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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MUS 0366 - Advanced Applied Performance: Voice
Fall 1-6 Credit Hours
Applied Lessons, Performance, and Chamber Ensembles. Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study at the 100 level & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students - 3 semesters of applied study and 1 semester @ MSSU & consensus of faculty jury. Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet the performance requirements of the BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA degrees. Credit may be earned through participation in vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles (not included are registered courses like Chamber Singers, Madrigal Singers, or Jazz Orchestra, for example) and/or musical productions wherein the student participates as a member of the production as a lead, in the chorus, or in the pit. Music Majors, Minors, and those in some Certificate Programs must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. Music Majors (BM, BME, BM-MT, and BA) must enroll in applied lessons and a major ensemble every semester they take classes. BME students don’t have to take applied lessons or a major ensemble in the semester they student teach. Similarly, Music Majors who are on BM with Electives in an Outside Field track, and who may have an internship in their last semester, are also exempt from applied lessons and a major ensemble in that semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0368 - Applied Music Voice Elective
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Voice Elective (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0371 - Brass Choir
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Open to all students with band instrument experience. Performance of literature for brass ensemble. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0373 - Music Theatre Styles I
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A performance-oriented course in which students explore the Golden Age (pre-1960’s) musical theatre repertoire, 1960-90’s musical theatre repertoire, and appropriate singing, acting, and movement for the style. This course is one part of a three-part series of courses that gives the musical theatre student a comprehensive understanding and experience of specific musical theatre repertoire and styles. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0374 - Musical Theatre Styles II
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A performance-oriented course in which students explore Contemporary (post-1990’s) musical theatre repertoire and appropriate singing, acting, and movement for the style. This course is one part of a three-part series of courses that gives the musical theatre student a comprehensive understanding and experience of specific musical theatre repertoire and styles. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0376 - Applied Music Elective: Composition
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Applied Music Elective: Composition is a course in the private lesson format similar to other Applied Music Offerings (brass, piano, percussion, string, woodwind, and voice). Upper division applied music offerings may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0383 - Percussion Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Select chamber ensemble open to percussion majors and other qualified percussionists. Includes the study and performance of a cross-section of literature for percussion ensemble to include classical, popular, and ethnic styles. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0385 - Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Select chamber ensemble open to woodwind majors and other qualified woodwind performers. Includes the study and performance of literature for various woodwind ensembles including classical, romantic and 20th century music. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0387 - Wind Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
This select ensemble is open to instrumental music majors and non-majors of qualified musical ability. The ensemble will study and perform challenging wind ensemble and symphonic band literature from the baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century contemporary music. The ensemble will prepare and present several concerts during the year. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0389 - Exploration of the Steel Band II
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Gives the students hands on experience with the different instruments in the steel band by learning and performing on steel drums. This class will also discuss the socio-economic and political climate of Trinidad and Tobago that led to the development of the modern steel band. This class is designed for student WITHOUT a musical background.
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MUS 0391 - Marching Band
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Open to all qualified students with high school band experience. A study and practice of the fundamentals of drill and presentation of musical marching maneuvers. Course Charge: $60.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken two times for credit.
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MUS 0392 - Concert Band
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Open to all qualified students with band instrument experience. Rehearsal and public performances of composite repertoire. Course Charge: $60.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be taken two times for credit.
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MUS 0400 - Secondary Music Methods
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Includes a cluster of outcomes to prepare students for secondary music teaching, i.e., history, philosophy and psychology of music learning; planning and delivery of classroom instruction; music program organization and management; national and state standards; curricular and assessment design; teaching materials; professional and activity organizations and music student events; marching band; choral and instrumental methods. Prerequisites: MUS 181 and MUS 182.
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MUS 0402 - Opera or Musical Theatre Performance
Demand 1 Credit Hour
Performance of a role along with active participation in the different areas of staging the musical or opera. Credit is applied after departmental evaluation and approval at the end of the semester. (Students may not receive credit from both the theatre department and music department for the same production.) Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0403 - Introduction to Live and Recorded Sound
Spring-Even 3 Credit Hours
Intended for music majors or minors. Introduction to hardware and software for live sound reinforcement and studio recording environments. Includes hands on experience with sound systems, microphones, speakers, mixing boards, and related electronics. Includes use of software for live and recorded sound productions. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 0408 - MS-Sec Choral Music Methods
3 Credit Hours
Designed to formulate principles for directing middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Topics include the history/philosophy of choral singing in America; vocal technique within the choral rehearsal; choral decorum regarding tone, diction, intonation, balance, blend, musicality, and stage deportment; principles of IPA; the changing voice; the development and evaluation of a choral program; concert programming; choral score study; and rehearsal techniques. Podium time for ensemble vocalization and rehearsal, along with 5 hours of onsite observation, will provide the aspiring choral conductor the opportunity for guided experience, and see its practicality firsthand, when conducting middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Includes a 5-hour practicum in selected local schools. A cleared FCSR background check is required. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
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MUS 0409 - Choral Literature I: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
Spring (Even) 2 Credit Hours
This course covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Medieval Period to the Baroque periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0410 - Music Industry & Copyright
Fall (Even) & Demand 2 Credit Hours
For music majors or related minors. Includes the study of career paths within the music industry, networking, copyright and intellectual property issues and music industry resources. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: MUS 0112 , junior standing or permission of instructor.
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MUS 0411 - Marching Band Methods
Fall (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
Procedures needed in organization, promotion, equipping, rehearsing, and performance of a marching band including study of musical repertoire and charting of field maneuvers. For music majors; others by consent of instructor. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: 2 semesters marching band. Co-requisite: MUS 0391 .
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MUS 0412 - Music Technology
Spring (Odd)& Demand 3 Credit Hours
For music majors or related minors. Includes the study of music notation programs, midi programs and sequencing, audio editing, recording techniques and applications and applications of technology. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: MUS 0112 , junior standing or permission of instructor.
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MUS 0413 - Middle School/Secondary Instrumental Music Methods
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Acquaints instrumental music education majors with the administration and supervision of the instrumental program through the high school level. Content includes curriculum, schedules, budget, instructional techniques, classroom management, public relations, philosophy, and psychology as they relate to instrumental music education. Includes a 5-hour practicum in selected local schools. A cleared FCSR background check is required. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
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MUS 0415 - Woodwind Literature & Pedagogy
Spring 3 Credit Hours
In this course students will study the major works written for the instruments of the woodwind family, as well as study of the more advanced concepts and techniques fundamental to teaching the instruments of the woodwind family. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Pre-requisite: MUS 0212 Music Theory IV.
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MUS 0418 - Applied Music Brass Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Brass Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0419 - Choral Literature II: Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
This course covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Classical through the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0420 - Form and Analysis
Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
Harmonic and formal analysis of composition from the Baroque Era through contemporary music. Course Charge: $30.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0212 .
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MUS 0421 - Wind Ensemble Literature
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of Wind Ensemble music from the early 20th century to the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: approval by the Music Department for post-baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction program with advisor approval and MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0422 - Orchestral Literature
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of orchestral music from the Baroque era to the twentieth century. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0423 - Instrumental Literature
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of instrumental solo music from the early 20th century to the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0424 - Instrumental Technique and Pedagogy
Demand 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of instrumental solo music from the early 20th century to the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0428 - Applied Music Piano Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Piano Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0430 - Accompanying
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Applied accompanying for keyboard majors supervised by a piano faculty member. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0433 - Instrumental & Vocal Arranging
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of wind, string, and percussion instruments. Scoring for various instrumental and vocal combinations. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0211 .
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MUS 0438 - Applied Music Percussion Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Percussion Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0443 - Advanced Choral Conducting
Spring (Odd) 2 Credit Hours
Conducting techniques specifically related to choral music. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182 hrs. cr.
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MUS 0444 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting Techniques
Fall (Even) 2 Credit Hours
Conducting skills, including irregular beat patterns, advance technical problems, and methods developed for solving them. Course Charge: $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: MUS 0182 .
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MUS 0448 - Applied Music String Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music String Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0449 - Applied Conducting
1 Credit Hour
Reinforces fundamentals of conducting, including, but not limited to, irregular beat patterns, baton technique, and non-baton technique along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department.
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MUS 0450 - Senior Recital
Fall & Spring 0 Credit Hours
A solo recital is required of all music majors. The recital is to be given within the last year of residency. Co-requisite: MUS 0417 , MUS 0427 , MUS 0437 , MUS 0447 , MUS 0467 , MUS 0418 , MUS 0428 , MUS 0438 , MUS 0448 , MUS 0458 or MUS 0468 .
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MUS 0451 - Senior Recital
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Capstone experience for music majors that features a single student in solo performance during an evening recital. The recital is to be given within the last year of residency. Co-requisite of the appropriate applied lesson also required.
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MUS 0458 - Applied Music Woodwind Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Woodwind Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0468 - Applied Music Voice Major
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Applied Music Voice Major (Private Lessons). Course may be taken six times for credit. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0469 - Applied Conducting
2 Credit Hours
Reinforces fundamentals of conducting, including, but not limited to, irregular beat patterns, baton technique, and non-baton technique along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $20.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department.
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MUS 0491 - Internship in Music Industry
Fall, Spring & Summer 3-4 Credit Hours
For music majors. Includes the application of materials and fundamentals in a real world experience. Students will choose from the areas of: arts or artist management, music retail, arts related manufacturing and sales, recording industry and technology, theatrical industry and contemporary church music ministry for cooperative experience. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisites: MUS 0410 , MUS 0412 , MGMT 0350 . Course may be repeated one time for a maximum of six credit hours.
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MUS 0498 - Advanced Topics in Music
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For upper division music majors or related majors. Topics and methods not included in other courses. Permission of instructor is required. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg
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MUS 0499 - Independent Study
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Designed for the individual who desires to explore a topic more completely than can be done in a regular course offering. Course Charge: $10.00 Music Equip Maintenance Chg Prerequisite: See General Regulations in the catalog.
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MUS 0501 - Southern Symphony Orchestra
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
The Southern Symphony Orchestra studies and performs works from all periods of music, appropriate to the instrumentation of the ensemble. It is designed to provide quality performance experience in chamber and full orchestra settings, studying and performing standard orchestral repertoire. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0508 - Middle School/Secondary Choral Methods
3 Credit Hours
Designed to formulate principles for directing middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Topics include the history/philosophy of choral singing in America; vocal technique within the choral rehearsal; choral decorum regarding tone, diction, intonation, balance, blend, musicality, and stage deportment; principles of IPA; the changing voice; the development and evaluation of a choral program; concert programming; choral score study; and rehearsal techniques.Podium time for ensemble vocalization and rehearsal, along with 5 hours of onsite observation, will provide the aspiring choral conductor the opportunity for guided experience, and see its practicality firsthand, when conducting middle school and secondary choral ensembles. Course Charge: $120.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0509 - Choral Literature I (Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque)
2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Medieval Period to the Baroque periods. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0511 - Marching Band Methods
Fall-Odd 2 Credit Hours
Designed to formulate skills involved in the planning and teaching of a public school marching band. Designed to help the post baccalaureate instrumental music pedagogue, this class will prepare students to teach the public school marching band at the highest levels. Topics include dealing with philosophy, curriculum, rehearsal planning, effective teaching, administration, arranging, drill writing, and show design. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0515 - Woodwind Literature and Pedagogy
Spring-Odd 2 Credit Hours
Designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of teaching and performance techniques for woodwind instruments. Students will develop a pedagogical knowledge of private woodwind instrument teaching including student motivation, tone production, technique, articulations, transpositions, and a survey of literature. Topics include the historical development of woodwind instruments, repertoire and pedagogy, the study of pedagogical literature, and proper performance practices for each historical period and genre studied. The course will focus on developing a woodwind curricula appropriate for students at any level, from advanced middle school level through collegiate studies. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0519 - Southern Symphonic Chorus
1 Credit Hour
This choral ensemble is open to all University students of all ages, levels, and abilities. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome with the caveat that undergraduates must first seek approval from the director, given Concert Chorale is the main undergraduate choral music ensemble. It is not open to undergraduate vocal music majors or minors. Its purpose is to give the interested singer a performing group in which to sing, thus an opportunity to prepare and present, the great choral/orchestral music from the Baroque Period to the present. It meets in the Spring semester every year and combines with both Concert Chorale and the Southern Symphony Orchestra to present a concert at the end of the semester. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad
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MUS 0521 - Concert Chorale
1 Credit Hour
This choral ensemble is the largest, nonetheless lightly select, mixed choir in the choral department and is comprised of students from a variety of majors across campus. This ensemble performs standard classic concert literature while exploring a variety of choral music styles from all periods of music history. This choir also becomes a part of the larger Southern Symphonic Chorus in the presentation of the large choral/orchestral work in the Spring semester and serves as the backbone for the choral department in terms of participation. Both the MOSO Chamber Singers and Madrigal Singers are chosen from this group. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad
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MUS 0523 - Chamber Singers
1 Credit Hour
This choral ensemble is the premier choral ensemble at MSSU and provides the advanced singer the opportunity to prepare and present a variety of musical styles spanning all historical periods, choral genres, and cultural perspectives. This ensemble takes an international tour every 3 years, in addition to touring both semesters to recruit for the University. It is open to both undergraduate majors, non-majors, graduate students. Audition only, concurrent enrollment in Concert Chorale and applied voice. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad
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MUS 0529 - Choral Literature II (Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary)
2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of choral music from the Classical through the Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad
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MUS 0530 - Vocal Technique & Pedagogy
Spring-Odd 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to the science and teaching of singing. Emphasis is placed upon the study of the physiology and anatomy of the vocal instrument, principles breathing and phonation, vocal acoustics, and pedagogical approaches to training the singing voice. Common vocal problems will be discussed. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0539 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting
Fall-Even 2 Credit Hours
Designed for the conductor who wishes to refine his/her conducting skills in the areas of ensemble direction, score reading, and rehearsal techniques as related to communication, gesture, rehearsal, and listening. Topics include baton, rehearsal, score study techniques, error detection and resultant strategies. This course focuses upon (1) development of baton technique and non-verbal communication, and (2) score study and interpretation for the instrumental conductor. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0543 - Advanced Choral Conducting
2 Credit Hours
This advanced conducting course is designed for the conductor who wishes to refine his/her conducting skills in the areas of ensemble direction, score reading, and rehearsal techniques as related to communication, gesture, rehearsal, and listening. Students will explore areas of choral tone, harmony, texture, sonority, tonality, balance, rhythm, meter & stress, as they relate to choral music from the five areas of music history (medieval/ renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century). Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0583 - Percussion Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
This select chamber ensemble is open to masters level percussionists. This course includes the study and performance of advanced percussion ensemble literature across different genres including: classical, popular, and ethnic styles. Permission of instructor. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0585 - Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Select chamber ensemble open to woodwind performers. Includes the study and performance of literature for various woodwind ensembles including classical, romantic, and 20th century music. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0587 - Wind Ensemble
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
The goal of this music performance course is to provide the opportunity for woodwind, brass, and percussion performers to come together with other like-minded (and like-spirited) musicians in an ensemble setting to rehearse and perform standard and emerging literature from the wind ensemble repertoire. This course will focus on overall concepts of self and ensemble expression, engagement, participation, and performance. We will also address musical concepts of ensemble and individual balance, blend, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, articulation, tone, rhythmic precision, color, and ensemble clarity. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0591 - Marching Band
1 Credit Hour
A study and practice of the fundamentals of drill and presentation of musical marching maneuvers. Upon approval of the Director of Bands, students taking this for graduate credit will have additional opportunities to rehearse the marching band and have input on show design and direction. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0602 - Mental Skills Training for Musicians
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
Designed to equip musicians with essential knowledge and skills pertaining to the psychological factors that affect optimal music practice and performance. Topics include: mindset, motivation and commitment, goal setting and assessment, focus and concentration, anxiety and confidence, and visualization and guided imagery. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0603 - History and Philosophy of Music Education/Pedagogy
3 Credit Hours
This course is a foundational course in music education and music pedagogy, which focuses on the history of music education in the United States from the early 19th century to the present. Topics of study include major individuals and movements, musics place as a subject in the curriculum, and its future in regards to the recent and ongoing philosophical discussions in education. Course Charge: $120.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0604 - Research for Music Pedagogues
3 Credit Hours
This course examines common practitioner-based research designs used by music educators and music pedagogues. Students will learn how to analyze both quantitative and qualitative responses, consequently being able to form a hypothesis that will shape their beliefs, teaching methods, and provide a foundation for future study and research. Course Charge: $120.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0613 - Pedagogy of Music History
2 Credit Hours
This course is an overview and application of methods, philosophies, materials, and current trends in music history/musicology. Students engage in supervised teaching, research projects, and observations of music historians/musicologists, with a focus on the commonly agreed upon six eras of music history (medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary time periods) applicable to teaching college-level music history and music appreciation courses, which could be relevant to a secondary music appreciation teaching scenario. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0614 - Pedagogy of Music Theory
2 Credit Hours
This course is an overview and application of methods, philosophies, materials, and current trends in music theory. Students engage in supervised teaching, research projects, and observations of music theory theorists; with a focus on music theory fundamentals applicable to teaching college-level freshmen and sophomore music-theory courses, which could be relevant to a secondary teaching scenario. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0616 - Graduate Applied Brass
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Reinforces fundamentals of brass playing, including (but not limited to) tone production,breath control, dynamic flexibility, appropriate vibrato, technical development intonation, articulation, and rhythmic accuracy. Concepts will be reinforced by applying them to major works for the instrument. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0618 - Graduate Applied Brass
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Reinforces fundamentals of brass playing, including (but not limited to) tone production,breath control, dynamic flexibility, appropriate vibrato, technical development intonation, articulation, and rhythmic accuracy. Concepts will be reinforced by applying them to major works for the instrument. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0620 - Vocal Diction Survey
Summer-Odd 2 Credit Hours
A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to the primary languages singers and choral conductors use: English, Latin, Italian, German, and French.Activities will include in-class practice of sound production, written drill exercises, recitations of song texts, written examinations, and performance of songs to demonstrate proficiency. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0622 - Vocal Repertoire for the Solo and Ensemble Singer
Summer-Odd 2 Credit Hours
A survey of various vocal literature from various State Prescribed Music Lists (PML) for both middle and high school students. The focus of this class is on learning about this repertoire and the method of choosing music for students from both style and pedagogical approaches. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0626 - Graduate Applied Piano
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to focus on the improvement of students piano technique and musicianship. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0627 - Orchestral Literature
Summer-Odd 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of orchestral music from the Baroque era to the twentieth century. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0628 - Wind Ensemble Literature
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
Covers the major composers, forms, styles, music, and performance practices of Wind Ensemble music from the early 20th Century to the Contemporary periods. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0629 - Graduate Applied Piano
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to focus on the improvement of student’s piano technique and musicianship. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: approval by the Music Department for post-baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0630 - Accompanying
Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
Applied accompanying for keyboard majors supervised by a piano faculty member. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: approval by the Music Department for post-baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0636 - Graduate Applied Percussion
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to take an advanced look in to percussion performance and pedagogy. Students will study individually to develop an advanced understanding of percussion techniques, literature, and history. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0638 - Graduate Applied Percussion
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to take an advanced look in to percussion performance and pedagogy. Students will study individually to develop an advanced understanding of percussion techniques, literature, and history. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0646 - Graduate Applied Strings
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Designed to focus on the improvement of students string technique and musicianship. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0648 - Graduate Applied Strings
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Designed to focus on the improvement of students string technique and musicianship. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0650 - Music Pedagogy: Applied Studio
Summer-Even 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the pedagogical practices of applied music instruction for a wide range of levels and instrument/voice types, extending from the middle school to the college learner. This includes, curriculum development, learning theory, lesson planning, repertoire, student motivation, and the management of the applied studio. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0651 - Music Pedagogy: Ensembles
2 Credit Hours
This course is an overview of the basic pedagogical practices of structuring a music ensemble in regards to the psychological, sociological, and anthropological aspects of working with people within the confines of a group. This includes, modes of instruction, member recognition and responsibility, feedback, reinforcement, and assessment. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0656 - Graduate Applied Woodwind
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
This course will reinforce fundamentals of woodwind playing, including (but not limited to) tone production, breath control, dynamic flexibility, appropriate vibrato, technical development intonation, articulation, and rhythmic accuracy. Concepts will be reinforced by applying them to major works for the instrument. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0658 - Graduate Applied Woodwind
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
This course will reinforce fundamentals of woodwind playing, including (but not limited to) tone production, breath control, dynamic flexibility, appropriate vibrato, technical development intonation, articulation, and rhythmic accuracy. Concepts will be reinforced by applying them to major works for the instrument. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0666 - Graduate Applied Voice
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Applied voice lessons are designed to develop the vocal, technical, and artistic skills of the singer. Emphasis is placed on techniques in breathing, voice placement, diction, resonance, and interpretation of literature. Each student will be assigned literature to address his or her individual vocal, degree, and career needs. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0668 - Graduate Applied Voice
Fall, Spring, Summer 2 Credit Hours
Applied voice lessons are designed to develop the vocal, technical, and artistic skills of the singer. Emphasis is placed on techniques in breathing, voice placement, diction, resonance, and interpretation of literature. Each student will be assigned literature to address his or her individual vocal, degree, and career needs. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0669 - Graduate Applied Conducting
1 Credit Hour
Reinforces fundamentals of conducting, including, but not limited to, irregular beat patterns, baton technique, and non-baton technique along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Course Charge: $80.00 Music Special Course Chg, $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0670 - Graduate Applied Conducting
2 Credit Hours
Reinforces fundamentals of conducting, including, but not limited to, irregular beat patterns, baton technique, and non-baton technique along with factors in interpretation, score reading, and rehearsal procedures for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Course Charge: $160.00 Music Special Course Chg, $80.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0695 - Choral/Orchestral Masterwork
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Designed to accompany the production of the choral/orchestral masterwork, which is performed every spring semester. Topics include: a) the history of the work(s) as it relates to genre-type and dates of composition, b) the ethnicity, geography of birth/living, personal and professional experiences, and compositional style of the composer as it relates to the why of the composition, and c) the composition itself in regards to form, text, and historical significance. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0696 - Music Workshop: Instrumental
Summer 1 Credit Hour
This workshop is designed to give music educators resources to enhance their teaching, specifically in the area of curriculum, music, and technique. The workshop will feature a reading session of both new music and tried and true classics of the instrumental repertoire (band, jazz, and orchestra), current methodologies, and philosophical antidotes to inspire, motivate, and encourage teachers as they prepare for the upcoming year. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: Approval by the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval.
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MUS 0697 - Music Workshop: Choral/Vocal
1 Credit Hour
This workshop is designed to give music educators resources to enhance their teaching, specifically in the area of curriculum, music, and technique. The workshop will feature a reading session of both new music and tried and true classics of the choral repertoire, current vocalization methodologies, and philosophical antidotes to inspire, motivate, and encourage teachers as they prepare for the upcoming year. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad
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MUS 0698 - Graduate Advanced Topics in Music
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Designed to be a means to teach subjects and/or provide an avenue for assessing the graduate student as a capstone evaluative tool, which are not included in other courses. Course Charge: $40.00 Music Program Charge - Grad Prerequisite: In addition to receiving permission from the instructor, who will design the course, and/or in consultation with the advisor who will help structure the course content, approval by both the Department Chair and the Music Department for post baccalaureate studies in Music or acceptance into the MSSU Masters of Curriculum and Instruction Program with advisor approval is also required.
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NURS 0307 - Foundational Concepts of Nursing
Fall 6 Credit Hours
Focuses on the introduction to the foundations of nursing practice and demonstration of proficiency in beginning nursing skills including medical asepsis, safe patient handling, vital signs, assessment, sterile technique, personal hygiene, care environment, mobility, oral nutrition, enteral nutrition, urinary elimination, bowel elimination, specimen collection, and blood glucose monitoring. Foundational aspects of clinical judgement involving noticing, interpreting, responding, and reflecting as well as the nursing process will be defined and discussed in the context of the caring situation as a professional nurse. Course Charge: $300.00 Nursing Special Course Chg, $90.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: admittance to nursing program, minimum GPA of 2.8, Co-requisites of NURS 321 and NURS 314. Recommended electives: HS 111, HS 210, BIO 308.
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NURS 0314 - Pharmacology I
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Introduces the learner to pharmacological concepts that are foundational to noticing person and system-related factors that contribute to safe medication administration. The use of dimensional analysis in calculating Level I dosage calculations. The nursing role in administration of analgesics, herbal supplements, anti-infectives, and over-the-counter medications will also be considered. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: admittance to the nursing program, minimum GPA of 2.8, co-requisites: NURS 321 and NURS 307. Recommended electives of HS 111, HS 210, BIO 308.
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NURS 0321 - Adult Health I
Fall 6 Credit Hours
Introduces the learner to the unique patterns of health and responses that are noticed and interpreted by the nurse in clinical situations. Foundational aspects of nursing practice with a focus on a body system approach across the adult lifespan to data gathering and assessment are exemplified. Clinical judgement and techniques using safe, quality, evidence-based practice further support professional accountability and adaptability in care situations. Practice in providing nursing care to adults across the lifespan occurs in clinical situations such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care, laboratory, and simulation. Course Charge: $1200.00 Nursing Special Course Chg, $90.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: admittance to the nursing program, minimum GPA of 2.8, co-requisites: NURS 314 and NURS 307. Recommended electives.
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NURS 0328 - Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduces theories and implementation of evidence-based care for persons with psychiatric/mental health issues, including psychosocial concepts, cultural, ethical, and legal influences; and wellness of individuals and family groups. The professional nursing role in psychiatric/mental health is developed. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: NURS 307, 314, and 321. Corequisites: NURS 333 and NURS 342.
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NURS 0333 - Adult Health II
Spring 7 Credit Hours
Builds upon the learner’s understanding of clinical judgment and techniques with continued focus on the nursing process. An introduction to prioritization/assignment/delegation/supervision and end of life care is provided. The course continues a body system approach across the adult lifespan with integrated applicable skills specific to intravenous management, diagnostics, airway management, blood product administration, and advanced parenteral nutrition. Practice in providing nursing care to adults across the lifespan occurs in clinical situations such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care, laboratory, and simulation. Course Charge: $105.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: NURS 307, NURS 314 and NURS 321. Co-requisites NURS 328 and NURS 342.
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NURS 0342 - Pharmacology II
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Builds on aspects related to pharmacological principles, safe medication administration and nursing responsibilities related to pharmacological knowledge. The use of dimensional analysis in calculating Level II dosage calculations is presented. The nursing role in administration of psychotropics, central nervous system depressants & stimulants, substances most abused, antihistamines/decongestants/antitussives, antiviral, antimalarial, antiemetics, vitamins/minerals, anemia drugs, and nutritional supplements is provided. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: NURS 307, NURS 314 and NURS 321. Co-requisites: NURS 328 and NURS 333.
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NURS 0407 - Concepts of Women’s Health & Obstetrical Nursing
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on nursing care of the childbearing family and reproductive health. An overview of obstetrical nursing care and parent-neonate nursing is provided. The nursing process/clinical judgement model is emphasized as a means to frame both nursing care during the childbearing cycle and neonate. Practice in providing nursing care to families during each phase of the childbearing cycle occurs in clinical situations such as hospitals, clinics, laboratory, and simulation. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: NURS 328, NURS 333 and NURS 342. Co-requisites: NURS 414, NURS 421 and NURS 428.
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NURS 0414 - Concepts of Pediatric & Family Nursing
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on nursing care of the pediatric client from infancy to young adult. An overview of pediatric and parent-child nursing is provided. The nursing process/clinical judgment model is emphasized to frame nursing care during the pediatric age range of infancy to 18 years of age with consideration of developmental theories. Practice in providing nursing care to pediatric clients occurs in clinical situations such as hospitals, clinics, laboratory, and simulation. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: NURS 328, NURS 333 and NURS 342. Co-requisites: NURS 407, NURS 421 and NURS 428.
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NURS 0421 - Pharmacology III
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Builds upon all previously learned aspects related to pharmacological knowledge and/or principles in Pharmacology I and II. An introduction to the evolving role of professional nurses as related to gene therapy is presented. The use of dimensional analysis in calculating Level III dosage calculations is presented. The nursing role in administration of drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular/respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, and chemotherapeutic/biologic/immune modifiers is provided. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: NURS 328, NURS 333 and NURS 342. Co-requisites: NURS 407, NURS 414 and NURS 428.
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