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Mansfield University 2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • HST 5500 - Historiography

    Acquaints the student with basic techniques and procedures in research; treats research and the methods of locating, evaluating and interpreting evidence. The student develops a tentative outline, bibliography and summary of investigative procedure for a research project.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • HST 5519 - History of Pennsylvania

    An in-depth examination of the political, economic, cultural and social development of Pennsylvania, which also involves the role of the Native American and local history.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • HST 5520 - The Teaching of History in the Secondary Schools

    Creation of a teaching unit in history directly transferable to the secondary teaching situation.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • HST 5531 - Topics in United States History

    An in-depth study of a special area of American history that is of current interest with an emphasis on teaching this topic.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • HST 5532 - Topics in World History

    An in-depth study of a special area of world history that is of current interest, with an emphasis on teaching this topic.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • HST 5533 - Topics in European History

    An in-depth study of a special area of European history that is of current interest, with an emphasis on teaching this topic.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • HST 5595 - Special Projects

    This course is designed to meet the needs of each student who registers. Each study is based on an approved plan and may be taken for one to six SH. Permission of the instructor, chairperson and Associate Provost are required.

    Credits: 1-6 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
  

  • LSC 5500 - Introductory Seminar

    New students of the School Library & Information Technologies program will develop core technical and critical thinking skills necessary to progress through the online graduate program.  The one-credit course will begin with a tutorial on Blackboard and proceed with various self-assessments and exercises to improve skills and dispositions related to technology, reflective writing, critical thinking, and online communication needed in a modern school library media center.  As needed, the instructor will provide coaching, advising and writing assessments to prepare students for successful program completion. 

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • LSC 5501 - Instructional Collaboration

    Skills necessary to implement a library information curriculum will be developed. Students will recognize the role of the librarian as leader in curriculum planning and professional development. They will identify resources necessary to support the instructional program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LSC 5560.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5505 - Children’s and Young Adult Literature

    This course provides background knowledge to locate, compare, and select basic library resources for the learning needs of the K-12 school environment. Students will learn to apply reading strategies and the knowledge of test scores and text readability scores to resource provision. Course materials and activities will also address developmentally appropriate, multicultural, and special needs resources. Opportunity for hands-on examination of basic school library resources through practicum activities in a school or public library will be provided.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5510 - Technologies for School Libraries

    Presents network components and protocols with an emphasis on networks for schools and school districts. The focus will be as narrow as effective classroom design and physical facilities issues, but broaden to bandwidth concerns, local-area and wide-area technologies, IP networks, the Internet, and distributed computing applications. The emphasis is on planning, designing, redesigning, and managing networks, and maximizing the utility of the network in the classroom.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5515 - Collection Management in the Electronic Age

    Outlines a process for developing both an in-house, available library collection and an external, accessible collection of learning resources, focusing on the needs and requirements of the school learning community. The main objective is learning the necessary skills and background knowledge to implement a collection development process: profiling the needs of the learners, assessing existing collections, establishing selection criteria for various formats of resources, making acquisitions decisions, and promoting the use of the resources. Students will use various selection tools and learn the parts and importance of a written collection development policy.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5521 - Introduction to Electronic Cataloging

    This course is designed for school librarians who wish to provide their patrons with the most successful access to their school library collections. Course participants will develop skills to apply the principles of description (cataloging) and organization (classification) of print and media recourse. The application of RDA, the MARC21 format, Sears List and Library of Congress subject headings, and the Dewey Decimal Classification system will be emphasized. Students will also become familiar with integrated library systems, the evolving OPAC, and the consideration of various cataloging services relevant to the school library environment.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LSC 5522 - Advanced Electronic Cataloging

    This course is designed for graduate students with prior cataloging knowledge who want to increase access to their school library collections. Course participants will advance skills to apply the principles of description (cataloging) and organization (classification) of print, media, and digital resources. The application of RDA, Curriculum-Enhanced MARC, Authority Control, Subject Access points, and the Dewey Decimal Classification system will be emphasized. Students will also develop local standards for cataloging specifications, apply database clean-up and maintenance tasks, and explore the decision making process for migration of integrated library systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of undergraduate/graduate cataloging course and/or at least 3 years experience in working with electronic cataloging in a school library.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LSC 5525 - Strategic Library Management

    Focus is on a broad spectrum of expertise and skills needed to manage a school library. Topics include: the development of missions and priorities, strategies and techniques of budgeting, staff supervision and scheduling, development of procedures and policies, long-range and strategic planning, overseeing acquisitions, use of space, furnishings, equipment, and resources. Students will explore methods to assess the library program and methods to maintain a position of leadership and professionalism within their school. Issues dealing with a “safe” school library environment will be identified.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5530 - Library Advocacy

    Identify ways that advocates can bring about change in the educational system. Develop the skills necessary to promote the services of the library program within the school complex, the community, and beyond. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to identify alternative sources of funding for special projects, as well as the skills necessary to write an actual grant proposal. Develop a multi-year school library media advocacy plan that will strengthen leadership and managerial abilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LSC 5560.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5535 - Information Literacy and Academic Standards

    Examine the role of the library Media Specialists as teacher, instructional partner, information specialist, and program administrator as each relates to information literacy. Review state and national academic standards and develop competencies in writing information literacy curriculum. Prepare information skills lessons for school students and design staff development programs in information skills across the curriculum for teachers and other school staff.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5540 - Information Searching, Retrieval, and Presentation Strategies

    Today’s librarians must not only be expert themselves in searching emerging information landscapes, they need to be able to teach others how to navigate effectively also. Course participants will learn how to evaluate and select the best search tools for specific information jobs, craft effective strategies, and design search tool portals for their unique constituent groups. They will explore various methods for communicating the results of an information search as well as instructional strategies tailored to searching in varied educational settings.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5545 - Access and Legal Issues in the School Library

    Develop skills necessary to implement a school library program that provides access to the resources, both print and non-print, needed to carry out the mission of the school library media center and the school district. Examine and become familiar with the policies and procedures necessary to insure access and guarantee patron privacy.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • LSC 5561 - Seminar in School Librarianship

    This one (1) credit course allows time for the student to reflect, to assess his or her professional growth, and to create an electronic portfolio that represents their educational progress and their plans for professional development. Registration for this course is done by the Instructor only. It will consist of modules that span nine-weeks that include readings, research, and threaded discussions. Each student will create a professional portfolio, revise a resume for career opportunities, and assess his or her professional growth utilizing the current Pennsylvania Library and Science Standards (PDE, 2001). Each student will also conduct a job search, and review professional organizations and continuing education opportunities. All students ARE required to complete Seminar in School Librarianship, including those students who already hold certification as a school library media specialist.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LSC 5501 and LSC 5530 and 21 earned credits.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • LSC 5563 - Residency in School Librarianship

    This one (1) credit course is offered during the spring and fall semesters only. Students who seek Pennsylvania certification ARE required to complete this course. Students from other states may or may not be required to complete a residency and should ascertain whether or not their state department of education requires the completion of the residency. All out-of-state students should contact their advisor to determine whether they have the appropriate credits and courses to earn certification in their own state. The spring semester residency is held near the end of June, while the fall residency is usually held near the end of October or the beginning of November. While the preferred site will be Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, other sites may be used depending upon the geographic locations of the students in any one semester. The residency allows students to broaden their understanding of how the competencies that they have developed during the program fit together to create an efficient and effective school library media specialist. Students will be given various opportunities to demonstrate their achievement of the standards as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and their readiness to be recommended for certification. This experience will also allow students to form a bond and create a circle of peers that may turn into life-long friendships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LSC 5501, LSC 5530 and LSC 5561 and 21 earned credits.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • LSC 5565 - School Library Practicum

     

    All students who seek a M.ED in School Library& Information Technologies must complete either a one credit or three credit School Library Practicum course. The one credit course will be for students who are already certified as school library media specialists. The basic requirement for this course is publishing an electronic portfolio. The three credit course is designed for students who are not already certified school library media specialists. In addition to publishing an electronic portfolio, students seeking three credits must complete a 100-hour practicum in a local school library. The practicum allows students to demonstrate that they have developed the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to become an effective efficient school library media specialist. This one or three variable credit course will occur during the spring and fall semesters only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    21 credits in the SL&LT program and must include LSC 5501 and LSC 5530.

    Credits: 1-3 SH

  

  • LSC 6600 - Leveraging School Libraries to Improve Student Learning

    This course is designed to build leadership and advocacy skills in how to maximize a school library program to increase student achievement. Participants will learn to apply the research, best practices in school library management, and relevant assessment tools to build a collaborative culture in which teachers and the library media specialist work together to integrate information and technology skills with classroom curricula. The culminating assignment results in an action plan and a professional development tool to revitalize the school library program to impact student learning.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MA 5501 - Selected Topics

    This course will consist of topics related to the interests of the instructor, and will lie beyond or outside of the undergraduate curriculum. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Undergraduate coursework in mathematics to depend on topic.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MA 5508 - Stochastic Models

    A study of random variables, moment-generating and characteristic functions, limit theorems, stochastic processes including: Markov chains, random walks, Poisson processes, queuing theory, Kolmogorov equations, and Brownian motion. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MA 2233, a proof-based mathematics course, and some basic knowledge in probabilty.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MA 5531 - Introduction to Manifolds

    This course introduces the concept of a manifold, and uses it to explain how the traditional Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries are simply special cases of this more general type of space. Specific topics will include the curvature of curves and surfaces, geodesics, topology of surfaces, the Gauss-Bonnet theorem, introduction to 3-manifolds, and visualizing the curvature of space.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Upper-level undergraduate course in geometry.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MA 5560 - Abstract Algebra

    This course expands on the abstract algebraic structures covered in undergraduate modern algebra courses.  Topics include the theory of groups, rings, vector spaces and Boolean algebras, field extensions, and application of groups or rings. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Upper-level undergraduate course in modern algebra.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MA 5580 - Advanced Linear Algebra

    This course will continue the development of linear algebra beyond the undergraduate level. Topics will include vector spaces, linear maps, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, inner product spaces, and determinants. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Undergraduate linear algebra course.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MA 5597 - Independent Study

    This independent study course is provided to allow a student with a substantial undergraduate background in mathematics to explore an area  of mathematics under the guidance of a mathematics faculty member.

    Credits: 1 - 3
  

  • MAP 5500 - Voice Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree.
  

  • MAP 5510 - Piano Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5515 - Applied Conducting

    Private study in the art of conducting.  Students develop and refine conducting skills, applying learned techniques and gestural language to various musical compositions.

    Credits: 1-2 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5520 - Organ Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5530 - Flute Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5531 - Oboe Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5532 - Clarinet Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5533 - Bassoon Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5534 - Saxophone Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5540 - Trumpet Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5541 - Horn Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5542 - Trombone Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5543 - Euphonium Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5544 - Tuba Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5550 - Violin Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5551 - Viola Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5552 - Cello Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5553 - Bass Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5557 - Guitar Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 5560 - Percussion Secondary

    Private or class study in voice, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is available. Such study is designed to meet the professional needs of the student. 5500-level applied music courses are designed for studying secondary instruments.

    Credits: 1 SH Notes: The courses offer one credit per semester. A maximum of two SH may be applied to the degree
  

  • MAP 6600 - Voice

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6610 - Piano

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6615 - Applied Conducting

    Private study of the art of conducting.  Students develop and refine conducting skills, applying learned techniques and gestural language to various musical compositions.

    Credits: 1-2 SH Notes: The courses offer one or two SH per semester or term and may be re-elected for additional credit. A maximum of four SH may be applied to the degree. (Part-time students register for one credit per semester.) After four SH in the primary applied instrument and in consultation with the applied professor, students may choose to register for MU 5596 Recital
  

  • MAP 6616 - Collaborative Piano

    The course will address issues specifically pertaining to the piano in a collaborative setting.  This will include score study, coaching sessions with other musicians, rehearsal techniques.  This course will focus on the music being prepared for the required recitals (MU 5596) as well as assigned accompaniments. 

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6630 - Flute

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6631 - Oboe

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6632 - Clarinet

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6633 - Bassoon

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6634 - Saxophone

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6640 - Trumpet

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6641 - Horn

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6642 - Trombone

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6643 - Euphonium

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6644 - Tuba

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6650 - Violin

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6651 - Viola

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6652 - Cello

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6653 - Bass

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6657 - Guitar

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6660 - Percussion

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MAP 6670 - Recital

    6600-level applied music courses are designed for advanced study in the major applied area. A satisfactory audition is required prior to registration for these courses.

    Credits: 1-2 SH
  

  • MEN 5500 - Concert Choir

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5501 - Festival Chorus

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5502 - Opera Workshop

    The study and performance of operatic scenes or full scale operatic productions chosen according to the abilities of the students in the workshop.  Under supervision, students perform in, musically direct, coach, accompany, conduct and stage direct various scenes. 

    Credits: 1 SH Dual Listed: MEN 3302.

  

  • MEN 5503 - Mansfieldians

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5504 - Chamber Singers

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5505 - Vocal Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5506 - Musical Theatre Production

    The study and performance of a full-scale musical production done in conjunction with the department of speech, communications and theatre.  Students will participate in all performance and technical aspects of the production. 

    Credits: 1 cr.
  

  • MEN 5510 - Piano Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5530 - Concert Wind Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5531 - Mountie Marching Band

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5532 - Symphonic Band

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5533 - Woodwind Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5534 - Brass Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5535 - Concert Jazz Band

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5536 - Small Jazz and Commercial Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5537 - Summer Music Institute Ensemble

    This ensemble is designed for master’s degree candidates during the summer music institute.  The group serves as a lab group for conductors and also provides performance opportunities for students in the master of arts degrees in music education and collaborative piano.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MEN 5550 - Orchestra

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5551 - String Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5557 - Guitar Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MEN 5560 - Percussion Ensemble

    Participation in these university organizations is open to qualified graduate students and is strongly encouraged as an integral part of advanced music study.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MU 5241 - General Music Methods K-12

    Studies the developmental and musical characteristics of children ages 5-18. Emphasizes teaching the elements of music through age-appropriate activities. Includes a survey of current materials as well as observation/participation in the local schools. Particular attention is given to curricular development for general music classes and elective courses in grades K-12.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MU 5500 - Methods and Materials of Research

    Basic techniques, procedures and sources. Selections of a research problem; methods for locating, evaluating and interpreting evidence; types of research; formal writing style; and use of the library.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MU 5501 - World Musics

    Musics of the five continents are explored with particular emphasis on each tradition’s cultural function. Provides the fundamental research and comparative skills needed to understand and listen to selected non-Western music. Includes discussions of how Western art and popular music incorporate these styles. Field study and ethno-musicological techniques are explored.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MU 5505 - Techology in Music Education

    Studies current trends in technology for the music classroom. Special focus on educational software, online resources, Smartboard, notation software, and application to the music classroom and ensemble rehearsal.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MU 5510 - Form and Analysis

    Various methods of musical analysis are studied and applied to compositions representative of various periods of music history.

    Credits: 3 SH
  

  • MU 5513 - Electronic Music

    Survey of electro-acoustic music technology with emphasis on MIDI applications. Provides hands-on experience with computer-based sequencing and audio editing notation.

    Credits: 2 SH
  

  • MU 5514 - Computer-Based Music Notation

    The course provides hands-on instruction in computer-based music notation. Common software applications (Finale, Sibelius, etc.) and standard conventions and techniques of music notation are explored.

    Credits: 1 SH
  

  • MU 5515 - Instrumental Scoring

    Arranging for various families and choirs of instruments, culminating in an arrangement of a suitable organ or piano composition for a concert group. Pre-requisite: An undergraduate course in orchestration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Pre-requisite: An undergraduate course in orchestration.

    Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
  

  • MU 5518 - Advanced Composition

    Students develop and work on individual compositions, thus deepening their knowledge and skill in musical composition.

    Credits: 1-3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course Notes: May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 SH.
  

  • MU 5519 - Interpretation of Selected Repertory

    Interpretative techniques are studied and applied to repertory selected by both student and instructor. The student may wish to select music (1) to be learned or reviewed for performance purposes, (2) to be taught in his/her professional work as teacher or conductor, (3) to be of particular interest for study. Additional repertory will be selected as needed to illustrate particular interpretative aspects.

    Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
 

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