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MUS 3003 - Jazz/Pop Theory (2)
When Offered: Spring; Even-numbered years.
The practical application of jazz/pop theory in the creation, performance, and analysis of modern music focusing on arranging and composition techniques. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) in MUS 2073 or MUS 2010 .
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MUS 3009 - Performance and Analysis (2) [WID]
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
A study of the relationship between analysis and performance. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) in MUS 2073 and RC 2001 or its equivalent.
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MUS 3010 - Service Playing (2)
When Offered: On Demand
Laboratory experience in playing services of worship including chant accompaniment, hymn playing, anthem accompaniment and simple improvisation. Advanced topics include figured-bass realization, modulation and open-score reading. Lecture two hours, laboratory one hour.
Prerequisite: MUS 1002 .
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MUS 3012 - Analysis of Choral Literature (2)
When Offered: Spring, Even-numbered years.
An overview of analytical approaches to choral repertoire. This course covers repertoire intended for various age groups as well as choral masterworks representing various genres and periods.
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) in MUS 2010 or MUS 2073 .
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MUS 3013 - Analysis of Band and Orchestral Literature (2)
When Offered: Fall, Even-numbered years.
An analytical survey of large instrumental ensemble music from the sixteenth century to the present. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) in either MUS 2010 or MUS 2073 .
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MUS 3014 - Analysis of Popular Music (2)
When Offered: Spring
An exploration of popular music’s harmonic, rhythmic, melodic, formal, and timbral structures. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) in MUS 2010 or MUS 2073 .
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MUS 3015 - Songwriting (2)
When Offered: Fall
An overview of successful songwriting including topics in chord and chart development, song form, lyrics and hooks, and collaborative song writing techniques.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 2010 or MUS 2022 with a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7).
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MUS 3016 - Counterpoint (2)
When Offered: Spring, Even-numbered years.
A comprehensive course in the fundamentals of 18th-19th Century counterpoint. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisite: a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) in either MUS 2010 or MUS 2073 .
Writing and analysis is stressed and required.
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MUS 3020 - Conducting (1)
When Offered: Fall
Fundamentals of conducting technique and introduction to score reading. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 1002 or permission of the instructor, and admission to the music education degree program.
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MUS 3021 - Instrumental Conducting Practicum (2)
When Offered: Spring
Supervised conducting experience with an instrumental ensemble. Score preparation and rehearsal techniques. Lecture and practicum three hours. A minimum of five hours of rehearsal observations.
Prerequisites: MUS 1002 , MUS 3020 , and admission to the music education degree program and Admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3022 - Choral Conducting Practicum (2)
When Offered: Spring
Supervised conducting experience with a choral ensemble. Score preparation and rehearsal techniques. Lecture and practicum three hours. A minimum of five hours of rehearsal observations.
Prerequisites: MUS 1002 , MUS 3020 , and admission to the music education degree program and Admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3023 - String Orchestral Techniques and Literature (3)
When Offered: Fall. Even-numbered years
A survey of the materials and methods for orchestral instruction and leadership. This course is designed for instrumental music education majors planning careers as orchestra directors in grades 6-12. Topics include: philosophical development, logistical organization, and administration of a comprehensive instrumental string music program including appropriate literature. Public school level orchestral literature will be studied in this course. The course is comprised of both lecture and laboratory components for 3 hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the music education degree program and admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3029 - Band Methods and Techniques (3)
When Offered: Spring
A survey of the materials and methods for band instruction and leadership. This course is designed for instrumental music education majors planning careers as band directors in grades 6-12. Topics include: philosophical development, logistical organization, and administration of a comprehensive instrumental music program including concert band and jazz band. The course is comprised of both lecture and laboratory components for 3 hours.
Prerequisite: admission to music education program.
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MUS 3031 - Band Techniques and Materials (2)
When Offered: Spring
A survey of the materials and methods in teaching bands. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the music education degree program and Admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3032 - Choral Techniques and Literature I (2)
When Offered: Fall
A survey of the materials, methods and literature in choral teaching. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the music education degree program and Admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3034 - Methods for Teaching General Music (3)
When Offered: Fall
Methods and foundations for teaching elementary and secondary general music education will be presented. Public school field experiences are included in this course. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2034 and admission to the music education degree program and Admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3037 - General Music Pedagogy (2)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
Detailed study of general music education pedagogy with emphasis on Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly and Dalcroze methods for elementary general music classes. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 1037 and piano proficiency. Prerequisite or corequisite: MUS 2034 or permission of area coordinator.
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MUS 3038 - Choral Techniques and Literature II (2)
When Offered: Spring
A continuation of the survey of the materials, methods and literature in choral teaching. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 3032
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MUS 3039 - Core Orchestral Repertoire for Bowed Strings (1)
When Offered: Spring, Odd-numbered years
Instruction of string orchestral literature commonly encountered in the professional orchestral setting. Standard application procedures for professional orchestral auditions will be outlined. Students will participate in several mock auditions.
Prerequisite: Written permission of instructor required.
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MUS 3040 - Class Piano (1)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
Provides the piano principal with those practical competencies which most directly relate to classroom musical activities such as improvisation, accompanying and related skills. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Required of music education majors with a piano principal.
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MUS 3045 - Jazz Improvisation II (2)
When Offered: Spring
Advanced jazz improvisation. Further study and application of the jazz language for development of greater individual improvisatory skills. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2045 or consent of the instructor.
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MUS 3046 - Tunes (2)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of popular American dance music “standards” for proper execution of interpretation and performance style. In addition, formal structure will be studied. Alternate years. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
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MUS 3053 - Exploring Improvisation (2)
When Offered: Spring
This course will offer a survey of improvisational styles from both western and non-western musical styles. Students will listen to and analyze a variety of improvisational examples, and will be given opportunities to play their instrument utilizing the improvisatory techniques and musical/non-musical examples given in the lectures. Class format will consist of lecture demonstration of listening examples, followed by individual/group performance time.
Prerequisites: MUS 1002 and MUS 1006 .
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MUS 3054 - Alexander Technique for Musicians (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A course in constructive conscious thought, feeling, and action with the intent of improving coordination, confidence, and communication through learning and applying to life and music-making the principles of the Alexander Technique developed by F. M. Alexander. Open only to music majors or by permission of the instructor.
May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 3060 - Functional Piano (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Acquisition of piano accompanying and group music leadership skills essential for the practicing music therapist and development of a repertoire of traditional, folk and popular songs. Music Therapy majors only or permission of the instructor. Lecture one hour, laboratory one hour.
Prerequisites: MUS 1002 , MUS 1006 , and either MUS 1041 or AMU 2001.
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MUS 3061 - Functional Music Therapy Techniques (1)
When Offered: Spring
Focus on acquisition of selected functional music skills essential to the practicing music therapist, including creativity, group music leadership, movement techniques, Orff techniques, and arranging for various ages, abilities, and disabilities. Music Therapy majors only or permission of the instructor. Lecture one hour, laboratory one hour.
Prerequisites: MUS 1002 , MUS 1006 and MUS 2050 or MUS 2052 .
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MUS 3070 - Developmental Music Therapy (2)
When Offered: Fall
Theory, research and clinical skills related to music therapy with children and youth having one or more disabling conditions. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 2050 or MUS 2052 with a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7), and MUS 2051 and MUS 2070 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in each course. Music Therapy majors must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 3900 .
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MUS 3072 - Models of Music Therapy in Mental Health (2)
When Offered: Spring
A study of theoretical foundations of music therapy in mental health. Major models of psychotherapy will be surveyed as well as the foundations for verbal skills in clinical practice. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 2050 or MUS 2052 with a minimum grade of “B- ” (2.7), and MUS 2051 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0). Music Therapy majors must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 3900 .
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MUS 3073 - Music Therapy Practice in Mental Health (2)
When Offered: Fall
Experiential and didactic exploration of music therapy assessment and interventions for persons with mental disorders. Includes a systematic review of research-supported, music-based treatments for the most prevalent disorders. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 3072 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0), and PSY 2212 or permission of the instructor. Music Therapy majors must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 3900 .
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MUS 3420 - Music and Entertainment Industry (3)
When Offered: Fall
A core course for Music Industry Studies majors providing in-depth exploration of the music and entertainment industry. Course content will include publication, copyrighting, contract writing, production, broadcastng, management promotion and the legal environment within the arts. The course will include a detailed research paper and a music industry simulation project requiring two oral presentations. The course will also include guest lecturers from the industry and field trips. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 1420 .
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MUS 3421 - Music Marketing (2)
When Offered: Fall
Practical experience in the promotion of a local artist. Content includes: designing a marketing strategy for the Internet and print media, developing a marketing campaign including press releases, and obtaining radio airplay. Lecture one hour, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2445 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
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MUS 3422 - Music Management (2)
When Offered: Spring
Practical experience managing a local artist. Content includes development of an identity statement, short-term and long-term goals, and a business plan. Lecture one hour, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2420 .
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MUS 3423 - Legal Issues in the Music Industry (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of the legal aspects of the music business with an emphasis on record contracts and music publishing issues, especially as they are impacted by the Internet and other technological innovations. Other content includes licensing, royalty calculations, producing and management contracts, and creation of an independent record label. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 1420 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) and junior standing.
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MUS 3424 - Record Company Administration (2)
When Offered: Fall
This course will cover aspects of running a major and independent record label including publishing, legal issues, artist and repertoire (A&R), finance, recording and marketing. Students will participate in the operations of the ASU student-run label, Split Rail Records. Lecture one hour, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 1420 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) and junior standing.
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MUS 3425 - Practicum in Record Company Administration (1)
When Offered: Spring
Students will receive practical experience managing the ASU student-run label Split Rail Records. Students will gain experience in publishing, legal issues, artist and repertoire (A&R), finance, recording, and/or marketing. Lecture one hour.
May be repeated for a total credit of four semester hours.
Prerequisite MUS 3424 or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 3426 - Music Production and Recording II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Operational techniques for the recording studio including (1) studio operations and maintenance skills, (2) familiarity with modern multi-track equipment and (3) application of acoustics and psychoacoustics. Lecture two hours, laboratory one hour.
Prerequisite: MUS 2426 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MUS 3427 - The Musician as Entrepreneur (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course complements traditional musical training with a practical blueprint for building a successful career in music. It is an experiential learning based course in which students will be involved in hands-on activities including recording in the studio, creating a website, and preparing a press kit. Additionally, this course will provide students with the necessary entrepreneurial skills to prepare them to self-manage their careers and to succeed in a variety of performance contexts.
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MUS 3500 - Independent Study in Music (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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MUS 3510 - Honors Independent Study in Music (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Special research or projects which the honors student in music will pursue in lieu of required courses in the music curriculum.
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MUS 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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MUS 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Topics will include special areas of music theory, music literature, and music education.
Variable content which may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 3611 - Music History and Style III (2) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An examination of the development of Western notated music and musical style as revealed through studies of social influences, biographical figures, and notated musical scores from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
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MUS 3631 - Survey of Song Literature (2)
When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
This course is designated to gain a historical perspective of the “mainstream” song literature from the classical period to the present day, and to gain insight into each composer’s style through listening and research. Voice majors only or permission of the instructor. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 2611 and MUS 2612 .
This is a required course for performance majors in voice.
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MUS 3632 - Opera History and Literature (2)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
Operatic development and literature from the Baroque to the present day. Representative works will be studied visually and aurally. Voice majors only or permission of the instructor. Lecture two hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 2611 and MUS 2612 .
This is a required course for performance majors in voice.
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MUS 3661 - Electronic Music (3)
When Offered: Spring; Odd-numbered years
A study of the principal concepts of sound generation and its reproduction utilizing modern audio technologies. Included will be mixing, editing, sound design, synthesis, and standard music programming languages. Additionally, the concept of digital audio will be explored utilizing computers, digital audio workstations, and audio interfaces. Lecture and laboratory three hours.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Hayes School of Music and permission of instructor.
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MUS 3900 - Music Therapy Practicum (1-2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Supervised clinical experience in music therapy. Open only to Music Therapy majors.
May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MUS 2050 or MUS 2052 with a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7) and MUS 2051 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MUS 3901 - Church Music Field Work (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The student will be responsible for all or part of an established, professional music program in an organized church, subject to the approval of the professor. The professor and the supervising musician or pastor of the church will evaluate the student’s work. Private or group conferences will be held with the professor, who will give guidance to the student.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: MUS 3020 .
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MUS 3902 - Music Teaching Practicum (1)
When Offered: Fall
Supervised field experience in general music education.
Prerequisite: MUS 3037 .
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MUS 3903 - Music Education Practicum (1) [WID]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Supervised field experience in instrumental or choral music education. Open only to Music Education majors.
Prerequisites: RC 2001 or its equivalent and successful completion of choral or instrumental music education proficiency requirements.
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MUS 3904 - Junior Music Therapy Practicum (1) [WID]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Supervised research-based clinical experience and clinical documentation in music therapy. Open only to Music Therapy majors.
Prerequisites: RC 2001 or its equivalent and three credits MUS 3900 , each with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MUS 4004 - Organization and Philosophy of Church Music (2)
When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
Organizational principles of a comprehensive church music program, including a study of the philosophy of the art form of music as it relates to theological concepts. Lecture two hours.
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MUS 4030 - Band Literature (1)
When Offered: Spring
A survey of band literature suitable for public school ensembles with special emphasis upon historical context and stylistic considerations. Extensive listening, score study, analysis, and research are required of the student. Lecture one hour, laboratory one hour.
Prerequisite: MUS 2034 .
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MUS 4035 - Directed Study in Area Pedagogy and Literature (2-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of current philosophies, materials, techniques, and literature in the student’s area of specialization and their application to teaching situations. Lecture two or three hours.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor.
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MUS 4050 - Psychology of Music (3)
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to psychoacoustics; exploration of human affective, aesthetic, and physiological response to music; and introduction to research in music. Lecture and demonstration three hours.
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MUS 4054 - Advanced Alexander Technique for Musicians (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An advanced course in constructive conscious thought, feeling, and action that studies and applies the principles of the Alexander Technique, developed by F. M. Alexander, to musicians. This course addresses practical and professional applications that are designed to bring about a positive stage presence, ease of coordination and performance, clear communication, creativity, and agency. May be repeated for credit. Open only to music majors.
Prerequisite: MUS 3054 with minimum grade of B- (2.7).
[Dual-listed with MUS 5054.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the instructor.
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MUS 4060 - Piano Improvisation for Music Therapy (1)
When Offered: Fall
An experiential exploration of the theory and practice of music improvisation in music therapy. Development of musical ideas, musical relationship, and musical freedom and flexibility with an emphasis on piano in dyadic context. Lecture one hour, laboratory one hour.
Prerequisites: MUS 3060 , MUS 3072 , MUS 2041 or AMU 2402, and 2 s.h. of MUS 3900 , all with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
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MUS 4061 - Clinical Group Improvisation (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An experiential exploration of the theory and practice of clinical music improvisation within group context. Co-active development of musical ideas and both musical and verbal communication skills within a group context on a wide variety of instruments. Lecture one hour, laboratory one hour.
Prerequisites: MUS 3060 , MUS 3072 , MUS 2041 or AMU 2402, and 2 s.h. of MUS 3900 , all with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MUS 4070 - Quantitative Research in Music (2)
When Offered: On Demand
An introduction to research in music, including basic design with application of inferential statistics. Development of skill in implementing, documenting, and interpreting experimental research in music. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: STT 2810 or STT 2820 or RES 4600 . (WRITING)
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MUS 4071 - Music Therapy in Health Care (2)
When Offered: Spring
Theory, research and clinical skills related to music therapy in medical settings and in palliative care. Exploration of new applications and specialized techniques. Lecture and demonstration two hours.
Prerequisite: 2 s.h. of MUS 3900 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0). Corequisite: Music Therapy majors must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 3900 or MUS 4800 .
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MUS 4074 - Functional Guitar III (2)
When Offered: Fall
Acquisition of intermediate advanced guitar skills essential for the practicing music therapist. Development of a repertoire of traditional, folk, and popular songs.
Prerequisite: MUS 1053 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or equivalent competence.
[Dual listed with MUS 5074.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the instructor.
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MUS 4420 - Issues in Music Technology (3)
When Offered: Fall
A project driven course on the implementation of computers and technology in the music industry. Topics include use of the Internet as a marketing tool, web-design, software used in the recording industry, codec compression schemes, and video production. For Music Industry Studies majors only or by permission of the instructor. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2420 .
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MUS 4421 - Technology for Musicians (2)
When Offered: Summer Session
Technology for Musicians is a survey of contemporary technology used to compose, arrange, perform, record, and digitally distribute music. This course will prepare students, as prospective professional musicians, to use technology in a practical manner in their chosen career.
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MUS 4422 - Professional Development Seminar (1)
When Offered: Fall
Development of professional skills needed to be successful in the workplace including writing cover letters and resumes, internship/job search techniques, professional dress and demeanor, and interview strategies. The course is comprised of both lecture and laboratory components for 1 hour.
Prerequisite: MUS 2420 and senior status (90+ earned semester hours)
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MUS 4426 - Advanced Audio Principles (3)
When Offered: Fall
In-depth study of professional analog and digital audio systems. Implementing and integrating linear and non-linear recording systems, digital signal processing, console automation and digital audio workstation environments. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 3426 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MUS 4427 - Recording Studio Apprenticeship (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Recording experiences designed to further the student’s understanding of studio procedures and protocols, and to correspond with the activities of professional studio managers and sound engineers. Laboratory two hours.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: MUS 4426 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MUS 4510 - Honors Project in Music (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Appropriate research for the senior honors students in music.
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 s.h. credit.
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MUS 4600 - Analytical Techniques (3)
When Offered: Spring, Odd-numbered years
The development of techniques for analysis of music from the Baroque through the Romantic period through counterpoint, melodic structure, harmony, and form. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 2073 with a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7).
[Dual-listed with MUS 5600.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MUS 4602 - Music Theory Pedagogy (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of teaching techniques and current research in the field of music theory pedagogy. Students will review current texts, software, and teaching styles. Students will design and implement new pedagogical approaches through teaching demonstrations and curriculum development. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisites: MUS 2073 or MUS 2010 with a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7).
[Dual-listed with MUS 5602] Dual-listed courses require senior standing;juniors may enroll with permission of program director.
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MUS 4610 - Marching Band Techniques (1)
When Offered: Fall
A study of the fundamentals of marching, drill design, show planning, rehearsal techniques and the administration of a public school marching band program. Lecture one hour.
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MUS 4800 - Clinical Research Project in Music Therapy (1) [CAP]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Supervised clinical research project in music therapy. Music Therapy majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course in order to be eligible for MUS 4901 - Internship in Music Therapy (0) .
Prerequisites: MUS 3070 , MUS 3072 , MUS 3900 (4 s.h.), and PSY 3100 , with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in each.
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MUS 4900 - Internship in Music Industry Studies (12) [CAP]
When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer Session
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
The internship will be completed under the sponsorship of a music business that focuses on one of the following: music products, music recording, or music management and promotion. The prospective intern and the internship director will select the internship site. The intern will be in weekly contact with the director during the internship.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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MUS 4901 - Internship in Music Therapy (0)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A minimum of 1020 hours of supervised clinical experience in music therapy at an approved clinical training site.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: completion of all other course requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy. MUS 1037 , MUS 1053 , MUS 3060 , MUS 3061 , MUS 3070 , MUS 3073 , MUS 3900 (5 s.h.), MUS 4060 , MUS 4061 , MUS 4071 , and MUS 4800 must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in each.
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NUR 3000 - Nursing Informatics (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course examines the integration of computer science, information science, and nursing science in the nurse’s role of designer, manager of information, and coordinator of care. The acquisition, evaluation, and application of information from a variety of sources are analyzed in terms of their applicability for evidence-based practice (EBP) as well as their validity for public access and utilization. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
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NUR 3011 - Concepts of Professional Nursing (4) [WID]
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course introduces an expanded knowledge about nurses as members of the profession, providers of care, and coordinators, designers, and managers of care related to differentiated practice. Nursing history, process, and roles are explored. Students receive an introduction to theory, practice, and research concepts. Evidence-based and community-based nursing are introduced along with critical thinking. The nursing process and principles that guide practice are explicated. Nursing trends and issues are identified. Lecture four hours.
Prerequisites: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program and RC 2001 or its equivalent.
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NUR 3021 - Health Assessment (4)
When Offered: Fall
This course examines the integration of evidence-based knowledge and skills of health assessment into the nurse’s roles of provider of care and designer, manager, and coordinator of care. Through the presentation of the concepts of health assessment, coupled with the nursing process, this course emphasizes assessment, identification and documentation of normal and abnormal physical and psychosocial findings across the lifespan with an appreciation of different cultural factors that may influence health. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
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NUR 3031 - Nursing Care of Older Adults (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
This course covers past, present and predicted trends of the elderly population and their relationship to nursing. The course explores the roles of the nurse with the older adult and her/his family as provider of care as well as designer, manager, and coordinator of care in the many settings where the elder adult lives. The student explores common and chronic health problems, holistic care, safety, ethics, resources, and a variety of health promotion techniques related to the care of the older adult and her/his family. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
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NUR 3040 - Pharmacology I (2)
When Offered: Fall
This course introduces principles of basic pharmacology for nursing care. Emphasis is placed on drug action and therapeutic application on major pharmacological classifications of drugs including: drugs used to treat infection, cardiovascular drugs, drugs affecting the blood, respiratory drugs, drugs used to manage pain, and drugs used to treat mental health disorders. For each of these, nursing implications and drug therapy are examined.
Prerequisites: NUR 3121 and NUR 3123 .
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NUR 3050 - Pharmacology II (2)
When Offered: Spring
This course addresses principles of basic pharmacology for nursing care. Emphasis is placed on drug action and therapeutic application on major pharmacological classifications of drugs including: drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, drugs used to treat neurological disorders, drugs used to treat anxiety and insomnia, drugs used treat metabolic/endocrine disorders, and drugs used to treat gastrointestinal disorders. For each of these, nursing implications and drug therapy are examined.
Prerequisites: NUR 3040 , NUR 3115 , NUR 3300 , NUR 3302 , and NUR 3400 .
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NUR 3100 - Adult Health Nursing I (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course explores the nursing problems clients encounter with alterations in oxygenation, perfusion, hematological function, cellular growth and proliferation, and structural integrity. The nursing process related to these alterations is emphasized along with principles of health promotion, maintenance, illness care and rehabilitation.
Prerequisites: NUR 3040 , NUR 3115 , NUR 3300 , NUR 3302 , and NUR 3400 . Corequisite: NUR 3110 .
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NUR 3102 - Adult Health Nursing II (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course explores the nursing problems clients encounter with alterations in neuro-sensorial and immunological function, metabolism, alimentation and elimination. The nursing process related to these alterations is emphasized along with principles of health promotion, maintenance, illness care and rehabilitation.
Prerequisites: NUR 3050 , NUR 3100 , NUR 3110 , NUR 3450 , and NUR 3452 . Corequisite: NUR 3112 .
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NUR 3110 - Adult Health Nursing I Clinical (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on clinical practice, assimilation and application of knowledge to the nursing care of clients experiencing alterations in oxygenation, perfusion, hematological function, cellular growth and proliferation, and structural integrity. The nursing process related to these alterations is emphasized along with principles of health promotion, maintenance, illness care and rehabilitation. Includes 126 clinical hours.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: NUR 3040 , NUR 3115 , NUR 3300 , NUR 3302 , and NUR 3400 . Corequisite: NUR 3100 .
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NUR 3112 - Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on clinical practice, assimilation, and application of knowledge to the nursing care of clients experiencing alterations in neuro-sensorial and immunological function, metabolism, alimentation and elimination. The nursing process related to these alterations is emphasized along with principles of health promotion, maintenance, illness care and rehabilitation. Includes 126 clinical hours.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: NUR 3050 , NUR 3100 , NUR 3110 , NUR 3450 , and NUR 3452 . Corequisite: NUR 3102 .
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NUR 3115 - Pathophysiology in Nursing (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on pathophysiology resulting in acute and chronic alterations in health across the lifespan. Environmental, lifestyle and human factors contributing to altered health states and pathophysiological principles underlying therapeutic interventions are examined.
Prerequisite: NUR 3121 and NUR 3123 .
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NUR 3121 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
This course provides the knowledge and concepts necessary to obtain a client history, perform a focused and comprehensive physical exam, document findings and initiate the nursing process. Emphasis is on the identification of patient problems using a focused history and exam. Content includes identification of normal and abnormal physical and psychosocial findings, health promotion across the lifespan, evidence-based assessment instruments, and cultural factors that influence health.
Prerequisite: admission to the BSN degree program. Corequisite: NUR 3123 .
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NUR 3123 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Lab/Clinical (1)
When Offered: Summer Session
This course allows the student to perform comprehensive health assessment including history taking and physical examination while integrating health promotion and the nursing process. In the lab and clinical setting students practice identification and accurate documentation of normal and abnormal physical and psychosocial findings in individuals. Includes 45 laboratory/clinical hours.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: admission to the BSN degree program. Corequisite: NUR 3121 .
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NUR 3300 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course introduces essential functions of the nurse across healthcare settings, integrating strategic components of theory, critical thinking and problem-solving processes, application and caring. Coursework emphasizes basic principles and critical therapeutic interventions necessary in the care of individuals with common health problems.
Prerequisites: NUR 3121 and NUR 3123 . Corequisite: NUR 3302 .
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NUR 3302 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Lab/Clinical (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on the practice of essential skills and critical therapeutic interventions for basic nursing care of individuals with common health problems across a variety of healthcare settings. Specific client situations and scenarios during simulation, lab and clinical experiences are used to emphasize strategic components of theory, critical thinking and problem-solving processes. Throughout the course critical therapeutic interventions necessary in the care of individuals with common health problems are addressed. Includes 126 clinical hours.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: NUR 3121 and NUR 3123 . Corequisite: NUR 3300 .
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NUR 3400 - Socialization to Professional Nursing (2) [WID]
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course explores the roles of professional nurses and the profession of nursing. Nursing history, theory, practice, and research concepts are explored. Evidence-based practice, research, critical thinking, and ethical/ legal principles are introduced.
Prerequisites: NUR 3121 , NUR 3123 , and RC 2001 or its equivalent.
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NUR 3450 - Mental Health and Nursing Care of Communities (5)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides the theoretical base for identification and provision of mental health care for individuals and community health care for families and small groups. Communication skills with individuals, families and communities as well as the therapeutic nurse-client relationship are emphasized. This course examines the interrelationship among health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration across the lifespan.
Prerequisites: NUR 3040 , NUR 3115 , NUR 3300 , NUR 3302 , and NUR 3400 . Corequisite: NUR 3452 .
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NUR 3452 - Mental Health and Nursing Care of Communities Clinical (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course offers opportunities to identify and provide mental health care for individuals and community health care for families and small groups. Communication skills with individuals, families and communities as well as therapeutic nurse-client encounters are practiced. Students will participate in health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration activities across the lifespan. Includes 126 clinical hours.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: NUR 3040 , NUR 3115 , NUR 3300 , NUR 3302 , and NUR 3400 . Corequisite: NUR 3450 .
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NUR 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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NUR 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Approved contract is required.
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NUR 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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NUR 4021 - Nursing Care of Communities (4)
When Offered: Spring
In this course, students concentrate on the nurse’s roles of provider of care, designer, manager, and coordinator of care and member of the profession in caring for groups in a community setting. The focus is on assisting vulnerable populations to achieve improved health goals and outcomes. Students participate in a variety of techniques for improving health care, such as patient education. Also, students partner with community agencies to positively influence health care and complete 30 clinical hours in a community service project. Lecture three credit hours, clinical one credit hour.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
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NUR 4029 - Nursing Leadership and Management (4)
When Offered: Spring
This course emphasizes professional practice and concentrates on the roles of the professional nurse as a provider of care, as well as a designer, manager, and coordinator of care, in addition to being a member of the profession. Focus includes theories, research, and issues related to leadership, change, and management of nursing practice within the broader context of healthcare delivery. Lecture four hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
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NUR 4032 - Professional Nursing Synthesis (5) [CAP]
When Offered: Summer Session
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
This capstone course is a synthesis of knowledge, theories, and clinical experiences from course work throughout the nursing major. Students develop learning contracts incorporating the roles of provider of care, designer, manager, and coordinator of care, and the member of the profession. The course consists of 120 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
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NUR 4033 - Nursing Research (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course examines the role of research and theory in nursing practice and health care. In addition, it provides an overview and an analysis of research methodologies and the theoretical approaches with a continued look at evidence-based practice. The roles of the professional nurse as a member of the profession and provider of care as they relate to the application of nursing research in practice are explored.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program or permission of instructor.
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NUR 4090 - Transcultural and Global Nursing (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course compares and contrasts health care delivery systems and nursing education in the United States with those in selected industrial and developing countries’ systems.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
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NUR 4091 - Nursing Care of Rural Communities (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course examines the knowledge and skills in adapting nursing practice to the rural community.
Prerequisite: admission to the online RN to BSN degree program.
Requires the completion of a 30-hour practicum.
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NUR 4110 - Adult Health Nursing III (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course explores nursing problems in clients experiencing complex health alterations related to acute disorders of cardiovascular dysfunction and collapse, impaired oxygenation and ventilation, trauma, sepsis, and multisystem failure. The nursing process related to care of these clients with their multiple physiological and psychosocial needs is emphasized along with principles of health promotion, maintenance, illness care and rehabilitation.
Prerequisites: NUR 3102 , NUR 3112 , NUR 4124 , NUR 4127 , and NUR 4200 . Corequisite: NUR 4112 .
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