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MUPP 896 Doctoral Lecture Recital (DMA curricula 2016 FA or later) This course is a doctoral-level presentation of a 60 to 70 minute public lecture and recital of related music with a supporting Lecture Recital Document. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): AP** 803 and CONR 893
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MUPP 897 Doctoral Performance Recital (DMA curricula prior to 2016 FA) Presentation of a full solo classical recital. Concurrent enrollment in applied study is required. Credit(s): 4
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MUPP 898 Doctoral Lecture Recital (DMA curricula prior to 2016 FA) Presentation of a public formal lecture and recital of related music, with written documentation supporting the presentation. Continuous enrollment for at least one credit required in fall and spring semesters after initial registration to support completion of lecture and supporting document. Concurrent enrollment in applied study is required. Document preparation retitled as CONR 893 Lecture Recital Document. Credit(s): 2
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Music Theory |
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MUTC 501 Form and Analysis I A study of the various structural elements of music-melodic, rhythmic, harmonic and textural. Emphasis on traditional structural concepts and terminology from sub-phrase units through single movement classical forms. Individual research resulting in a term paper, or the equivalent, is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 503 Theory Review: Diatonic Harmony A review of diatonic and chromatic harmony, partwriting and analysis of music of the Common Practice Period. Does not fulfill any curricular requirement at the graduate level. Credit(s): 1
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MUTC 504 Theory Review: Chromatic Harmony A review of chromatic harmony, voice-leading, and analysis. Open to graduate students only. Does not fulfill any curricular requirement at the graduate level. Credit(s): 1
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MUTC 508 16th Century Counterpoint A study and application of modal counterpoint in two, three, and four parts, including text-setting. Individual research resulting in a term paper, or the equivalent, is required. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 509 18th Century Counterpoint A study and application of principles of tonal counterpoint, including canons, inventions, and fugues. Individual research resulting in a term paper, or the equivalent, is required. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 510 Music Notation A practical course in computer music notation, including correct practices for instrumental, vocal and keyboard music in all combinations: edition; proofreading; layout; and extraction of parts from a score. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 511 Jazz Theory I A course designed to equip the student with theory skills necessary to successfully improvise in the jazz idiom. Lead sheet notation, modes, and harmonic analysis are emphasized, as well as an introduction to jazz style. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 512 Jazz Theory II A continuation of Jazz Theory I, with a review of chord/scale relationships, modal interchange, voicings and voice leading, non-harmonic tone treatment, melodic elaboration, chord substitution, rhythm changes, Coltrane matrix and extensive exploration of solo analysis. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 511
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MUTC 513 Jazz Arranging and Composition A basic course in arranging techniques, focusing on the small jazz ensemble. Voicing techniques, non-harmonic tone treatment, style, instrumentation and jazz form are emphasized. Individual research resulting in a project, or the equivalent, is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 514 Advanced Jazz Arranging and Composition Practical arranging in jazz and rock idioms for dance band combos and special ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic figures, voicings, tonal colors, modulations and notational conventions are developed. Includes writing for larger groups including strings and woodwinds for studio and recording productions. Individual research resulting in a project, or the equivalent, is expected. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 513
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MUTC 519 MIDI and Electronic Music Electronic music concepts, techniques, and hardware, including MIDI and MIDI software, basic digital equipment and computers. Two clock hours of studio time per week accompany the class. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 521 Arranging Fundamentals of arranging techniques and vocal arranging supported by practical writing assignments. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 522 Instrumentation Principles and techniques for use of orchestral instruments. Study of ranges, voicings, timbre and idiomatic characteristics is supported by practical scoring for each group and for various combinations of all instruments and voicings. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 551 Popular Song and Jingle Writing I This course addresses the techniques of composing music in the “pop” idiom, including analysis of harmonic and melodic structures, lyrics, and instrumentation. Students will explore the industry, including writing techniques of radio and television commercial jingles. Assignments include writing and research projects. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 522
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MUTC 552 Popular Song and Jingle Writing II This course is a continuation of MUTC 551 , with an emphasis on video techniques and the use of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) standards. Assignments include writing and research projects. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 551
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MUTC 590 Music Theory Seminar This course offers traditional seminars that explore various analytical approaches and theories of musical meaning. Through discussion, presentation and participation in group projects, students take leadership roles in directing inquiry. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 501 , MUTC 503 and MUTC 504 or successful completion of the graduate music theory diagnostic
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MUTC 595 Special Topics Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 dependent upon topic.
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MUTC 599 Individual Directed Research A private-instruction setting for projects in theory and musicology. May be used to fulfill music electives only. Project proposal must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 dependent upon topic.
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MUTC 601 Post-Tonal Analysis This course provides an examination of compositional materials and techniques of art music from circa 1900 to the present day. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 620 Electronic Music Synthesis Introduction of electronic music concepts and synthesis, techniques, and hardware, including basic digital and analog equipment and computers. One hour of studio time per week accompanies the class. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 519
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MUTC 722 Instrumentation Principles and techniques for use of orchestral instruments. Study of ranges, voicings, timbre and idiomatic characteristics is supported by practical scoring for each group and for various combinations of all instruments and voicings. Individual research resulting in a project or the equivalent is expected. Credit(s): 2
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MUTC 790 Music Theory Seminar This course offers traditional seminars that explore various analytical approaches and theories of musical meaning. Through discussion, presentation and participation in group projects, students take leadership roles in directing inquiry. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTC 501 , MUTC 503 and MUTC 504 or successful completion of the graduate music theory diagnostic
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MUTC 795 Special Topics Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 dependent upon topic.
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MUTC 799 Individual Directed Research A private-instruction setting for projects in theory and musicology. May be used to fulfill DMA music electives only. Project proposal must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 dependent upon topic.
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MUTC 801 Post-Tonal Analysis This course provides an examination of compositional materials and techniques of art music from circa 1900 to the present day. Credit(s): 2
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Music Therapy |
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MUTH 513 Theoretical Foundations of Music Therapy In this course, students develop a comprehensive understanding of the music therapy discipline and profession. Areas addressed include defining music therapy; educational and training requirements in music therapy; historical and philosophical underpinnings of the music therapy field; psychological bases of music as therapy; major theories, models and methods of music therapy; the music therapy process (including assessment, planning, implementation, and therapeutic dynamics); and exploration of one’s identity through music-centered self-inquiry. Clinical decision making is emphasized throughout. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): MUTH 514 and CONR 590
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MUTH 514 Performing Therapy: An Experiential Orientation In this course, students develop an understanding of disability and difference through experiential tasks and performances that enhance their understanding of the transformative nature of music. Students write and perform music in a range of modalities and settings and meet with and interact with people who have different learning needs and methods of communication. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): MUTH 513
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MUTH 523 Developmental Music Therapy Practices In this course, students synthesize developmental theories and treatment knowledge based on current research to design didactic methods of clinical practice. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding and constructing music therapy experiences for persons with developmental difficulties. Special attention is given to the role of music experiences in clients’ assessment and treatment across various populations and settings. Theoretical, clinical and research literature pertaining to these practices are reviewed, with consideration given to multiple therapeutic orientations. Students will explore pertinent research literature, plan and implement simulated music therapy processes, and develop resources for future use. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 513 and CONR 590
Corequisite(s): MUTH 524
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MUTH 524 Professional Orientation to Music Therapy In this course, students develop an understanding of the music therapy profession, including professional organizations, ethics, licensure and self-care. Students also examine current issues and trends in music therapy research and clinical practice. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 513
Corequisite(s): MUTH 523
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MUTH 531 Psychology of Music In this course, students develop an understanding of the physiological, neurological, psychological, developmental and social foundations of music. This includes auditory processing and music perception, music cognition, developmental foundations of music learning, and disorders specifically related to music perception and processing. A study of the acoustics of music is incorporated into the course. Research in the psychology of music is surveyed and evaluated. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 513 and CONR 590
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MUTH 534 Music Therapy Practicum: Gerontology The integration of music therapy knowledge and skills in pre-internship clinical settings associated with gerontology. The AMTA Professional Competencies serve as the basis for student learning. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have earned 75 hours toward the 1,200 hours of clinical training required by AMTA. A formal clinically-based research project is required. Open to music therapy certificate students only. Faculty screening required for placement eligibility. Credit(s): 2
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MUTH 535 Music Therapy Practicum: Developmental Disabilities The integration of music therapy knowledge and skills in pre-internship clinical settings associated with developmental disabilities. The AMTA Professional Competencies serve as the basis for student learning. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have earned 75 hours toward the 1,200 hours of clinical training required by AMTA. A formal clinically-based research project is required. Open to music therapy certificate students only. Faculty screening required for placement eligibility. Credit(s): 2
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MUTH 536 Music Therapy Practices in Medical Settings In this course, students examine practices in which music experiences and therapeutic relationships promote physiological and psychological well-being. Students develop their understanding of clinical practice by applying knowledge of music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to work with children and adults in medical settings. By focusing on physiological and biopsychosocial theories, students develop their knowledge of the influence of music on the human body and the interplay between mind, body and spirit. The theoretical, clinical and research literature pertaining to these practices are reviewed, with consideration given to multiple therapeutic orientations. Special attention is given to the role of music experiences in client assessment and treatment across various populations and settings. Students explore pertinent case studies, plan and implement simulated music therapy processes and cultivate resources for future use. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 523
Corequisite(s): MUTH 545
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MUTH 537 Music Therapy Practices in Mental Health Settings In this course, students develop an understanding of psychotherapeutic practices in music therapy, with specific applications of music therapy in mental health settings. Theoretical, clinical, and research literature pertaining to these practices are reviewed, with consideration given to multiple therapeutic orientations. Students explore pertinent literature, plan and implement simulated music therapy processes and develop resources for future use. Students participate in verbal discussion and dialogue, as well as live, interactive music experiences as a part of developing an understanding of concepts and techniques featured in the course. In addition, students conduct simulated psychotherapeutic music therapy processes involving class peers. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 523
Corequisite(s): MUTH 544
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MUTH 544 Music Therapy Practicum: Mental Health The integration of music therapy knowledge and skills in pre-internship clinical settings associated with mental health. The AMTA Professional Competencies serve as the basis for student learning. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have earned 75 hours toward the 1,200 hours of clinical training required by AMTA. A formal clinically-based research project is required. Open to music therapy certificate students only. Credit(s): 2
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MUTH 545 Music Therapy Practicum: Medicine/Rehabilitation The integration of music therapy knowledge and skills in pre-internship clinical settings associated with medicine/rehabilitation. The AMTA Professional Competencies serve as the basis for student learning. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have earned 75 hours toward the 1,200 hours of clinical training required by AMTA. A formal clinically-based research project is required. Open to music therapy certificate students only. Faculty screening required for placement eligibility. Credit(s): 2
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MUTH 563 Introduction to Sign Language Fundamentals of American Sign Language. Individual research resulting in a term paper, or the equivalent, is expected. Credit(s): 1
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MUTH 583 Music Therapy Internship I Through the completion of a comprehensive, supervised training experience of a minimum of 250 hours, students further their knowledge of clinical practice by: 1) applying their comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy to clinical practice, synthesizing and differentiating this knowledge as it applies to their clients and setting; 2) analyzing and applying knowledge of the music therapy literature to their practice; 3) adapting assessment and evaluation procedures to these client populations; responding to the dynamics of musical and interpersonal relationships that emerge at different stages of the therapeutic process; 5) applying verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills; and 6) adhering to the American Music Therapy Associations, Inc. (AMTA) Code of Ethics. In addition, students attend periodic seminars to focus on topics related to clinical practice. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 545
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MUTH 584 Music Therapy Internship II Through the completion of a comprehensive, supervised training experience of a minimum of 250 hours, students further their knowledge of clinical practice by: 1) applying their comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy to clinical practice, synthesizing and differentiating this knowledge as it applies to their clients and setting; 2) analyzing and applying knowledge of the music therapy literature to their practice; 3) adapting assessment and evaluation procedures to these client populations; responding to the dynamics of musical and interpersonal relationships that emerge at different stages of the therapeutic process; 5) applying verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills; and 6) adhering to the American Music Therapy Associations, Inc. (AMTA) Code of Ethics. In addition, students attend periodic seminars to focus on topics related to clinical practice. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 545
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MUTH 585 Music Therapy Internship III Through the completion of a comprehensive, supervised training experience of a minimum of 250 hours, students further their knowledge of clinical practice by: 1) applying their comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy to clinical practice, synthesizing and differentiating this knowledge as it applies to their clients and setting; 2) analyzing and applying knowledge of the music therapy literature to their practice; 3) adapting assessment and evaluation procedures to these client populations; responding to the dynamics of musical and interpersonal relationships that emerge at different stages of the therapeutic process; 5) applying verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills; and 6) adhering to the American Music Therapy Associations, Inc. (AMTA) Code of Ethics. In addition, students attend periodic seminars to focus on topics related to clinical practice. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 545
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MUTH 586 Music Therapy Internship IV Through the completion of a comprehensive, supervised training experience of a minimum of 250 hours, students further their knowledge of clinical practice by: 1) applying their comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy to clinical practice, synthesizing and differentiating this knowledge as it applies to their clients and setting; 2) analyzing and applying knowledge of the music therapy literature to their practice; 3) adapting assessment and evaluation procedures to these client populations; responding to the dynamics of musical and interpersonal relationships that emerge at different stages of the therapeutic process; 5) applying verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills; and 6) adhering to the American Music Therapy Associations, Inc. (AMTA) Code of Ethics. In addition, students attend periodic seminars to focus on topics related to clinical practice. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUTH 545
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MUTH 595 Special Topics Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 dependent upon topic.
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MUTH 599 Individual Directed Research Student-initiated course of study having direct application to music therapy practice and mastery of music and/or psychotherapeutic skills beyond entry level. Project proposal must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 dependent upon topic.
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MUTH 603 Advanced Theoretical Foundations of Music Therapy This course provides an orientation to contemporary theories and practices in music therapy, constructed around the Wilber’s Integral Approach. Students develop a model of thinking in music therapy clinical practice, with an emphasis on shifting consciousness and the importance of perspective in clinical decision making. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): CONR 590 and MUTH 625
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MUTH 604 Assessment and Evaluation in Music Therapy Practice Overview of assessment and evaluation in music therapy practice with emphasis on philosophical and psychometric foundations, current standard of practice, development of protocol and comparative study with other disciplines. Credit(s): 3
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MUTH 607 Advanced Clinical Practice: Resource Development In this course, students survey current music resources and develop new resources for clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on multiple methods (improvisational, recreative and receptive) as they pertain to a range of clinical settings. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): MUTH 626
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MUTH 609 Verbal Skills for Music Therapists In this course, students develop their knowledge of verbal interventions in music therapy clinical practice. Students develop a wide range of verbal techniques through experiential exercises and learn to verbally process musical interventions related to singing, improvising, composing and receptive experiences in music therapy. A range of theoretical perspectives is presented to contextualize verbal processing in music therapy. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): MUTH 615 and MUTH 627
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MUTH 615 Advanced Clinical Practice: Contemporary Receptive Methods In this course, students advance their understanding of receptive methods of music therapy, with an emphasis on music and imagery. Students develop skills in structuring, implementing and adapting receptive methods for various populations, integrating clinical and research literature, and designing novel interventions for clinical practice. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): MUTH 609 and MUTH 627
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MUTH 616 Advanced Clinical Practice: Contemporary Improvisational Practices In this course, students advance their understanding of improvisational methods with an emphasis on group work. Students develop skills in structuring, implementing and adapting improvisational methods for various populations, integrating clinical and research literature and designing novel interventions for clinical practice. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): MUTH 628
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MUTH 620 Music Therapy Professional Practices Through lectures, workshops and group discussions, students advance their understanding of professional and business practices, with an emphasis on private practice. Students develop a business plan, learn the fundamentals of billing and reimbursement and develop an understanding of contemporary developments in related areas. Credit(s): 2
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MUTH 625 Advanced Supervision: Orientation In this course, students advance their clinical practice through individual and group supervision. This includes an orientation to models and practices of music therapy clinical supervision and the application of these models to clinical work. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): CONR 590 and MUTH 603
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MUTH 626 Advanced Supervision: Resource Development In this course, students advance their clinical practice through individual and group supervision. This includes advanced study of models and practices of music therapy clinical supervision, including resource development, and the application of these models to clinical work. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): MUTH 607
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MUTH 627 Advanced Supervision: Receptive Methods In this course, students advance their clinical practice through individual and group supervision. This includes advanced study of models and practices of music therapy clinical supervision, including contemporary receptive methods, and the application of these models to clinical work. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): MUTH 609 and MUTH 615
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MUTH 628 Advanced Supervision: Supervising Students In this course, students develop skills necessary for supervising music therapy students during clinical training placements. Supervision models are presented and integrated through experiential activities and small group discussions. Credit(s): 1
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MUTH 629 Music Literature in Functional Context Study of Alan Merriam’s uses and functions of music as the basis for understanding contextual factors embedded in musical expression. Credit(s): 3
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Nurse Practitioner |
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NP 525 Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychopharm This course will focus on neuroanatomy, neuropathology and neuropsychiatry as a foundation for understanding the anatomical, biological and psychological processes of psychiatric dysfunction utilizing a lifespan approach. The course will link neuroscience, genetics and epigenetics to behavior, psychopathology and psychopharmacology in order to prepare the advanced practice nurse to make evidence supported treatment decisions. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 560
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NP 570 Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics The intent of this course is to assist the student in developing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences in prescribing pharmacological agents safely and appropriately for clients who experience commonly occurring illness or for those who need preventive therapy. Emphasis is on the safe and appropriate prescription of pharmacotherapy, client education and monitoring practices regarding the therapy and assessment of therapeutic outcomes. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NPLB 570 is required
Pre- or Corequisite(s): N 550 and N 560
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NP 610 Primary Care of Families I This course is designed to assist the student in developing advanced, specialized nursing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with positively influencing the lived health experience of adult men and women and the elderly. Students will explore the common chronic health and illness patterns presented by adults accessing care in an ambulatory care setting. Students will exercise critical thinking in the analysis of health patterns. Students will synthesize therapeutic nursing interventions including pharmacotherapeutics, appropriate diagnostic tests and health promotion strategies, to positively manage health in partnership with clients. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): NP 570 and N 580
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NP 620 Primary Care of Families II This course is designed to assist the student in developing advanced, specialized nursing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with positively influencing the lived health experience of adult men and women and the elderly. Students will explore the common acute health and illness patterns presented by adults accessing care in an ambulatory care setting. Students will exercise critical thinking in the analysis of health patterns. Students will synthesize therapeutic nursing interventions including pharmacotherapeutics, appropriate diagnostic tests and health promotion strategies, to positively manage health in partnership with clients. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): NP 570 and N 580
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NP 630 Primary Care of Women and Children This course is designed to assist the student in developing advanced, specialized nursing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with positively influencing the lived health experience of women and children. Students will explore the common health and illness patterns presented by women and children accessing care in an ambulatory care setting. Students will exercise critical thinking in the analysis of health patterns. Students will synthesize therapeutic nursing interventions including pharmacotherapeutics, appropriate diagnostic tests and health promotion strategies, to positively manage health in partnership with clients. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): NP 570 and N 580
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NP 660 Primary Care of Geriatrics In this course, students will explore the common chronic health and illness patterns presented by geriatric clients accessing care in a primary care setting. Students will analyze health patterns and synthesize therapeutic nursing interventions including pharmacotherapeutics, appropriate diagnostic tests and health promotion strategies to positively manage health in partnership with clients. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in the MSN program have the following NP 570 and NPLB 580 . There are no prerequisites for students enrolled in the Post Graduate Certificate program
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NP 690 Advanced Nurse Practitioner Role Development The intent of this course is to assist the student in acquiring and applying the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences of the professional behaviors associated with the practice of the advanced nurse practitioner. This course must be taken in the final spring semester of study. Credit(s): 1
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NPLB 650 Primary Care of Families Practicum I This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply advanced, specialized nursing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences (KSVME) gained in the core courses and NP 610 , NP 620 , or NP 630 . Practicum experiences assist in the development of the family nurse practitioner (FNP) role while under the mentorship of experienced nurse practitioner preceptors. This clinical course is designed to give the FNP student the opportunity to implement critical thinking strategies and demonstrate specialized therapeutic nursing interventions (TNI), including health promotion, in the direct care of clients across the lifespan with a focus on adults and elderly. Students will be expected to analyze and influence health patterns and to synthesize health promotion strategies and specialized TNI in partnership with clients, to positively influence health. A variety of health care settings will be available for the application of students’ KSVME. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): This course must be taken after or concurrently with NP 610 or NP 620
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NPLB 665 Primary Care of Geriatrics Practicum This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply advanced, specialized nursing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences gained in the core nurse practitioner courses. The clinical hours will take place with geriatric clients in a primary care setting. Practicum experiences assist in the development of the adultgeriatric nurse practitioner (AGNP) role while under the mentorship of experienced nurse practitioner preceptors. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in the MSN program have the following NP 570 and NPLB 580 . There are no prerequisites for students enrolled in the Post Graduate Certificate program
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NPLB 670 Primary Care of Families Practicum II nts will be expected to analyze and influence health patterns and to synthesize health promotion strategies and specialized TNI, in partnership with clients, to positively influence health. A variety of health care settings will be available for the application of students’ KSVME. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): This course must be taken after or concurrently with NP 610 or NP 620
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NPLB 675 End of Life Transitions Students will explore various end-of-life transitions being navigated by geriatric clients accessing care in the primary care setting. Students will use critical thinking skills to understand insurance, advanced directives and other information needed when caring for the geriatric population. This course will also have students synthesize their communication skills in order to assist geriatric clients and their families in making care decisions at the end of life. Credit(s): 4
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NPLB 680 Primary Care Advanced Practicum This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply advanced, specialized nursing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences (KSVME) gained in the core courses and NP 610 , NP 620 , and NP 630 . Practicum experiences assist in the development of the family nurse practitioner (FNP) role while under the mentorship of experienced nurse practitioner preceptors. This clinical course is designed to give the FNP student the opportunity to implement critical thinking strategies and demonstrate specialized therapeutic nursing interventions (TNI), including health promotion, in the direct care of clients across the lifespan. Students will be expected to analyze and influence health patterns and to synthesize health promotion strategies and specialized TNI in partnership with clients, to positively influence health. A variety of health care settings will be available for the application of students’ KSVME. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): NPLB 650 and NPLB 670
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N 502 Principles of Teaching and Learning in Health Care Education This course is designed to assist the student in developing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with effective teaching and learning practices in health care. The course will include approaches to teaching and learning theories used to develop the scope and standards of practice in the academic educator role. Instructional technology will be introduced. Credit(s): 3
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N 503 Curriculum Design in Nursing Education This course introduces the process of curriculum design, implementation and evaluation. Students will review essential components of nursing curricula and methods for ensuring internal consistency within a curriculum. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 502
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N 507 Data Interpretation and Informatics This course integrates key statistical methods utilized in healthcare research and computer information science to identify, process and manage healthcare information. Statistical concepts of estimation, correlation, t-tests, chi-square, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), along with the use of the statistical package SPSS will provide a foundation for understanding evidence-based research. Knowledge of technology-based health applications will provide a basis for optimizing nursing practice and healthcare outcomes. Credit(s): 3
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N 511 Informatics and Technology in Healthcare This course is designed to assist the student in developing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with health care information systems and associated technology. The course provides an overview of current information systems and assists students in learning how to use technology to support safe, effective and efficient decision-making. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NLAB 511 is required
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N 512 Theory, Research and Reasoning I This course is designed to assist the student in developing advanced knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with theory, research and reasoning and their utilization in implementing and developing advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on advanced understanding of the research process, the role theoretical frameworks play and the development of research evidence. Credit(s): 3
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N 513 Seminar in Health Informatics Technology This course is designed to assist students in attaining the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with synthesizing the impact of technology, information management and knowledge generation, professional roles, trends and issues, ethics and system life cycle development through seminars in these topic areas. This course assists in developing an overview of current information systems and its effects on the future of health care practice, research and education. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): N 511
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N 515 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Nursing This course explores the health care response to a variety of disasters and naturally occurring phenomena that present public health emergencies. Types of disasters that are explored include environmental, mass casualty, naturally occurring infectious diseases, and acts of terrorism and bioterrorism. The course is designed to assist the student in developing competency in responding to disasters through emergency preparedness and disaster management. Permission of nursing faculty is required. Credit(s): 3
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N 521 Theory, Research and Reasoning II This course is designed to assist the student in preparing to implement quantitative research. Emphasis is placed on identifying nursing phenomena, developing researchable questions/hypotheses and conducting a comprehensive, scholarly review of the literature. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 506 and N 512
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N 532 Advanced Practice Roles, Ethics & Policy This course provides the student with the opportunity to further develop knowledge, skills, values and meanings with regard to the advanced practice role and factors influencing advanced practice. Topics include health care policy, finance, legal and ethical issues, and advanced practice role development. Credit(s): 3
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N 533 Faith Community Nursing This course will be the foundation for advanced practice in faith community nursing. This course is designed to assist the student in developing the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences to begin a faith community nursing practice. It provides an in-depth exploration of the theory, research and practical issues related to faith community nursing. Management of a faith community nurse practice and spiritual care will be the main foci. Students will explore their own spiritual development and practices as a foundation to caring for others. Credit(s): 4
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N 534 Health Disparities in Rural Settings This course will aid the student to develop the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences to critically analyze the complexity of health disparities in rural settings rooted in multiple levels of historic and contemporary inequities. These levels include health care systems, health policies, distributions of and access to resources and health care professionals. The critical thinking process throughout the course will emphasize ethical considerations. Existing multi-level intervention strategies aimed at eliminating health disparities will be assessed, including those specific to rural settings as well as community-academic partnerships that translate research into action. Credit(s): 3
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N 535 Faith Community Nurse Coordinator This course will prepare the Faith Community Nurse (FCN) for advance practice as a FCN Coordinator. This course will assist the student in developing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with the role identity, responsibilities and scope of the position of FCN Coordinator. The student will obtain skills necessary to successfully work with individual FCNs and their congregations in the community. The course will present the FCN Coordinator’s role in the ongoing growth and self care for themselves and the individual FCNs they are supervising. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): N 533
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N 545 Roles, Trends and Issues in Health Informatics This course provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences for students to apply and synthesize the concepts of health professional roles in the health informatics field. Leadership and organizational management in technology-rich practice, research and education environments will be emphasized. Students will gain the experience needed to develop guidelines for distance learning, e-portfolios, electronic health records and telehealth. Ethics, trends and issues relevant to the present and future of health professional practice, research and education will be discussed. Credit(s): 3
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N 550 Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics This course allows the student to develop advanced knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with pharmacological and therapeutics for specialized populations. Credit(s): 3
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N 551 International Health Care This course provides students with the opportunity to discuss knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with international health care as part of the Global Experiential Learning (GEL) program. The focus is on health care problems, health education and health care delivery systems in selected countries. Students will identify health care problems and discuss approaches to meeting health needs for various populations in the world. Students will become familiar with worldwide agencies working to promote health care and how governments are developing policy and providing health care within their political, economic, social and cultural contexts. The role of nursing and health care providers in promoting health and providing health care in the international community will be discussed. The course utilizes discussion, inquiry and exploration of international health care and delivery systems. Students will be expected to research the country selected for visitation within the GEL program. Credit(s): 3
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N 560 Advanced Concepts in Physiology and Pathophysiology This course is designed to assist the student in developing broader knowledge, skill, values, meanings and experiences associated with physiology and pathophysiology. Cellular, tissue, organ, and system concepts are emphasized as well as the use of scientific literature. Credit(s): 3
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N 575 Introduction to Forensic Nursing This course is designed to provide a basis for study of the evolving status of forensic nursing. Students will explore issues, identifying trends that influence the development of this specialty, and interacting while working with professional members of a multidisciplinary team involved in the care of victims of violent crime. The course will also provide the knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences necessary for performing forensic evaluations on adult and adolescent victims of sexual/physical assault. Emphasis is placed on providing interventions that are congruent with age, health status, culture, occupation, legal and ethical concerns. Credit(s): 3
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N 580 Advanced Health Promotion and Assessment Across the Lifespan This course is designed to assist the student in developing knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with advanced health promotion, anticipatory guidance, and health promotion across the life span of specialized and culturally diverse populations. Clinical experiences include laboratory practice and community based experiences in a variety of primary care sites located in urban and rural, underserved areas. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): N 560
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in NLAB 580 is required
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N 582 Perspectives in Midwifery and Primary Care The intent of this course is to assist the student in acquiring and applying the knowledge, skills, values meanings and experiences of diversity in the perspectives of midwifery caring for women and their families. Credit(s): 3
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N 599 Independent Study: Self Study in Advanced Practice Issues This course is designed for graduate students who want to engage in the evolving status of professional nursing by exploring issues and identifying trends that influence the profession. Credit(s): 1 to 3
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N 600 Data, Information and Knowledge Data, Information and Knowledge is a self-paced course that focuses on the nature of data, the concepts of information and knowledge, principles of relationship database systems, operations, information systems, data sets, data standards and classification systems. Credit(s): 3
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N 604 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education This course focuses on the design and development of evaluation, measurement and testing in nursing education, both in the classroom and clinical setting. The course will also include evaluation experiences to develop and analyze tests and the use of technology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 502
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N 605 Trends, Issues and Technology in Nursing This course provides an opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences for using technologies to enhance the teaching-learning process and/or clinical practice including using media, multimedia and technology-rich and online learning environments. Emphasis is also on the examination of the current trends and issues that relevant to the present and future of nursing. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 502
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N 608 Health Informatics System Development This course provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences for students to create informatics projects in practice, research or education. In this course, students use the System Life Cycle (NI Competency I) to plan, analyze and design their own informatics projects. The System Life Cycle process will be continued in N 615 towards completion. Sixty hours of clinical is associated with this course. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 545
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N 610 Informatics and the Health Care Delivery System This is a cohort course designed to introduce students to the field of heath care informatics. It focuses on the history of health care informatics, basic informatics concepts, and the information management applications. Credit(s): 3
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N 615 Health Informatics System Dissemination This course builds on N 608 to provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences for students to complete informatics projects in practice, research or education. In this course, students use the System Life Cycle (NI Competency I) to implement, test, evaluate, maintain and support their own informatics projects. Dissemination of the project in a public forum is expected. One hundred twenty clock hours of clinical is associated with this course. This course is offered in the second eight weeks of a 16-week semester. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 608
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N 620 Information System Life Cycle This course focuses on a structured approach to the selection and implementation of an information system. This structured approach is called the information system development life cycle. The course incorporates five modules corresponding to the five phases of the life cycle: planning, analysis, design, implementation and evaluation. Credit(s): 4
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N 634 Sexuality and Health: The Human Perspective This course is designed to provide the health professional with a basis for understanding the sociocultural, biological, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality across the life span, with an emphasis on assessment, risk reduction counseling, and prevention education. Credit(s): 3
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N 706 Epidemiology and Population Health This course provides a foundation in population health and clinical prevention. Students will analyze societal needs from a standpoint of culture and community to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations. This course integrates clinical prevention, screening, behavior change and epidemiological methods to address health risks. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): N 733
Corequisite(s): N 805 Project Seminar
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N 710 Grant Writing This DNP course will explore funding sources for research projects designed to enhance nursing knowledge of advanced clinical practice. Students will learn skills necessary for development and construction of a research and/or project grant. Credit(s): 1
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