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English Courses |
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EN 480-489 - Independent Study in English Variable credit.
Individual students are provided the opportunity to pursue work in an area of major interest under the guidance of a member of the Department of English. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 493 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theory 4.00 credits.
A seminar for majors in the Professional Writing concentration focusing on reviewing classical and contemporary rhetoric, and preparing a professional writing portfolio. *Prerequisite(s): Professional Writing concentration, EN 185 , and one 200-level professional writing course. Signature Learning Experience: Developmental Portfolio. Fall semester.
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EN 494 - Seminar in Literary Theory 4.00 credits.
A seminar on literary theories and their applications to fiction. The paired writers may include Foucault and Orwell, Bakhtin and Achebe, and Butler and Woolf. *Prerequisite(s): Literature concentration, and junior or senior status, or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Developmental Portfolio. Alternate fall semesters.
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EN 498 - Directed Senior Research I 2.00 credits.
English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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EN 499 - Directed Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.60 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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Honors English Courses |
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HEN 252 - HNR HUM Irony, Humor, and Despair in Modern Literature 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course - Honors)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An exploration of the relationship among several quintessential modern writers and an investigation of their use of humor and irony to stave off despair and affirm at least the value of artistic creation and the need for each of us to assert meaning in life. Honors students only.
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HEN 253 - HNR WCH Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
A study of the intersection between the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish linguistic, cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Besides exploring the past and present state of Gaelic language and culture, the class will focus on the impact of the older Gaelic heritage on English-language classics by writers such as Swift, Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. Honors students only.
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Latin Courses |
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LAT 111 - PLO Elementary Latin 1 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This class is designed to introduce students to the Latin language and the cultural/ historical contexts in which the language was used. Through a study of the history, philosophy, religion, literature of ancient Rome and Greece, students will learn to make culturally informed translations of Latin into English. Acquisition of Latin vocabulary and grammatical concepts will enhance English vocabulary and grammar. Class sessions will include introductions to and discussions of grammatical concepts, reading practice, review of homework assignments, and discussion of cultural nuances. Because the course is designed to develop an ability to read Latin, quizzes and exams will emphasize translation from Latin into English. Some homework exercises will also ask students to translate English into Latin. Fall semester.
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LAT 112 - PLO Elementary Latin 2 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This class is designed for students to continue their study of the Latin language and the history, philosophy, religion, literature, and sentiments expressed by it. Students will build on the knowledge learned in Latin 1 by exploring more advanced concepts in the structure and grammar of the language. Additionally, this course will provide students with an understanding of Roman history and culture in order to further their ability to make informed translations of Latin into English. Class sessions will include discussion of new grammatical concepts, reading practice, review of homework assignments, and discussion of cultural nuances. Because the course is designed to develop the ability to read Latin, quizzes and exams will emphasize translation from Latin into English. Some homework exercises, however, will ask students to translate English into Latin. *Prerequisite(s): LAT 111 or two years of high school Latin courses. Spring semester.
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LAT 211 - PLO Intermediate Latin I 4.00 credits.
Power Language Core Course
Builds on grammar and vocabulary knowledge through translating primary texts by Latin authors. Extends education in history, religion, and culture through translation of authentic texts and study of the various time periods in which they were written. Reflection on cultural relevance of Greek mythology in the Roman and modern worlds. Class sessions will include review of grammatical concepts, reading practice, review of homework assignments, and discussion of cultural nuances in a Socratic seminar setting. *Prerequisite(s): LAT 112 or placement by interview with instructor.
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Art Courses |
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ART 105 - CE Drawing I 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
An introduction to the basic concepts, materials and techniques of drawing. These elements will be discussed and practiced through an intensive program of drawing from perception. The basic materials we use will consist of charcoal, ink and paper. Drawing subjects will include still life, interior space, portrait, self-portrait and the figure. The formal elements of line, shape, value, form, space, texture and composition will be explored through drawing done in class, on field trips and weekly homework assignments.
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ART 106 - CE Ceramics I 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Introduction to ceramic design and history, with emphasis on fundamental construction, decorating, glazing and firing techniques, and operation of the machinery of the medium.
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ART 120 - CE Sculpture I 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
An exploration in the three-dimensional medium of traditional and contemporary ideas, basic problems in design, and instruction in the use of the sculptor’s materials and techniques.
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ART 145 - CE Digital Photography (COM 145) 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
This is a course in beginning digital photography. Photography will be dealt with as a photojournalistic form and an art form. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts or photography is expected. Demonstrations and supervised lab periods will be used to instruct students in basic camera and PhotoShop techniques of digital photography. Individual and group critiques/discussions of student photography will be held. Discussion of photographic history, criticism and aesthetics will be used to help the student understand class projects and to increase appreciation of photographic traditions and contemporary trends.
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ART 155 - WCH Introduction to the History of Art I 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
A survey of the architecture, painting and sculpture of Western civilization from pre-history through the 14th century, including the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages. Fall semester.
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ART 157 - WCH Introduction to the History of Art II 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
A continuation of ART 155 , this course traces the development of the fine arts in Europe from the 14th to the 20th centuries, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic and Modernist movements. Spring semester.
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ART 204 - CE Fundamentals of Color and Design 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression)
This course introduces the principles of gestalt theory and color theory in the design of two- and three-dimensional works of art. Students will learn to compose with scale, perspective, geometric and organic form, line structure, texture, color, and value relationships. They will explore visualization and brainstorming techniques, the analysis of art historical prototypes, and the importance of art criticism in creating original works of art.
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ART 205 - Painting I 4.00 credits.
Studio easel painting in opaque media, with stress on pictorial organization and application of color theories. *Prerequisite(s): ART 105 . Fall semester.
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ART 206 - Ceramics II 4.00 credits.
An intermediate-level course with emphasis on developing and refining studio techniques and integration of form and idea. *Prerequisite(s): ART 106 . Spring semester.
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ART 207 - Introduction to Graphic Design 4.00 credits.
An introductory studio/lecture course designed to increase visual literacy and vocabulary, to develop design skills and present the creative possibilities of the computer as an art making and editing tool. Historical, conceptual, technical and contemporary issues of digital imaging are explored. Spring semester.
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ART 209 - Typography and Text Design 4.00 credits.
Typography is integral to the total design of all visual communication. This course introduces students to the history of typography and its importance in print, fine arts, product design, logos, websites, blogs, and other visual media. Students will learn to identify the component parts of the letterform and experiment with a variety of design techniques from traditional calligraphy to digital applications. Graphic designers, artist and writers will develop an individualized typographic voice and creative style.
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ART 210 - Drawing II 4.00 credits.
An intermediate-level course that stresses further conceptual, pictorial and technical development beyond Drawing I, with an emphasis on personal theme and content. *Prerequisite(s): ART 105 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.
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ART 230 - American Art 4.00 credits.
A survey of American painting, sculpture and architecture from the Colonial era through the 20th century. Issues discussed include the artists’ roles in representing national identity, the wilderness, the frontier and the city, and the American contributions to photography, the moving picture, and the skyscraper. Fall semester, even-numbered years.
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ART 240 - NCH History of Japanese Art and Aesthetics (JA 240) 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course introduces students to the history of the art and aesthetic sensibilities of the Japanese people from prehistoric times to the modern period. Through this course, students will develop an appreciation for the major trends in Japanese art and the historical milieu in which these were produced. Major works of art from each historical era will be studied, including architecture, sculpture, painting and pottery, as well as some of the minor arts such as gardens, calligraphy, textiles, etc. Besides understanding the making of the actual works of art, students will also understand the aesthetic principles that inform the making of these objects, such as miyabi, yugen, wabi-sabi, that are central to Japanese cultural history. Spring semester.
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ART 250 - Neoclassicism and Romanticism 4.00 credits.
An in-depth study of European art and culture from 1750 to 1850 that examines the role of Neoclassicism and Romanticism in promoting social and political ideals, the aesthetics of the Beautiful and the Sublime, and cultural primitivism. *Prerequisite(s): ART 157 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
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ART 251 - Printmaking I 4.00 credits.
Practice in the methods of relief, intaglio and monotype, and instruction in the use of the printer’s machinery. *Prerequisite(s): ART 105 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.
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ART 260 - Modernism 4.00 credits.
A history of the Modernist movement in painting, sculpture, architecture, design and film from 1870 to 1945. The course traces the revolutionary theories of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, Futurism and Suprematism. *Prerequisite(s): ART 157 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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ART 270 - Art of Africa, Asia, & Americas 4.00 credits.
A survey of the artistic traditions of Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Pre-Columbian civilizations of North and South America examined within their historical context. Topics include cultural exchanges between Western and Non-Western civilizations and the impact of trade, war and colonization on indigenous artistic traditions. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
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ART 280 - NCH World Architecture 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
History of World Architecture is an exploration of the history, theory and design of iconic buildings from pre-history to the 21st century. The course is organized by building function: sacred spaces (places of worship, monuments), civic architecture and urban planning; residential architecture and commercial and recreational architecture.
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ART 305 - Painting II 4.00 credits.
An intermediate-level course with emphasis on developing and refining technique and concept. A continuation of the formal issues surrounding color and composition presented in ART 205 . *Prerequisite(s): ART 204 or ART 205 . Spring semester.
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ART 310 - Art Education Methodologies & Curriculum Development - Elementary 4.00 credits.
This course prepares Art Certification candidates to develop a visual arts curriculum for kindergarten through sixth grade that meets Pennsylvania Standards for the Arts & Humanities. Child-centered, society-centered and discipline-based theories of art education will be discussed in the elementary school context. Students write age-appropriate lesson plans and test their effectiveness in a classroom under the supervision of a certified art teacher. They learn to manage a sage instructional environment conducive to learning for a diverse population of students, including those with special needs. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 and ED 150 , or ED 151 , and SED 222 , and formal acceptance into the Fine Arts - Art Education program. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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ART 315 - Art Education Methodologies & Curriculum Development - Secondary 4.00 credits.
This course prepares Art Certification candidates to develop a visual arts curriculum for the seventh through the 12th grades that meets Pennsylvania Standards for the Arts & Humanities. Students will develop age-appropriate lesson plans for middle and secondary school that include two- and three-dimensional works of art, aesthetics and multicultural traditions of art history. They learn appropriate instructional methodologies and assessment strategies for a diverse population of adolescents, including those with special needs. Methods of managing a safe instructional environment conducive to creativity will be taught. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a classroom under the supervision of a certified art teacher. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 and ED 150 , or ED 151 , and SED 222 , and formal acceptance into the Fine Arts - Art Education program. Register by Instructor. Spring semester
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ART 320 - Sculpture II 4.00 credits.
A continuation of Art 120 with further exploration of possible three-dimensional mediums and development of the methods used for traditional, modern and contemporary sculpture. *Prerequisite(s): ART 120 . Fall semester.
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ART 352 - Printmaking II 4.00 credits.
A continuation of ART 251 with further exploration in the methods of relief, intaglio and monotype printmaking and further instruction in the use of the printer’s machinery. *Prerequisite(s): ART 251 . Spring semester, as needed.
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ART 360 - Italian Renaissance (HI 360) 4.00 credits.
The Italian Renaissance seminar is an in-depth cultural history of the humanist movement in Italy from 1250 to 1550 and its impact on the fine arts, literature, politics, religion, education and science. The course includes reading and discussion of primary texts by Petrarch, Dante, Boccaccio, Alberti, Machiavelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Vasari. Topics include the revival of Antiquity, the discovery of Nature, Statecraft, scientific innovation and new concepts of genius and creativity. *Prerequisite(s): ART 155 , ART 157 or HI 115 . Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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ART 370-378 - Special Topics in Fine Arts 4.00 credits.
This sequence of courses permits the Department to offer courses to any group of students who expresses interest in a particular area of study that is not a regular part of the curriculum. This course is repeatable for credit.
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ART 401 - Advanced Studies in Ceramics 4.00 credits.
Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for credit for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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ART 402 - Advanced Studies in Drawing 4.00 credits.
Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for credit for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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ART 403 - Advanced Studies in Painting 4.00 credits.
Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for credit for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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ART 404 - Advanced Studies in Printmaking 4.00 credits.
Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for credit for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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ART 405 - Advanced Studies in Sculpture 4.00 credits.
Advanced study with emphasis on conceptual, pictorial, thematic and technical development. This course is repeatable for credit for up to three semesters. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Fall semester.
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ART 406 - Advanced Digital Arts 4.00 credits.
Advanced Digital Arts is a studio class that builds on the basic techniques of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will experiment with advanced software techniques to master dynamic manipulation, color filters, blending textures, lighting techniques, layers and masks in order to produce original works of computer-generated art and imaginative graphic design solutions. The course examines copyright laws and copyright infringement as it applies to work downloaded from the web and other sources. *Prerequisite(s): COM 130 or ART 207 .
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ART 470-474 - Internship in Fine Arts Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
An internship experience for students in one of the Fine Arts majors or minors, as recommended by the Department. A maximum of four credit hours from Art 470-474 may count as art electives. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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ART 480-489 - Independent Study in Fine Arts Variable credits.
Individual students are provided the opportunity to pursue work in an area of major interest under the guidance of a member of the Department. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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ART 490 - Senior Seminar 2.00 credits.
A capstone course required for Fine Arts majors that provides opportunities for advanced research and development in studio and gallery/museum related work. The course builds and enhances the resumé and introduces the practical functions, operations, and workings for a career in art. *Prerequisite(s): Senior status (Studio and Art History tracks) or permission of the instructor. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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ART 491 - Senior Exhibition 2.00 credits.
A capstone course required for Fine Arts majors that provides the opportunity for advanced development of personal expression in the studio. Students will work in their preferred media to create a coherent body of work which they will prepare for exhibition and install in the college art galleries. *Prerequisite(s): Senior status (Studio and Art History tracks) or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Developmental Portfolio. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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ART 499A - Architectural Design Studio I (EGR 499A) 2.00 credits.
Architectural Design studio course offered every Spring with rotating architectural case studies taught by full-time faculty and visiting Architects. Case studies are repeated no less than every two years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Independent student design work in Studio I and II is required to be documented in an electronic portfolio; and professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs are required. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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ART 499B - Architectural Design Studio II (EGR 499B) 2.00 credits.
Architectural Design studio course offered every Spring with rotating architectural case studies taught by full-time faculty and visiting Architects. Case studies are repeated no less than every two years so that students in Studio I and Studio II can participate in the same lectures. Independent student design work in Studio I and II is required to be documented in an electronic portfolio; and professional documentation, drawings, and oral defense of architectural designs are required. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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FPA 490 - Arts Administration Strategy (BA 490) 2.00 credits.
Arts Administration Strategy is a project-based capstone course for the Minor in Arts Administration. It brings together the many strands and themes of the Arts Administration curriculum and gives students the opportunity to synthesize concepts and develop analytical, presentation, professional, and career readiness skills.
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Dance Courses |
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DA 101 - CE Introduction to Modern Dance 2.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
An introduction to modern dance techniques and aesthetics requiring athletic, creative and cognitive participation. Course work includes physical conditioning techniques, interpretive/creative movement experiences, and modern dance technique basics. Reading, discussion, writing and viewing contemporary dance facilitate an overall appreciation of dance as an art form.
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DA 102 - CE Introduction to Ballet 2.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
A basic introduction to ballet technique, including bar, center floor and traveling combinations. Class includes development of anatomically correct alignment and dance technique, dance conditioning, spatial clarity, coordination, rhythm, use of weight, time and space. Class work will include readings, discussions, viewing of dance films, short writing assignments and performances of rehearsed dance sequences. Fall semester.
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DA 103 - CE Introduction to Jazz Dance 2.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Jazz dance techniques emphasizing a range of styles, incorporating the Limon technique, classical show jazz and funk for the beginner. Course work includes full jazz warm-ups, classical jazz technique/terminology, floor work, conditioning and performance of dance combinations. Class also includes reading, discussions, viewing and writing about jazz dance. Spring semester.
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DA 120 - Dance Improvisation and Composition 2.00 credits.
This course will use improvisation as well as a variety of movement techniques to gain a better understanding of how the body functions both anatomically and kinesthetically, and to explore the capabilities of movement as an expressive art form.
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DA 202 - CE Ballet II 2.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
A continuation of ballet techniques including bar, center floor, and traveling combinations. Class includes development of increasingly complex anatomically correct alignment and dance technique, dance conditioning, spatial clarity, coordination, rhythm, and use of weight, time, and space. Class work includes readings, discussions, viewing dance films and live performances, short writing assignments, and research projects. Spring semester.
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DA 203 - CE Jazz Dance II 2.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Jazz dance techniques emphasizing a range of styles, incorporating African, swing, classical show jazz, and hip-hop. The emphasis is on interpretation and performance of these styles on a more complex level. Course work includes jazz warm-ups, classic technique/terminology as it applies to jazz, floor work, conditioning for jazz dance and performance of dance combinations center and across the floor. Class also includes reading, discussions, viewing and writing about jazz dance. Fall semester.
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Music Courses |
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MU 100 - Repertoire Class 0.00 credit.
This class provides performance opportunities for students in applied music. It meets for one hour each week and is required for all music majors and minors who are enrolled in applied music instruction. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 101 - Theory I 2.00 credits.
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental constructs and notational practices of music theory including clefs, meter signatures, scales/modes, key signatures, intervals, triads, and diatonic voice leading in two and four parts. *Corequisite(s): . Fall semester.
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MU 102 - Theory II 2.00 credits.
This course is a continuation of Mu 101, and focuses on diatonic melodic and harmonic practices of tonal music including melodic phrase analysis, four-part diatonic harmonic progressions, and an introduction to secondary chords. *Prerequisite(s): MU 101 . *Corequisite(s): . Spring semester.
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MU 103 - Aural Skills I 1.00 credit.
Music reading and ear training according to the Kodaly concept using syllables based on moveable “Do,” kinesthetically reinforced by hand signs. Study and drill in rhythm will include the use of the basic beat patterns. Linear dictation including rhythmic elements. Aural skills related to theoretical analytical materials covered in MU 101 . *Corequisite(s): MU 101 . Spring semester.
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MU 104 - Aural Skills II 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 103 including chromaticism, modes and more difficult rhythms and intervals, C clefs. *Prerequisite(s): MU 103 , or permission of the instructor. *Corequisite(s): . Fall semester.
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MU 105 - WCH Introduction to Western Music Literature 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
Introduction to the music of the Western world, major composers and selected famous compositions, with emphasis on listening to music from the Baroque era to the present.
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MU 111 - Voice Class 1.00 credit.
The fundamentals of breath control, tone production, and development of vocal technique. *Open to all students. Fall semester
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MU 115 - CE Fundamentals at the Keyboard 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Basic skills in producing and reading music at the keyboard with attention to ear training, basic keyboard technique, and musicianship, as well as to sight reading. The Department’s digital piano laboratory is utilized. Daily practice is required. Spring semester.
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MU 117 - Functional Keyboard Skills I 1.00 credit.
Basic piano skills. Required of all music majors whose first applied instrument is not piano. *Prerequisite(s): Music major. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 118 - Functional Keyboard Skills II 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 117 , including more difficult harmonic progressions and technical skills. Required of all music majors whose first applied instrument is not piano. *Prerequisite(s): Music major. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Spring semester.
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MU 119 - Guitar Class I 1.00 credit.
An introductory course emphasizing studies in basic chords and note reading. Course also surveys various guitar styles, the performers, music and types of guitars. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled.
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MU 120 - Guitar Class II 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 119 with emphasis on bar chords, accompaniment patterns, and note reading. Includes an introduction to classical guitar technique, history, performers and classical literature. *Prerequisite(s): MU 119 , or permission of the instructor. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled.
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MU 125 - WCH American Popular Music from Ragtime to Rock 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course traces the history of American popular music from the birth of ragtime in the 1890s through the ascendancy of rock in the 1970s. The survey will examine the most influential genres of popular music during this era, including jazz, blues, Gospel, and country. Students will witness the close connections between music and culture in this turbulent era of American history through recordings, video clips, and concerts.
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MU 130 - Survey of Music Education 1.00 credit.
This course is the future music educator’s first exposure to the profession. Students study the history of music education in the United States and philosophical influences on the profession. Students begin to explore the role of teacher through peer-teaching episodes and discussions. Fall semester.
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MU 133 - Diction for Singers 1.00 credit.
An introduction to the fundamentals of singing in English, Italian, German and French with correct pronunciation, using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Fall semester.
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MU 150 - Professional Seminar 1.00 credit.
A weekly seminar for Music Therapy majors. Guest speakers, faculty and students present topics of mutual interest, including areas such as family, art, and dance/movement therapy; family support groups; student voice skills and voice work with individuals who have disabilities; multi-cultural counseling; and trauma therapy. Students also gain experience with structured and improvisational movement, application of music skills, career development, and professional service. *Required of Music Therapy majors each semester. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 151 - Introduction to Music Therapy 2.00 credits.
An introduction to the field of music therapy. Topics include theoretical, historical and sociological rationale supporting the field and an overview of basic clinical practice and research methods. Emphasis is on a broad knowledge of the field resulting in a generalized understanding of the current state of practice and research. Clinical observation and in-class simulations are included with emphasis given to two populations as the semester progresses. *Prerequisite(s): Music major, or permission of the instructor. Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. Fall semester.
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MU 152 - Music Therapy and Clinical Populations 2.00 credits.
The use of music therapy within various clinical populations is emphasized. Content includes a survey of a variety of populations with whom music therapists work, focusing on the characteristics and needs of each group, general treatment approaches, and methods for incorporating music therapy. Students complete their first pre-practicum experience, observing one clinical experience throughout the semester. *Prerequisite(s): MU 151 , and Music Therapy majors only. Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. Spring semester.
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MU 201 - Theory III 2.00 credits.
This course is a continuation of Mu 102, and focuses on chromatic melodic and harmonic practices of tonal music including applied chords, mode mixture, modulation, and chromatic predominant chords. Formal procedures will be examined including binary, ternary, variation, rondo and sonata. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 . *Corequisite(s): MU 203 . Fall semester.
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MU 202 - Theory IV 2.00 credits.
This course is a continuation of Mu 201, and focuses on techniques and materials of music since 1900. This will include tonal, atonal, and serial methods and materials, rhythmic and metric practices, and post-tonal formal constructs. *Prerequisite(s): MU 201 . *Corequisite(s): MU 204 . Spring semester.
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MU 203 - Aural Skills III 1.00 credit.
Continued emphasis on reading and dictation skills with concentration on modulation and chromaticism using some 20th-century material. C clefs. *Prerequisite(s): MU 104 . *Corequisite(s): MU 201 . Spring semester.
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MU 204 - Aural Skills IV 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 203 with concentration on reading atonal melodies and 20th-century material. *Prerequisite(s): MU 203 . *Corequisite(s): MU 202 . Fall semester.
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MU 205 - NCH World Music 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
Music indigenous to eight non-Western geographic regions of the world is studied and compared in terms of tonal and rhythmic attributes, and as an approach to promoting sociocultural awareness.
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MU 211 - Music History: 1600-1850 4.00 credits.
A broad study of the technical, stylistic and social/historical developments related to Western music and musicians beginning around the year 1600, toward the end of the Renaissance Era, and continuing to the end of the 18th century. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 212 - Music History: 1850 to the Present 4.00 credits.
A broad study of the technical, stylistic and social/historical developments related to Western music and musicians beginning around the year 1850, and continuing to the present. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.
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MU 217 - Functional Keyboard Skills III 1.00 credit.
Scale harmonizations, modal harmonizations, figured bass realization, and transposition of simple instrumental melodic lines. *Prerequisite(s): MU 118 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 218 - Functional Keyboard Skills IV 1.00 credit.
A continuation of MU 217 involving further scale harmonizations, modulations, transpositions and emphasizing a variety of accompaniment styles. *Prerequisite(s): MU 217 . Spring semester.
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MU 230 - Music Teaching and Learning 3.00 credits.
Students discover how children learn music and the role of music learning theory in facilitating that process. The future music educator is also introduced to the process of curriculum development and the assessment of music teaching and learning. Model curricula based on national and state standards are reviewed. Students will develop the ability to assess aptitudes, backgrounds, and orientations of students and subject content and plan lessons that meet assessed needs. Peer teaching and field experiences will be an integral part of the course experience. Fall semester.
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MU 231 - Brass Class 1.00 credit.
This course will provide an overview of pedagogy for all brass instruments. Methods of tone production, fingerings or positions, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching all brass instruments will be explored. Emphasis this semester will be on trumpet/cornet and trombone. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 232 - Woodwind Class 1.00 credit.
1.00 credit. Methods of tone production, fingerings, maintenance, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 234 - Percussion Class 1.00 credit.
Methods of tone production, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching snare drum, cymbals, timpani and other percussion instruments. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Spring semester
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MU 236 - Percussion for Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Students learn to play, teach and care for snare drum, trap set, barrel type drums, frame drums, and auxiliary percussion instruments. Individual and small ensemble performances are an integral part of this course and discussions about incorporating the skills and concepts into music therapy sessions. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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MU 237 - String Class 1.00 credit.
Method of tone production, fingerings, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching violin and cello in individual and class settings. *The Department reserves the right to offer this course as private lessons if fewer than five students are enrolled. Fall semester
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MU 239 - Vocal Pedagogy 1.00 credit.
An introduction to the fundamentals of teaching singing. Students examine the physiology of the voice, vocal sound production, care of the voice, teaching techniques and other related topics. Spring semester.
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MU 240 - Conducting Laboratory 0.00 credit.
Students become familiar with standard instrumental and choral repertoire and observe advanced conducting techniques by performing in a laboratory ensemble for MU 322 (Conducting II). Graded Pass/No Pass. Spring semester.
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MU 241 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques I 4.00 credits.
The development of music and non-music skills and concepts related to conducting entry-level music therapy sessions. Emphasis is on the development and application of assessment and observation skills, treatment planning and implementation, leadership, documentation and music performance skills in therapeutic settings. Includes lecture and clinical experiences. *Prerequisite(s): MU 152 . Fall semester.
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MU 245 - CE Introduction to Songwriting 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Students will compose original songs, with an emphasis on understanding how to manipulate the elements of music to express a text. Songs from popular, jazz and classical styles will be presented as models for study and analysis. Knowledge of music notation (ability to read pitch and rhythm notation in treble clef, and read guitar or lead sheet chord symbols) and the ability to sing, or play guitar or piano are required. Students will sing and accompany their own songs. May term only.
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MU 253 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques II 3.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 241 involving the further development of non-music and music skills and concepts related to conducting entry-level music therapy sessions. Includes the study of behavioral techniques, beginning counseling interaction skills, and other music and non-music methods and techniques employed within a music therapist’s clinical work. *Prerequisite(s): MU 241 . Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. Spring semester.
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MU 254 - Practical Experiences I: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will achieve entry-level professional, preparation, delivery, and documentation skills related to the practice of music therapy. *Prerequisite(s): MU 241 and a Pass on the pre-clinical proficiency assignment and Music Therapy majors only. Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement and Practicum.
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MU 268 - CE Voice 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 269 - CE Piano 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). *Music majors whose principal instrument is NOT piano or organ must enroll in MU 117 before MU 269. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 270 - CE Organ 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 271 - CE Violin 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 272 - CE Viola 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 273 - CE Cello 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Applied Music Lesson. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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