2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

KEY TO COURSE NUMBERS

Courses numbered 001 - 099 represent remedial work and carry no credit toward a degree or credential.  Generally these courses are developmental, remedial, or pre-college in content.

Courses numbered 100 to 299 are designed for freshmen and sophomores but are available to other students.

Coursed numbered exactly 300EX designate experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains.

Courses numbered exactly 400EX designate experimental courses. Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times. The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BMGT, MGMT, etc).

Courses numbered 301 to 499 are designed primarily for juniors and seniors but are available to qualified sophomores and freshmen if all prerequisites have been met.

Courses numbered exactly 600EX designate graduate experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BSAD, MIS, etc.).

Courses numbered 500 to 699 are designate graduate-level offerings. Such courses are open to undergraduates by special arrangements only.

The number following the course title indicates the semester hours of credit and in most cases the number of class meetings per week.
 
  

  • MUSC 355 - Advanced Recording and Production

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 345.
    More advanced knowledge of recording equipment, how to set up a recording studio, how to record and mix in multiple track using the computer.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 360 - Orchestration

    2 credit hours
    Scoring music for instrumental groups.
    College: CBASE
    Offered alternate years.
  

  • MUSC 365 - Choral Arranging

    2 credit hours
    Arranging music for various voice combinations. Offered alternate years.
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSC 375 - Music Education in the Elementary School

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Music Education Majors & Admission to Teacher Education, EDUC 310 with C or better
    Organization and administration of music in elementary grades, methods and materials used in teaching music in relation to the children’s growth needs and interests, and their natural methods of learning.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 380 - Advanced Elementary School Music Techniques

    2 credit hours
    This course will be a continuation of the study of specific elementary music techniques that are introduced in Elementary Music Methods (Ed). Specific attention will be given to the Orff and Kodaly methodologies.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 415 - Music History and Literature 3

    3 credit hours
    A survey of non-western music along with a study of the musical developments in Western Europe and the Americas from 1950 to the present.
    This course meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 420 - Jazz Pedagogy/Literature

    3 credit hours
    This course will utilize a ‘hands on” approach to equip students with the knowledge and ability to both teach jazz in a variety of settings, and perform jazz in professional settings. They will learn rehearsal and teaching techniques and have the opportunities to advance their performing careers. Internships will be planned and arranged on an individual basis with the instructor.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSC 421 - Jazz Arranging

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 202 and MUSC 204
    This course will teach the student how to arrange music for standard big band and other standard jazz ensembles through understanding of harmony, melodic structure, form, texture, reharmonization, and instrumentation.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSC 440 - The Elementary School Internship

    4.5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional semester and MUSC 375 and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 440, 499 and MUSC 450
    Students preparing for elementary and secondary teaching in music education enroll in MUSC 440 and MUSC 450, with one-half term devoted to each, with supervision by cooperating teachers and college supervisors.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 445 - Secondary Music Teaching Methods

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: EDUC 310 and Admission to teacher education.
    Includes a cluster of outcomes to prepare students for secondary music teaching, i.e., history, philosophy and psychology of music learning; planning and delivery of classroom instruction; music program organization and management; national and state standards; curricular and assessment design; teaching materials; and professional and activity organizations and music student events.

     
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 450 - The Secondary School Internship

    4.5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional semester and MUSC 445 and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 490, 499 and MUSC 440
    Students preparing for elementary and secondary teaching in music education enroll in MUSC 440 and MUSC 450, with one-half term devoted to each, with supervision by cooperating teachers and college supervisors.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 460 - The Practice of Church Music

    3 credit hours
    The nature of music in worship; developing and administering the music program of the church; and techniques and repertory for the graded choir program.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
    Offered alternate years.
  

  • MUSC 470 - Counterpoint

    2 credit hours
    Contrapuntal music with written work in the idiom.
    College: CBASE
    Offered alternate years.
  

  • MUSC 490 - Senior Seminar

    1 credit hour
    Senior Seminar is a capstone course required for all students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree. The course is designed to guide student to research and develop a career path that will lead to meaningful professional work or graduate study.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 491 - Special Problems

    1-3 credit hours
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSC 493 - Music Business Internship

    3 credit hours
    Designed to give students practical experience in music-related fields such as arts administration, music business, or audio recording technology. Internships are individually arranged with the work supervisor and faculty advisor.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 115 - Brass Performance

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles – private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 119 - Percussion Performance

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 122 - Concert Jazz Ensemble*

    No credit or 1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    (*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 123 - University Band*

    No credit or 1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    (*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 126 - String Performance

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 129 - Woodwind Performance

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 133 - Orchestra*

    No credit or 1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    (*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 134 - Chamber Orchestra

    No credit or 1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 136 - Piano Performance

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 138 - Ensemble Accompanying

    1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 142 - Organ Performance

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 145 - Voice Performance

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 146 - Jazz Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 149 - Concert Choir*

    No credit or 1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    (*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 150 - Singing Quakers*

    0 - 1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 151 - Women’s Chorus*

    0 - 1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for ‘no credit’ must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 155 - Opera Workshop*

    1 credit hour
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    (*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 160 - Chamber Instrumental Ensemble*

    No credit or .5 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    (*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 165 - Chamber Vocal Ensemble*

    No credit or .5 credit hours
    Music Performance and Ensembles - private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
    *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 167 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 245 - Music Composition

    1-2 credit hours
    Students learn a variety of techniques relating to composition ranging from development of original ideas to arranging original works and works of other composers. This course is offered as individual weekly lessons and a weekly master class for all students enrolled. Requires minimal amount of keyboard skill and completion of MUSC 202.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 315 - Brass Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 319 - Percussion Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 326 - String Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 329 - Woodwind Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 336 - Piano Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 342 - Organ Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 345 - Voice Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 346 - Jazz Performance*

    1 - 6 variable credit hours
    Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 351 - Applied Conducting I (Choral)

    1 - 2 Variable Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 220 with C or better for choral and permission of the instructor
    Students in Applied Conducting will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 352 - Applied Conducting I (Instrumental)

    1-2 Variable Credit Hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 210 with C or better for instrumental and permission of the instructor
    Students in Applied Conducting will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 361 - Applied Conducting II: Choral

    1 - 2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 220 with grade of C or better
    Student in Applied Conducting II will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    Permission of the instructor is required. Course generally restricted to juniors and seniors only.
    College:CBASE
  

  • MUSP 362 - Applied Conducting II: Instrumental

    1 -2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MUSC 210 with grade of C or better & Instructor consent
    Students in Applied Conducting II will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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  • MUSP 390 - Junior Recital

    1 credit hour
    The Junior Recital is a graded public performance of no less than thirty minutes of music. The repertoire shall be chosen in consultation with the private applied instructor/s.
    College: CBASE
  

  • MUSP 490 - Senior Recital

    1 credit hour
    The Senior Recital is a graded public performance of not less than fifty minutes of music. The repertoire shall be chosen in consultation with the private applied instructor/s.
    College: CBASE
  

  • NATS 100 - Human Biology with Lab

    4 credit hours
    This introductory biology course is a laboratory class employing the scientific method for investigation in the area of Human Biology. Students will study the hierarchical organization of the human body and spend some time learning about the functioning of the different organ systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, skeletal, muscular, etc.). Students will also gain some insight into disease processes.
    This course meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • NATS 110 - Physical Science & Lab

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 101
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, geology).
    This course meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD, ONL
    College: CBASE
  

  • NATS 120 - Biological Science & Lab

    4 credit hours
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the biological sciences. Subjects covered include introductory anatomy and physiology and possibly selected topics in zoology, botany, microbiology, evolution, genetics or ecology.
    This course meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD, ONL
    College: CBASE
  

  • NATS 125 - Understanding the Environment with Lab

    4 credit hours
    Scientific issues including declining resources, energy policy, population growth and global warming will be studied. The course will integrate basic topics and current issues. Instruction includes class time, lab and field trips. Meets laboratory science requirement.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • NATS 130 - Physical Science with Lab

    4 credit hours
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology and geology).
    This course meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD; ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • NATS 135 - Introduction to Chemistry & Lab

    5 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Math 100
    This course is a lecture/laboratory class which employs the scientific method in the study of the chemistry of everyday life. Topics covered will include general overviews of inorganic, organic, medicinal and biochemistry, as well as a discussion of energy and the environment. This course includes a laboratory component and is intended for students wishing to fulfill their General Education science requirement, as well as being a required course for some majors. This course will not fulfill any of the requirements for a degree in chemistry.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
  

  • NATS 220 - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology & Lab

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: NATS 120 with final grade of C or better or consent of instructor
    This course is designed specifically for non-biology majors and will survey the organ systems of the human body. Emphasis will be placed on the functions of the different organs and organ systems, how the different systems function to maintain homeostasis, and how all the systems function synergistically to create a healthy individual. Includes lab component.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
    College: CBASE
    Enrollment not allowed if student has received a “C” or better in BIOL 390.
  

  • NATS 488 - Research Methods in Natural Science

    1-2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: junior year.
    Aids the student in the development of basic research and data analysis skills. Topics include literature search, abstract writing, experimental design, apparatus design, sampling and reporting techniques, computer use, and statistical testing.
    College: CBASE
  

  • NATS 489 - Research Problems in Natural Science

    1 or 2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: NATS 488.
    In consultation with a divisional faculty member, the student will pursue an individual research problem in his area of interest.
    College: CBASE
  

  • NATS 494 - Internship 2

    6 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or by consent of instructor
    More advanced, off- or on-campus practical work experience in a discipline. Junior or senior status required or by consent. May be volunteer or paid employment.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • OPMT 510 - Operations Management

    3 credit hours
    Focuses on management of production activities of goods and services. Also emphasizes the understanding of strategic issues underlying operations management and prepares students to perform analyses of decision problems as well as to recognize a problem requiring application of these methods. The course orients students in problem-solving skills encountered in managing the making of goods and services with emphasis on the ability to develop and approximate models for complex situations and to give an understanding of strategic issues involved in operations.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 520 - Research Tools and Methodology

    3 credit hours
    Introduces principle and procedure of designing and conducting research. Students will learn quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques in research methodology, problem identification, hypothesis testing, data collecting, data processing, data analyzing and research conclusion.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 530 - Supply Chain Management

    3 credit hours
    Explores the concepts of managing the flow of materials in a typical enterprise supply chain. Students will examine a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers, to and from the enterprise.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 540 - Logistics Systems

    3 credit hours
    This course focuses on the development of strategies, for business logistics and International Supply Chain Management, related to transferring goods and services across national boundaries. The coverage includes the impact of economic globalization on supply chain strategies, the design of global logistic networks, managerial processes and systems for international production and distribution, role of ports and airports in international product movement, transportation network sustainability, and security and risk management for international logistics.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, HYB, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 555 - Six Sigma Green Belt (with Certification)

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: OPMT 510
    This course focuses on the management and improvement of processes across the business or organization. It encompasses the identification and prioritization of strategic business issues and prepares students to charter, launch and manage projects to resolve these business issues and improve business or organizational results. The course provides the student with the principles, methodology, and tools to be successful process improvement practitioners at the Six Sigma Green Belt level. With the completion of a successful capstone project, and upon successful completion of the degree, a Green Belt certification will be achieved and conferred. This course will be an elective in the Supply Chain Management concentration.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, BLD, WEB, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 560 - Project Management

    3 credit hours
    Provides an overview of the basic topics and tools of project management such as work breakdown structures, precedence network diagrams and the critical path method. In addition to the basics, the failure of many projects is explored and the latest tools and techniques for countering these failures are presented. Class exercises will reinforce and provide a practical understanding of project management.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 590 - International Operations Management

    3 credit hours
    Provides students with a specific focus on business practices and management challenges in the global arena. Students learn about the critical dimensions of the global business fundamentals, develop a global business mindset in helping challenges faced by businesses in their quest for competitive positioning in global markets.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 610 - Operations Strategy

    3 credit hours
    Covers advanced operations management principles. Designed to provide an understanding of how the operations function can provide a competitive advantage for business. Focus will be on what every manager should know about operation strategy-both domestic and global. Provides a framework for understanding both familiar and unfamiliar operations, their management, as well as the interrelationships between operations and other functional areas of the business enterprise.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 615 - Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain Management

    3 credit hours
    This course provides an overview of enterprise systems and supply chain business processes, and introduces students to how enterprise systems are used to effectively manage a supply chain business process from beginning to end in an integrated, consistent, and highly efficient manner.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 620 - Management of International Trade Operations

    3 credit hours
    This course focuses on the development of strategies for business logistics and supply chain management involving the transfer of goods across national boundaries. Topics include the impact of economic globalization on supply chain strategies; the design of global logistics networks; managerial processes and systems for international production and distribution; and risk management for international logistics.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 630 - Organizational Theory and Behavior

    3 credit hours
    Presents key themes/concepts such as managerial assumptions about human nature, the psychological contract, and the organization as a dynamic, open, coping, developing system. The thrust of the course is to develop a more diagnostic point of view toward organizational phenomenon from the vantage point of understanding human behavior.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 650 - Facilities Design and Planning

    3 credit hours
    Presents to students how to match the performance of facilities (space, environment, information, support services and property assets) to organizational requirements.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 660 - Ethics in Industry

    3 credit hours
    Illustrates the business intersection of law, ethics and society. Provides a critical-thinking framework for students to integrate legal, ethics and social reasoning with business practice and analysis.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB
    College: CGPS
  

  • OPMT 690 - Final Project

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: OPMT 510; OPMT 530; OPMT 540; OPMT 610; OPMT 650; and MIS 625
    Integrates the knowledge gained from the program by addressing a major issue in operations environment. Students will conduct necessary research, implementation and assessment in related area of their choosing. A formal written report and oral presentation will be required at the end of the course.
    Course Delivery Methods: BLD
    College: CGPS
  

  • PHED 105 - Concepts of Physical Fitness

    2 credit hours
    This course is designed to provide opportunities for the students to gain knowledge and understanding of the concept of health and physical education. Through formal and informal assessment, students will be able to determine their own fitness levels and design a fitness plan based on those findings.


    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College: CBASE
  

  • PHED 110 - Cornerstone Course

    1 credit hour
    Orientation for all prospective health management and health and physical education (non-teaching) majors. Expectations, content, philosophy and vocational opportunities of the programs are among the topics considered.
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 150 - Community First Aid & Safety

    2 credit hours
    This course provides the students the opportunity to study the safety and prevention of accidents in the home, industrial, outdoor, water and traffic settings. Also, first responder procedures for care and prevention of work, home, industrial and outdoor injuries are learned. Water safety and care and prevention of injuries will also be covered. Students will not receive a passing grade until they have achieved Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aid.


    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 170 - Training Room Techniques

    3 credit hours
    Study and practice in the accepted procedures of prevention and care of athletic injuries from the trainer’s viewpoint.
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 220 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education

    2 credit hours
    The purpose of this course is for the students to develop an understanding of the need to foster relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians and other professionals in the learning community. Additional topics include the study of the historical development of physical education and the contributions of individuals and organizations to health, physical education and its related fields. The curriculum also deals with philosophical questions and problems relating to sports, play and physical education.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 250 - Personal and Community Health

    3 credit hours
    Study of the individual’s physical and mental health and its effect on the community. Additional topics include achieving a healthy weight, drugs, tobacco, cancer, infectious disease, health care, environment and aging.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 310 - Teaching Individual and Dual Sports

    3 credit hours
    This course cultivates the understanding of the concepts of physical education content and applies these concepts for the development of a physically educated learner. Additionally, the class will provide the opportunity for students to learn the history and rules of individual and dual sports while practicing the skills and strategies for playing those sports. The course will also provide the students the opportunity to advance their instructional plan development and teaching skills relative to those sports.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 315 - Teaching Team Sports

    3 credit hours
    The course cultivates the understanding of the concepts of physical education content and applies these concepts for the development of a physically educated leader. Additionally, the class will provide the opportunity for students to learn the history and rules of team sports while practicing the skills and strategies for playing those sports. The course will also provide the students the opportunity to advance their instructional plan development and teaching skills relative to those sports.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 340 - Motor Learning and Development

    3 credit hours
    This class will provide the opportunity for students to understand how individuals learn and develop motor skills. Additional topics include planning and implementing safe learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, formal and informal assessment and how those issues affect the psychomotor (physical fitness and motor coordination), cognitive and affective (social and emotional) domains of learning.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 345 - Management of Health, Physical Education and Sport

    3 credit hours
    The course is designed to assist the student, as they grow professionally, develop a deeper understanding of the need for building positive relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians and other professionals. Other topics will include the use of formal assessment to develop safe learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, and active engagement.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 410 - Adapted Physical Education

    3 credit hours
    This class will provide the opportunity for students to understand how individuals, including students with special needs, learn and develop motor skills. Additional topics include planning and implementing safe learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, formal and informal assessment and how those issues affect the psychomotor (physical fitness and motor coordination), cognitive and affective (social and emotional) domains of learning.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 435 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics for Physical Education and Recreation

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: NATS 220 and PHED 220
    The course is designed to give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge related to the fields of kinesiology (muscles moving bones around joints) and biomechanics (physics applied to human movement, sports, and physical activity). Additionally, the student will be tasked to apply his/her kinesiology knowledge to the analysis of strength training programs. The biomechanics portion of the class is devoted to terminology and theories related to linear and rotary motion and how they apply to human movement in various activities and sport. The student will also analyze, diagnose, and correct problems with daily movements and sports activities.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; WEB
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 450 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education

    2 - 3 credit hours
    The course provides the students the opportunity to understand the use of formal and informal assessment strategies to foster learning and skill development. Other topics include the individual and group motivation, implications of reliability and validity on evaluation, authentic and skill testing, how various fitness components can be measured and the statistical tools most commonly used in the profession.


    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHED 460 - Applied Exercise Physiology/Lab for Physical Education and Recreation

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: NATS 220 and PHED 220
    The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the physiology of the human body, including the nervous, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems, and nutrition. The student will also apply that information to answer questions related to the effects of training and or detraining on the human body and demonstrate the ability to develop age appropriate training protocols for specific goals such as anaerobic power, aerobic conditioning, muscle strength, and weight loss programs for PreK-12 students in the school setting and all ages including senior citizens at a recreational facility. The laboratory portion of the class provides the student the opportunity to develop skills, using various assessment tools, to apply data related to the human body.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA; WEB
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHEP 100 - Physical Education

    1 credit hour
    Instruction and practice in physical activities that develop physical fitness and are suitable for the student’s leisure time now and in the future.
    (Repeatable with different activity.)
    College: CBASE
  

  • PHEP 107 - Varsity Sports

    1 credit hour
    Participation in varsity sports.
    (Repeatable)
    College: CBASE
  

  • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 credit hours
    This course provides a survey of philosophical ideas from pre-Socratic to contemporary time.

    Successful completion of COMP 202 recommended.
    Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge - Humanities
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
    College: CBASE
  

  • PHIL 111 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 credit hours
    This course will provide an overview of basic philosophical theories that seek to answer basic questions concerning human existence.  Issues considered are:  How free are human actions?  How can we know what is right and what is wrong?  What is the relation between mental and physical events?  Is it reasonable to believe in God?  How can we reason together with others?  These questions will be explored through the study of philosophers and philosophical movements throughout Western history, in conversation with the perspectives of the Christian faith.
    This course meets General Education Goal 4a: Breadth of Knowledge - Humanities.
    Course Delivery Methods: BLD, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • PHIL 160 - Critical Thinking

    3 credit hours
    Principles of correct reasoning. Emphasis placed on the development of the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments as they occur in various types of discourse.
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHIL 180 - Introduction to Ethics

    3 credit hours
    This course provides a survey of ethical theories-from classical to contemporary time with attention to a selection of contemporary ethical dilemmas.
    Successful completion of COMP 102 recommended.
    Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
    College: CBASE
  

  • PHIL 185 - Introduction to Ethics

    3 credit hours
    This course will provide an overview of ethical theories that address the nature of good and bad human behavior and right and wrong actions, from the perspective of Christian faith.  It will also introduce students to the practices of ethical analysis, understanding the sources of authority and contextual claims which shape ethical decision-making.  Students will work from this grounding in theory and method to consider issues in applied ethics and contemporary concerns.
    This course meets General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, BLD, ONL
    College: CGPS
  

  • PHIL 210 - Ethics, Society and Service

    3 credit hours
    This course will present an introduction to ethics and various philosophical and religious approaches to analyzing ethical problems, with a particular emphasis on
    studying social-ethical issues and determining approaches for meeting social needs.
    Students will study ethical issues in historical and current context and will identify one area in which they would like to perform community service. This required community service experience, to be approved by the instructor, will be a basis for their ongoing reflection in the class throughout the course.
    Course Delivery Methods: WEB, BLD, ONL, SEL
    College: CGPS
  

  • PHIL 310 - Applied Christian Ethics

    3 credit hours
    This course investigates major approaches to ethics through critical examination of the views of representative philosophers and their theories. The goal in this course will be to learn and to practice cogent reasoning about moral problems and to apply these various ethical theories to contemporary moral problems.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA, ONL
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHIL 320 - Great Philosophers

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
    This course provides an in-depth study of the life, major ideas and continuing influence of one of the great thinkers in the history of philosophy.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
  

  • PHIL 340 - History of Great Ideas

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
    This course provides a basic ideas in common life such as truth, goodness, beauty, justice, equality and liberty are discussed in dialogue with representatives from the history of thought.
    Course Delivery Methods: TRA
    College:CBASE
 

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