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HON 200 - Honors Colloquium Credit Hours: 1
A course including a variety of experiences, such as discussion, cultural events, and service learning, that are designed to provide leadership development as well as academic, cultural, and spiritual enrichment.
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HON 300 - Honors Colloquium Credit Hours: 1
A course including a variety of experiences, such as discussion, cultural events, and service learning, that are designed to provide leadership development as well as academic, cultural, and spiritual enrichment.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 100 - Elementary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
A course that is designed to provide basic skills in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentage problems, beginning algebra, formulas and measurement. The class meets five times a week. May not be used for core curriculum requirements.
Grade: Pass/Fail
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MAT 109 - Mathematics Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
How to use graphing calculators or computer programs to explore mathematics topics.
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MAT 116 - Fundamental Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
In this course special attention is given to the nature of mathematics as well as to the structure and properties of the real number system. Topics include logical reasoning, problem solving, the real number system and its subsystems: natural numbers, integers, and rational numbers.
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MAT 121 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
A course that treats beginning and intermediate topics in algebra including quadratic equations and systems of linear equations.
Prerequisite(s) one unit of high school algebra
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MAT 131 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Linear and quadratic equations, graphs of relations and functions, systems of equations, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions.
Prerequisite(s) Two units of high school algebra or MAT 121
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MAT 132 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
Trigonometric functions, applications, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs, inverse trigonometric functions, and triangle solution.
Prerequisite(s) Two units of high school algebra or MAT 121 or MAT 131
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MAT 150 - Precalculus Credit Hours: 3
A modified study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and two-variable functions. Emphasis is on analyzing and graphing these functions using analytic methods as well as with the use of graphing calculators.
Prerequisite(s) Two units of high school algebra and one unit of geometry or MAT 131 or permission of the instructor
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MAT 151 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include limits, derivatives and applications of derivatives.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 150
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MAT 152 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include the definite integral, analytic geometry, and transcendental functions.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 151 (trigonometry required as a prerequisite or corequisite).
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MAT 209 - Mathematics Seminar II Credit Hours: 1
A sophomore level course, primarily for mathematics majors or minors but open to all students. Sample topics: computer algebra systems, problem-solving, properties and graphs of functions.
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MAT 210 - Field Experience I Credit Hours: 1
Twenty hours of supervised field experience in public school including tutoring, small group instruction, grading, and other assessment activities as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
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MAT 251 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include applications of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, and infinite series.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 252 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV Credit Hours: 3
Topics include vectors, analytic geometry in three dimensions, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 251
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MAT 270 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Frequency distributions, central tendency, dispersion, normal distribution, and sampling.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 131
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MAT 309 - Mathematics Seminar III Credit Hours: 1
A junior level course for mathematics majors or minors. Sample topics: famous theorems, readings in mathematics, complex numbers.
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MAT 310 - Field Experience II Credit Hours: 1
Twenty hours of supervised field experience in public school including tutoring, small group instruction, grading, and other assessment activities as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
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MAT 316 - Fundamental Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include basic concepts of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics, with an emphasis on reasoning, problem solving, and communication of mathematical ideas.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 116 or permission of the instructor
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MAT 335 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Logic, sets, relations, functions, denumerable sets, cardinal numbers, and ordered sets, with emphasis throughout on the nature and technique of mathematical proof.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152 and consent of instructor
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MAT 336 - Probability Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to probability with some statistical applications. Equally likely events, finite sample spaces, and random variables.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 337 - Mathematical Statistics Credit Hours: 3
A study of statistical theory and applications with emphasis on inferential statistics. Topics include confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and other topics.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 338 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Topics will include sets, mathematical induction, relations and functions, algorithms, difference equations, graphs, combinatorics, and Boolean algebra.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 152
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MAT 341 - Linear Algebra I Credit Hours: 3
A first course in linear algebra. Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector inner product, vector cross product, and applications of linear algebra, with an introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 131 or MAT 150
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MAT 342 - Linear Algebra II Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of MAT 341 . An in-depth study of linear algebra topics and applications with emphasis on vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, and an introduction to numerical methods.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 341
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MAT 345 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
The study of methods and problems related to teaching mathematics in secondary school.
Writing Intensive Yes
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MAT 353 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
A first course in differential equations. Differential equations of the first order, applications, linear differential equations and series methods.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 252
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MAT 409 - Senior Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
A capstone course for mathematics majors. A comprehensive overview of the mathematics curriculum with emphasis on a thorough knowledge of key concepts and an exploration of relationships between topics.
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MAT 411 - Field Experience III Credit Hours: 1
Twenty hours of supervised field experience in public school including tutoring, small group instruction, grading, and other assessment activities as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
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MAT 436 - Geometry Credit Hours: 3
Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries with emphasis given to their logical development from basic assumptions.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 151 , and trigonometry, or permission of instructor
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MAT 441 - Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
The algebraic structure of the rational, real, and complex numbers.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 335 or permission of instructor
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MAT 451 - Advanced Calculus Credit Hours: 3
An intensive and detailed study of continuous and differentiable functions.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 252 Offered on demand
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MAT 471 - History and Philosophy of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
The origins, philosophy, and chronological development of the mathematical sciences with emphasis on mathematical concepts and their interrelations.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 252 or permission of instructor
Writing Intensive Yes
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Music Education |
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MUE 210 - Introduction to Music Education I Credit Hours: 1
Is designed to provide initiation into the aspects of teaching music as well as to afford field experience in the elementary schools for music education majors.
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MUE 211 - Introduction to Music Education II Credit Hours: 1
Is designed to provide initiation into the aspects of teaching music as well as to afford field experience in the middle schools for music education majors.
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MUE 212 - Introduction to Music Education III Credit Hours: 1
Is designed to provide initiation into the aspects of teaching music as well as to afford field experience in the high schools for music education majors.
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MUE 313 - Music in Elementary Schools Music Major Credit Hours: 2
Methods and materials involving singing, music reading, rhythm, dancing, moving, Orff techniques, improvisation, and creativity for use in the elementary music classroom.
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MUE 314 - Music in Secondary Schools Credit Hours: 2
Choral techniques and materials for mixed chorus, gender specific choirs, show choirs, voice class, music theory, and program design.
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MUE 315 - Music in Middle Schools Credit Hours: 2
Methods and materials related to vocal musical development through ensemble instruction with specific emphasis on changing voice, sight-reading, repertoire, and showchoirs.
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MUE 320 - Music in Elementary Schools: Education Major Credit Hours: 3
A study of the basic elements of music that enables prospective classroom teachers to integrate music into all areas of the curriculum.
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MUE 326 - Stringed Instruments Class Credit Hours: 1
Elementary group instruction. The study and application of the fundamentals of playing stringed instruments. Two class meetings per week.
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MUE 362 - Band Instruments Class (Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds) Credit Hours: 1
Practical elementary class instruction on brass, percussion and woodwind instruments. Attention devoted to correct tone production, technique, and care of instruments. Two lab hours per week.
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MUE 363 - Band Instruments Class (Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds) Credit Hours: 1
Practical elementary class instruction on brass, percussion and woodwind instruments. Attention devoted to correct tone production, technique, and care of instruments. Two lab hours per week.
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MUE 364 - Band Instruments Class (Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds) Credit Hours: 1
Practical elementary class instruction on brass, percussion and woodwind instruments. Attention devoted to correct tone production, technique, and care of instruments. Two lab hours per week.
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MUE 365 - Marching Band Methods and Design Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the fundamentals of music arranging and drill writing for marching band. Includes show construction and design as well as marching techniques.
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MUE 367 - Instrumental Methods and Curriculum: Administration and Band Literature Credit Hours: 3
A study of the development and training of adolescents in the organization of various instrumental ensembles, verbal and nonverbal techniques, and a review of appropriate literature for a variety of instrumental ensembles.
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MUE 372 - Music and the Exceptional Child Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of approaches, methods, and means to educate exceptional students (both with disabilities and those that are gifted) in music and through music.
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MUE 436 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
This course provides information to help students develop pro-active strategies to manage the classroom environment and student behavior. Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal and unique classroom management plan.
Prerequisite(s) Admission to Teacher Education
Writing Intensive Yes
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MUE 478 - Music Teaching Residency I Credit Hours: 3
Music Teaching Residency I is a highly specialized experience enabling the teacher candidate to implement the theory of instruction and work within a personal philosophy of music education to foster professional growth and development as evaluated through a teacher candidate performance assessment. Consisting of 80 hours of supervised teaching in a qualified school, the teacher candidate will encounter classroom management, teacher modeling, differentiated instruction, lesson planning, assessment of student learning, as well as legal issues and is expected to demonstrate informed decision-making and reflection in all facets.
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MUE 496 - Student Teaching Internship (Music) Credit Hours: 9
The student is assigned to an approved supervising teacher in a local school for 65 days. Attendance at scheduled seminars on the TIAI is required.
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Music History and Literature |
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MHL 101 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
A nontechnical study of music designed for the general student. Appreciation of musical art forms based upon definition, aural recognition, and analysis. This course does not meet the music history and literature requirements for a major or minor in music.
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MHL 102 - Music Discovery Credit Hours: 3
A nontechnical study of music designed for the general student. Experiences in discovering the role of music as a means of expression. This course does not meet the music history and literature requirement for a major or minor in music.
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MHL 110 - Music Literature I Credit Hours: 1
A survey of music literature from antiquity through the early eighteenth century. Two class meetings per week.
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MHL 111 - Music Literature II Credit Hours: 1
A survey of music literature from the romantic period to the present, including popular music and music from various cultures. Two class meetings per week.
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MHL 313 - Survey of Music History I Credit Hours: 3
A survey of music, composers, terms, and genres from antiquity through the Baroque period. This course includes nonwestern music.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 314 - Survey of Music History II Credit Hours: 3
A survey of music, composers, terms, and genres from the Classical period through the twentieth century. This course includes nonwestern music.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 315 - World Music Credit Hours: 1
An introduction to music from diverse cultures. Two class meetings per week.
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MHL 316 - Intermediate World Drumming and Culture Credit Hours: 2
Students will learn and experience music from other cultures, specifically West African and Latin societies. Students will learn the basic drumming patterns specific to these cultures, the heritage and culture associated with the instruments and rhythm patterns, as well as the history of the culture with the skill level to facilitate drum circles utilizing authentic rhythms.
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MHL 317 - Advanced World Drumming and Culture Credit Hours: 2
Students will learn advanced drum patterns of West African and Latin populations and will combine different types of musical instruments to produce authentic culturally specific music. Students will learn the history of instruments from other cultures to incorporate into authentic drum facilitating.
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MHL 404 - Survey of Oratorio and Cantata Literature Credit Hours: 2
A study of the larger choral forms from the Baroque to the present.
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MHL 415 - Musical Theatre Credit Hours: 3
Study of the history, forms, styles, and production techniques.
Same As THE 430
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MHL 426 - Opera History Credit Hours: 2
A brief survey of the history of opera.
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MHL 427 - History of American Music Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the development of music in American culture from colonization to the present.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 428 - Medieval and Renaissance Music Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the development of music from antiquity through the Renaissance. Particular attention will be given to the development of society and the influence of literature, architecture, religion, and nationalism on the emerging musical forms and genres.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 429 - Baroque Music Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the development of music from 1600–1750. Particular attention will be given to the development of society and the influence of literature, architecture, religion, and nationalism on the emerging musical forms and genres.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 430 - Classical Music Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the development of music from 1750-1810. Particular attention will be given to the development of society and the influence of literature, architecture, religion, and nationalism on the emerging musical forms and genres.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 431 - Romantic Music Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the development of music from 1810-1875. Particular attention will be given to the development of society and the influence of literature, architecture, religion, and nationalism on the emerging musical forms and genres.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 432 - Twentieth Century Music Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the development of music from 1875-2000. Particular attention will be given to the development of society and the influence of literature, architecture, religion, and nationalism on the emerging musical forms and genres.
Prerequisite(s) MUT 163
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MHL 435 - Wind Ensemble History and Literature Credit Hours: 2
An examination of the history, development, and literature of wind ensembles.
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Music Technology |
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MTT 250 - Introduction to Music Technology I Credit Hours: 1
Basic computer skills involving music notation software, midi keyboards, arranging techniques, recording technology.
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MTT 252 - Advanced Music Technology Credit Hours: 2
A broad perspective of the evolving technologies of the music profession. Emphasis is in a working knowledge of current software and its applications in music composition, recording, education, and performance.
Prerequisite(s) MTT 250
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MTT 317 - Visual Media Software Credit Hours: 2
A review of presentation software for use in corporate worship. Special attention will be given to current software available for PC and Mac operating systems.
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MTT 318 - Sibelius and Finale Software Credit Hours: 2
A study of music notation input software.
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MTT 319 - Introduction to Pro-Tools Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to Pro-Tools recording software and hardware. Audio recording techniques including sound capture and mixing will be examined.
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MTT 360 - Audio Techniques Credit Hours: 2 hours
A learning lab of understanding microphone usage for the live setting, especially for houses of worship. Details will be explored on the many varied microphone types, microphone needs for varied purposes, microphone placement, and the mix approaches for these many variables.
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MTT 417 - Lighting and Video Applications for Worship Credit Hours: 2 hours
A hands-on learning lab of the various types and usages of lamps, spots, moving lights, video projectors, etc. for houses of worship, as well as an introduction to non-linear video editing.
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MUC 000 - Worship Colloquium Credit Hours: 0 hours
As a gathering of all worship leadership (church music) students from freshmen to seniors, this is a cross-pollinating platform for the various ages and stages in program, as well as an opportunity to address various practical, theological, and technical subjects with them, as a whole. The aim is to meet a minimum of 3-4 times each trimester. Students must enroll in Worship Colloquium continually until completion of the degree.
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MUC 497 - Worship Ministry Internship Credit Hours: 1 hour
This 6-week, 10-hours per week (minimum) experience will immerse the student in a thriving, local church environment.
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Music Therapy |
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MTH 100 - Guitar and Voice Class Credit Hours: 1 hour
Guitar and Voice Class addresses an array of topics to provide students with a solid foundation for their individualized musical output. The course includes topics specific to guitar and voice in the music therapy field. Guitar playing includes proper playing technique, purpose and use of capo, individual practice routines, methods for tuning, identifying notes on fret board, playing scales, bar chord explanation, and increased chord and strumming repertoire. Voice learning focuses on proper breath support, dynamics based on environmetal conditions, skills to find starting pitch, and strategies for memorizing chords and lyrics. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstrations, role-play, self-evaluation, and quizzes.
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MTH 101 - Music Therapy Vocal Training Credit Hours: 1
Students will learn specific vocal techniques related to music therapy practice. Course will outline the fundamentals for singing while accompanying, correct vocal techniques, hygiene for therapy, and understanding vocal range of student with strategies to accommodate for clients’ needs/impairments.
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MTH 200 - Introduction to Music Therapy Credit Hours: 3
An overview of populations served in the field of music therapy. Course outlines the historical basis for the therapeutic uses of music, introduction to professional ethics, the organizational structure, and the current formation of the American Music Therapy Association.
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MTH 201 - Practicum—Older Adults Credit Hours: 1
Orientation, observation facilitating, and session planning experience with geriatric populations.
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MTH 202 - Recreational Music Credit Hours: 3
Overview of skills training for working as a music therapist in medical, educational, hospice, and wellness facilities. Class utilizes many music modalities such as improvisation, lyric analysis, song writing, and drum facilitation. Class covers supplementary topics such as creative movement, dance, and games as relates to music therapy profession.
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MTH 203 - Practicum—Intellectual Disabilities Elementary Credit Hours: 1
Orientation, observation, and facilitating experiences with elementary and middle school students diagnosed with intellectual disability in residential and special education settings.
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MTH 204 - Practicum—Intellectual Disabilities High School Credit Hours: 1
Orientation, observation, and facilitating experiences with high school diagnosed with intellectual disability in residential and special education settings.
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MTH 300 - Principles of Music Therapy Credit Hours: 3
A review of the theoretical basis and experimental evidence of the influence of music in clinical settings. Course outlines the underpinning of various psychotherapies as relates to the profession of music therapy.
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MTH 301 - Practicum-Communication/Developmental Disorders Credit Hours: 1
Facilitating preacademic and/or academic goal oriented sessions with children with communication and developmental disorders in a special education setting.
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MTH 302 - Music Therapy Documentation: Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Progress Notes Credit Hours: 3
Course provides information on the process of assessment, developing treatment goals, writing treatment plans, and understanding methods of evaluation for individuals in group therapy setting. Student will learn the importance of documentation and develop effective documentation procedures. Required lab included with course.
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MTH 303 - Music Therapy and Special Education Credit Hours: 3
Techniques of therapy utilized with physical and educationally handicapped children and youth. Class provides environmental and teaching accommodation to successfully engage a student(s) in a group/1:1 music therapy session.
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MTH 304 - Practicum—Emotional Disturbance Disorders Credit Hours: 1
Orientation, observation and facilitating experiences with youth diagnosed with emotional disturbance disorders in an educational setting.
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MTH 305.4 - Advanced Music Therapy Techniques Credit Hours: 1
Through in-class demonstrations, lectures, and guest speakers, student will be learning and expanding guitar skills, drum playing and facilitation skills. Class will discuss song writing techniques, expand world culture repertoire, and teach Latin rhythms and blues writing and playing. Course will provide practicum opportunities to facilitate newly acquired material. (Intensive one week class)
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MTH 400 - Music Therapy and Mental Illness Credit Hours: 3
Techniques of music therapy with physically, mentally, and psychologically handicapped adults. Population specific music therapy interventions will be outlined.
Prerequisite(s) PSY 410
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MTH 401 - Practicum-Psychiatric Credit Hours: 1
Orientation, observation, session planning, and facilitating experiences with emotionally disturbed, substance abuse patients in a residential psychiatric hospital setting.
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MTH 402 - Practicum-Medical Credit Hours: 1
Orientation, observation, session planning, and facilitating experiences with adults on the oncology unit and children on the pediatric unit of a medical hospital.
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MTH 403 - Psychology of Music Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to basic acoustics and the psychological effects of music perception. Course outlines sections of professional journals, understanding and producing experimental research.
Prerequisite(s) PSY 351
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MTH 497 - Internship in Music Therapy Credit Hours: 2
Students serves a six month internship at an approved AMTA facility prior to graduating.
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Music Theory |
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MUT 100 - Introduction to Music Theory Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to help the beginning music student, or those students with limited background in music theory, learn the basic elements of music.
***Free Throw Students and students that score below a predetermined level on the Music Theory Placement exam must take Introduction to Music Theory in the Fall. This course will not count toward their degree.
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MUT 161 - Freshman Theory I Credit Hours: 3
Basic music skills, elementary harmony and keyboard harmony.
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MUT 162 - Freshman Theory II Credit Hours: 3
Basic music skills, elementary harmony and keyboard harmony.
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MUT 163 - Freshman Theory I, II, and III Credit Hours: 3
Basic music skills, elementary harmony and keyboard harmony.
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