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MATH 321 - Calculus III
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Analytic geometry in three dimensions, vectors, vector-valued functions, differentiation and integration of vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, iterated integrals, double and triple integrals and their applications, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s Theorem, Gauss’s Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem.
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MATH 325 - Abstract Algebra
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 222 and 330 (grades of C or better). Mathematics 325 and Mathematics 326 need not be taken in sequence. Abstract concepts of groups, rings, and fields.
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MATH 326 - Linear Algebra
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better). Mathematics 325 and 326 need not be taken in sequence. Introduction to the theory and application of linear algebra. Matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, and eigenvalues. Students will be expected to utilize a computer algebra system to complete laboratory assignments. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required.)
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MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 222 (grade of “C” or better) Elementary propositional logic, set theory, mathematical induction, functions, and relations; methods of direct and indirect proof, proof by contradiction, cardinality of sets. Additional topics may include introduction to graph theory, number theory or combinatorics.
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MATH 346 - Probability Theory
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 321 and MATH 330 (grade of “C” or better). Axioms and laws of probability, discrete and continuous distributions; joint, marginal and conditional distribution functions; special probability distributions, expectation and moment generating functions, laws of large numbers, and functions of random variables.
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MATH 347 - Statistics
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 346 (grade of “C” or better). Sampling distributions, order statistics, point and interval estimation: central limit theorem; logic, construction and application of hypothesis testing; linear statistical models and their applications, designed experiments and analysis of categorical data.
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MATH 351 - Differential Equations
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 321 and 326 (grades of C or better). Topics include first order equations (separation of variables, exact equations, linear equations), second order equations (method of variation of parameters, method of undetermined coefficients, power series method), numerical solutions, Laplace transforms and solutions to systems of differential equations.
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MATH 410 - Real Variables
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 321 and 325 (grades of C or better). Real number system, metric spaces, Euclidian spaces, a rigorous treatment of limits and continuity, theory of differentiation and integration, sequences and series.
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MATH 422 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics
(4 hours) Prerequisite: MATH 351 (grade of “C” or better). Fourier series, Laplace and Fourier transforms, numerical methods for solving partial differential equations, applications to diffusion, wave, and Dirichelet problems, matrix methods and use of special functions.
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MATH 430 - Numerical Analysis
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 321 and COIN 235. Computational techniques will be developed in such areas as: solutions of linear and nonlinear systems of equations, algebraic eigenvalue problem, interpolations and approximations, numerical integration and differentiation, solutions to ordinary differential equations and optimization. Course includes programming assignments. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (Laboratory fee required)
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MATH 495 - Senior Seminar
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the MATH Department Chairperson. This course serves as a capstone course for students majoring in Mathematics. Each student will do an intensive study of a preapproved topic in mathematics or closely related mathematical field in conjunction with a faculty supervisor. The student will write a research paper or do a project (computer program, etc…) in which the topic is explored and analyzed in-depth. The student must also present his or her findings on the topic orally to a faculty committee to receive credit for the course.
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Military Science |
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MLTY 101 - Leadership and Personal Development
(1 hours) MLTY 101 introduces students to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Students learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the Army ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student if he or she later chooses to commission in the Army. Students will focus on basic knowledge and skills needed for personal leadership competence in the Army and civilian life.
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MLTY 102 - Foundations in Leadership
(1 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 101. MLTY 102 introduces students to the Army tactical concepts such as map reading, land navigation and general operations. It also focuses on the Army Leadership model and explores these dimensions in more detail. The focus is to provide students a foundation of tactical and leadership concepts that will be building blocks for future semesters. Students will focus on basic knowledge and skills needed for personal leadership competence in the Army and in civilian life.
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MLTY 201 - Innovative Tactical Leadership
(2 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 102 This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).
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MLTY 202 - Leadership in Changing Environments
(2 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 201. This course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of leadership in the context of military operations. This course provides a smooth transition Into MLTY 301. Students develop greater self awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills.
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MLTY 301 - Adaptive Team Leadership
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 202. The curriculum for the junior year is primarily designed to instruct all students on leadership theory and basic Army tactics. Students receive detailed instruction on leadership practices, subordinate motivation, and ethics as well as instruction in small unit tactics, land navigation and tactical orders. Contracted cadets participate in two field training exercises, leadership labs, weekly physical training and weapons familiarization.
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MLTY 302 - Leadership Under Stress
(2 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 301. The curriculum for the second semester is designed to build on the leadership theory that was presented in MLTY 301. Tactical operations focus on section level operations. Detailed instruction includes training management, land navigation, leadership skill and ethics. Students who are contracted will participate in two field training exercises, leadership labs, weekly physical training, and will attend Advanced Camp at FT Lewis, Washington.
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MLTY 303 - American Military History
(3 hours) Examines US Military History from pre-revolutionary times to post-Vietnam: defines the principles of war; discusses political-military interactions; develops leadership through group contribution in case studies and battle analysis.
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MLTY 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 302. The main focus of the senior year is to prepare students for their first assignments as Second Lieutenants. Students study recent conflicts and peace keeping operations while learning how to plan and conduct military training. They also receive instruction on pre-commissioning requirements, briefings, and Department of Defense policies. Highlights of this semester include guest speakers sharing their experiences and lessons learned from each operation.
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MLTY 402 - Leadership in a Complex World
(2 hours) Prerequisite: MLTY 401. The cadet’s final semester centers around Joint Operations, battle analysis from numerous conflicts, and advanced leadership. Each cadet prepares and presents several oral presentations. The final event is the cadet’s commissioning as an officer in the United States Army.
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Music |
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MUSI 001 - Concert Attendance
0 hours) Music majors must enroll in Concert Attendance every semester the student is taking any Music Performance section. The Concert Attendance is based on the number of performances attended. Minimum passing grade is “C.”
This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 095-20 - Studio Proficiency
(0 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 199, admission to the School of Music. Co-requisite: MUSI 282. Studio Proficiency grants permission to continue study of music performance at the 400 level of a recital track degree program. (Recital track degree programs are: Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Performance). Studio Proficiency is determined at the fourth semester jury. Students must register for MUSI 095-20 at the beginning of the fourth semester of studio. Students must also have completed a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of four semesters of MUSI 281 or MUSI 282 by the end of the fourth semester.
A pass or fail of a Studio Proficiency is determined by the jury of faculty members as well as all area coordinators. Junior and Senior level transfer students must be awarded Studio Proficiency at their audition for admission into the Horton School of Music. If a student fails to pass Studio Proficiency after 2 attempts, he/she will be dismissed from the performance area. For additional requirements specific to studio areas, see the Horton School of Music Student Handbook.
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MUSI 095-52 - Guitar Proficiency
(0 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 151, Section 52 (grade of “C” or better); Corequisite: MUSI 152, Section 52; or by permission of instructor. Students must (a) play all first position chords and move readily from one chord to another in the context of songs; (b) play all barre chords based on A, Am, A7, E, Em, and E7 and use them in playing songs; (c) demonstrate the ability to use advanced accompaniment patterns, including strumming and finger-picking (d) readily transpose 3-chord songs from one key to another. (e) demonstrate advanced group song-leading skills; (f) sight-read tablature and melody lines; and (g) apply other advanced theory concepts including the utilization of the capo in transposition/cross-keying exercises. Required only of Music Therapy majors: Should be attempted during the semester in which the student is enrolled in MUSI 152-52 Guitar for Music Therapists. A student who does not pass the Guitar Proficiency at that time must register for Studio Guitar Lessons to prepare for Guitar Proficiency and must register for and pass Guitar Proficiency during that same semester. In addition, Guitar Proficiency is required for Advanced Standing, typically awarded following the third of six Music Therapy Clinical Experiences (MUSI361).
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MUSI 095-53 - Advanced Standing in Music Therapy
(0 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131-135 and 231-232 (grades of “C” or better); MUSI 234-235 (grades of “C” or better), which may be Corequisites; 3 semesters of MUSI 361 (grades of “B” or better), 1 of which may be a Corequisite; MUSI 095-52, which may be a Corequisite. Advanced Standing must be awarded by the music therapy faculty no sooner than the completion of the third Music Therapy Clinical Experience (MUSI 361). Advanced Standing grants permission to continue the 6-semester Clinical Experience sequence. Music Therapy majors must successfully complete 3 clinicals and have resolved any deficient competencies, successfully complete the music therapy sequence (MUSI 131 - 135, 231 - 235), and pass Guitar Proficiency (MUSI 095-52). Students should register for Advanced Standing during the semester in which they are enrolled in their third clinical experience, if they have or will have also completed the music theory sequence and passed the guitar proficiency by the end of that semester.
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MUSI 101 - Introduction to Music Therapy
(2 hours) An introductory course for students interested in exploring the field of Music Therapy as a career. Students will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of music therapy foundations and principles, including the history and philosophy of music therapy. Includes observation and an overview of Music Therapy with various populations. This course is a prerequisite for all other Music Therapy courses. Permission of the instructor is required for students not majoring in Music Therapy. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 102 - Behavior Modification in Music Therapy
(2 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 101 (grade of “C” or better) or permission of instructor. Students are introduced to behavioral objectives, behavior management techniques and basic group dynamics. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 121 - Ensembles
(1 hours) The following ensembles are open to all qualified students: Add the following numeric extensions to the course number to designate ensemble. For example, Jazz Combo is MUSI 121-31.
31 Jazz Combo*
32 Lyric Theatre*
33 Marching Band
34 Concert Singers*
35 Jazz Band*
36 Symphonic Band
37 Chamber Ensembles*
38 Pep Band
56 Wind Ensemble*
58 Bel Canto (Women’s Chorale)
59 Singing Buccaneers (Men’s Ensemble)
61 Worship Ensemble*
Note: *Audition and/or interview required.
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MUSI 130 - Introduction to Music
(3 hours) A foundational course in the basics of music theory, sight-singing, ear training, dictation and music listening. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of the essentials of music knowledge through conceptual development, drill and application. Topics will be note names, clefs, rhythm, meter, intervals, triads, major and minor scales. Aural skills will be developed through singing in solfège and rhythmic counting. This course is suggested for intended music majors who have not successful completed the music entrance exam. This course does not fulfill a degree requirement for music majors or minors. The course is open to other majors as an elective.
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MUSI 138 - Fundamentals of Music Activities
(2 hours) MUSI 101 (grade of “C” or better) and corequisite of MUSI 151-52 or permission of instructor. This course is required for Music Therapy majors and an elective for Music Education majors. Students experience music activity planning and leading; incorporation of movement and guitar and piano accompaniment; use of other instruments; and principles of pacing and transitions during group and individual sessions/lessons. The focus of this course is to develop music leading skills for Music Therapy and Music Education majors prior to focusing on therapeutic and/or academic objectives.
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MUSI 150 - Fundamentals of Guitar
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Class instruction in guitar designed for students not enrolled in MUSI 181 (Instrumental studio).
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MUSI 151 30 - Group Piano I
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Group Piano or piano proficiency is designed to help music majors (music education; music therapy; music and worship leadership music or music performance) acquire keyboard skills that will assist them in their future music career positions. The classes also allow for ancillary teaching of theoretical harmonic principles of music. Each class will be structured around practicing basic piano skills of scales, cadences, arpeggios, transposing, improvisation, harmonization and repertoire.
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MUSI 151 32 - Class Instruction in Music (Voice)
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This credit is not valid towards performance requirements in any music majors or minors. Group instruction in voice for the beginning voice student. Course will include fundamentals in vocal production and vocal health with an emphasis on performance of basic English and Italian repertoire. No studio credit is awarded for this class. General elective credit only. This course may substitute for Music 241 for Music Therapy majors.
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MUSI 151 52 - Class Instruction in Music (Guitar for Music Therapists)
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131 and 132 or 198 (grades of “C” or better) or by permission of instructor. Group instruction in functional guitar for Music Therapy (MT) majors. Level I (151) introduces first position chords and basic accompaniment styles. Students are required to lead and accompany group singing, transpose songs at sight, sight-read melodies and compose songs with simple accompaniment. Students are required to demonstrate advanced group song-leading skills, ease in utilizing the capo in transpositions, and the ability to sight-read tablature and compose songs for therapy populations.
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MUSI 152 30 - Group Piano II
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Group Piano or piano proficiency is designed to help music majors (music education; music therapy; music and worship leadership music or music performance) acquire keyboard skills that will assist them in their future music career positions. The classes also allow for ancillary teaching of theoretical harmonic principles of music. Each class will be structured around practicing basic piano skills of scales, cadences, arpeggios, transposing, improvisation, harmonization and repertoire.
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MUSI 152 32 - Class Instruction in Music (Voice)
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This credit is not valid towards performance requirements in any music majors or minors. Group instruction in voice for the beginning voice student. Course will include fundamentals in vocal production and vocal health with an emphasis on performance of basic English and Italian repertoire. No studio credit is awarded for this class. General elective credit only. This course may substitute for Music 241 for Music Therapy majors.
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MUSI 152 52 - Class Instruction in Music (Guitar for Music Therapists)
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 151 52 or Permission of the instructor. This credit is not valid towards performance requirements in any music majors or minors. Group instruction in functional guitar for Music Therapy (MT) majors. In Level II (152), barre chords and more difficult accompaniment styles are introduced. Students are required to demonstrate advanced group song-leading skills, ease in utilizing the capo in transpositions, and the ability to sight-read tablature and compose songs for therapy populations.
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MUSI 171 - Music Appreciation
(3 hours) A nontechnical study of musical examples designed to acquaint the student with music through the study of the broad movements in the art from primitive civilization to the present. Music 171 does not count toward requirements for music majors and minors (See Music 371).
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MUSI 181-482 - Studio Lessons
(1 - 2 hours) Prerequisite/Corequisite: Permission of instructor required, and music majors must register for Concert Attendance MUSI 001 every semester the student is taking any Studio Lessons which involve one on one private instruction with specific instruments. Credit is awarded on the following basis: One hour of credit for one-half hour of individual instruction per week or two hours of credit for one hour of individual instruction, appropriate practice, and studio jury at conclusion of the semester of study. (Weekly lab is required for music majors in their primary area of study) A student may enroll in a maximum of 4 credits per semester. This course cannot be challenged.
Freshman/Sophomore Nonmajors 181 – 1 credit
And nonprimary182 - 2 credits
Freshman/Sophomore Majors 281 – 1 credit
282 – 2 credits
Junior/Senior Majors 481 – 1 credit
(Recital track only) 482 – 2 credits
Add the following numeric extensions to your course numbers to designate studio type:
30. Piano
31. Organ
32. Voice
35. Oboe
36. English Horn
37. Flute-Piccolo
38. Clarinet
39. Saxophone
40. Bassoon
41. French Horn
42. Trumpet
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43. Trombone
44. Euphonium
45. Tuba
46. Percussion
47. Violin
48. Viola
49. Cello
50. String Bass
51. Harp
52. Guitar
58. Accompanying
60. Composition
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MUSI 187 - Studio Preparation for Instrumentals
(1 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Basic instrumental instruction for non-music major instrumental students.
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MUSI 188 - Studio Preparation for Instrumentals
(2 hours) Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Basic instrumental instruction for non-music major instrumental students.
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MUSI 198 - Musicianship I
(4 hours) Pre-requisite: MUSI 130 or successful passing of Entrance Exam. This course is the first of a four-part sequence devoted to the development of foundational musicianship skills. The goal of the Musicianship course sequence is for each student to be able to think critically and in detail about Western musical structures, and to communicate clearly and persuasively about them. This goal necessitates fluency or competence in musical notation, analysis, model composition, performance, dictation and transcription, and writing about music. Musicianship I focuses on gaining fluency in the reading and writing of Western musical notation in three clefs; movable-do solfege in major and (do-based) minor keys; identifying (by sight and by ear), performing, and conducting simple and compound meters; the reading and writing of Gary Karpinski’s protonotation; singing and dictating diatonic melodies in major and minor keys; fundamental terms, concepts, and structures—such as scales, keys, intervals, triads, and rhythmic patterns; voice-leading; and an introduction to music software. Musicianship I also begins an exploration of what it means to be a Christian musician. Note: All students enrolled in MUSI 198 will automatically be enrolled in MUSI 100 Music Entrance at the conclusion of the fall semester.
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MUSI 199 - Musicianship II
(4 hours) Pre-requisites: MUSI 131 and 132 or 198 or placement based on Musicianship placement exam. This course is the second of a four-part sequence devoted to the development of foundational musicianship skills. The goal of the Musicianship course sequence is for each student to be able to think critically and in detail about Western musical structures, and to communicate clearly and persuasively about them. This goal necessitates fluency or competence in musical notation, analysis, model composition, performance, dictation and transcription, and writing about music. Musicianship II focuses on increasing fluency and complexity in the reading and writing of Western musical notation in three clefs; movable-do solfege in major and (do-based) minor keys; identifying (by sight and by ear), performing, and conducting simple and compound meters; singing and dictating diatonic melodies in major and minor keys; and voice-leading. Musicianship II also continues the exploration of the relationship of music to the Christian faith. New topics introduced are the recognition and dictation of harmonic and small-scale formal structures; intermediate-to-advanced uses of music notation and analysis software; transcription of entire musical works and movements; single-hearing dictation exercises; analysis of harmonic and formal structures; hermeneutics; analysis of pop/rock and contemporary Christian worship music; text-music relationships; and introduction to writing about music.
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MUSI 201 - Music and Worship Education
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131 and 132 or 198. This course provides practical guidance and study on implementing and growing a church music education program from preschool through senior adult. Discussion of enlisting, training, and retaining lay music leaders is included. Students receive instruction on implementing and maintaining an instrumental program, handbell program, and drama ministry in the church.
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MUSI 227 - Jazz and Commercial Music Theory
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131, 132, 134 and 135 or 198 and 199. This course explores the fundamentals of harmony and musical form in jazz and commercial music through the development of basic theory, keyboard and aural skills.
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MUSI 228 - Technology in Worship
(3 hours) Pre-requisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. This course includes introduction to and practical experiences with technologies used in modern worship. The use of visual media, sound reinforcement, and theater lighting systems in worship are included. Students are introduced to current worship presentation video projection software in lecture and in computer lab settings. Musical instrument technologies are explored. Students also study the dynamics of developing technology ministry teams in the church.
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MUSI 229 - Arranging for Worship Leader
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131, 132, 134, 135 or 198 and 199 and 227. This course leads the music & worship student to discover the fundamentals of orchestration, transcription, and arranging. These fundamentals are specifically applied in assignments related to the career ministry of a contemporary worship leader including vocal ensembles, praise teams, choirs, worship bands and church orchestras. Students learn to arrange traditional hymns for use in modern worship and are introduced to composing original compositions in contemporary song forms.
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MUSI 237 - Brass Techniques
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. Fundamentals of playing and teaching brass instrument in a class teaching brass instruments in a class setting. Basic principles, such as embouchure formation and development, fingerings, overtone series, transposition, maintenance and repair, intonation, teaching materials, and teaching techniques will be covered. Required of Music Education majors.
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MUSI 238 - Woodwind Techniques
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind instruments in a class setting. Basic principles, such as embouchure formation and development, fingerings, transposition, maintenance and repair, intonation, teaching materials, and teaching techniques, will be covered. Required of Music Education majors.
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MUSI 239 - String Techniques
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a class setting. Basic principles, such as tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, maintenance and repair, intonation, teaching materials, and teaching techniques will be covered. Required of Music Education majors.
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MUSI 240 - Percussion Techniques
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. Fundamentals of playing and teaching percussion instruments in a class setting. Basic principles such as grip, stroke, sticking, and rolls on the snare, bass drum and timpani; techniques of playing the keyboard mallet instruments and accessory percussion; equipment needs for the school band or orchestra; and, organizing and developing the marching percussion section, will be covered. Required of Music Education and Music Therapy majors.
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MUSI 241 - Language Diction for Musicians
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. A study of pronunciation and basic dictionary translation skills in the English, Italian and German languages as applied to singing using Phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Required for Bachelor of Arts degrees in Choral or Instrumental Music Education, Vocal Performance, Music and Worship Leadership, and Music Therapy. The professor will model technology use in the classroom by using at least one of the following: Power Point, internet research, Blackboard, etc.
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MUSI 242 - Advanced Language Diction
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 241 or by permission of instructor. Advanced study of pronunciation, transcription, and dictionary translation skills in the Italian and German Languages as applied to singing using the International Phonetic Alphabet, with the addition of the French, Latin, and Spanish languages Required of BA Vocal Performance emphasis.
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MUSI 243 - Vocal Techniques
(1 hours) Instruction in the basic techniques of vocal production, performance, and pedagogy. Required of Instrumental Music Education, and Music Therapy majors. MUSI 151-32 may be substituted for this course for Music Therapy majors.
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MUSI 251 30 - Group Piano III
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 15130 and 15230 (grade of “C” or better) or permission of chair. Group Piano is designed to help the music major acquire keyboard skills that will assist them in their future music career positions. The classes also allow for ancillary teaching of theoretical harmonic principles of music. Fee required.
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MUSI 252 30 - Group Piano IV
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 151, 152 and 251 (grade of “C” or better) or permission of chair. Group Piano IV or piano proficiency is designed to assess the acquisition of required keyboard skills for music majors (Music Education, Music Therapy, or Performance). Students will be required to (a) play all major & minor scales, two octaves; (b) sight read works of moderate difficulty; (c) demonstrate an ability to provide accompaniment to simple melodies and (d) transpose a simple piano selection. Fee required.
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MUSI 298 - Musicianship III
(4 hours) Pre-requisites: MUSI 134 and 135 or 199 or placement based on Musicianship placement exam.
This course is the third of a four-part sequence devoted to the development of foundational musicianship skills. The goal of the Musicianship course sequence is for each student to be able to think critically and in detail about Western musical structures, and to communicate clearly and persuasively about them. This goal necessitates fluency or competence in musical notation, analysis, model composition, performance, dictation and transcription, and writing about music. Musicianship III focuses on increasing fluency and complexity in the skills and topics covered in Musicianship I and II. Musicianship III also focuses on gaining fluency in the recognition, analysis, and composition of large-scale formal structures in the Classical tradition—namely, minuet, rondo, and sonata forms; the recognition, dictation, transcription, composition, performance, and analysis of chromatic, modulating, and sequential structures within the major/minor tonal system; the analysis and composition of 19th-century German art song; advanced uses of music notation and analysis software; and substantial writing about music.
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MUSI 299 - Musicianship IV
(4 hours) Pre-requisites: MUSI 231 and 232 or 298 or placement based on Musicianship placement exam. This course is the last of a four-part sequence devoted to the development of foundational musicianship skills. The goal of the Musicianship course sequence is for each student to be able to think critically and in detail about Western musical structures, and to communicate clearly and persuasively about them. This goal necessitates fluency or competence in musical notation, analysis, model composition, performance, dictation and transcription, and writing about music.
Musicianship IV focuses on gaining fluency in the recognition, dictation, transcription, performance, and analysis of heavily chromatic, atonal, dodecaphonic, serial, and other complex structures of Western art and avant-garde music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries; understanding the aesthetic principles behind composition and performance practices of the 20th century; the relationship of music to other art forms in the 20th century; advanced analytical writing about music; and an introduction to computational analysis.
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MUSI 301 - Elementary Conducting
(2 hours) Prerequisites: Admitted to Horton School of Music, MUSI 134 and 135 or 199. A study of the fundamentals of conducting, including basic beat patterns, cueing, Interpretive gestures, four-part vocal score reading, and rehearsal techniques with emphasis on the choral ensemble and its literature. Note: Required of all music majors.
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MUSI 302 - Advanced Conducting
(2 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 301. Advanced conducting techniques, including baton techniques, asymmetric and mixed meters, and the development of coordinated movements and gestures. Advanced score reading and analysis, including transposition. Advanced rehearsal techniques with emphasis on the large instrumental ensemble. Required of Music Education, and Performance majors.
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MUSI 307 - Communication in Music Therapy and Music Education
(2 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 101 and 102 (grades of “C” or better) or permission of the instructor. This course is required for Music Therapy majors and an elective for Music Education majors. Students practice literature review as well as scientific and program description writing, presentation software, and research poster session techniques appropriate to their fields of study and related populations of clients and students. The focus of this course is to develop written and oral communication skills to aid music therapy and music education majors in disseminating information about their professions.
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MUSI 308 - Music and Worship Foundations and Philosophy
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131, 132, 134 and 135 or 198 and 199.
This course explores current worship philosophies and practices as well as future trends. Each philosophical approach will be examined for strengths and weaknesses regarding its biblical foundation. In addition, students will analyze each approach to determine its success in the mission of leading those gathered in genuine worship. Through analysis, reflection and research, students will develop and present a personal philosophy of music and worship leadership.
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MUSI 311 - Music and Worship Administration
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131 and 132 or 198. This course is designed to equip the church musician with the leadership and administrative skills necessary for an effective and efficient music ministry in the local church. Specific areas of study include staff relationships in the multiple staff church, the team approach to music ministry, budget and resource management, enlisting & training participants & volunteer leadership, and foundations of leadership. Special attention is given to the relational perspective of administrative responsibilities.
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MUSI 314 - Jazz Improvisation
(2 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 131, 132, 134 and 135 or 198 and 199 (grades of “C” or better) and/or permission of the instructor. This course consists of the study of jazz improvisation. The basic elements of jazz improvisation will be explored by incorporating elements of jazz theory, history, and vocabulary through lecture and participation. This course is designed for music students (majors and minors) and other qualified students.
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MUSI 345 - Music Composition and Arranging
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 134 and 135 or 199. Principles underlying motive development and its relationship to various musical forms; principles of arranging composed melodies in various century styles such as traditional classical, pop, twentieth century, and various ethnic styles; basic principles for writing for various instruments; encouragement to use programs such as Finale to write their compositions/arrangements.
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MUSI 360 - Recital
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 095-20 and MUSI 199 for junior performance majors; MUSI 299 for senior music education majors. Co-requisite: 400 level studio instruction. Students are required to present a one-half hour recital in their major performance area. Junior performance majors during their second semester of 400 level study, Senior music education majors during their third or fourth semester of 400 level study. Students must declare their program content at the jury prior to the recital semester and successfully complete a recital audition for a faculty jury at least 30 days prior to the recital performance.
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MUSI 361 - Music Therapy Clinical Experience
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Permission of the Music Therapy advisor required. Clinical experience at an approved site must be taken six times for one credit each. Students will be involved in hands-on experiences with a minimum of three populations, incorporating principles of therapy and the therapeutic relationship. Students must receive a minimum of a B (80%) in each clinical experience. A student earning less than a B must repeat the clinical experience with the same or comparable population. A student unable to successfully complete the clinical experience on the second attempt, will be dismissed from the program. A student successfully completing the repeated clinical but not earning at least a B in a first attempt of a later clinical experience will be dismissed from the program. In addition, a student with identified deficient clinical competencies who does not remedy the deficiencies within 1 semester will be dismissed from the music therapy program, regardless of whether clinical experiences earned a B or higher. Advanced Standing (095-53) is typically awarded following successful completion of the third Music Therapy Clinical Experience, the music theory sequence (MUSI 131 – 135 or 198 and 199, 231 – 235 or 198 and 199), and Guitar Proficiency (MUSI 095-52). A student may not continue in the Music Therapy Clinical Experience sequence past the third clinical until earning Advanced Standing. Fee required. This course cannot be challenged
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MUSI 369 - Music Therapy Methods I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 102 or permission of instructor. Students will have the opportunity to develop assessment and measurement techniques; treatment planning; and methods and materials, appropriate for clients with various needs. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 370 - Music Therapy Methods II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 369 or permission of instructor. A continuation of MUSI 369 with emphasis on developing assessment and measurement techniques; treatment planning; and methods and materials, appropriate for clients with various needs. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 371 - Music History and Literature I
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 134, 135 or 199 and Admitted to Horton School of Music. A study of music in the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Stylistic changes in music are examined as they occur in major compositions by the most important composers of the time, and extensive listening is required. The lives of major composers are examined as well as the position of the musician in society. The course is designed for those pursuing a career in teaching and/or performance.
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MUSI 372 - Music History and Literature II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 134, 135 or 199, and 371. A study of music in the Classical, Romantic, and 20th century periods as well as non-Western practices. Stylistic changes in music are examined as they occur in major compositions by the most important composers of the time, and extensive listening is required. The lives of major composers are examined as well as the position of the musician in society. The course is designed for those pursuing a career in teaching and/or performance.
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MUSI 403 - Teaching Music in the Elementary School
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 234 and 235 or 299 admission to the School of Education, and junior standing. Methods, materials, and procedures for teaching general music in the elementary school with emphasis on children’s musical development and its effect on course content in grades K-8. Teaching strategies will be observed and practiced in clinical settings (minimum 14 hours in-school practical).
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MUSI 404 - Worship Leadership
(3 hours) Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSI 308. Worship styles from liturgical to free worship are studied and experienced. Students plan biblically sound worship services in liturgical, traditional, and modern formats. Planning assignments are group projects simulating a worship planning team in a local church. Effective and efficient rehearsal techniques are explored. Students learn to recruit and lead effective worship leading and worship planning teams. Students discuss the worship leader’s role in relationship to other church staff, the congregation, and the lay musicians in the church.
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MUSI 405 - Teaching Music in the Secondary School
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 234 and 235 or 299 successful completion of MUSI 252 and admission to the School of Education. Study and practical application of methods, materials, and procedures for teaching choral or instrumental performance organizations in the secondary school. Course includes training in the use of the APT and ADEPT instruments for assessing teaching ability. Emphasis on administration of the middle and high school choral or instrumental program, evaluation and selection of music, program development, recruiting, and rehearsal techniques and effective classroom discipline. Course includes a minimum 14-hour school practicum with assigned teacher. This course should be taken the semester immediately prior to Student Teaching.
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MUSI 406 - History of Music in Worship
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 134 and 135 or 199 or permission of the instructor. This course examines the integration of music in worship throughout history. Students explore the centrality of Old and New Testament scripture in leading and planning worship and analyze Christian worship practices from the New Testament times to the present. Special attention will be given to the role and use of music within the context of worship events. Other areas of research and discovery include the theology of congregational song, the use of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs in present day worship, the use of new materials for congregational worship, and an examination of recently published hymnals, contemporary worship collections, and web based resources.
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MUSI 445 - Pedagogy
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 234 and 235 or 299 and successful completion of junior standing. Methods, materials, and procedures for private and group instruction, studio management and the school situation, planning for various grade levels, history of teaching and study of leading methods, stylistic and technical aspects of representative literature from all periods.
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MUSI 460 - Advanced Recital
(2 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 299 and MUSI 360. Co-requisite: 400 level studio instruction. Music Performance majors are required to present a one-hour recital in their major studio area during their fourth semester of 400 level study. They must declare their program content at the jury prior to the recital semester and successfully complete a recital audition for a faculty jury at least 30 days prior to the performance. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 462 - Psychology of Music
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 370 or permission of instructor. The psychological basis of music. Areas studied include characteristic properties of sound; the response of the human organism to musical stimuli; the anatomy and mechanism of the ear and theories of hearing; an introduction to the classification of data, measures of central tendency, variability, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance and non-parametric tests; and current music therapy research. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 463 - The Influence of Music on Behavior
(3 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 462 or permission of the instructor. Investigative research into the effects of music on the human organism. Field experience and a research project are required. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 464 - Professional Development in Music Therapy
(1 hours) Prerequisite: MUSI 463 or permission of instructor. A seminar designed to prepare majors for Music Therapy internship and career. Students will develop an understanding of professional competencies, standards of clinical practice, and professional ethics as required by the American Music Therapy Association. This course cannot be challenged.
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MUSI 465 - Senior Worship Project
(1 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 308 and 404. This requirement of the BA in Music and Worship degree is the planning, preparation, and public performance of a 45 minute worship service. The project should demonstrate the student’s understanding of biblical principles of worship, ability to prepare a team of musicians to lead worship, and mastery of musical skills necessary to be effective as a modern worship leader. At the approval of the supervising faculty members, the project may be presented on or off campus.
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MUSI 469 - Music and Worship Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: MUSI 201, 308, and 311. This course is an onsite internship at a local church with a full time worship leader or minister of music. The chosen site should be the same or similar denomination of the student and must be approved by the professor. The local worship leader or minister of music will directly supervise the student’s work and will be in direct communication with the professor. The student will be introduced to multiple staff relationships and functionality, everyday work of the professional minister, interpersonal relationships in the church, and the multiplicity of roles required for the successful worship leader/minister of music. Note: The student should register for this course and perform the internship in their next to last semester before graduation. Students performing approved summer internships should register for the class in the fall semester immediately following that summer.
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MUSI 496 - Music Therapy Internship
(1 hours) Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all courses necessary for the major in Music Therapy. Successful completion of 900 to 1020 approved site hours required for the Music Therapy Degree. Students apply for internship placement during the final year of academic and clinical coursework. During the approximately six-month Internship, students gain advanced knowledge of a specific client population and facility; refine personal, professional, and therapeutic responsibility, treating an assigned caseload of clients; further develop therapeutic skills and attitudes necessary for success in the professional practice of music therapy; and enhance knowledge of learning principles of therapy and issues surrounding therapeutic relationships with clients. A minimum grade of B (80%) is required for successful internship completion. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 102 - Foundations of Health Care
(3 [3-0-0] hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 111, completion or enrollment in MATH 105 or higher, BIOL 226 and 227 and completion of either CHEM 110 or BIOL 220 (all with a grade of “C” or better). Foundations of Health Care introduces the student to core competencies required by modern health care professionals. Emphasizing the development of thinking skills and human compassion necessary for a successful career in health care, the course investigates topics such as effective communication, infection control, safety, and health care trends. A review of human anatomy and physiology and an introduction to medical math, lifestyle management, and health care professionalism prepare the student for entry into a professional healthcare program. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 203 - Health Assessment
(4 [3-1-0] hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing major/program; Corequisites: NURS 209 and NURS 217. The course is designed to introduce students to the methods of health history taking, physical examination skills, health promotion techniques, and clinical assessment tools. Analysis and Interpretation of data and systematic documentation processes are included. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 209 - Concepts of Community Health Promotion
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing major/program and NURS 102; Corequisites: NURS 203 and NURS 217. This course introduces the student to the concept of health promotion and primary prevention in the community. Beginning level skills that foster health promotion and disease prevention are developed. The concept of client will be examined in the context of at risk groups in the community. Cross-listed under Health Promotion (HEAL). This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 215 - Fundamentals of Nursing
(5 [2-1-2] hours) Prerequisites: NURS 203, NURS 209 and NURS 217; Corequisite: NURS 216. This course introduces the student to the historical, societal, economic and political context of nursing as a discipline. Emphasizing the development of core knowledge and values of the discipline, the course provides an overview of nursing problem solving frameworks including application of critical thinking, nursing process and evidenced based practice. Clinical experiences in laboratory and selected healthcare facilities provide opportunities to apply basic nursing concepts and the clinical decision making process. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 216 - Pharmacology for Professional Nursing
(3 [3-0-0] hours) Prerequisites: NURS 203, NURS 209 and NURS 217; Corequisite: NURS 215. The course introduces the student to pharmacological concepts, major drug classifications and the roles and responsibilities of professional nursing practice for clients receiving medications for a variety of disorders. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 217 - Diseases and Disorders for Nursing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: NURS 102 (grade of “C” or better) and admission to the BSN program. The course introduces the student to basic pathophysiological concepts and commonly occurring acute and chronic health problems utilizing a body systems approach. Emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills necessary for a successful career in nursing, the course provides exposure to current trends, treatment advances and ongoing research for emerging health problems. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 260 - Life Span Development
(3 hours) Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSYC 110; NURS 102; or permission of instructor. This course focuses on human growth and development across the life span from prenatal beginning to death. Emphasis will be placed on the biophysical and psychosocial developmental processes and changes for each period of the life span. Cross-listed under Health Promotion (HEAL).
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NURS 302 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
(5 [3-0-2] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level Nursing courses, BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better), and NURS 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of “C” or better). Using a theoretical orientation, the course focuses on the dynamics of health behavior to care for culturally diverse clients receiving psychiatric/mental health care in hospital and community settings. Care is focused on common mental health problems with emphasis on therapeutic interventions and modalities designed to promote, maintain and restore health. The concepts of group dynamics and milieu management are addressed. The nurse’s role as a collaborative member of the health care team is emphasized. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 303 - Maternity Nursing
(5 [3-0-2] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level Nursing courses, BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better) and NURS 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of “C” or better). Application of the nursing process with women and families in the childbearing phase of development in hospital and community settings is emphasized. Care will focus on the health needs related to the normal and abnormal prenatal, intrapartal and postpartal physiological changes and psychosocial needs related to new family structure and dynamics. Emphasis will be on health promotion and maintenance. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 304 - Pediatric Nursing
(5 [3-0-2] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level Nursing courses, NURS 311, BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better), and NURS 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of “C” or better). Application of the nursing process with children and families in the hospital and community settings is emphasized. Care will focus on the common pediatric health problems and the health promotion needs of well children. Emphasis will be on health promotion and maintenance. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 311 - Adult Health I
(4 [2-0-2] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 200 level Nursing courses, BIOL 345 (grade of “C” or better) and NURS 260 or other approved growth and development course (grade of “C” or better). The course explores the roles and responsibilities of professional nursing practice for patients with specific medical and/or surgical conditions. The nursing process is applied with emphasis placed on care that addresses the specific needs of the adult patient for the maintenance, promotion and restoration of physiological/psychosocial function. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 365 - Health Assessment in Professional Nursing Practice
(4 [4-0-0] hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing RN to MSN Program or admission to the RN to BSN option and completion of at least 52 semester hours of non nursing courses required for the RN-BSN option. This is a web- based course designed to refine practicing registered nurses’ physical examination skills, health promotion techniques, and clinical assessment tools. Analysis and interpretation of data and systematic documentation processes are included. The course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 404 - Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing
(5 [3-0-2] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level Nursing courses, and PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of “C” or better). Effective leadership and management skills expected of the professional nurse will be explored. Strategies for application of leadership and management principles in simulated and actual healthcare delivery situations will be developed. The impact of legal, social, political, religious and economic forces on nursing, society and the health care system are analyzed. Ethical and spiritual dilemmas confronting nurses are explored from multiple perspectives. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 405 - Research in Healthcare
(3 [3-0-0] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level Nursing courses and PSYC/SOCI 301 or other approved statistics course (grade of “C” or better). The research process and application of research findings, as applied to healthcare, will be addressed. Emphasis is on the review and critique of published research with consideration of the application of research findings in healthcare settings. Cross-listed under Health Promotion (HEAL). This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 409 - Community Health Nursing
(4 [3-0-1] hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-MSN Program or admission to the RN to BSN Option and completion of at least 52 semester hours of non-nursing courses required for the RN-BSN Option. The course focuses on assessing needs, promoting health, and preventing disease in vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities. Family and community assessments will be performed utilizing multidisciplinary theories and principles. This course cannot be challenged. Admission to the RN-MSN Program or admission to the RN to BSN Option and completion of at least 52 semester hours of nonnursing courses required for the RN-BSN Option. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 411 - Adult Health II
(4 [2-0-2] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level Nursing courses. Application of the nursing process with adults in the hospital setting is emphasized. Care will focus on multidimensional needs of the client including physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual with emphasis on maintenance, prevention, and restoration through the adult years. The definition of the individual as client/patient is broadened to include the family. This course cannot be challenged.
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NURS 412 - Adult Health III
(6 [2-0-4] hours) Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level Nursing courses, NURS 404, NURS 405 and NURS 411; Corequisite: NURS 430. This course will focus on the application of the nursing process in specialized care units with adult patients who have multiple, complex health issues and their families. Strategies to respond and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions in simulated and actual health care settings is emphasized. This course can be challenged/validated by RN-BSN Option students only.
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NURS 415 - Leadership for the Professional Nurse
(4 [3-0-1] hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing RN to MSN Program or admission to the RN to BSN option and completion of at least 52 semester hours of non nursing courses required for the RN-BSN option. This is a web-based course designed to explore effective leadership and management skills expected of the professional nurse. Strategies for application of leadership and management principles in simulated and actual healthcare delivery situations will be developed. The impact of legal, social, political, religious and economic forces on nursing, society, and the health care system are analyzed. Ethical and spiritual dilemmas confronting nurses are explored from multiple perspectives.
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