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MCOM 305 Public Relations Writing
This course examines the forms of informational and persuasive writing used in the public relations field. Emphasis is on developing the writing and research skills necessary for producing various types of public relations copy including news releases, public service announcements and audiovisual scripts, as well as copy for newsletters, brochures, annual reports and press kits. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 310 Mass Media Theory and Research
This course is designed to familiarize students with the social science research methods most commonly used in mass communication. It also examines the theories which have been shaped and informed by media research. Students will design and conduct a media research project. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 315 Mass Media and Society
This course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the impact of the mass media on society and the way these effects have evolved and increased over time. Issues examined include freedom and responsibility of the media, sex and violence in media, portrayals of minorities and women, media and democracy and the emergence of mass culture. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 318 Environmental Communication
This course deals with issues that impact the environment and the web of life that
surrounds us. Although the central focus is on the communicative topics relating to the
environment, the approach of this class is necessarily pluralistic and multidisciplinary.
Students will call on theories from fields as diverse as philosophy, rhetoric, education,
business and evolutionary biology to investigate, examine and engage issues of
environmentalism. The approaches will be brought to bear on various environmental
texts. This course also has a commitment to and is embedded in environmental justice.
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 150
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MCOM 320 Organizational Communication
This course examines the internal and external systems of communication, including small group, interpersonal and public communication. It provides opportunities for developing organizational skills, identifying problems, analyzing outcomes and taking appropriate corrective action. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 321 Advertising and the Media
This course examines the social, cultural and economic roles of advertising in capitalistic society with a focus on how commercial messages and images help construct social perceptions and consumptive behavior. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 322 History of Gender in Advertising (same as GWST 322)
This course uses advertising to examine the construction of gender from the late 19th century to the present, particularly how advertising has contributed to the meanings we attach to being a man and being a woman in American culture. We take a historical look at how consumer culture has represented and defined the male, the female, the masculine, and the feminine by focusing on the development of significant advertising campaigns and consumption items. We will examine the relationship between major shifts for men and women in the private and public sphere and the depiction of those shifts in advertisements. Throughout the semester, we will relate the old to the new by focusing on persistent patterns of meanings that reoccur in advertisements and what these patterns tell us about the development of particular gendered meanings and gendered norms. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 323 Children and the Media (same as PSY 323 )
This course examines the relationship between children and the media. It will look at media consumption and content as they relate to child development, as well as how gender, culture, self-concept, attitudes and behavior influence and are influenced by media exposure. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or MCOM 101
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MCOM 325 Computer-Assisted Reporting
Students will learn the basic tools of computer-assisted reporting (CAR). They will learn to organize information and develop story ideas using computer spreadsheets and databases. They will learn to research stories using electronically sorted public documents and the Internet. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 330 Principles of Digital Design
A project-oriented course utilizing computer-based graphic design and publishing applications. Students will write, edit, design and publish several projects. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 201
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MCOM 335 Media Writing
This course focuses on the process of writing news stories using standard news values, basic news gathering techniques, the inverted pyramid and Associated Press style. Students will also be introduced to other types of media writing, including feature, broadcast, Web and public relations writing. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 342 Video Journalism
This course introduces students to the techniques of broadcast field reporting and working as a reporting team. Emphasis is placed on the basic skills involved in gathering, reporting, editing and delivering the news. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 101
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MCOM 345 Sports Writing
This course focuses on sports writing, reporting and editorial practice for print, broadcast and online media. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 350 Business and Professional Communication
This course is designed to familiarize students with the kinds of oral and written communications needed to succeed in business and professional contexts, and to develop in them the skills needed for effective communication in a variety of organizational settings. The course also explores theories of persuasion, group dynamics and management to increase student awareness and understanding of underlying communication process. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 351 Politics and the Media (same as PSCI 351)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the complex interrelationship between politics and the media. This course will present principles of politics and the media and train the students to analyze political life, issues, trends, and events as they are covered, or not covered, by the news media. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 361 Gender and Communication
This course considers how gender influences interpersonal and mediated communication with a focus on gender theory, rhetorical analysis, media criticism and personal experiences. Students study the relationship between gender and communication with a particular emphasis on how gender can help shape discourse and meaning. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 365 Editing the News
Advanced practice in journalistic writing, broadcast reporting and news editorial. Students act as editors for the campus newspaper, supervising and editing the work of the student staff. This class will also provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice the craft of news editing in various media including print, broadcast and online. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “B” or better in MCOM 335
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MCOM 370 Practicum in Interactive Media Production
Advanced techniques for the design and production of multimedia, hypermedia and other interactive media. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 381 Studio Television Production
This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles, procedures, and techniques of television studio production through lectures, reading, computer simulations and hands-on practice in the campus television studio. Students will also be required to participate outside of class on the SUTV production crew. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 395 Topics in Visual Communications
Study of special topics, issues or themes within the field of visual communications. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 398 Campus Media Internship
An on-campus internship with one of the university media, public relations or information offices. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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MCOM 401 Topics in Applied Writing
The backbone of the pre-production process is script writing. Effective conceptualization and organization as a producer/director is practiced in several field settings. The class will generate a series of “magazine” television programs, with each student writing one show. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 405 Public Relations Planning and Management
This course explores theory, techniques and models related to setting long- and short-term goals and objectives, designing strategies and tactics, segmenting audiences, analyzing problems and opportunities, communicating with top management, developing budgets, contingency planning for crises and disasters, managing issues, developing timetables and calendars and assigning authority and responsibility. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 411 Media Law
This course examines media law using historical, theoretical and case study approaches. Among topics covered are the First Amendment, libel, privacy, journalist privilege, free press/fair trial, indecency and obscenity. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 420 Seminar in Intercultural Communication
This course examines the relationship between culture and communication with an emphasis on theory and practical application in intercultural contexts. Ethnography and other approaches will be used to study interpersonal and public communication among people from different cultures. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 425 Public Affairs Reporting
This course introduces student to covering government (primarily state and local), public schools, courts, crime, and social services. Using Winchester and Frederick County as their laboratory, student will cover city and/or county government and school board meetings, courts, the police beat, the environment, health care, and other public policy stories. It also introduces them to the theory of civic journalism and explores the role of journalism in a democratic society. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 441 Violence, Sex and the Sports Media
This course looks at the intersection of sex and violence in the American sports media. Particular emphasis will be placed on how the media frame highly publicized cases and trials. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 461 Gender, Sport, Media and Film (same as FILM 461 )
This course examines media depictions of gender and sport through an examination of media texts, including sports broadcasts, newspaper and magazine articles, sports documentaries and narrative films. Particular emphasis is placed on the social, mediated and cinematic constructions of femininity and masculinity in sport. Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 470 Advanced Video Post-Production
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles of the post-production process and with advanced techniques of video editing. The primary activity in the course will be the application of these technical and aesthetic concepts through hands-on experience in video editing projects. Students will also be required to participate outside of class in the SUTV non-linear digital editing facility. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): MCOM 480
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MCOM 471 Race, Sport and the Media
This course examines media depictions of race and sport through an examination of media texts including sports broadcasts, newspaper and magazine articles and documentary and feature films. Particular emphasis is placed on the social and mediated constructions of race in American sport. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 101
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MCOM 480 Advanced Video Field Production
This course is designed to familiarize the student with advanced techniques of video field production. The primary activity in the course will be the application of these techniques in video field production projects. The emphasis in this course will be single-camera production techniques, though multi-camera remote production will be discussed. Students will also be required to participate outside of class on the SUTV production crew. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): MCOM 470
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MCOM 481 Print Media Applications
Supervise practicum managing and editing the campus newspaper or magazine as a staff member. May be repeated for a total of three hours credit. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing
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MCOM 490 Directed Study
Directed study in mass communication. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 495 Independent Study
Independent study in mass communication. Credit(s): 3
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MCOM 498 Field Internship
A field internship with an area, regional or national communication organization. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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MCOM 498 Senior Capstone
This course is a culminating experience in which students are expected to integrate, extend, critique and apply knowledge gained during their coursework through the development of a large-scale project and the polishing of their professional portfolio. The capstone is taken during the final semester after all core coursework and electives equaling 30 MCOM credits have been completed. MCOM students will meet with their advisor during their fall semester to choose a project plan and theme. Enrollment is limited to MCOM majors with senior standing. Credit(s): 3
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MTH 335 Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School I
Concepts and theories underlying elementary school mathematics, including systems of numeration, whole numbers and integers, operations with integers, equations and inequalities, number theory, probability and statistics. Intended for school educators. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and MATH 207 or the equivalent
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MTH 336 Mathematics for the Elementary and Middle School II
A continuation of MTH 335 . Topics include fraction models and operations, real numbers, patterns and functions, algebra, geometry and measurement. Intended for school educators. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MTH 335
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MATH 99 Basic Algebra
This course establishes a foundation in algebraic concepts and problem solving needed for college-level mathematics. Topics include the real number system, equations, inequalities, graphs, exponents, polynomials and factoring. Grade of “S” or “U” only. This course fulfills no curricular requirements. Credit(s): 3 pre-college-level credits.
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MATH 100 Mathematical Thinking
This course examines the ways mathematics occurs and is used in the world. Patterns, codes, symmetry and mathematical modeling are topics that will be explored. The course is relevant for those students who do not intend to be mathematics or science majors. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry
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MATH 101 College Algebra
This course is an intermediate study of the
functions and mathematical principles needed for
precalculus. Topics include analyzing, solving
and graphing linear, polynomial, rational,
exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisite: Math 099 or assignment through the
Math Placement Test. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Math 099 or assignment through the
Math Placement Test.
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MATH 102 Precalculus
This precalculus course is for students continuing
their study of mathematics. Topics include
trigonometry, conics, non-Euclidean coordinates,
basic principles of sums and series and other
topics. Prerequisites: Math 101 or assignment
through the Math Placement Test. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Math 101 or assignment
through the Math Placement Test.
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MATH 201 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
The study of algebraic, trigonometric, and exponential functions including limits, continuity, derivatives, and an introduction to integration along with their applications. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102
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MATH 202 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
The study of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions including methods of integration, improper integrals, rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, and power series along with their applications. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): MATH 201
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MATH 207 Introduction to Statistics
A study of elementary statistical methods, probability, estimation, test of hypothesis, regression, correlation and time series. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry
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MATH 208 Applied Statistics Concepts and Methods
An extension of MATH 207 designed to introduce students to the statistical skills
and practices related to data science that will go beyond parametric inference
into nonparametric inference through the utilization of large real-world data sets.
Students will be introduced to open source data. Skills will include acquisition of
data, multivariate analysis, numerical and visual summaries of data and
modeling. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 207
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MATH 209 Discrete Math
This course is concerned with structures of objects that can assume only distinct values, often characterized by integers. Combinatorics, graph theory, algorithms and recurrence relations are a part of this course. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 201
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MATH 212 Applications of Calculus in the Health Professions
A study of the mathematics behind work done by clinical health professionals. Topics include drug dosage calculations, measurement conversions, percent strength in solutions, mathematical modeling of the circulatory system via differential equations and how concentration of a drug in the bloodstream changes over time. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MATH 201
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MATH 225 Digital Image Processing
This course will introduce students to the mathematics necessary for digital image processing and teach students how to apply these mathematical ideas in practice. Students will investigate matrix algebra, logic and trigonometric functions as these concepts apply to image processing and storage. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 201 or appropriate score on the math placement exam.
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MATH 295 Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of mathematics. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
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MATH 302 Multivariable Calculus
The study of vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector fields, and their applications. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 202
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MATH 303 Linear Algebra
This course provides an introduction to the theory of vector spaces, linear transformations, and matrices. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 201
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MATH 341 Elementary Theory of Numbers
Selected topics in Number Theory including divisibility. Euclidian algorithm, congruencies, residue classes, Euler’s Function, primitive roots, Chinese remainder theorem, quadratic residues, and Gaussian integers. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 201
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MATH 351 Differential Equations
The study of the methods, theory and applications of differential equations including first order and linear second order equations, series solutions, and the Laplace transform. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 202
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MATH 365 History of Mathematics
Study of the development of mathematics from classical antiquity through the end of the 19th century. Focuses on the critical periods in the development of areas of mathematics such as equation solving, geometry, calculus, number theory and probability. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 201
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MATH 370 Numerical Analysis
An introduction to numerical solutions to problems. Topics include solution of equations, interpolation and approximation of polynomials, numerical differentiation and integration, summation of series, and use of orthogonal polynomials. Assignments using a computer and mathematical software packages are important components of this course. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 202
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MATH 399 Directed Studies
Selected topics in mathematics. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
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MATH 402 Cryptography
This course will introduce students to principals
of cryptography. It will combine lecture and
workshop to give students an opportunity to
understand important topics in cryptography such
as public key cryptography and elliptic curve
cryptography. Students will also learn appropriate
computer implementations. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CSC-121 and MATH-209
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MATH 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra
A study of sets, mappings and algebraic concepts such as groups, rings, integral domains and fields. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 201
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MATH 405 Geometry
Examination of fundamental topics in geometry from an advanced viewpoint. The historical development of geometry and topics from Non-Euclidean geometry are included. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 201
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MATH 432 Real Analysis
Real Analysis is the study of the theory behind calculus. Based on the development of the basic theorems of calculus, this course includes limits, continuity, differentiability, integrability, sequences and infinite series. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 302
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MATH 442 Functions of a Complex Variable
This course studies the complex variable, including analytic functions, Cauchy-
Riemann equations, Cauchy’s Theorem, power series, residue theorem and
conformal mapping. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 302
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MATH 475 Research Seminar I
This is a capstone course for the mathematics major. The student is expected to find an interesting mathematics topic to explore and pursue it in-depth. The student is expected to write up the results of this exploration in a research paper and do a presentation on the research as a part of this course. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor
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MATH 476 Research Seminar II
This is a capstone course for the mathematics major. The student is expected to explore a mathematics topic and pursue it in-depth. The student is expected to write up the results of this exploration in a research paper as part of this course and to present their results to peers and interested faculty. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MATH 475
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MATH 495 Advanced Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of mathematics. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
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MUCO 361 Beginning Choral and Instrumental Conducting
In this course, students will learn effective musicianship through study of the fundamentals of conducting, including patterns, baton technique, score reading, and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental music as these skills relate to teaching music performance ensembles. Students will acquire basic competency in rehearsing and conducting choral ensembles and combined vocal and instrumental school groups. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUTC-120
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MUCO 363 Choral Conducting
This course involves further refinement of effective musicianship through the development of skills in choral conducting, score reading, teaching music courses, rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental music, business procedures, organization and management of large and small choral ensembles. Focus will be primarily on choral conducting with additional emphasis on acquiring competency in rehearsing combined vocal and instrumental school groups. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUCO 361 and MUTC-215
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MUCO 364 Instrumental Conducting
This course involves further refinement of effective musicianship through the development of skills in instrumental conducting, score reading, teaching music courses, rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental music, business procedures, organization and management of large and small instrumental ensembles. Focus will be primarily on instrumental conducting, with additional emphasis on acquiring competency in rehearsal combined vocal and instrumental school groups. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUCO 361 and MUTC-215
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MUCO 463 Advanced Choral Conducting
This course is the study and interpretation of the standard choral repertoire. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUCO 363
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MUCO 464 Advanced Instrumental Conducting
This course is the study of baton technique and critical examination of large-form works, rehearsal techniques, and interpretive problems. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUCO 364
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MUCO 495 Special Topics
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within conducting. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
Prerequisite(s): will vary with topic
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MUCO 499 Individual Directed Research
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in conducting, which may be used to fulfill music electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
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MUCC 497 Trends and Practices
This course will provide students with the opportunity to attend a professional conference and experience and review a variety of performance and non-performance sessions. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
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MUCC 498 Readings
This course will provide students with the opportunity to complete analytical readings of current articles from professional journals, book chapters or similar materials. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUCC 497 required
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MUCC 499 Best Practices Document
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to explore in depth one topic related to exemplary practices currently employed in teaching. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUCC 497 and MUCC 498 is required
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MUED 103 Musicking I
This course includes performing, creating and responding to music in a laboratory setting. It is designed to promote diverse ways of thinking about music teaching and learning as informed by personal musicianship. Credit(s): 1
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MUED 130 The Musician Teacher
This course is an orientation in music education to a wide array of topics regarding music in the schools (K-12). It includes readings, guided observations, and discussion of contemporary trends and practices presented in a seminar setting. Credit(s): 2
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MUED 135 Foundations of Education in Music
Students explore historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of education and music in the United States. Overview of ethical, legal and contemporary trends and implications for music education are included. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUED 130
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MUED 235 Reading and Literacy in Music
Students examine reading, writing, speaking and listening processes as they apply to the development of literacy in the K-12 education of music students. Study of word, text, sign and symbol and their comprehension and strategies for instruction are included. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUED 135
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MUED 236 Introduction to Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education
This course is a study of music curricula and assessment and the creation of learning environments that support diverse learners in inclusive settings. It includes construction, administration and evaluation of tests and other assessment tools. It begins with an overview of instructional planning, the relationship of objectives to standards and strategies for ensuring alignment between curriculum and instruction, standards and assessment. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUED 135 and MUED 235
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MUED 303 Musicking II
This course addresses methods, materials and media appropriate to the teaching of general music classes and choral rehearsals. It also includes business procedures, organization and management of large and small choral ensembles, with knowledge of techniques in rehearsing, conducting and designing instruction for vocal/choral school groups. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUED 236 ,MUTC 215 , MUCO 361 and PSY 222
Corequisite(s): MUED 334 or MUED 335
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MUED 321 Pre-School and Elementary Choral/General Music Methods
This course is the study of various methods and materials used in the teaching of choral and general music in prekindergarten through grade six including curriculum design with national and state music standards as well as performing, responding and creative assessments. Course experiences are highly participatory to facilitate improvement of musical and pedagogical skills. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MUED 236
Corequisite(s): MUED 333
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MUED 328 Ensembles in Contemporary Music Education
This course addresses philosophical and pedagogical foundations for providing music ensemble experiences within the public schools. There is a special focus on how to incorporate and support the inclusion of marching band, jazz band, small ensembles and combos into the traditional public school music program. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): MUED 332
Corequisite(s): MUED 335
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MUED 331 Teaching from the Podium I
This course includes the study of the methods, materials and pedagogical techniques related to teaching instrumental music in schools including curriculum development, National Standards for Arts Education, Virginia Standards of Learning, psychology of teaching and evaluation of student learning. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Sophomore Screening, MUED 236 , MUTC-215, MUCO 361 and PSY-222
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MUED 332 Teaching from the Podium II
This course is continued study of the methods, materials and techniques related to teaching instrumental music in schools. Areas of focus include score study and analysis for preparation of ensemble class lessons; practical exploration of rehearsal techniques with an emphasis placed on clarity and efficiency in solving problems of balance, ensemble, intonation and phrasing; designing and teaching units of study; and assessments for instrumental performance class. Additional attention will be given to improved clarity of basic stick technique and application to musical and pedagogical problems encountered in the classroom. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): MUED 331
Corequisite(s): MUED 334
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MUED 333 Field Experience I
This course requires observing, assisting and teaching music in a public school setting. It is designed to provide practical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in the elementary music methods course. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Sophomore Screening, MUED 236 , MUTC 215, MUCO 361 and PSY 222
Corequisite(s): MUED 321
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MUED 334 Field Experience II
This course requires observing, assisting and teaching music in a public school setting. It is designed to provide practical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in music methods courses. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUED 333
Corequisite(s): MUED 303 (Choral/General concentration) or MUED 332 (Instrumental & Jazz concentrations)
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MUED 335 Field Experience III
This course requires observing, assisting and teaching music in a public school setting. It is designed to provide practical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in music methods courses. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MUED 334
Corequisite(s): MUED 303 (Choral/General concentration) or MUED 328 (Instrumental & Jazz concentrations)
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MUED 421 Directed Teaching in Elementary Music
This course consists of observation and teaching in the public schools under the direct supervision of public school faculty and Shenandoah Conservatory faculty. At present, the minimum number of directed teaching hours is 300, which is subject to change, as specified by the Virginia Board of Education to fulfill teacher licensure requirements. The student teaching experience as required by Shenandoah Conservatory, including observation, teaching and seminars, is a full semester in duration. Credit(s): 5
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites for all concentrations: Completion of background check (to be completed less than 90 days prior to semester start date); successful completion of the Sophomore Screening in Music Education; completion off all major and minor lesson requirements, all music literature requirements, all music theory requirements, all psychology requirements and all music education core requirements; successful completion of PRAXIS II and a 3.0 grade point average in all coursework
Corequisite(s): MUED 422 MUED 423
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MUED 422 Directed Teaching in Secondary Music
This course consists of observation and teaching in the public schools under the direct supervision of public school faculty and Shenandoah Conservatory faculty. At present, the minimum number of directed teaching hours is 300, which is subject to change, as specified by the Virginia Board of Education to fulfill teacher licensure requirements. The student teaching experience as required by Shenandoah Conservatory, including observation, teaching and seminars, is a full semester in duration. Credit(s): 5
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites for all concentrations: Completion of background check (to be completed less than 90 days prior to semester start date); successful completion of the Sophomore Screening in Music Education; completion off all major and minor lesson requirements, all music literature requirements, all music theory requirements, all psychology requirements and all music education core requirements; successful completion of Praxis II and a 3.0 grade point average in all coursework
Corequisite(s): MUED 421 and MUED 423
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MUED 423 Student Teaching Seminar
This seminar, taken concurrently with Directed Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Music, is designed to assist students to become caring, reflective educators by providing a forum for collaborative, critical inquiry based on their student teaching experience. The course offers opportunities and frameworks for thinking about and analyzing classroom situations, the teaching-learning process, classroom management, legal and ethical obligations, current issues in education and professional goals and development. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): MUED 421 and MUED 422
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MUED 495 Special Topics in Music Education
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within music education. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
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MUED 499 Individual Directed Research
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in music education, which may be used to fulfill music electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
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FILM 274 Introduction to Music and Sound in Film
This course introduces students to music and sound
in film as a means of constructing meaning. This
study of the history of music in film, from the
silent film era to the present, including
diegetic and non-diegetic sound, with examples
from Hollywood and beyond will help students
develop the tools for analyzing the interaction
of sound and image and conveying their
interpretations. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 210 Survey of Early Music
This course is a survey of European art music from the medieval period through the early Baroque. This course consists of lectures, readings, listening exercises and essay writing. Students are assessed on knowledge of factual, conceptual and aural materials. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 211 Core Western Music History I
This course is a survey of European art music from 1650 to 1850. Students will attend lectures and complete readings and listening assignments and writing exercises. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of factual, conceptual and aural materials. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 212 Core Western Music History II
This course is a survey of European art music from 1850 to the present. Students will attend lectures and complete readings and listening assignments, writing exercises and a weekly listening lab. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of factual, conceptual and aural materials. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 255 History of Popular Music
This course explores the history and development of American popular song since 1900. The course will examine genre, performance practice and how popular music intersects with the music industry. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 270 Introduction to Indigenous Music Cultures
This course introduces students to historical and contemporary music indigenous to representative geographic regions of the world. Credit(s): 3
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MULT 271 Women in Music
This survey course focuses on women’s roles as composers, performers and participants. Subject material is not restricted to Western art music and will include case studies from various cultures, locations and historical periods. The course consists of lectures, discussions, listening and written assignments. Credit(s): 3
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