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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • MHA 675 - Seminar in Hospitality Finance


    Credits 3

    Analysis and application of financial theories to hospitality firms and industry.

    Formerly
    MHA 775

  
  • MHA 681 - Independent Study and Research


    Credits 1-3

    Consultation course consisting of individual student effort under guidance of the instructor. Students assigned to or request assignment to specific problems in hospitality management on the basis of interest and preparation.

    Formerly
    MHA 781

  
  • MHA 690 - Special Topics in Hospitality Management


    Credits 3

    Eclectic approach to special problem areas of current interest employing individual and group research.

    Formerly
    MHA 790

    Notes
    May be repeated multiple times.

  
  • MHA 787 - Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits 3

    Comprehensive coverage of various tools, documents, and subject materials utilized to start and maintain a small hospitality business. Includes entrepreneurial perspectives, challenges, characteristics, self-assessment; starting a new venture; developing business idea and business/marketing/financial organizational plans; and financing and managing the new venture. Other issues include legal, franchising, and international entrepreneurship.

    Prerequisites
    MHA 603, MHA 605, MHA 651, MHA 640.

  
  • MHA 788 - Professional Paper


    Credits 3

    Professional paper whose contents serve as a capstone research experience based on a current hospitality topic or problem in the industry. The outcome of this final requirement for the degree is a publishable paper.

    Formerly
    MHA 691, MHA 791, MHA 688

    Prerequisites
     

  
  • MIS 740 - Software Concepts


    Credits 3

    First course in programming for non-programmers aimed at developing a proficiency in designing and writing programs using a high-level programming language. Topics include standard programming constructs (conditionals, loops, etc.), concept of an algorithm, and fundamental data types (numbers, strings, arrays, etc.).

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 742 - Systems Design and Development


    Credits 3

    Covers both systems analysis and design and modern database concepts. Introduces basic systems analysis and design tools and techniques used to analyze business processes and data flows. Also focuses on the relational database model and principles of good database design.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the core MBA curriculum or approval of the Associate Dean.

  
  • MIS 744 - Information Systems Planning & Strategy


    Credits 3

    Familiarizes students with aspects of developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans for corporate information systems as a competitive tool; using methods and frameworks for strategic analysis; assisting in establishing an information systems strategy; developing an understanding of change management issues in IS planning for organizations.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 746 - Information Systems Project Management


    Credits 3

    Conceptual material on project management techniques. Planning, organizing and controlling of projects in manufacturing and service organizations. Includes project management process, project scheduling, project resource management, schedule duration risk analysis and management of project.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 748 - Social and Economic Impacts of Information Technology


    Credits 3

    The impact of IT on post- industrial management, productivity, personnel, privacy, competitive advantage, innovation, organizational design, organizational intelligence, decision-making, individual learning, and communication. Students prepare term papers on the impact of information technology on specific industries, depending on their career path interests.

    Prerequisites
     

  
  • MIS 752 - Advanced Topics in MIS


    Credits 1-3

    Advanced or specialized study in a special topic or subject area in information systems.

    Notes
    May be repeated with different subject matter to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 753 - Independent Study


    Credits 3 – 6

    Independent study under the direction of a faculty advisor of a topic in information systems.

    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 755 - Internship


    Credits 3

    Supervised practical experience with a participating enterprise or government agency, culminating in a written report.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    MS MIS program admission

  
  • MIS 760 - Data Communications and Systems


    Credits 3

    Concepts, models, architectures, protocols, standards, and security for the design, implementation, and management of digital networks. Essentials of local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN). Transmission and switching efficiency, and regulatory and technical environments. Topics include: security and authentication, operating systems, e- commerce etc.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 762 - Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design


    Credits 3

    Systems development life cycle, analysis and design techniques. Information systems planning, project identification and selection, requirements collection and structuring, process modeling, data modeling. Design of interface and data management, system implementation and operation, system maintenance, and change management. Rapid application development and prototyping.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 764 - Advanced Web Development and Electronic Commerce


    Credits 3

    Integration of technology and commercial practices for doing business on the Internet. Business and social implications of emergence of electronic commerce in cyberspace. Technological and organizational issues. Introduction to and application of advanced tools and techniques in the development of commercial-quality web sites.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 766 - Data Management


    Credits 3

    Concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing corporate data resources. Techniques for managing design and development of large database systems including logical data models, concurrent processing, data distribution, database administration, data warehousing, data cleansing, and data mining.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 768 - Java Programming


    Credits 3

    Java programming language, platform, software delivery environment, internet commerce environment, applications vs. applets/services, Java APIs and extensions, paradigms in information systems, network computers, security and future directions.

    Prerequisites
    MIS 740

  
  • MIS 770 - IS Security, Audit and Control


    Credits 3

    Investigates broad selection of contemporary issues in computer security, including an assessment of state-of the-art approaches used to address security problems. Integration with organizational/informational systems audit, computer information systems, and management practices.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 772 - Advanced Information Systems


    Credits 3

    Technical and managerial issues in the effective development and use of decision support systems (DDS) from three distinct approaches: data, intelligence and groups. Extensive hands-on exercises with state-of-the-art software. Exposure to current industry best practices.

    Prerequisites
     

  
  • MIS 773 - Research Seminar in Information Systems


    Credits 3

    Survey a range of historic and current research in IS to understand current problems of interest to IS researchers and methods used to address them. A major deliverable for the course will be a proposal for a thesis research project.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 774 - IT Outsourcing


    Credits 3

    This course will focus on the sourcing issues relevant to information systems development and integration in organizations. Topics will include vendor selection, vendor evaluation, negotiation, risk mitigation, contract implementation, partnership, intellectual property, integration, retention, social influences, critical success factors, and offshoring.

    Prerequisites
     .

  
  • MIS 775 - IT Architecture for Business


    Credits 3

    How IT Architecture can meet corporate information system needs. Topics include system scaling, architecture design, enterprise integration, service-oriented architectures, web services, agile application development, corporate IT security, disaster recovery, cost of ownership, and others. Students apply concepts using IBM system i.

    Prerequisites
      or Instructor Consent.

  
  • MIS 776 - Business Intelligence


    Credits 3

    Business intelligence refers to the set of technologies and tools that enable organizations to integrate, store, analyze, and report data for the purpose of obtaining competitive advantage. Students will be exposed to key components of business intelligence applications, including defining data structure, analyzing cubes, data mining, and reporting.

    Prerequisites
      or Instructor Consent

  
  • MIS 777 - Project Feasibility Study and Proposal


    Credits 3

    Mastery of methods and techniques required to propose new systems for processes, applications and products, including idea generation, data collection, analysis, project proposals, client presentations, sourcing and vendor negotiation. Emphasis on data collection techniques, including structured and unstructured individual and group interviews, survey questionnaires, observation, and document analysis.

    Prerequisites
    Admission to a graduate program in MIS or consent of the Director of MIS Graduate Programs.

  
  • MIS 778 - Technology Innovation and Feasibility Analysis


    Credits 3

    This course emphasizes a technology feasibility analysis. In conjunction with case study analysis and interaction with local entrepreneurs and business leaders, students will assess the technical merits, operational logistics, legal ramifications, consumer needs and demands, team skills and abilities, and the financial viability of a technological innovation.

  
  • MIS 779 - Technology Venture Creation


    Credits 3

    The Technology Venture Creation course take students from the idea stage to the startup of a new technology based venture. The key output from the course will be a business plan for a new technology venture that can be taken to investors for funding.

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • MIS 780 - Thesis


    Credits 3 – 6

    A substantial piece of work demonstrating the use of research methods and presentation of research results. Students must complete twelve required credit hours before they can register for this course. This course is a six-credit hour thesis and is expected to take two semesters to complete. Completion of the thesis requires a successful defense.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen credits.

    Prerequisites
      with a minimum grade of B.

  
  • MKT 711 - Strategic Marketing Management


    Credits 3

    Development of effective strategic marketing analysis, planning, implementation, and control skills. Emphasis on market appraisal, industry structure, competitive advantage, product management, distribution strategy, promotion management, market segmentation, positioning strategies, and strategic marketing program decision making. Stresses case analysis and the solution of strategic marketing problems.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the MBA core or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MKT 720 - Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality Measurement


    Credits 3

    Design, analysis, interpretation, and communication of measurement and multivariate techniques to assess customer satisfaction, service quality and related marketing issues. Includes scaling, sampling, data collection, reliability, and validity.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the MBA core or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MKT 737 - New Service and Product Development


    Credits 3

    New service and product development process. Evaluation of potential markets. Identification design, and development of new services and products consistent with customer needs. Idea generation, concept testing, test marketing and commercialization discussed.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the MBA core or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MKT 757 - Strategic Database Marketing


    Credits 3

    Theory and practice of use of databases to enhance marketing programs and build customer relationships. Topics include: one on one marketing, relationship building strategies, customer cloning, RFM, calculating lifetime value of customers, modeling tools and processes, customization of offers and retention strategies.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the MBA core or consent of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MKT 777 - Services Marketing


    Credits 3

    Marketing problems and strategies specific to service industries. Differences in the marketing of intangibles and services. Emphasis on services in general, rather than any particular industry. Concepts applied to such service of the art information for marketing in today’s changing environment. Key topics include: competitive advantage, segmentation, relationship development, and competitive positioning.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the MBA core curriculum or consent of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • MUS 501 - Counterpoint


    Credits 3

    Analysis of polyphonic practices including sixteenth-, eighteenth-, and twentieth-century styles.

    Formerly
    MUS 610

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with MUS 401. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    Satisfactory score on the entrance exams, or successful completion of   and  .

  
  • MUS 502 - School Music Practicum


    Credits 3

    Students work in a music classroom with a teacher to implement lessons planned in music. Students have the opportunity, with supervision, to manage classrooms and to implement instructional plans. Course taken the semester prior to student teaching.

    Prerequisites
      and PPST.

    Corequisite
     ,  , or  

  
  • MUS 529 - Interpretation: German Lied


    Credits 1

    Study of German art song from 1700 to the present. Emphasis on style and interpretation, including study of the musical and historical contexts and their effect on poetry and art-song literature.

    Formerly
    MUS 629

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with MUS 429. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    Satisfactory completion of   or equivalent, and satisfactory score on the entrance exams, or successful completion of   and  .

  
  • MUS 530 - French Melodie


    Credits 1

    Study of French mélodie from 1800 to the present. Emphasis on style and interpretation, including the study of the musical and historical contexts and their effect on poetry and art-song literature.

    Formerly
    MUS 630

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with MUS 430. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    Satisfactory completion of   or equivalent, and satisfactory score on the entrance exams, or successful completion of   and  .

  
  • MUS 553 - Music Skills for Classroom Teachers


    Credits 3

    Development of music skills usefuul in teaching and integrating music in a standards-based curriculum in the elementary grades. Classroom curriculum design and performance projects on recorder, Orff instruments and classroom percussion instruments. Methods, materials and techniques of Jaques-Dalcroze, Orff-Schulwerk, and Kodaly studied for functional application.

    Grading
    Graduate standing.

  
  • MUS 575 - Instrumental Methods


    Credits 3

    Overview of instrumental techniques in teaching music in junior and senior high schools. Topics include evaluation and selection of materials, repertoire, curriculum, classroom organization, teacher tools, communications, and use of multimedia and technology.

    Prerequisites
      and PPST.

    Corequisite
     

  
  • MUS 576 - Choral Methods


    Credits 3

    Overview of vocal techniques in teaching music in junior and senior high schools. Topics include evaluation and selection of materials, repertoire, curriculum, classroom organization, teacher tools, communications, and use of multimedia and technology.

    Prerequisites
      and PPST.

    Corequisite
     

  
  • MUS 577 - Teaching of Elementary Instrumental Music


    Credits 1

    Instruction in pedagogy and performance for general music to include guitar, recorder, barred instruments and unpitched percussion.

    Corequisite
     

  
  • MUS 578 - Teaching of General Music


    Credits 3

    Methods of teaching research-based practices and standards based music curriculum in the elementary school. Includes communication skills, instructional delivery, assessment, lesson design and behavior management.

    Prerequisites
     

    Corequisite
     

  
  • MUS 580 - The Healthy Musician


    Credits 2

    This course gives specific information about practical anatomy and movement. Students will gain ease in performing and learn how improved coordination enables them to avoid fatigue, technical limitation and injury.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Music.

  
  • MUS 581E - Elementary Supervised Student Teaching: Music


    Credits 6-12

    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in an elementary school related directly to the teaching of music. Teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of an elementary school.

    Prerequisites
    Enrolled in a degree-seeking program; minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, fingerprinting; passing PPST scores.

  
  • MUS 581S - Secondary Supervised Student Teaching: Music


    Credits 6-12

    Full time teaching as a teacher candidate in a secondary school related directly to the teaching of music. Secondary teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills and disposition for teaching through directed mentorship from certified licensed teachers and university liaisons/supervisors and participate in all aspects of a secondary school.

    Prerequisites
    Enrolled in a degree-seeking program; minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, fingerprinting; passing PPST scores.
     

  
  • MUS 590 - Music Internship


    Credits 1

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 602 - Graduate Ear Training Review


    Credits 2

    Designed to develop the student’s ear training and sight-singing skills to the level necessary to pass the Graduate Aural Skills/Sight-singing Placement Examination.

    Notes
    Not credited toward graduate program of study. 

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  
  • MUS 603 - Graduate Music History Review


    Credits 3

    An accelerated survey of composers and works from the Middle Ages to the present, providing graduate students with concepts and historical perspective needed for further graduate music history studies.

    Notes
    Not credited toward graduate program of study.

  
  • MUS 604 - Graduate Theory Review


    Credits 3

    A review of common-practice harmony, counterpoint, and form.

    Notes
    Not credited toward graduate program of study.

  
  • MUS 609 - Jazz Theory and Composition


    Credits 3

    Analytical and written studies covering advanced jazz harmony as it relates to specific style developments in jazz history from the bebop period to present day.

    Formerly
    MUS 703

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing, undergraduate course work in jazz theory or consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 611 - Jazz Keyboard and Arranging


    Credits 3

    Study of advanced keyboard techniques as they apply to jazz composition.

    Formerly
    MUS 711

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing; undergraduate course work in jazz keyboard or consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 613 - Jazz Pedagogy


    Credits 3

    Examination of the basic materials, systems, and philosophies related to jazz education.

    Formerly
    MUS 729

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 617 - Marching Band Techniques


    Credits 3

    Techniques of charting field movements and arranging musical selections for the marching band.

    Formerly
    MUS 717

  
  • MUS 640 - Foundations and Principles of Music Education


    Credits 3

    Examination of the historical, psychological, and philosophical foundations of music education and teaching principles derived from these foundations.

    Formerly
    MUS 752

  
  • MUS 641 - Studies in Music Curricula


    Credits 3

    Scope and sequence of musical experiences in the school music program including new techniques, trends, and developments in music education influencing change in curricula.

    Formerly
    MUS 751

  
  • MUS 642 - Orff Schulwerf Teacher Training Certification Level I


    Credits 3

    Development of a sequential teaching curriculum utilizing chants, rhymes, poetry, singing, rhythmic and melodic training, improvisation, the study of pentatonic scales, the ostinato, simple bordun accompaniments, and elemental forms and soprano recorder.

    Prerequisites
    Undergraduate major in music education or consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 643 - Orff Schulwerf Teacher Training Certification Level II


    Credits 3

    Extension of Level One techniques with further exploration in the following areas: mixed and uneven meters, harmonizations to include the moving bordun and chord change accompaniments, movement and instrumental improvisation, extended form, and the continuation of the soprano recorder with the introduction of the alto recorder. Students will teach a short lesson demonstrating Orff process.

    Grading
    3

    Prerequisites
    Successful completion of Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Levell in an AOSA approved course.

  
  • MUS 644 - Orff Schulwerf Teacher Training Certification Level III


    Credits 3

    Extension of Level Two techniques with further exploration in instrumental and vocal improvisation; advanced orchestration; major, minor, and modal materials; advanced recorder and movement. Students will teach two short lessons.

    Prerequisites
    Successful completion of Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level II in an AOSA approved course.

  
  • MUS 645 - History of Orff Schulwerk


    Credits 3

    A study off the Orff Schulwerk approach through examination of key people and political events, dance and movement practices, pedagogy and orchestration. Level I Orff Schulwerk Teacher Certification or experience teaching in the approach is recommended.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 646 - Advanced Orff Orchestration


    Credits 3

    A study and practical application of orchestration techniques in the Orff Schulwerk approach to include arranging folk songs, speech and body percussion, non-tuned percussion, recorder and barred percussion instruments. Level II Orff Schulwerk Teacher Certification and 5 years teaching experience in the Orff Schulwerk approach recommended.

    Prerequisites
    Instructor Consent

  
  • MUS 647 - Orff Schulwerk for the Classroom Teacher


    Credits 3

    Utilizes singing, creative movement, speech, body percussion, musical drama, and instruments. Provides opportunities to explore, plan, and develop units of musical activities which coordinate with public school music programs. Helps teachers improve individual music skills while enhancing classroom programs.

    Formerly
    MUS 745

  
  • MUS 650 - Educational Measurement in Music


    Credits 3

    A study of techniques, administration, and evaluation of tests and measurements appropriate for the K-12 music classroom to include: classroom tests and assessments, multiple-choice tests, performance-based and authentic assessments, observational techniques, achievement and aptitude tests, portfolios, and standardized tests.

  
  • MUS 651 - Music Methods for Early Childhood


    Credits 3

    Techniques for teaching and integrating music for preschool and primary children. Participation in musical experiences and performance assignments required.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate or special student status.

  
  • MUS 652 - Advanced Studies in Elementary School Music


    Credits 3

    Review, critical analysis and examination of current pedagogy and materials in the elementary music classroom. Focus includes Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze, and Gordon approaches, emphasis on the use of technology and the development of sequential experiences which contribute to contribute to children’s musical growth.

    Formerly
    MUS 754

  
  • MUS 653 - Teaching Non-Performance Music in Secondary School


    Credits 3

    Content, organization, and materials of non-performance music classes and teaching units for secondary school students to include: music appreciation, general music, music theory, and music history.

    Formerly
    MUS 749

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Standing

  
  • MUS 655 - Teaching Music and Exceptional Learners


    Credits 3

    Examination of the legislative, psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of music education for special learners and teaching principles derived from these foundations. Active discussion and lesson building, skills and approaches to teach in the music classroom with special learners will be actively included in class meetings.

    Formerly
    MUS 755

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • MUS 671 - Research in Music Education


    Credits 3

    Investigation of methods of research, procedures for reporting research, and examination of research literature in music education.

    Formerly
    MUS 771

  
  • MUS 672 - Research Project in Music Education


    Credits 3

    Design and completion of research study using descriptive or experimental research skills in a clinical or educational setting, or using historical research techniques.

    Formerly
    MUS 772

    Prerequisites
     

  
  • MUS 680 - Thesis


    Credits 2-6

    May be repeated but only six credits will be applied to the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  
  • MUS 690 - Bibliography


    Credits 3

    Study of the bibliography of music and methods of research.

    Formerly
    MUS 790

  
  • MUS 697 - Music Culminating Experience


    Credits 1

    Culminating experience for M.Ed. music students. Includes a selection of faculty approved options such as a comprehensive examination, professional manuscript or presentation, eportfolio project, or other equitable curricular experiences.

  
  • MUS 698 - Recital-Master’s Level


    Credits 2

    Presentation of a full recital.

    Formerly
    MUS 798A

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of Advisory Committee.

    Corequisite
    Concurrent enrollment in MUS 661.

  
  • MUS 699 - Independent Study


    Credits 1-6

    Investigation of specific aspect of music under supervision of a faculty member. Students must present proposals, including advisors and numbers of credits, no later than one week before registration, a) History/Literature. b) Theory/Composition. c) Music Education. d) Pedagogy and Literature.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 705 - Techniques of the Romantic Period


    Credits 3

    Analytical and written studies covering compositional practices of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

    Prerequisites
    Satisfactory score on the entrance exams, or successful completion of   and  .

  
  • MUS 706 - Twentieth-Century Techniques


    Credits 3

    Analytical and written studies covering compositional practices from Impressionism to the present day.

    Prerequisites
    Satisfactory score on the entrance exams, or successful completion of   and  .

  
  • MUS 707 - Analysis in Relation to Performance


    Credits 3

    A study of Schenkerian analysis and its application to the problems of performance.

    Prerequisites
    Satisfactory score on the entrance exams, or successful completion of   and  .

  
  • MUS 708 - Aspects of Musical Style


    Credits 3

    Identification and study of the theoretical aspects of musical style through the examination of representative works from music literature.

    Prerequisites
    Satisfactory score on the entrance exams, or successful completion of   and  .

  
  • MUS 717 - Master Class in Singer’s Diction


    Credits 3

    Phonetics and diction for singers in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish.

    Formerly
    MUS 724

  
  • MUS 718 - Seminars in Voice


    Credits 3 – 9

    To study representative vocal repertoire from major song composers of a) German lieder, b) French melodie c) Italian song and d) American song through performance, discussion, reading, and listening. Study of repertoire in each national area. Encompasses origins and development of the genre, and interpretive concerns relating to text, diction and composers’ styles.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral standing.

  
  • MUS 719 - Teaching Music in Higher Education


    Credits 1

    Examination of the preparation, skills, and ethics essential for securing and retaining a faculty position in music at the college or university level.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral standing.

  
  • MUS 720 - Instrumental Music Reading and Conducting Workshop


    Credits 1-3

    Primarily for the purpose of reading large ensemble music with additional emphasis on conducting techniques and pedagogy. Orchestra.

  
  • MUS 721 - Large Ensemble Conducting and Literature


    Credits 3

    LARGE ENSEMBLE CONDUCTING AND LITERATURE

  
  • MUS 722 - Instrumental Conducting Seminar


    Credits 3

    Analysis of individual conducting problems with emphasis on orchestral and contemporary music. a) Orchestra b) Band.

  
  • MUS 723 - Advanced Choral Conducting


    Credits 3

    Preparation of selected choral scores with emphasis on style and interpretation.

  
  • MUS 725 - Advanced Choral Literature


    Credits 3

    Form and style in choral music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the present.

  
  • MUS 726 - Survey of Solo Repertoire


    Credits 3

    Examination of solo literature available for performance in the following media. a) String. b) Woodwind. c) Brass. d) Percussion. e) Piano. f) Vocal. g) Guitar.

  
  • MUS 727 - Survey of Ensemble Repertoire


    Credits 3

    Examination of ensemble literature available for performance in the following media. a) String. b) Woodwind. c) Brass. d) Percussion. e) Piano. f) Choral. g) Band. h) Orchestra.

     

  
  • MUS 728 - Percussion Literature and Pedagogy


    Credits 3

    Study of the origins and developments and the pedagogical techniques of standard percussion instruments, including general concert percussion instruments, keyboard percussion instruments, and drum set.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 740 - History of Orff Schulwerk


    Credits 3

    A study of the history of the Orff Schulwerk approach through examination of key people and political events, dance and movement practices, pedagogy and orchestration. Level I Orff Schulwerk Teacher Certification or experience teaching in the approach is recommended.

    Prerequisites
    Instructor Consent

  
  • MUS 742 - Orff Certification Level I


    Credits 3

    Development of a sequential teaching curriculum utilizing chants, rhymes, poetry, singing, movement, instrumentation, and soprano recorder.

    Prerequisites
    Undergraduate major in music education or consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 743 - Orff Certification Level II


    Credits 3

    Extension of a sequential teaching curriculum utilizing major and minor modes, additional harmonic techniques, complex rhythms, expanded elemental forms, and alto recorder.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of Orff Level I.

  
  • MUS 744 - Orff Certification Level III


    Credits 3

    Extension of a sequential teaching curriculum utilizing pentatonic and diatonic scales, lydian and mixolydian modes, descant, parallelism, irregular meters, changing meters, and off-beat accents.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of Orff Level II.

  
  • MUS 746 - Master Class in Vocal Pedagogy


    Credits 3

    Techniques for training and retraining voices. Study of the singer’s vocal production mechanism.

  
  • MUS 747 - Instrumental Music Pedagogy


    Credits 3

    Rationale and procedures for developing a logical and appropriate course of study for individual instruction of instrumental music. a) Piano. b) Brass. c) Woodwind. d) String. e) Guitar. f) Band. g) Orchestra.

  
  • MUS 748 - Music Wellness: A Survival Guide for Teachers and Performers


    Credits 3

    Focuses on past and current research related to health preservation and injury prevention among musicians. Vocal, auditory, mental and neuromusculoskeletal health will be investigated through the exploration of Body Mapping, as well as methods developed by Feldenkreis, Alexander, Taubman and others.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Music.

  
  • MUS 756 - Percussion Ensemble in the High School Curriculum


    Credits 3

    Focuses on elements needed to develop and maintain high school percussion ensembles. Primary attention devoted to conducting and performing techniques, and study of appropriate literature. Secondary attention devoted to general methods and maintenance of percussion section along with basic considerations for assigning parts.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 761 - Graduate Applied Music for Performance Majors


    Credits 2 – 4

    Individual instruction on instruments or voice. Audition and jury examination required. a) Baritone. b) Bassoon. c) Cello. d) Clarinet. e) Flute. f) Horn. g) Oboe. i) Piano. j) Saxophone. k) String Bass. l) Trombone. m) Trumpet. n) Tuba. o) Viola. p) Violin. q) Voice. r) Guitar. s) Percussion. t) Organ. u) Harp.

  
  • MUS 762 - Graduate Applied Music for Performance Majors


    Credits 2 – 4

    Individual instruction on instruments or voice. Audition and jury examination required. a) Baritone. b) Bassoon. c) Cello. d) Clarinet. e) Flute. f) Horn. g) Oboe. i) Piano. j) Saxophone. k) String Bass. l) Trombone. m) Trumpet. n) Tuba. o) Viola. p) Violin. q) Voice. r) Guitar. s) Percussion. t) Organ. u) Harp.

  
  • MUS 767 - Graduate Applied Music for Non-Performance Majors


    Credits 2 – 4

    Individual instruction on instruments or voice. Audition and jury examination required. For students in music education or theory and composition curricula. a) Baritone. b) Bassoon. c) Cello. d) Clarinet. e) Flute. f) Horn. g) Oboe. I) Piano. j) Saxophone. k) String Bass. l) Trombone. m) Trumpet. n) Tuba. o) Viola. p) Violin. q) Voice. r) Guitar. s) Percussion. t) Organ. u) Harp.

  
  • MUS 768 - Graduate Applied Music for Non-Performance Majors


    Credits 2 – 4

    Individual instruction on instruments or voice. Audition and jury examination required. For students in music education or theory and composition curricula. a) Baritone. b) Bassoon. c) Cello. d) Clarinet. e) Flute. f) Horn. g) Oboe. I) Piano. j) Saxophone. k) String Bass. l) Trombone. m) Trumpet. n) Tuba. o) Viola. p) Violin. q) Voice. r) Guitar. s) Percussion. t) Organ. u) Harp.

 

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