues, and Broadway. Emphasis is placed on the correct vocal style for each genre and public performance. Solo singing is highly encouraged. Active performance schedule includes on-campus performance and recruiting tours throughout the region. Rhythm section players are included as part of the group. Audition required. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 178 - Orchestra (1 cr) The reading and performance of orchestral literature and the participation in campus and off-campus concerts and programs. Audition required. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 179 - String Ensemble (1 cr) The study of string chamber music through performance. Emphasis will be placed on the study of string quartet literature, but will also include other music for small string ensembles including duos, trios, and quintets. Permission of the instructor required. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 180 - Musical Theater/Opera Workshop (1 cr) The study of major works in the musical theater and operatic repertoire through staged productions, scene studies, and workshops. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Audition. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 182 - Symphonic Band (1cr) This large concert ensemble provides quality music making experiences through the performance of significant wind band literature. Concerts will be held on campus. Membership is open to all university students regardless of major, as well as faculty, staff, and community musicians. Auditions are not required. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
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MUEN 185 - Gamelan Ensemble (1 cr) Emphasis is placed on multiple-percussive techniques and literature. Permission of the instructor. For freshmen only. MUEN 1XX courses are repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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MUEN 360 - Band (1-3 cr) The reading and performance of band literature and the participation in campus and off-campus concerts and programs. Activities include marching band, wind symphony, and wind ensemble. Variable credit as to the student’s responsibilities in the band. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 361 - Eurythmics in Music Ensemble Performance (1 cr) Designed to provide a means through which students may learn to perform eurythmics and closely related movement activities with music ensembles. Permission of the band director. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 362 - Jazz Ensemble (1 cr) The study and performance of jazz music for the large ensemble. Idiomatic phrasing, interpretation, and improvisation are emphasized. Audition required. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 363 - Jazz Combo (1 cr) Improvisational performance in the small combo setting and the development of a jazz and standard tune repertoire for both instrumentalists and vocalists is the focus of this course. Audition required. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 364 - Woodwind Ensemble (1 cr) The study of woodwind chamber music through performance. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 365 - Flute Ensemble (1 cr) The study of flute ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 366 - Saxophone Quartet (1 cr) The study of saxophone quartet ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 367 - Brass Ensemble (1 cr) A study of contemporary and earlier periods of brass literature. For two or more members. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 368 - Trumpet Ensemble (1 cr) The study of trumpet ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 369 - Trombone Ensemble (1 cr) The study of trombone ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 370 - Tuba Ensemble (1 cr) The study of tuba ensemble music through performance. Permission of the instructor All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 371 - Percussion Ensemble (1 cr) Emphasis is placed on multiple-percussive techniques and literature. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 372 - Guitar Ensemble (1 cr) Designed to provide the guitarist with the opportunity to perform the literature for guitar ensemble, this course will also emphasize the rearranging of literature and adaptation of music for other media. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 373 - Piano Ensemble and Accompanying (1 cr) This course is designed to teach the art of collaborative music making. Pianists, singers, and instrumentalists, whether majors or non-majors, are welcome to sign up for this class. The focus (i.e., art song literature, four-hand piano music, or musical theater) is announced prior to the beginning of each semester. Students are assigned to ensemble teams that work in the class and in independent practice sessions to develop their sight-reading, accompanying, diction, and performance-practice skills. This course may be repeated for credit. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this class. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 374 - Women’s Camerata/Men’s Choir (1 cr) Separate choral ensembles for men and women alone, covering literature from all periods of music history and occasionally performing joint works. Performance schedule includes campus and local performances. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 375 - Masterworks Chorale (1 cr) Mass choir performing large choral works often with orchestra. One performance per semester. Open to all campus and community singers. No audition required. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 376 - Chamber Singers (1 cr) Choral ensemble of 20 to 30 singers. Specializing in literature from all periods of music history. Performance schedule includes campus and local performances. Generally one or two performances per semester. Audition required. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 377 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1 cr) Choral ensemble of 8 to 10 singers. Specializing in literature of the popular era, especially vocal jazz. Performance schedule includes campus and local performances. Generally one performance per semester. Audition required. Previously titled “Contemporary Vocal Ensemble”. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: Students must be enrolled in another ensemble to take this course.
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MUEN 378 - Orchestra (1 cr) The reading and performance of orchestral literature and the participation in campus and offcampus concerts and programs. Audition required. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 379 - String Ensemble (1 cr) The study of string chamber music through performance. Emphasis will be placed on the study of string quartet literature, but will also include other music for small string ensembles including duos, trios, and quintets. Permission of the instructor required. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 380 - Musical Theater/Opera Workshop (1 cr) The study of major works in the musical theater and operatic repertoire through staged productions, scene studies, and workshops. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Audition. This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 381 - Chamber Orchestra (1 cr) The reading and performance of orchestral literature and the participation in campus and offcampus concerts and programs. Audition required. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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MUEN 382 - Symphonic Band (1cr) This large concert ensemble provides quality music making experiences through the performance of significant wind band literature. Concerts will be held on campus. Membership is open to all university students regardless of major, as well as faculty, staff, and community musicians. Auditions are not required. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
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MUEN 385 - Gamelan Ensemble (1 cr) Emphasis is placed on multiple-percussive techniques and literature. Permission of the instructor. All MUEN courses may be repeated for credit.
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Music (Graduate) |
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MUSC 500 - Music Theory Pedagogy (3 cr) This course examines basic theoretical constructs from voice-leading through structural forms, and examines a number of analytical techniques and explores how different authors have critically examined diverse types of music. In addition, music theory/aural skills pedagogy will be examined in depth, using current pedagogical texts and pedagogical theory.
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MUSC 501 - Research Methods in Music (3 cr) This course provides a very thorough overview of music research resources and methodology. Students will learn how to use resources effectively as a first step in building the annotated bibliography for their master’s thesis.
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MUSC 502 - Graduate Seminar in Musicology (3 cr) This seminar will explore various contemporary issues in the field of musicology ranging from topics in music psychology and ethnomusicology to women in music. The main objective of this seminar is to help music teachers enrich and diversify their own school curricula.
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MUSC 503 - Foundations of Music Education (3 cr) Historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of music education, with their application to current instruction and evaluation: the study, respectively, of the progress of music education from ancient times to the present, attempts to explain why music is taught, and psychological explanations for how it is that people can learn music.
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MUSC 504 - Learning and Teaching in Music Education (3 cr) Survey of major learning theorists and theories of learning, in application to past, but especially current trends in music curriculum, instruction, methods, and assessment.
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MUSC 505 - Practicum in Music Education (1 cr) Clinical field experience in schools, through which they demonstrate a variety of competencies. Students demonstrate excellence in music teaching and documentation of the clinical experiences through journaling, self-critiquing, and critique from the instructor. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.
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MUSC 506 - Introduction to General Music Education (3 cr) Survey of major approaches and materials in general music education, pre-school through adulthood, particularly those of Dalcroze, Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, and Comprehensive Musicianship. Students will explain and demonstrate skill in fashioning curriculum, unit and lesson planning, teaching lessons, and assessment.
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MUSC 510 - Kodály I (3 cr) Study of the philosophy, curricular ideals, materials, teaching strategies, and musicianship of Kodály music education, for teaching beginning learners; includes a lab component. Students develop their own musicianship in music literacy (including use of solfe, Curwen hand signs, and rhythm syllables) and score analysis; increase their repertoire of high-quality folk songs and other music, particularly choral music; and develop skill in analysis, classification, storage, and retrieval of folk songs by creating analyzed folk song collections.
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MUSC 511 - Kodály II (3 cr) Continuation of study of the philosophy, curricular ideals, materials, teaching strategies, and musicianship of Kodály music education, for teaching the next advanced learners; includes a lab component. Students continue to develop their own musicianship in music literacy (including use of solfe, Curwen hand signs, and rhythm syllables) and score analysis; increase their repertoire of high-quality folk songs and other music, particularly choral music; and develop skill in analysis, classification, storage, and retrieval of folk songs by adding to their analyzed folk song collections. Prerequisites: MUSC 510 - Kodály I .
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MUSC 512 - Keyboard/Guitar Pedagogy (3 cr) This course is designed for the advanced classroom teacher. The purposes are to obtain knowledge of piano and guitar teaching methods, develop further pedagogical skills, learn the evolution of piano and guitar techniques, increase knowledge of repertoire and interpretation of that repertoire. The student-pedagogue will simultaneously increase his or her own performance skills in applied lessons through developing further techniques, repertoire, multi-level analytical skills, and broad insights on style interpretation. In addition, each student-pedagogue will develop a group-teaching course in guitar or keyboard at their place of employment and also show evidence of applied teaching.
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MUSC 513 - Choral Literature (3 cr) Students will examine numerous choral works from each of the major historical periods. Concentration will be given to a broad overview of those composers and compositions that can be performed by typical and higher-level high school and adult ensembles. Emphasis is on works of a practical nature that the student can bring to their current or future ensembles, to perform and to teach representative music of each composer and historical periods.
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MUSC 514 - Choral Conducting (3 cr) Students will focus on the practical nature of conducting a choral score, taking a great choral masterwork, preparing it, and conducting the work in class. Class work consists of detailed score analysis and the demonstration of understanding of that score through physical gestures. Students will also address teaching aspects of conducting, the most effective ways for a choir to learn a piece, and the progression towards being ready for a concert.
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MUSC 515 - Vocal Pedagogy (3 cr) Students will learn about vocal development from middle school through adulthood and all of the external factors that can affect vocal development. Students will also have a firm biological understanding of the structure of the human voice and all of the components, and how those components are used to make great sound. Strong emphasis will be placed on the care of the voice, how to recognize vocal problems when they arise, and where to go to help cure those vocal problems.
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MUSC 516 - Wind Literature (3 cr) A survey of quality wind literature of all grade levels. Students will compile information on composers and works appropriate for ensembles of all levels. Students will undertake comprehensive analysis of several works and will compile a database of quality literature.
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MUSC 517 - Instrumental Conducting (3 cr) A study of the technique of instrumental conducting. Scores from MUSC 518 as well as current concert scores will be conducted in class. Specific, advanced conducting techniques and rehearsal strategies will be presented and discussed.
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MUSC 518 - Score Study and Analysis (3 cr) A thorough and exhaustive approach to score preparation including research, score mechanics and score marking is given in this course. Students will learn instrument transposition and clef substitution, and develop a solid philosophy of conducting, explaining the conductor’s relationship and responsibility to the score.
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MUSC 519 - Orchestral Literature (3 cr) A survey of quality orchestral literature of all grade levels. Students will compile information on composers and works appropriate for ensembles of all levels. Students will undertake comprehensive analysis of several works and will compile a database of quality literature.
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MUSC 540 - Jazz History and Pedagogy (3 cr) The course will be divided into separate segments reflective of the course title. Pedagogical techniques pursuant to the Jazz idiom will be examined and evaluated. This will be accomplished through the research of current pedagogical practices in Jazz education, a survey of improvisational pedagogy, score preparation, and the examination of specifically designated literature from the Jazz repertoire. Concomitant to this, the course will also include a detailed survey of the history of Jazz, from its origins as a folk and popular idiom, through its development as a vernacular music, to its evolution as art music. This survey will be principally a history of stylistic development, rather than a series of biographies and analogies that are so endemic to most historical treatment of the subject. Aspects of Jazz theory will be presented as well, especially techniques that foster the development of structural improvisation in the student Jazz ensemble.
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MUSC 570 - Graduate Woodwind Techniques I (1 cr) This course provides in-depth instruction on the instruments of the woodwind family. Students will develop the skills necessary to teach the technique involved in performing on these instruments, and associated challenges and problems therein. This course assists the modern band and orchestra director in dealing more intelligently with the woodwind section of the modern band or orchestra.
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MUSC 571 - Graduate Woodwind Techniques II (1 cr) This course provides in-depth instruction on the oboe and bassoon. Students will develop the skills necessary to teach the technique involved in performing on these instruments, and associated challenges and problems therein. This course assists the modern band and orchestra director in dealing more intelligently with the woodwind section of the modern band or orchestra.
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MUSC 572 - Graduate Brass Techniques (1 cr) This course provides in-depth instruction on the instruments of the brass family. Students will develop the skills necessary to teach the technique involved in performing on these instruments, and associated challenges and problems therein. This course assists the modern band and orchestra director in dealing more intelligently with the brass section of the modern band or orchestra.
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MUSC 573 - Graduate String Techniques (1 cr) This course provides in-depth instruction on the instruments of the string family. Students will develop the skills necessary to teach the technique involved in performing on string instruments. This course assists the modern band and orchestra director in realizing the skills necessary for the accurate and in-tune performance on each instrument.
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MUSC 574 - Graduate Percussion Techniques (1 cr) This course provides in-depth instruction on the instruments of the percussion family. Students will develop the skills necessary to teach the technique involved in performing on percussion instruments, concentrating on those that are most common in today’s elementary and high school band and orchestra literature. This course assists the modern band and orchestra director in reading idiosyncratic percussion notation and realizing the skills necessary for the production of sound on each instrument.
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MUSC 650 - Thesis (3 cr) These credits cover the completion of the master’s project. Details about the master’s project may be found in the Department of Music Graduate Handbook. Students are expected to meet once a week with their advisor; progress toward the completion of the thesis is also expected each week.
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NURS 310 - Lifespan Health Promotion in Nursing (3 cr) This theory course is designed to provide the student with a foundation for health promotion, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle; respect and care about patients’ differences, values, preferences, and needs; and the importance of self-care as a professional nurse. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
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NURS 311 - Nursing I Introduction to Health Care (3 cr) The course is designed as the basis upon which all other nursing courses develop and expand. The student is introduced to the nursing process and skills of critical thinking, decision making, and ethics/law in order to understand the health care needs of people of diverse cultures across the life span. Data collection is introduced via normal system approach. Prerequisites: NURS 231 . Corequisite: Corequisites: NURS 313 , 315 , 317 .
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NURS 322 - Nursing III Clinical Component (2 cr) Weekly clinical focuses will guide the student in applying theory from NURS 320 to patients in a variety of clinical settings, including acute inpatient units and a community mental health setting. Prerequisites: NURS 311 , 313 , 315 , 317 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 320 .
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NURS 324 - Nursing Research (2 cr) Course is designed to introduce concepts of nursing research. The focus is on the professional nurse as a consumer of research in health and nursing. The student further develops skills in critical thinking and ethical decision making in the development of a nursing research project using the research process. Elementary concepts of statistics and the use of computer technology are introduced related to nursing research. R.N.s with permission of department chair.
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NURS 326 - Essentials in Clinical Pharmacology/Pathophysiology in Nursing (2 cr) The second course in a two-course sequence that presents clinical pharmacology and pathophysiology emphasizing rationales and safe drug administration, relationships of drug mechanisms to disease processes, effects of lifespan on drug therapy, application of nursing research to pharmacologic principles. Alterations in biologic processes that affect the body’s homeostasis and various dysfunctions of biologic systems are examined. The rationale for diagnosis and therapeutic interventions in introduced. Prerequisites: NURS 317 .
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NURS 330 - Patient-Centered Care: Foundations of Nursing (4cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts of professional nursing. The student is guided in the application of the nursing process in the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: Admission into Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 331 - Performance Outcomes I (1 cr) In this lab course, the student will develop basic nursing interventions aimed at providing patient-centered care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 332 - Patient-Centered Care: Older Adult (2 cr) This didactic course includes concepts regarding the aging process and life adjustment situations facing the older adult. Emphasis is placed on the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care of this vulnerable population. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 333 - Health Assessment (3 cr) This didactic and lab course includes skills needed to conduct a comprehensive, in-depth assessment of a patient’s health status, health patterns, physical examination, and health history. Emphasis is placed on development of clinical judgment, cultural humility, and sensitivity. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 334 - Pharmacotherapeutics (3 cr) This didactic course includes concepts of pharmacology and pharmacological principles underlying safe therapeutic interventions. This course focuses on an introduction to nursing responsibilities regarding pharmacologic therapy within vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 335 - Nursing Informatics (3cr) This didactic course understanding of the concepts of health information technology, health information management, health and information literacy, and places an emphasis on the practicing nurse’s obligation to protect that confidentiality and privacy of clients. Technical expertise is developed in clinical documentation and other patient care systems as well as applications designed to assist in the acquisition, interpretation and understanding of data, information and knowledge Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 340 - Patient Centered Care: Behavioral Health (5 cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts of mental health principles and the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care for patients experiencing ineffective coping behavior and mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on at-risk patients and groups in vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: All first-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All second-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 341 - Performance Outcomes II (1 cr) In this lab course, the student will develop intermediate nursing interventions aimed at providing patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All first-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All second-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 342 - Patient-Centered Care: Adult Health I (6 cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts designed to implement the nursing process in the care of patients experiencing chronic illness within vulnerable populations. Emphasis is placed upon evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All first-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All second-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 344 - Human Genetics with Ethical Applications (3cr) This course provides the student an introduction to the science of genetics and genomics and explores the psychosocial impact that the presence of a genetic condition has on the patient and family. The course explores ethnic, racial, cultural considerations when presenting genetic information and providing genetic services. The course examines issues nurses need to consider when assisting people to access genetic testing or services.
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NURS 411 - Nursing IV Community Health Care (3 cr) This course is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of people as an individuals, as members of a family, and as members of a community. Emphasis is placed on levels of prevention. With guidance, the student will identify socioeconomic, environmental, political, religious, and ethical aspects of health care which affect the health-illness continuum and the client’s aspects. The student will be able to assess community health problems, identify appropriate nursing interventions and community resources in planning nursing care of diverse populations in a variety of settings. Content topics related to school health, occupational health, home visiting, and public health are introduced. Prerequisites: NURS 324 ; R.N.s-NURS 410 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 411 .
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NURS 413 - Nursing IV Clinical Component (3 cr) This course is designed to correlate theory with practice. The student will be able to assess community health problems, identify and apply appropriate nursing interventions and community resources in planning nursing care of diverse populations in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: NURS 324 ; R.N.s-NURS 410 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 411 .
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NURS 415 - Nursing V Health Care of Children and Families (3 cr) This course is designed to examine the biophysical and psychosocial development, illness care, and health maintenance of the neonate, infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, and adolescent child. This course builds upon knowledge gained in NURS 316 - Nursing II Health Care of the Adult . The student will apply the nursing process utilizing critical thinking skills for the diverse health care alterations in the younger populations. Prerequisites: NURS 316 , 318 , 320 , 322 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 417 .
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NURS 417 - Nursing V Clinical Component (2 cr) This course is designed to provide opportunities for exploration, application, and integration of theory content of Health Care of Children and Families to enhance priority setting and decision making skills, collaboration, and use of organizational skills. A variety of clinical settings, such as a community hospital and a university-based teaching hospital, will be utilized which will expose the student to diverse social, cultural and economic aspects of the health care of children and families. Prerequisites: NURS 320 , 322 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 415 .
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NURS 419 - Nursing VI Health Care of Women (3 cr) This course is designed to examine the biophysical and psychosocial aspects of human reproductive function, childbearing, sexuality, illness care, and maintenance for the woman through the life span. The student will apply the nursing process utilizing critical thinking skills for the diverse health care alterations in the female population. Prerequisites: NURS 320 , 322 , 411 , 413 , 426 , 428 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 421 .
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NURS 421 - Nursing VI Clinical Component (2 cr) This clinical course is designed to provide opportunities for exploration, application, and integration of theory content of obstetric and gynecologic nursing to women throughout the life cycle. A variety of hospital, community health settings will be utilized to expose the student to diverse social, cultural, and economic components of the woman/family system. Prerequisites: NURS 320 , 322 , 411 , 413 , 426 , 428 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 419 .
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