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MU 274 - CE String Bass 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 275 - CE Guitar 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 276 - CE Flute 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 277 - CE Clarinet 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 278 - CE Oboe 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 279 - CE Bassoon 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 280 - CE Saxophone 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 281 - CE Trumpet 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 282 - CE French Horn 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 283 - CE Trombone 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 284 - CE Euphonium 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 285 - CE Tuba 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 286 - CE Percussion 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 287 - CE Harp 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 290 - Composition 1.00 credit.
Development of skills in composing. Emphasis on creation of original works for a variety of media with performance as final product. *Prerequisite(s): MU 101 . For enrollment beyond two terms, MU 419 is required. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 300 - Jazz Improvisation 1.00 credit.
The primary aim of this course is to provide future music educators the basic knowledge and skills needed to achieve success as an instructor/performer of jazz improvisation. Towards this comprehensive purpose, students of this course will engage and demonstrate competency in a series of specific, measurable tasks to learn the melodic and harmonic foundations of jazz improvisation and solo performance. *Prerequisite(s): MU 204 .
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MU 321 - Conducting I 2.00 credits.
Instruction in the fundamentals of conducting. Topics include conducting techniques, instrumental and choral methods and problems, score reading, and interpretation. *Prerequisite(s): MU 202 and MU 212 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 322 - Conducting II 2.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 321 . *Prerequisite(s): MU 321 . Spring semester.
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MU 330 - General Music Methods and Materials 2.00 credits.
Preparation for students to teach elementary, middle and high school general music classes. Students are expected to plan and deliver general music lessons, interpret and apply contemporary music education pedagogies, and develop evaluative techniques and abilities that can be applied to the assessment of student progress and curriculum objectives. *Corequisite(s): MU 331 . Fall semester.
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MU 331 - General Music Field Experience 1.00 credit.
Practical application of the skills learned in MU 330 . Observations and field placement in a general music setting is required. *Corequisite(s): MU 330 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Fall semester.
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MU 332 - Music Technology 1.00 credit.
Students develop and practice skills in music technology and technology needed for admittance to the education department. Students review current trends in music Computer Aided Instruction, develop skills in the use of audio- and video-recording equipment, and gain expertise in the use of various music production-related software and computer databases. Register by Instructor.
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MU 353 - Clinical Improvisation and Composition I 2.00 credits.
The first in a two-course sequence focusing on developing music improvisation and composition skills for use in the practice of music therapy. Basic improvisation skills on voice, piano and guitar will be addressed. Composition tasks will focus on song writing. *Prerequisite(s): MU 218 . Fall semester.
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MU 354 - Clinical Improvisation and Composition II 2.00 credits.
The second in a two-course sequence focusing on developing music improvisation and composition skills for use in the practice of music therapy. More advanced improvisation skills on voice, piano and guitar will be addressed with more emphasis on the clinical context. Composition tasks will focus on adapting and arranging existing and original pieces for use in the clinic. *Prerequisite(s): MU 353 . Spring semester.
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MU 355 - Practical Experiences II: 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 apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population and continue to develop their professional, preparation, delivery, and documentation skills related to the practice of music therapy. *Prerequisite(s): MU 253 and MU 254 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement and Practicum.
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MU 356 - Practical Experiences III: 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 apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. They will become more independent in the application of music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work. *Prerequisite(s): MU 355 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement and Practicum.
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MU 357 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques III 3.00 credits.
A study of various philosophies and practices of music therapy as related to the implementation of music therapy within specific clinical populations and preparation for clinical internship. Emphases are on the integration of the knowledge and skills associated with the practice of music therapy, verbal interaction skills, and interviewing for internships. *Prerequisite(s): MU 253 and MU 254 . Fall semester.
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MU 358 - Psychology of Music and Research Methods I 3.00 credits.
Beginning with a brief introduction to the research literature that the students read and an overview of the research process, the course then examines the literature on various topics related to acoustics and the psychology of music while discussing how the information applies to the practice of music therapy. Students review the literature on topics related to their chosen future research study, which will be conducted the following semester. *Prerequisite(s): MU 253 and MU 254 , MA 251 , BIO 101 and BIO 201 . Spring semester.
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MU 360A - Chamber Music 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as the Brass Chamber Ensemble (B), Woodwind Ensemble (C), Flute Choir (E), Percussion Ensemble (F), Piano Ensemble (P), String Ensemble (S), Vocal Ensemble (V), and Wind Ensemble (W) will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360B - Chamber Ensemble Brass 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360C - Woodwind Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360E - Flute Choir 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360F - Percussion Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360P - Piano Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360S - String Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360V - Vocal Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360W - Wind Ensemble 0.50 credit.
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 361 - CE Concert Choir 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Acceptance based upon auditions by appointment. Several performances on campus each year, and this group performs in churches and schools on its annual tour. 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 363 - CE Community Chorus 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Vocal ensemble open to any member of the student body and local community without audition. Literature performed will include works from the standard choral repertoire, contemporary selections, and music of varying cultures and periods. 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 364 - CE Treble Choir 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Vocal ensemble open to any member of the student body who sings in the treble range (soprano/alto) by audition. Literature performed will include works from the standard choral repertoire, contemporary selections, and music of varying cultures and periods. 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 365 - CE Orchestra 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Open to all qualified students; acceptance subject to approval by Director. Presentation of several concerts during the year. String, chamber and full orchestra music is performed. 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). *Prerequisite for winds and percussion: permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 368 - Jazz Band 0.50 credit.
The jazz band is open to all qualified students who play instruments which constitute a traditional big band. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the director. The jazz band performs at least one concert per semester on campus and may perform off-campus concerts. This ensemble typically goes on tour with the concert choir in the spring term. The band rehearses once weekly for two hours. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 369 - CE Symphonic Band 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Open to all qualified students; acceptance subject to approval by Director. Performances include the annual winter and spring concerts and a number of off-campus appearances. 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 370-378 - Special Topics in Music Variable credit.
This sequence of courses permits the Department to offer courses that are not part of the regular curriculum. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 419 - Counterpoint 2.00 credits.
A study of contrapuntal techniques of the 16th through 20th centuries through representative composers and original compositions. *Pre/Corequisite(s): MU 204 . Fall semester.
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MU 431 - Piano Methods and Materials I 2.00 credits.
Modern methods in teaching piano to children, youth and adults. Course includes a survey of teaching materials for various stages of progress, teaching demonstrations, and experience. *Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of MU 269 .
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MU 432 - Piano Methods and Materials II 2.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 431 . *Prerequisite(s): MU 431 .
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MU 433 - Secondary Music Techniques and Materials 2.00 credits.
The development of instrumental teaching skills for individual, small group and ensemble instruction will be the focus of this course. Philosophical considerations related to the role of instrumental music education and applications of Music Learning Theory provides the framework for this course. Selection of appropriate method book materials, ensemble literature and materials, rehearsal planning and techniques, and the development of a curricular approach to performance ensembles will be emphasized. *Corequisite(s): MU 434 . Fall semester.
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MU 434 - Secondary Music Techniques and Materials Lab 0.00 credit.
This course will provide practical application of the skills learned in MU 433 . Observation and field placement in an instrumental music setting will be required. *Corequisite(s): MU 433 . Signature Learning Experience: Field Placement. Fall semester.
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MU 440 - Arranging 2.00 credits.
Arranging and transcribing music for large and small ensembles. Class performance of student works is combined with a study of the characteristics of the human voice and each standard orchestral instrument/instrumental group. *Prerequisite(s): MU 204 .
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MU 441 - History of Early Music 2.00 credits.
A broad chronological study of the technical, stylistic and social/historical developments related to Western music and musicians, beginning with the music of the ancient Greek civilizations and especially emphasizing the development of polyphony until about the year 1600. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.
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MU 454 - Psychology of Music and Research Methods II 3.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 358 . Students will develop a more specific understanding of the concepts involved in conducting, reading and evaluating research in music therapy. Students will apply the concepts to the studies they designed the previous semester while conducting these studies. A few topics related to acoustics and the psychology of music also are included. *Prerequisite(s): MU 358 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Fall semester.
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MU 457 - Practical Experiences IV: 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 apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. They will further develop their independence in the application of music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work. *Prerequisite(s): MU 356 and MU 357 . Signature Learning Experience: Practicum.
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MU 458 - Practical Experiences V: 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 apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. By the end of this practicum, they will display a level of independence in music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work that demonstrates readiness for the clinical internship. *Prerequisite(s): MU 457 . Signature Learning Experience: Practicum.
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MU 459 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques IV 3.00 credits.
A study of various philosophies, theories and practices as related to the implementation of treatment within music therapy. Emphasis is on the integration of the theories and concepts/skills associated with various music and non-music methods and techniques to the practice of music therapy, as well as professional employment issues. *Prerequisite(s): MU 357 .
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MU 470-474 - Internship in Music Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
An internship experience for students in a music setting, for music majors or minors, as approved by the music faculty. A maximum of four credit hours from Music 470-474 may count as music electives. Additional credits count as free electives. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 475 - Professional Internship in Music Education 12.00 credits.
Teaching experience and observation in elementary and secondary music classes. Instrumental and vocal emphases vary with student strengths and needs. *Corequisite(s): ED 497 . Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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MU 478 - Non-Roster Professional Internship in Music Therapy 0.00 credit.
A supervised practicum experience of varying length completed at a College-approved facility. The student is supervised by a board-certified faculty member from the Music Therapy program and an on-site board-certified music therapist. A minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training is required at the completion of the internship. *Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other Music Therapy degree requirements. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Offered as needed. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 479 - Professional Internship in Music Therapy 0.00 credit.
An approximately six-month, supervised practical experience with a board-certified registered music therapist in an AMTA-approved facility. Total number of clinical training hours must equal 1,200. Taken only after completion of all other Music Therapy degree requirements. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 480-489 - Independent Study in Music Variable credit.
Individual students are offered opportunities for musical composition, arranging, performance or research under faculty supervision. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 490 - Independent Research in Music Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
An independent research project in music under the close supervision of a faculty member. Topics for research are chosen in an area of interest to both persons. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 495 - Seminar in Musicology 2.00 credits.
A capstone course for all Music majors offering experience in the techniques of research about music, including bibliography, analysis of materials, and communication of conclusions. A substantial research project is required. *Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in music; completion of all music courses in basic musicianship: MU 203 , MU 204 , MU 212 , and MU 218 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Fall semester.
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MU 503 - Music of African Diaporas 3.00 credits.
This course explores and examines the intersection of culture, history, and music within the African Diaspora. Studied musical traditions may include traditions from sub-saharan West Africa, East Africa, South Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and African-American experience. Students will encounter, analyze, and describe issues of acculturation, power, migration, identity, authenticity, religious ritual, expression and meaning, individualism/collectivism, and transmission. *Prerequisite(s): MME 501 . Fall semester only.
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MU 504 - Form and Analysis in Diverse Musics 3.00 credits.
This course develops aural and analytic skills within diverse musical contexts. Students will encounter challenges of transcribing and analyzing musics in ways that are responsive to idiosyncratic structures of each studied tradition. In particular, students will study the analysis and organization of musical traditions within the African Diaspora in ways that inform work within World Music Drumming Curriculum. Students will also form an analysis within Arabic traditions, Central Asian timbre-dominant traditions, Indian traditions, Gamelan, and a selected Southeast or Eastern Asian tradition. *Prerequisite(s): MME 501 . Summer semester.
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MU 505 - Musics of the Silk Road 3.00 credits.
This course explores and examines the intersection of culture, history, and music within areas connected historically by the silk road. Within selected musical traditions, students will encounter, analyze, and describe issues of acculturation, power, migration, identity, authenticity, religious ritual, expression and meaning, individualism/collectivism, and transmission. *Corequisite(s): MME 501 . Fall semester.
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Neuroscience Courses |
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NEU 125 - NPS Introduction to Neuroscience 4.00 credits.
(Natural and Physical Science Core Course)
A survey of the biological basis of psychological processes, including neurons and brain organization, motor control, higher cortical functions and dysfunctions in order to provide an integrated understanding of the brain and behavior. Recovery from brain damage, emotion, language, mood disorders, schizophrenia and additional related topics also are covered. Offered every semester.
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NEU 320 - Behavioral Neuroscience 4.00 credits.
In this course, students will be introduced to some common animal models and experimental techniques in the field of behavioral neuroscience. In each of three experiments, students will pharmacologically manipulate the behavior of rodent subjects. Each student will be responsible, to some degree, for the basic care and experimental contributions of a single rat. Data from all subjects will be pooled and analyzed. Students will write up each experiment in an APA-style manuscript. *Prerequisite(s): NEU 125 and junior status or greater, or permission of instructor. Spring semester.
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NEU 325 - The Neuroscience of Drug Abuse 4.00 credits.
Psychoactive substances have been in use before the birth of civilization–thus understanding why humans have sought and taken psychoactive drugs is, in a sense, understanding our history. Psychoactive substances have an immense impact in our society. Some are abused and can be incredibly disabling–losing jobs, destroying relationships, and even death. Some are used recreationally (legally and illegally) and can relieve stress, improve cognitive function, and promote overall well-being. In this course, we will talk about the state of drug use in America and its impact on our society. We will take a Bio-Psycho-Social approach (with a heavy emphasis on brain mechanisms) in understanding how drugs affect the human condition. *Prerequisite(s): NEU 125 and junior status or greater, or permission of instructor. Fall semester.
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NEU 475 - Internship in Neuroscience Variable (0.00 - 4.00) credit(s).
Supervised experience in a professional setting related to neuroscience. Placement depends on student interest and goals, and availability of professional setting. A maximum of four credit hours from NEU 475 may count as Neuroscience electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): Junior status or greater and Neuroscience major. Register by Instructor. Pass/No Pass. Signature Learning Experience: Internship.
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NEU 490 - Research Practicum Variable (0.00 - 4.00) credit(s).
Research under the close supervision of a faculty member in a field related to Neuroscience. Topics for research are chosen in an area of interest to both persons. A maximum of four credits hours from NEU 490 may count as Neuroscience electives. Additional credits count as free electives. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 , PSY 285 , junior status or greater, and Neuroscience major. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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Occupational Therapy Courses |
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OT 105 - Introduction to Health and Wellness 4.00 credits.
This course introduces students to foundational concepts of health and wellness from a broad variety of perspectives. Students will learn how factors such as culture, environments, and social relations influence health at personal and societal levels. The relationship between health and ability to participate in daily life will be explored. Health Science Majors.
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OT 110 - Occupations across the Lifespan 4.00 credits.
This course will examine occupational performance from birth through adult aging. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction of the person factors within different environments and context to support both meaningful occupation and role competence. Active learning labs and community based learning will support student learning outcomes. Health Science Majors. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning.
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OT 205 - Evidence-Based Practice Foundation 4.00 credits.
This is the first in a series of courses designed to promote the active use and application of scholarship in health care practice. Three modules include: evidence and the health care, tests & measurements, and evidence in health care practice. Skills, knowledge, and critical thinking introduced in this course will be integrated with later occupational therapy practice courses. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251 .
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OT 210 - Global Health Care Systems 4.00 credits.
In this course, students will describe, analyze, and critique health care systems globally. The impact of culture and policy on the delivery of health services will be explored. Students will also analyze the ethical and justice issues related to global health care delivery and utilization. *Prerequisite(s): OT 105 .
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OT 305 - Conditions and the Implications for Occupational Performance 4.00 credits.
Within this course, students will become familiar with common diagnoses and conditions that impact occupations. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the incidence, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, symptomatology, prognosis, and functional implications of conditions. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 , BIO 202 , OT 110 , and OT 205 .
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OT 310 - Occupations and Activity Analysis 4.00 credits.
This course addresses the analysis of how individuals and groups engage in meaningful occupations and activities in various contexts to support their health and well-being. Students consider how client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, and context(s) and environments interact to support successful engagement in occupation. Students develop skills in analysis, and in grading and adapting the environment, tools, materials, occupations, and interventions to address client needs, the sociocultural context, and technological advances. *Prerequisite(s): OT 105 , OT 110 , BIO 201 , and BIO 202 .
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OT 370-378 - Special Topics in Health and Occupation 2.00 credits.
A series of courses with topics not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Offered when student interest and faculty availability justify. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 415 - Health, Wellness, and Healing: Application to Well-being 4.00 credits.
This course is designed to increase student knowledge of health, wellness, and healing as it applies to well-being. The course will broaden the range of student knowledge of traditional, non-traditional, complimentary, alternative, integrative, and functional medicine, and emerging trends in individual and community-based practice areas.
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OT 475 - Health Internship 0.00 credit.
Alternative internship experience in a health setting that is approved by the Department of Occupational Therapy. This experience allows students to apply skills and knowledge gained through academic work in a related service agency, health care facility, or community setting. *Prerequisite(s): Senior Status. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 480-489 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy Variable credit.
The purpose of this course is to offer advanced students opportunity to study specialized areas not otherwise included in the curriculum. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 492 - Undergraduate Scholarship Practicum I Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
An original scholarship project planned, implemented and written by students with substantive supervision and consultation with faculty. Any occupational therapy student may petition to take this course. All students who qualify for the Honors in the Discipline will be extended an invitation to use this course for scholarship endeavors. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their scholarship mentor prior to enrollment and must submit for IRB approval. Scholarship used as Honors in the Discipline must have a minimum of four credits across OT 492 and/or OT 494 . This is not an occupational therapy curricular required course. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 494 - Undergraduate Scholarship Practicum II Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
An original scholarship project planned, implemented and written by students with substantive supervision and consultation with faculty. Any Occupational Therapy student may petition to take this course. All students who qualify for the Honors in the Discipline will be extended an invitation to use this course for scholarship endeavors. Students must obtain permission of the professor whom they wish to serve as their scholarship mentor prior to enrollment and must submit for IRB approval. Scholarship used as Honors in the discipline must have a minimum of four credits across OT 492 and/or 494. This is not an Occupational Therapy curricular required course. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 505 - Occupational Therapy Evaluation: Adult Populations 4.00 credits.
Through this course, students will gain knowledge, and develop clinical reasoning skills and professional attributes to complete occupational therapy assessment with adult populations. *Prerequisite(s): OT 105 , OT 205 , OT 305 , OT 310 , and NEU 125 . *Corequisite(s): OT 525 .
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OT 515 - Occupational Therapy Evaluation: Pediatric Populations 4.00 credits.
Through this course, students will gain knowledge, and develop clinical reasoning skills and professional attributes to complete occupational therapy assessment with pediatric populations. *Prerequisite(s): OT 105 , OT 205 , OT 305 , OT 310 , and NEU 125 . *Corequisite(s): OT 505 .
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OT 525 - Occupational Therapy History and Theory 4.00 credits.
Students learn about the historical, philosophical, and ethical development of occupational therapy. Students will perform a complex analysis of major occupation based theories and models. Application of models and theories across populations and settings will be explored. *Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and matriculation into the graduate program in Occupational Therapy.
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OT 532 - Occupational Therapy Intervention: Adult Populations 4.00 credits.
Through this course, students will gain knowledge and develop clinical reasoning skills and professional attributes to complete occupational therapy intervention with adult populations. *Prerequisite(s): OT 505 and OT 525 . *Corequisite(s): OT 532F and OT 532S. Signature Learning Experience: Fieldwork Education.
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OT 533 - Occupational Therapy Intervention: Pediatric Populations 4.00 credits.
Through this course, students will gain knowledge and develop clinical reasoning skills and professional attributes to complete occupational therapy intervention with pediatric populations. *Prerequisite(s): OT 515 and OT 525 . *Corequisite(s): OT 533F and OT 533S. Signature Learning Experience: Fieldwork Education.
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OT 534 - Scholarship I: Analysis of the Literature 4.00 credits.
This is the second in a series of courses designed to promote the active use and application of scholarship in occupational therapy practice. The primary focus of this course is to analyze the literature related to a particular topic and formulate scholarship questions. *Prerequisite(s): OT 205 and successful completion of Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences.
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OT 550 - Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory and Application 4.00 credits.
Students will learn how to apply theory to practice in this seminar course. A key element of this course will be combining theories to maximize therapeutic outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to explore and build upon existing theories, as well as create their own. *Prerequisite(s): OT 525 .
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OT 554 - Scholarship II: Methods and Analysis 4.00 credits.
This is the third in a series of courses designed to promote the active use and application of scholarship in occupational therapy practice. The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of research methods and program analysis. *Prerequisite(s): OT 534 .
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OT 556 - Analysis and Application: Therapeutic Relationships 4.00 credits.
The course provides opportunities for students to further investigate and practice skills related to the therapeutic relationship and process including providing training and education to clients and families, applying therapeutic use of self in individual and group intervention, directing and modifying intervention, and providing supervision to occupational therapy assistants. *Prerequisite(s): OT 310 , OT 505 , OT 515 , OT 532 , and OT 533 .
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OT 558 - Occupational Therapy Practice in Context 4.00 credits.
Through this course, students will develop and integrate clinical reasoning skills and professional attributes when engaging in and completing the occupational therapy process throughout diverse contexts (person, place, time) and within applicable theories and frames of reference. The emphasis of the course will be on completing the entire process, including assessment, goal planning, intervention, adaptation, and revision of goals, discharge planning, referral recommendations and terminating care while attending to multiple contexts of practice. *Prerequisite(s): OT 505 , OT 515 , OT 525 , OT 532 , OT 533 , and OT 556 . *Corequisite(s): OT 558F and OT 558S.
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OT 560 - Analysis and Application: Functional Movement 4.00 credits.
The course provides opportunities for students to further investigate and practice skills related to the understanding, analysis, and application of functional movement within the therapeutic process including safe patient handling and transfer training, fabrication of orthotics and assistive technologies, the use of physical agent modalities, and the application of environmental adaptations. *Prerequisite(s): NEU 125 , OT 310 , OT 505 , OT 515 , and OT 532 .
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OT 562 - Management of Occupational Therapy Services 4.00 credits.
This course provides an introduction to various principles of management for occupational therapists. The course presents opportunities to learn about strategic planning, management of therapeutic programs, budgeting, and program evaluation. Students will also learn and apply management theories and leadership principles to employee development and supervision within occupational therapy and/or interdisciplinary teams. Additional topics to be covered include performance improvement, consultation, entrepreneurship, marketing, and organizational change. *Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the B.S. in Health Sciences.
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OT 564 - Scholarship III: Analysis, Application, and Discussion 4.00 credits.
This is the fourth in a series of courses designed to promote the active use and application of scholarship in occupational therapy practice. The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to analyze data and provide a synopsis and critique of the data. *Prerequisite(s): OT 554 .
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OT 575 - Graduate Internship Variable (0.00 to 4.00) credits.
A supplemental fieldwork experience that is intended to provide opportunities for clinical development to cover the breadth of field experiences that the student should have for entry-level positions. This fieldwork is intended to be more intensive than a Level I fieldwork but not as comprehensive as Level II. A minimum time would be two weeks, but it is likely that the sites serving more involved clients will require a minimum of three weeks of full-time fieldwork to reach the target competency level. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation. Register by Instructor. Offered as needed. This course is repeatable for credit provided it occurs in a different setting.
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OT 580 - Master’s Level Independent Study Variable credit.
Independent Study option for students in the Occupational Therapy Master’s program. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 590 - Graduate Project Practicum 0.00 credit.
This is a non-credit bearing course designed to support the graduate student projects mentored by OT faculty and companion the graduate research sequence courses. The course provides a structure for a faculty-mentored graduate project that is inspired, planned, implemented, and then prepared for publication/ presentation. Specific projects will include: general overview of the problem, review of the literature, problem statement, methodological design that supports research questions, aggregation and summary of data, comparison of research with other studies, and a critical analysis of the research conducted. Students will have a variety of research topics from which to choose based on faculty area of clinical expertise and scholarly endeavors. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation *Corequisite(s): OT 534 , and either OT 554 or OT 564 . Graded Pass / No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 595 - Level II Fieldwork 6.00 credits.
Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience. 6.00 credits for full-time (i.e. 12 weeks) fieldwork (part-time fieldwork approved by the Department may be registered for 2.00 or 4.00 credits). Further information on Level II Fieldwork can be found in the Department Student Manual and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Heath Sciences and completed coursework in Occupational Therapy. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 596 - Level II Fieldwork: Specialty Variable (0.00 to 6.00) credits.
Variable length of Level II Fieldwork experience in area of student’s interest. Arranged on an availability basis. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in and completion of all graduate didactic coursework. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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OT 641 - Acute Care and Rehabilitation Graduate Elective 4.00 credits.
This course emphasizes the practice skills and knowledge essential to practicing in medical model acute and rehabilitation areas with applications to both adult and pediatric populations. Students will explore advanced study in technology, documentation and treatments of these traditional medical model practice venues. Advanced splint construction, hand therapy, physical agents/modalities, ergonomic issues and other acute issues models are examples of options that may be addressed. Case studies apply traditional occupational therapy practice to individuals with physical disabilities. *Prerequisite(s): OT 505 , OT 515 , OT 532 , and OT 533 .
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