2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 22, 2024  
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2019-2020 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.

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.

Coursed numbered exactly 300EX designate CBASE 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 CAPS 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 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.

CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies; CB denotes that the course was taken from the College of Business, Arts, Sciences, and Education.
 
  

  • MUSC 261 - Theory 4: Advanced Harmony and 20th - 21st Century Idioms

    Credit Hours: 2
    Analysis and study of music from the beginning of the 20th century to today. Emphasis on developments in harmony, rhythm and form as well as new concepts of music developed during the past and current century in art music as well as popular music.
  

  • MUSC 265 - Control of Performance Anxiety

    Credit Hours: 2
    Learn to take positive control of nerves and emotions before and during a performance.
  

  • MUSC 301 - Music History and Literature 1

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the development of music from ancient times through 1825, with study of musical literature of each period.
    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge - Arts.
  

  • MUSC 302 - Music History and Literature 2

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the development of music from 1825 through the mid-twentieth century, with study of musical literature of each period.
    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge - Arts.
  

  • MUSC 305 - Jazz History/Literature

    Credit Hours: 2
    This course will survey the development of jazz from its inception in the early twentieth-century to the contemporary, with a study of the significant artists, literature, and recordings in each sub-genre.
  

  • MUSC 307 - Literature of the School Choir

    Credit Hours: 1
    Students will survey standard choral music with special emphasis given to literature suitable for elementary and secondary school choral ensembles.
  

  • MUSC 310 - Diction for the Singer 1

    Credit Hours: 1
    Introduction of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), its symbols and related sounds. An overview of the spelling rules governing the pronunciation of the Latin, Italian and German languages. Students will prepare and perform vocal literature in the languages studied.
    Fall semester
  

  • MUSC 311 - Keyboard Literature (piano or organ)

    Credit Hours: 2
    Techniques, musicianship and stylistic aspects of interpretation from pre-Bach to the present.
  

  • MUSC 312 - Vocal Literature

    Credit Hours: 2
    Survey of early Italian arias, French chansons, German lieder, contemporary English songs and solo literature from major sacred and secular forms.
    Fall alternate years
  

  • MUSC 313 - Instrumental Literature

    Credit Hours: 2
    A survey of the performance literature from Pre-Bach to the present that is appropriate for specific percussion, string and wind instruments, including techniques, musicianship and stylistic aspects of interpretation.
  

  • MUSC 315 - Jazz Theory

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUSC 202 and MUSC 204
    Survey of the language of Jazz improvisation: scales, harmony, forms, styles, chord/scale relationships, analysis, and basic keyboard harmony.
  

  • MUSC 317 - Form, Analysis and Counterpoint

    Credit Hours: 2
    Review of motive, phrase, binary, ternary and new study of rondo, variation, sonata-allegro forms, polyphonic devices and forms. Study of contrapuntal techniques by written works in 18th century counterpoint. Analysis of larger forms.
  

  • MUSC 320 - Diction for the Singer 2

    Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: MUSC 310.
    Continuation of the IPA fundamentals presented in Diction 1. The initial emphasis will be the pronunciation and spelling rules of French and English with the same performance requirement as Diction 1. The second area of concentration will be a review and comparative study of all five languages.
    Spring semester
  

  • MUSC 335 - Leadership of Music in Worship

    Credit Hours: 3
    A Study of the philosophical and practical dimensions of the leadership of music in worship. Attention will be placed upon the relationship of theology and practice, planning the corporate worship experience, and the administrative aspects of music ministry.
  

  • MUSC 336 - History of Music in Worship

    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of history and literature of the church’s corporate song from the early church to the present day. Attention will be placed upon the diverse historic, cultural and stylistic bodies of congregational song and their role in formation and expression of faith.
  

  • MUSC 340 - Literature of the School Band and Orchestra

    Credit Hours: 1
    Students will survey the standard band and orchestra music with special emphasis given to literature suitable for elementary and secondary school ensembles. This course will also be used to expose students to more advanced standard literature of wind and string ensembles.
    Fall alternate years
  

  • MUSC 345 - Live Sound and Recording

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUSC 260.
    An introduction to the recording studio presenting how sound is created, how acoustics affect sound, live sound equipment function, operation and selection, and basics of recording.
  

  • MUSC 350 - Musical Theatre Survey

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
    This course presents a general survey, history and analysis of that great American phenomenon - the musical comedy, musical play, or simply, the musical - from “The Black Crook” through vaudeville to the present. The role of such dramatic/musical works in our culture has been evident and pervasive. The course will focus on the accomplishments, purposes and styles of the makers of this art form: the composers and lyricists, the performers, and the directors and choreographers.
  

  • MUSC 355 - Advanced Recording and Production

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • MUSC 360 - Orchestration

    Credit Hours: 2
    Scoring music for instrumental groups.
  

  • MUSC 365 - Choral Arranging

    Credit Hours: 2
    Arranging music for various voice combinations. Offered alternate years.
  

  • MUSC 375 - Music Education in the Elementary School

    Credit Hours: 4
    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.
  

  • MUSC 380 - Advanced Elementary School Music Techniques

    Credit Hours: 2
    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.
  

  • MUSC 415 - Music History and Literature 3

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
    Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
  

  • MUSC 420 - Jazz Pedagogy/Literature

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • MUSC 421 - Jazz Arranging

    Credit Hours: 2
    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.
  

  • MUSC 440 - The Elementary School Internship

    Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional semester and MUSC 375 .
    Co-requisites: EDUC 490 , EDUC 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.
  

  • MUSC 445 - Secondary Music Teaching Methods

    Credit Hours: 4
    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.
  

  • MUSC 450 - The Secondary School Internship

    Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: Admission to the professional semester and MUSC 445 .
    Co-requisites: EDUC 490 , EDUC 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.
  

  • MUSC 460 - The Practice of Church Music

    Credit Hours: 3
    The nature of music in worship; developing and administering the music program of the church; and techniques and repertory for the graded choir program.
  

  • MUSC 490 - Senior Seminar

    Credit Hours: 1
    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.
  

  • MUSC 491 - Special Problems

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
  

  • MUSC 494 - Music Internship

    Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
    Prerequisites: Junior Status
    Faculty-supervised, practical experience in music-related fields such as applied music teaching, performance, music ministry, arts administration and music business. In the case of internships with individual organizations, the curriculum will be set by agreement between the Division of Fine Arts chair, the faculty supervisor, and the sponsoring organization.  In the case of internships consisting of music performance in the community, the curriculum will be set by agreement between the Division of Fine Arts Chair, and the faculty supervisor.  This is an elective course available to students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree.  Learning will be evaluated by the faculty supervisor, based upon submitted record of work accomplished, organization’s supervisor assessment, and reflective journal.
  

  • MUSP 115 - Brass Performance

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 119 - Percussion Performance

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 122 - Concert Jazz Ensemble*

    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 123 - University Band*

    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 126 - String Performance

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 129 - Woodwind Performance

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 133 - Orchestra*

    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 134 - Chamber Orchestra

    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 136 - Piano Performance

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 138 - Ensemble Accompanying

    Credit Hours: 1
    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.
  

  • MUSP 142 - Organ Performance

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 145 - Voice Performance

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 146 - Jazz Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 149 - Concert Choir*

    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 150 - Singing Quakers*

    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 151 - Women’s Chorus*

    Credit Hours: 0 - 1 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 155 - Opera Workshop*

    Credit Hours: 1
    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.
  

  • MUSP 160 - Chamber Instrumental Ensemble*

    Credit Hours: 0 - .5 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 165 - Chamber Vocal Ensemble*

    Credit Hours: 0 - .5 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 167 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 245 - Music Composition

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 315 - Brass Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 319 - Percussion Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 326 - String Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 329 - Woodwind Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 336 - Piano Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 342 - Organ Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 345 - Voice Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 346 - Jazz Performance*

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 351 - Applied Conducting I (Choral)

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 352 - Applied Conducting I (Instrumental)

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 361 - Applied Conducting II: Choral

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    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.
    Permission of the instructor is required. Course generally restricted to juniors and seniors only.
  

  • MUSP 362 - Applied Conducting II: Instrumental

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    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.
  

  • MUSP 390 - Junior Recital

    Credit Hours: 1
    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.
  

  • MUSP 490 - Senior Recital

    Credit Hours: 1
    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.
  

  • NATS 100 - Human Biology with Lab

    Credit Hours: 4
    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.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
  

  • NATS 110 - Physical Science & Lab

    Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 101
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, geology).
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
  

  • NATS 120 - Biological Science & Lab

    Credit Hours: 4
    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.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
  

  • NATS 125 - Understanding the Environment with Lab

    Credit Hours: 4
    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.
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
  

  • NATS 130 - Physical Science with Lab

    Credit Hours: 4
    Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology and geology).
    Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science.
  

  • NATS 135 - Introduction to Chemistry & Lab

    Credit Hours: 5
    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.
  

  • NATS 220 - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology & Lab

    Credit Hours: 4
    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.
  

  • NATS 488 - Research Methods in Natural Science

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    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.
  

  • NATS 489 - Research Problems in Natural Science

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
    Prerequisites: NATS 488.
    In consultation with a divisional faculty member, the student will pursue an individual research problem in his area of interest.
  

  • NATS 494 - Internship 2

    Credit Hours: 6
    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.
  

  • OPMT 510 - Operations Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • OPMT 530 - Supply Chain Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

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

    Credit Hours: 3
    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 this stand-alone class, a Green Belt certification will be achieved. This course will be an elective in the Supply Chain Management concentration.
  

  • OPMT 615 - Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • OPMT 620 - Management of International Trade Operations

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • PHED 105 - Concepts of Physical Fitness

    Credit Hours: 2
    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.
  

  • PHED 110 - Cornerstone Course

    Credit Hours: 1
    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.
  

  • PHED 150 - Community First Aid & Safety

    Credit Hours: 2
    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.
  

  • PHED 170 - Training Room Techniques

    Credit Hours: 3
    Study and practice in the accepted procedures of prevention and care of athletic injuries from the trainer’s viewpoint.
  

  • PHED 220 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education

    Credit Hours: 2
    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.
  

  • PHED 250 - Personal and Community Health

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • PHED 310 - Teaching Individual and Dual Sports

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • PHED 315 - Teaching Team Sports

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • PHED 340 - Motor Learning and Development

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

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

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • PHED 410 - Adapted Physical Education

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

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

    Credit Hours: 3
    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.
  

  • PHED 450 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education

    Credit Hours: 2 - 3 variable
    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.
  

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

    Credit Hours: 4
    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.
  

  • PHEP 100 - Physical Education

    Credit Hours: 1
    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.
  

  • PHEP 107 - Varsity Sports

    Credit Hours: 1
    Participation in varsity sports.
    Repeatable
  

  • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of COMP 202 recommended.
    This course provides a survey of philosophical ideas from pre-Socratic to contemporary time.
    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge (Humanities).
 

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