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MUSI 1160 - Applied Music I
Credit Hours: 2
This is a repeatable freshman/sophomore-level required course providing one-on-one private music lessons to the music major. Two credit hours equal one one-hour private lesson per week. Students must consult with the instructor for an assigned lesson time during the first week of classes. Music majors who have not passed the Sophomore Evaluation in the Music program will continue to take lessons at this level until they have passed the Sophomore Evaluation. repeatable Restrictions: Music, Music Education Majors; music minors with permission of the instructor.
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MUSI 1167 - Collegiate Singers
Credit Hours: 1
A large mixed chorus open to all students. The Collegiates perform literature from the Renaissance to modern and popular styles. Activities include one or two performances per semester and a spring tour in odd years. Repeatable
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MUSI 1168 - Marching Band
Credit Hours: 2
Open to students who play a band instrument or have the necessary skills to participate in one of the auxiliary units such as flags, rifles, or twirlers. The Marching Band performs at all home football games during the fall semester and at various marching band activities such as parades and festivals. Repeatable When Offered: Fall semester only
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MUSI 1169 - Wind Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
The Wind Ensemble is a group of wind and percussion students performing the highest quality literature for the wind band medium in order to develop individual aesthetic sensitivity and awareness. Emphasis is on the development of individual and ensemble musicianship and performance skills through the study of diverse and fine literature for wind instruments. Wind Ensemble is a one-credit course and performs two concerts a semester. Open to all students who play wind or percussion instruments. Repeatable When Offered: Spring semester only
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MUSI 1176 - Guitar Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
This is the chamber ensemble for music and music education majors and minors in guitar. Repeatable Restrictions: Admission is by audition and at the discretion of the director.
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MUSI 1199 - Special Topics in Music
Credit Hours: 1-12
Studies in special selected topics, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the Department Coordinator and School’s Dean. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.
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MUSI 2204 - Functional Piano III
Credit Hours: 1
This course is required of all students majoring or minoring in music. Piano majors and minors with a piano emphasis may substitute Keyboard Accompanying or other applied electives. When Offered: Fall semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1105
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MUSI 2205 - Functional Piano IV
Credit Hours: 1
This course is required of all students majoring or minoring in music. Successful completion is required to pass the piano proficiency requirement for music education and the music minor. Piano majors and minors with a piano emphasis may substitute Keyboard Accompanying or other applied electives. When Offered: Spring semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2204
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MUSI 2206 - Introduction to Music Literature and Research Methods
Credit Hours: 3
A chronological survey of the history and literature of Western art music, designed for the music major and minor, covering major developments in music history from antiquity to present. The purpose of the course is to provide a broad understanding of key styles and forms, as well as to introduce contemporary music research methods. When Offered: Fall Semester only Restrictions: Music majors and minors only.
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MUSI 2207 - History of Musical Theatre
Credit Hours: 3
A chronological survey of the development and history of musical theatre from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Emphasis will be placed on influential composers, lyricists, directors, choreographers, and performers from musical theatre history with special focus on major periods and works. The class will also discuss the ways that the musical both forms and reflects ideas about American and personal identity, as well as attitudes towards race, ethnicity, gender, and interpersonal relationships. Students will be expected to listen to/watch assigned recordings outside of class.
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MUSI 2211 - String Class I-II
Credit Hours: 1
This course is open to all students with sufficient background in music. A working knowledge of string instruments is attained through class instruction. When Offered: Fall semester only
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MUSI 2213 - Brass Class I-II
Credit Hours: 1
This course is open to all students with sufficient background in music. A working knowledge of brass instruments is attained through class instruction. When Offered: Fall semester only
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MUSI 2215 - Woodwind Class I-II
Credit Hours: 1
This course is open to all students with sufficient background in music. A working knowledge of woodwind instruments is attained through class instruction. When Offered: Spring semester only
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MUSI 2217 - Percussion Class
Credit Hours: 1
Open to all students with sufficient background in music. A working knowledge of percussion instruments is attained through class instruction. When Offered: Spring semester only
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MUSI 2219 - Guitar Class for Music Majors
Credit Hours: 1
This course is in the fundamentals of playing the guitar. It designed to address the needs of the music education major. When Offered: Spring semester only Restrictions: Music education majors only.
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MUSI 2223 - Theory III
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a continuation of MUSI 1115 . Students will briefly review skills learned in MUSI 1115 and then delve into the chromatic harmonies of common practice music. Topics will include secondary function chords, Neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, and modulatory techniques. Students will analyze longer musical excerpts and be expected to compose pieces in the common practice style utilizing techniques learned in class. Fluency in alto and tenor clef will also be a requirement. This course will run concurrently with MUSI 2224 , Aural Skills III. When Offered: Fall semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1115 and MUSI 1116 with a grade of “C” or higher
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MUSI 2224 - Aural Skills III
Credit Hours: 1
This course is a continuation of MUSI 1116 . Students will briefly review skills learned in MUSI 1116 and then continue advancing their skills in solfege singing, dictation, and aural analysis. Chromaticism, including applied and borrowed chords, will be added to the expectations of students along with simple modulation. When Offered: Fall semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1115 and MUSI 1116 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite(s): This course will run concurrently with MUSI 2223 , Theory III
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MUSI 2225 - Theory IV
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a continuation of MUSI 2223 . Students will briefly review skills learned in MUSI 2223 and then finish their studies in chromatic harmony as exemplified by composers from the end of the Romantic era. Students will then begin to learn 20th century techniques of composition and analysis including extended tertian harmony, atonality, twelve-tone theory, pitch-class technique, exotic scales, and minimalist technique. The class will conclude with a survey of contemporary music composition practices including postmodernism, postminimalism, and neoclassicism. Students will be expected to compose short pieces in various contemporary styles to learn these techniques. When Offered: Spring semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2223 and MUSI 2224 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite(s): This course will run concurrently with MUSI 2226 , Aural Skills IV
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MUSI 2226 - Aural Skills IV
Credit Hours: 1
This course is a continuation of MUSI 2224 . Students will briefly review skills learned in MUSI 2224 and then continue advancing their skills in solfege singing, dictation, and aural analysis. Students will sing simple octatonic, exotic scale, and atonal melodies. Students will also chant rhythms in mixed or asymmetric meters, polyrhythms, mixed beat divisions, and perform simple metric modulations. When Offered: Spring semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2223 and MUSI 2224 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite(s): This course will run concurrently with MUSI 2225 , Theory IV
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MUSI 2245 - Fundamentals of Conducting
Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to acquaint the student with standard conducting techniques, including a working knowledge of all standard beat patterns, various types of articulation, preparatory beats, cutoffs, and various types of fermatas. Students will also study conducting terminology and transposition. These skills will be practiced and applied by conducting musical works in class. When Offered: Fall semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2225 or by instructor approval
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MUSI 2247 - Jazz Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
Open to saxophonists, trombonists, trumpeters, percussionists, guitarists, bassists and pianists regardless of academic major. The ensemble involves study, rehearsal, and performance of selected literature of all styles and more specifically explores a variety of big-band, jazz, jazz-rock, Latin, funk and other styles of jazz music. The jazz ensemble works with a variety of soloists from vocalists to instrumentalists. Jazz combos may be selected from the Jazz Ensemble membership. The ensemble performs a minimum of two concerts per year. Repeatable
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MUSI 2248 - Jazz Improvisation
Credit Hours: 1
(approved Jan. 16, 2018) Jazz Improvisation is an elective, course whose repertoire is focused on the music of blues and swing rhythms. This course introduces the fundamentals of jazz improvisation. Beginning jazz skills include scales, song forms, melodic patterns, and repertoire development is a primary focus. Works learned throughout the course will be featured in a culminating performance. Prior instrumental experience recommended. No prior experience in improvisation required. Repeatable
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MUSI 2249 - Advanced Woodwind Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
Open to advanced woodwind students. Includes various Woodwind ensembles. Repeatable Restrictions: Audition or admission at the discretion of the director.
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MUSI 2251 - Instrument Repair and Maintenance
Credit Hours: 2
A survey of the simple instrument repair problems that are commonly encountered in a school music program. Practical repair experiences are included where appropriate. When Offered: Offered on demand
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MUSI 2275 - Advanced Brass Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
Open to advanced instrumental students, this course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in small ensembles. Groups meet on a regular weekly rehearsal schedule under faculty direction. Repeatable Restrictions: Audition or admission at the discretion of the director.
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MUSI 2277 - Chamber Choir
Credit Hours: 1
Open to all students. Designed to give students experience in small ensemble participation. This group performs a wide variety of a cappella music. Repeatable Restrictions: Audition at beginning of each semester.
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MUSI 2279 - Advanced Percussion Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
Open to advanced percussion students and students with percussion experience. Designed to give students experience in small ensemble participation: Groups meet on a regular rehearsal schedule under faculty direction. Repeatable Restrictions: Audition or admission at the discretion of the director.
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MUSI 2280 - African Drum and Dance Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
African Drum and Dance Ensemble is an elective, experimental ensemble whose repertoire is focused on the music of non-western traditions. Taught primarily through oral tradition, this course allows members to experience the learning process without written music. While the focus of the ensemble is musical, the cultural context relevant to the music studied is naturally incorporated, giving the participants a deeper understanding of the music performed. Works learned throughout the course will be featured in a culminating performance. No prior experience required. Repeatable
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MUSI 3309 - Orchestration
Credit Hours: 2
A survey of the technical abilities and limitations of the instruments of the orchestra and band with an emphasis on the practical fundamentals of score preparation.
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MUSI 3310 - Counterpoint (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2
A study of the style and technique involved in the writing of sixteenth century polyphonic music.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2225
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MUSI 3311 - Form and Analysis
Credit Hours: 2
A study of form and the analysis of music, as found in the literature from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2225 with a grade of “C” or higher
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MUSI 3312 - Composition (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to teach, through the study of various types of music, a basic and accepted approach to creative composition.
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2225
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MUSI 3313 - Music in Western Civilization to 1750
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
This course is a study of music history and literature from antiquity through the Baroque period. Students will develop their listening and score-reading skills through study of the compositions of these eras. Restrictions: Music Majors only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102
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MUSI 3314 - Music in Western Civilization since 1750
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
This course is a study of music history and literature from the Classical period to the present. Students will develop their listening and score-reading skills through study of the compositions of these eras. Restrictions: Music Majors only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102
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MUSI 3320 - Techniques of Keyboard Accompanying
Credit Hours: 1
A course designed to acquaint music majors with the techniques involved in playing keyboard accompaniments for performing groups, soloists and chamber music. Students will have regularly scheduled laboratory experiences in playing accompaniments for vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles. Sight-reading, transposition, and various technical exercises will also be included. Recommended for piano majors. When Offered: Offered on demand
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MUSI 3328 - Elementary Music Methods and Materials for Majors
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth introduction to various teaching methods and materials that can be used by the elementary general music teacher. Methods introduced will include Dalcroze, Gordon, Kodaly and Orff. Materials will be derived from numerous sources and will include music from many countries and cultures. Students will practice and demonstrate basic skills in voice, recorder, autoharp, and Orff instruments, and will practice writing and teaching lesson plans at the Pre-K- 8 grade level. When Offered: Fall semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1139 and MUSI 2219
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MUSI 3330 - Music in the Elementary Classroom.
Credit Hours: 3
This course investigates fundamentals of music which can be utilized by the non-music teacher. The goal is to present pedagogical techniques that develop singing, listening, rhythm, movement, and other musical skills. The course will equip future elementary teachers with the skills to apply a variety of musical techniques in the classroom, both to teach musical content and to enhance other subject matter. Required for all Elementary Education majors.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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MUSI 3347 - Advanced Conducting
Credit Hours: 2
This course is a continuation of the techniques studied in MUSI 2245, with an emphasis on refinement of the manual technique as well as basic analytical and marking techniques required for score preparation. When Offered: Spring semester only
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2245
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MUSI 3360 - Applied Music II
Credit Hours: 2
This is a repeatable junior/senior-level course providing one-on-one private music lessons to the music major. Two credit hours equal one one-hour private lesson per week. Students must consult with the instructor for an assigned lesson time during the first week of classes. Restrictions: Music Majors and Secondary Education Music Majors only.
Prerequisite(s): Music majors must have passed the Sophomore Evaluation in the Music program
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MUSI 3361 - Introduction to Folk Music
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Folk Music is an elective course focused on the combination of historical events that resulted in the major early settlement of the Appalachian Mountains, the music and instruments connected with the people who lived in those mountains, the interaction of their music styles and cultures, and the unique music that emerged and eventually birthed much of the music heard today. It is an interactive class that uses traditional oral methods to learn and play songs on a heritage instrument in both individual and jam sessions. No prior experience or musical knowledge is required and mastery of the instrument is not difficult. Same Course As: FOLK 3361
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MUSI 4425 - Marching Band Techniques (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to explore the various components needed to direct a successful marching band program. Topics will include philosophies, administration, basic marching techniques, show design, accurate charting, music selection, auxiliary units, uniforms and rehearsal techniques.
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MUSI 4429 - Instrumental Methods, Materials and Administration
Credit Hours: 2
Students in this course will learn advanced and practical applications of instrumental conducting techniques, methods, administration and materials used in teaching instrumental music in the secondary schools. Restrictions: Music Education majors only.
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MUSI 4430 - Choral Methods, Materials and Administration
Credit Hours: 2
Advanced and practical application of choral conducting techniques, methods, administration, materials used in teaching choral music in the middle and secondary schools. Restrictions: Music Education Majors only.
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MUSI 4431 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Music
Credit Hours: 2
Techniques, methods and materials used in teaching and administering general music classes and high school music classes. When Offered: Fall semester Restrictions: Music Education Majors only.
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MUSI 4432 - Choral Workshop (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to upgrade choral instructors’ teaching techniques and administration. Includes experiences in conducting choral groups, interpretation, participating in choral rehearsals and performances and the study of problems related to choral teaching and administration.
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MUSI 4433 - Instrumental Workshop (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2
Offered to help students improve their instrumental teaching techniques and administration. Includes experiences in conducting instrumental groups, interpretation, participating in instrumental rehearsals and performances and the study of problems related to instrumental teaching and administration.
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MUSI 4434 - Composition Workshop (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2
Study of the composition of choral and instrumental works. Students will hear works performed by live groups.
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MUSI 4435 - Music Production Workshop
Credit Hours: 1-3
A laboratory experience in music theater. The course culminates in a public presentation of opera or musical comedy.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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MUSI 4437 - Area Studies in Music Literature I
Credit Hours: 1-3
Concentrated study of selected areas of music, to be determined by the instructor. Instructor approval required. Repeatable
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MUSI 4440 - Senior Recital
Credit Hours: 1
See Department of Music Handbook. All music majors are required to present a senior recital or its equivalent in public. Requires pre-recital hearing by the faculty jury. See Handbook.
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MUSI 4442 - Theory Workshop (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2-3
Identification of suitable materials for the teaching of theory in the high schools, as well as methodology and pedagogical procedures for theory instruction. May be repeated for additional credit, with a maximum of six hours
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MUSI 4443 - Theory Workshop (on demand)
Credit Hours: 2-3
Identification of suitable materials for the teaching of theory in the high schools, as well as methodology and pedagogical procedures for theory instruction. May be repeated for additional credit, with a maximum of six hours
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MUSI 4444 - Elementary Workshop (on demand)
Credit Hours: 1-2
Identification of suitable materials for the teaching of elementary music, as well as new and innovative methodology. May be repeated for additional credit, with a maximum of four hours When Offered: Offered on demand
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3328 Instructor approval required
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MUSI 4998 - Undergraduate Research
Credit Hours: 0-6
Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for a student to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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MUSM 1100 - Introduction to Museums
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to the various types of museums (historical, art, historic site/house, representational, etc.), as well as presenting a general overview of museum operations (programming, fundraising, grant writing, volunteer management, interpretation, exhibit design and construction, personnel training and management, collections management and museum networking).
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MUSM 2150 - Folk Arts
Credit Hours: 3
This studio course is designed to give students a hands-on learning approach to the historical understanding and making of traditional/historical folk arts. Various materials will be used including fiber, wood, metal, paper, natural materials, and more to explore weaving/quilting, carving, tinsmithing/metal tooling, marbling/book binding/band box construction, doll making, and other traditional folk arts and crafts. An element of research will also be included in this course. This course, as a component of the Museum Studies program, will emphasize the application of folk art making skills to that of museum interpretation. Also listed as MUSM 2150. Same Course As: Also listed as FOLK 2150 .
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MUSM 3210 - Museum Interpretation and Education
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore the various avenues by which the context of a given museum may be interpreted to the public visitor, researcher, and school children groups, as well as training and mission statement interpretation to the museum staff, administration, volunteer organization students, interns, etc. that may be involved with the museum operation. Various avenues of actual interpretation will include the use of the museum facilities (buildings, artifacts, publications, etc.), as well as the various aspects of oral interpretation (first person role play, costumed interpreter/demonstrator, third person/costumed or not, etc.). The course will also allow students to explore all types of museum educational programming and concepts with special emphasis on children’s visitation, special events, adult programming, lecture series, fairs and festivals, visiting presenters, outreach education, etc. Special attention will be drawn to the various educational techniques and tools used as well as evaluation processes. The design and publication of museum materials (handbooks, exhibit cards, exhibition catalogues, research and information books, journals, newsletters, etc.) will be covered in this course also. A major goal of this course will be to establish understandings of museum/school relationships as well as an enhancement of general public lifelong learning experiences.
Prerequisite(s): MUSM 1100
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MUSM 3220 - Museum Collections Management
Credit Hours: 3
This course will address all of the various issues regarding museum collections both those of two and three dimension (paper memorabilia, three dimensional artifacts, buildings, grounds, other structures, etc.). The various technical aspects of managing collections (acquiring, identifying, processing, cataloging, storing, displaying, preserving, conserving, researching, etc.) will be the focus of this course.
Prerequisite(s): MUSM 1100
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MUSM 3230 - Exhibit Design and Construction
Credit Hours: 3
This course will be the most technical of the museum studies program and will be concerned with museum exhibit planning, research, text writing, design, construction, and installation of various types of storyline exhibits and presentations. Techniques used will include computer graphics, photography, silk-screening, dry mounting, fixture and kiosk construction, lighting/ventilation/audio visual application, and other processes.
Prerequisite(s): MUSM 1100
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MUSM 3301 - Material Culture
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the tangible evidence of civilization, including through the perspective of Appalachian culture. Material culture is presented within the context of folk life and traditional craftsmanship, including crafts, arts, traditional foodways, clothing, tools and technology. Students examine material folk culture from various methodological and theoretical perspectives, including artifact analysis and fieldwork.
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MUSM 4290 - Museum Practicum/Internship/Capstone
Credit Hours: 3
This practicum/internship/capstone course will situate the student in actual hands-on museum(s) located experience. Students will be placed in the museum(s) type (historical, art, etc.) of their choice and will have as many “real” application experiences with interpretation, exhibit design and construction, collections management, public museum educational programming, administrative management, as well as museum administration, fundraising, grant writing, disaster management, volunteer management, and other issues that can be arranged with the museum(s) of choice. Pre-internship conferencing between the student, museum representative, and the program coordinator will be expected. Conferencing will continue during the experience as well. Course may be taken during regular semester or summer terms. Expected clock hours, 120 total. This course may be taken 1 credit at a time beginning after 9 credits have been accumulated or all at once when all other courses of the program have been completed. 1 credit repeated three times for a total of 3 required credits or 3 credits taken at one time.
Prerequisite(s): Option A: MUSM 1100 and MUSM 2150 and one of the following: MUSM 3210 or MUSM 3220 , or MUSM 3230 with Program Coordinator/Instructor approval OPTION B: (For students completing MUSM 4290 taking 3 credits at one time) Option B: All other courses in the program: MUSM 1100 , MUSM 2150 , MUSM 3210 , MUSM 3220 and MUSM 3230 with Program Coordinator/Instructor approval
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NSIS 3300 - Intelligence Research
Credit Hours: 3
This course will integrate lecture and applications designed to develop basic skills in writing, research, analytical and presentations skills. The course will include lectures, discussions, and computer research design projects.
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NSIS 3305 - History of National Security and Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
An intermediate-level course on the origins, developmental milestones, important events and policies that shaped the United States’ intelligence infrastructure. There will be discussion of national security policy and actions that have been implemented, and analysis of their effectiveness. This course will develop skills in research, editing, writing and presentation. Students will be required to research assigned topics, collect documentation, edit references, write an analysis of a proposed course of action, and support a recommended course of action in an oral briefing with graphic slides. The format of this course is designed to acquaint the student to the time-sensitive and volatile nature of collection, analysis, production and dissemination of intelligence information. Same Course As: HIST 3305
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NSIS 3315 - National Security and Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of issues impacting US national security and intelligence. The first half of this course examines the workings of the US national security apparatus by explaining the missions, roles, and functions of the various instruments of national power. The second half of the course offers a survey of issues around the world impacting US national security such as regional conflict, weapons proliferation, terrorism, organized crime, access to energy, economic stability, and environmental degradation. Same Course As: POLI 3315
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NSIS 3325 - Politics of Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the means and methods for setting intelligence priorities and ensuring that the activities of the United States Intelligence Community are conducted in a way that is constitutional, lawful, and consistent with American values. This course examines how intelligence oversight has evolved over time. This course explores intelligence oversight mechanisms within the Executive and Legislative Branches, as well as the informal oversight role played by the press and by public interest groups. Same Course As: POLI 3325
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NSIS 3330 - U.S. National Security Policy
Credit Hours: 3
This course will address the topic of U.S. national security policy from a historical-analytical, as well as contemporary perspective. The course begins with the National Security Act of 1947, proceeds through the impact of the 1986 Goldwater-Nichols reforms and ends with post-9/11 security considerations. The course will also focus on the policy process and current challenges in security policy including the Global War on Terror. Same Course As: POLI 3330
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NSIS 3331 - Intelligence and Covert Action
Credit Hours: 3
This course discusses the role the Intelligence Community plays in shaping and executing US national security policy, and how events since the end of the Cold War, 9/11, and the Iraq War have blurred the lines between analysis, operations, and policymaking. This course examines the role of the Intelligence Analyst, and examines how decision makers use and sometimes misuse Intelligence Community analysis - specifically addressing the issues of politicization of intelligence and policy prescriptive analysis. In addition, the course explores how the changing nature of intelligence operations (both collection and covert action) has given the Intelligence Community a more direct role in national security policymaking. Same Course As: POLI 3331
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NSIS 3332 - Insurgency and Counterinsurgency
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the theoretical basis of modern insurgency and counterinsurgency warfare. It explores the “fathers” of insurgency as a political strategy - Mao, Guevara, and Giap - as well as the modern interpretation of insurgency as propounded by Zawahiri. This course reviews the underpinnings of counterinsurgency theory. A series of case studies will provide examples of how these theories play out in “real world” scenarios. Same Course As: POLI 3332
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NSIS 3333 - Espionage, Counterintelligence and Strategic Deception
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the role that espionage, counterintelligence, and strategic deception play in US national security. It will define these terms, examine their “tradecraft” and explore their strengths and weaknesses. The course will address issues such as why people commit treason, the psychological relationship between the Case Officer and Asset, and the moral implications of using these tools to advance US national security. Same Course As: POLI 3333
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NSIS 3334 - Fundamentals of Defense Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the fundamentals of defense intelligence as they apply to the United States. This course examines where defense intelligence fits into the larger U.S. intelligence community. All aspects of the intelligence cycle will be examined including planning, collection, processing, analysis, production and dissemination. This course will also explore multiple collection disciplines that support U.S. military operations and how the large defense intelligence apparatus supports national strategic, operational and tactical level decision-making by everyone from the President down to the company commander. Same Course As: POLI 3334
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NSIS 3335 - Congress and National Security
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the role of Congress in developing and shaping American national security policy. It will discuss Congress’ formal and informal national security powers; the interplay among Congress, the presidency, and the courts; the impact of domestic and partisan politics on Congress’ national security role; as well as the impact of special interest groups. Same Course As: POLI 3335
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NSIS 3365 - Homeland Security
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines critical homeland security knowledge domains, including strategy, history, terrorism, fear management, crisis communication, conventional and unconventional threats, network leadership, weapons of mass destruction, lessons learned from other nations, civil liberties and security, intelligence and information, homeland security technology, and analytics. Same Course As: POLI 3365
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NSIS 3380 - Propaganda and Politics
Credit Hours: 3
This course presents a critical analysis of the development, principles, strategies, media, techniques, and effects of propaganda campaigns from ancient civilizations to the modern technological society. The course focuses on propaganda in the context of government, religion, revolution, war, politics, and advertising, and explores implications for the future of propaganda in the cybernetic age. Same Course As: POLI 3380
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NSIS 4400 - Research in the Social Sciences
Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive
Students will explore the interaction of theory, research, and practice: the purposes and limits of research; introduction to research design, data collection, analytic techniques, data processing resources and preparation of research reports. Same Course As: POLI 4400 and CRIM 4400
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 Junior or Senior status
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NSIS 4411 - Area Studies
Credit Hours: 3
Studies of selected areas or regions of the world, conducted on an interdisciplinary basis. The area selected and the time span studied will be determined by the instructor. Same Course As: POLI 4411
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required if offered as an arranged class; no prerequisite required if class meets regularly
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NSIS 4412 - Area Studies
Credit Hours: 3
Studies of selected areas or regions of the world, conducted on an interdisciplinary basis. The area selected and the time span studied will be determined by the instructor. Same Course As: POLI 4412
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required if offered as an arranged class; no prerequisite required if class meets regularly
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NSIS 4413 - Area Studies
Credit Hours: 3
Studies of selected areas or regions of the world, conducted on an interdisciplinary basis. The area selected and the time span studied will be determined by the instructor. Same Course As: POLI 4413
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required if offered as an arranged class; no prerequisite required if class meets regularly
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NSIS 4425 - Military Justice
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines and evaluates current military legal practice and issues relevant to the Armed Forces of the United States. This course provides an examination of the history and principles of military justice and comparison of the military and civilian justice systems. Topics include the Uniform Code of Military Justice, military crimes, non-judicial punishment, jurisdiction of general and special military courts, military judges and panels, self-incrimination, search and seizure, pretrial confinement and restraint, plea bargaining, sentencing and appellate review in military courts. Same Course As: POLI 4425
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NSIS 4435 - Intelligence Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore and examine the U.S. Intelligence Community and the legal framework governing the actions taken by the US government. The course will provide students with an overview of the Intelligence Community and the key legal authorities that support and guide the Intelligence Community. Same Course As: CRIM 4435 and POLI 4435
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NSIS 4440 - National Security Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore the distribution of national security powers amongst the three coordinate branches of government - Legislative, Executive & Judicial and engage students in understanding the laws and policies that govern important critical issues in the national security arena. Same Course As: CRIM 4440 and POLI 4440
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NSIS 4445 - Law of Armed Conflict/International Humanitarian Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides students with a general understanding of the international legal regulation of armed conflict - including humanitarian law, human rights law and international criminal law. The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the legal challenges of current and future armed conflicts, as well as enable them to critically analyze and evaluate concrete cases using both legal and political analysis. This is achieved by applying knowledge from readings and classes to a number of contemporary case studies with a specific emphasis on the role of international organizations such as the ICRC and U.N. Same Course As: POLI 4445
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NSIS 4455 - Model United Nations
Credit Hours: 1-12
Model UN provides an academic learning experience through the simulation of the structures, processes, and issues of the member nations of the United Nations Organization. The Model UN class offers students a unique opportunity to learn about international relations while role-playing United Nations delegates. Repeatable up to four times not to exceed 12 hrs Same Course As: POLI 4455
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NSIS 4460 - National Security and Intelligence Practicum
Credit Hours: 1-12
A supervised professional study conducted in the National Security and Intelligence field setting.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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NSIS 4490 - Capstone Seminar in National Security and Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
A capstone course which requires students to explore in depth case studies related to national security and intelligence in the areas of national security, intelligence, law enforcement, industrial security, and cyber (information technology) security. Students will be required to collect information, assess vulnerabilities, develop sources, analyze data, write reports, maintain case files, prepare and give oral briefings, and defend recommended courses of action. Students will be supervised in the performance of a directed research project in conjunction with field work at a sponsoring agency. The objective will be an individual project which leads to a publishable intelligence product, enhances intelligence skills, or provides a unique service to a project mentor or organization. Student performance will be evaluated by a committee of faculty members. Input regarding the student’s performance will be invited and encouraged from the sponsoring agency.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Instructor approval required
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NSIS 4499 - Special Topics in National Security and Intelligence
Credit Hours: 1-12
Studies in special selected topics to be determined by the instructor and approved by the program advisor. Individual students with specific interests work on a tutorial basis with an appropriate professor. Repeatable up to 12 hrs
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NSIS 4998 - Undergraduate Research
Credit Hours: 0-6
Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for students to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required
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NURS 1025 - Introduction to Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students make the transition into college learning, prepare for the nursing program, and explore the field of nursing. This course is highly recommended for pre-nursing students.
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NURS 1101 - Fundamentals of Nursing
Credit Hours: 7
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 hours class, 6 hours lab per week
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to nursing, concepts essential to the practice of nursing, and the role of the nurse as a care provider. The clinical, laboratory, and simulation experiences involve the implementation of the nursing process and utilization of assessment and communication skills related to basic needs and life processes of individual patients. Factors, such as developmental levels, sociocultural differences, and mental & emotional status are included.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ASN Nursing Program. NUTR 1110 , BIOL 1180 and BIOL 1181
Corequisite(s): NUTR 1110 , BIOL 1180 and BIOL 1181
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NURS 1108 - Nursing Care of Adults I
Credit Hours: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 hours class, 6 hours lab per week
Nursing Care of Adults I is designed to assist students to use the nursing process to address common health problems of adults. The nursing roles of care provide, communicator, and teacher, are explored to assist individuals to promote and attain health. Clinical, laboratory, and simulation experiences enable the student to implement evidence-based patient-centered care using nursing judgement. The student is expected to integrate and use knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite courses
Prerequisite(s): NURS 1101 , NURS 1120 , BIOL 2205 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1120 and BIOL 2205 may be taken concurrently.
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NURS 1115 - Maternal-Child Nursing I
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 hour class, 3 hours lab per week
Maternal-Child Nursing I focuses on care of the mother in all stages of pregnancy and care of the healthy newborn, infant, child, and adolescent. Clinical, laboratory, and simulation experiences will give students the opportunity to implement patient-centered care for the selected population.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 1108 , NURS 1120 , and PSYC 1101 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1108 , NURS 1120 , and PSYC 1101 may be taken concurrently.
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NURS 1120 - Nursing Pharmacology I
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 hour class per week
The first pharmacology course is designed to introduce basic concepts of pharmacokinetics, classifications, indications, contraindications, actions, adverse effects, interactions, and nursing considerations related to common medications and their administration. Content is organized to correspond with concurrent nursing courses in a systems approach.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 1101
Corequisite(s): NURS 1108 and NURS 1115
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NURS 1125 - Basic Drug Dosage Calculations for Nurses
Credit Hours: 2
The course focuses on foundational components of safe medication calculation with emphasis on critical thinking techniques to effectively, accurately and safely calculate basic dosages of medications across the lifespan. It includes reading, interpreting and solving basic drug calculation problems encountered in the preparation of medication.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to or enrollment in the nursing program.
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NURS 1199 - Special Topics in Nursing
Credit Hours: 1-12
This course is concerned with special studies in selected topics, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the School’s Dean. When Offered: Offered as needed Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.
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NURS 1200 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I
Credit Hours: 7
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 hours class, 4 hours lab per week
This course focuses on building the LPN to ASN student knowledge regarding spirit of inquiry, nursing judgment, professional identity and human flourishing in the nurse’s role caring for patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on basic nursing concepts, fluid and electrolytes, normal pregnancy and diseases affecting the reproductive, immune, gastrointestinal, integumentary and renal systems.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the LPN to ASN program
Corequisite(s): NURS 1201 and NURS 1206
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NURS 1201 - Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 hours class, 1-hour clinical per week
This course focuses on common mental health problems of patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on developing the spirit of inquiry, nursing judgment, professional identity and human flourishing in the nurse’s role caring for patients with mental health concerns across the lifespan. This course stresses self-awareness, therapeutic communication, intra-professional and interpersonal collaborative relationships.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the LPN to ASN program, PSYC 1101 , ENGL 1101
Corequisite(s): NURS 1200 NURS 1206
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NURS 1225 - Advanced Drug Dosage Calculations for Nurses
Credit Hours: 1
The course focuses on advanced components of safe medication calculation with emphasis on critical thinking techniques on effectively, accurately and safely calculate complex dosages of medications across the lifespan. It includes advances IV calculations (such as anticoagulation, insulin, and weight based), pediatric dosages and obstetrical medications.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of NURS 1108 , NURS 1115 and NURS 1120
Corequisite(s): NURS 1108 , NURS 1115 and NURS 1120
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NURS 2110 - Nursing Pharmacology II
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 hour class per week
The second pharmacology course is designed to introduce basic concepts of pharmacokinetics, classification, indications, contraindications, actions, adverse effects, interactions, and nursing considerations related to common medications and their administration. Content is organized to correspond with concurrent nursing courses in a systems approach.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 1120
Corequisite(s): NURS 2115 , NURS 2203 and NURS 2208
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NURS 2115 - Maternal-Child II
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 15 hours class, 1.5 hours lab per week
Maternal-Child Nursing II focuses on care during the stages of labor and delivery. Students will also examine health problems, disorders and illnesses common in pregnancy and children in each stage of development, from infancy through adolescence. The students will participate in clinical experiences to enhance his/her knowledge in maternal-child nursing while providing evidence-based patient centered nursing care, using nursing judgement.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 1115 , NURS 2110
Corequisite(s): NURS 2110 , NURS 2203 , NURS 2208
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NURS 2203 - Mental Health Nursing
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 hours class, 3 hours lab per week
This course is a study of mental health and common mental illnesses as they affect adults, children and families. Selected clinical experiences provide the student with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, empathy, and skills to provide safe patient-centered care in the psychiatric setting. The student may also participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings. This course stresses the importance of developing self-awareness, improving communication skills, and establishing inter-personal relationships.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 , NURS 1108
Corequisite(s): NURS 2110 , NURS 2115 , NURS 2208
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