May 03, 2024  
2022-2023 General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Course Descriptions


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Music

  
  • MUSC 4610 - Vocal Pedagogy for Singers


    3 Credit(s)

    Vocal Pedagogy is an upper-division class designed to increase student knowledge of the vocal mechanism and teaching methodologies. This course will explore the anatomy and physiology of the singing voice including vocal sound, posture, breathing, phonation, resonation articulation, registration, and coordination. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4620 - Vocal Pedagogy Seminar


    1 Credit(s)

    This capstone project is designed as a practical application of the principals learned in MUSC 4610 . (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4610   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4700 - Choral Literature


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with choral literature and its educational applicability. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4710 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with instrumental ensemble repertoire and its educational applicability. (Fall - Even Years, Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4800 - Senior Recital


    0 Credit(s)

    A full or half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BMEd and BA degrees, respectively. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4810 - Classroom Management and Assessment in Music


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide multiple planning/assessment models and classroom management perspectives for Music Education majors. An overall concert Unit Plan will be completed and mock ensembles formed for secondary ensemble management practice. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admission to Education Department required

  
  • MUSC 4830 - Readings and Conferences


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4890 - Internship


    0 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    Supervised work experience in any music related field. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4920 - Workshop


    1 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4960 - Choral Methods


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division course designed to familiarize the student with choral methods for junior/senior high school teachers. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4970 - Instrumental Methods


    2 Credit(s)

    An upper-division course designed to familiarize the student with instrumental methods for junior/senior high school teachers. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2140  and MUSC 2350  and MUSC 3070   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 4980 - Student Teaching


    3 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 5180 - Survey of Music Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, and hardware associated with recording. This course may serve as a prerequisite for the Master of Music degree program in Music Technology for students needing remedial work prior to starting the program. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUSC 6103 - Introduction to Music Graduate Study


    3 Credit(s)

    An orientation and introduction to graduate study in music at Southern Utah University focusing on program technology requirements, current readings and trends in music technology, techniques of scholarly writing, and the application of the student’s personal experiences, opportunities, and ambitions as related to their anticipated career and life objectives within the music industry. The course also introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, and hardware associated with recording. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6180 - Survey of Music Technology


    2 Credit(s)

    This course introduces various types of computer technology and audio hardware and its application to music. The course includes instruction in music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, and hardware associated with recording. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6303 - Applications in Live Sound


    3 Credit(s)

    This is a survey course dealing with a wide variety of topics related to live sound including knowledge of sound systems, review of audio fundamentals, and sound propagation in various acoustic environments. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6323   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6313 - Techniques in Mixing


    3 Credit(s)

    Building on concepts learned in MUSC 6333 - Audio Recording II , this course provides students with experience in mixing recorded audio, remedying issues in recordings, and creating professional quality mixes. Topics covered include signal flow in templates, mixing in a DAW console, automation, effects, and metering. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6333   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6323 - Audio Recording I


    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of the technical characteristics and performance of each component of audio recording and the recording studio. Topics include studio electronics and signal flow, computer-based digital recording and editing, recording console operations, microphone usage and placement, signal processing, and the role of the audio engineer. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6333 - Audio Recording II


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an in-depth study of the digital audio recording studio and its operations as it relates to the artistic, technical and business elements of the music industry. It is designed to build on concepts learned in MUSC 6323 , and to help prepare students to work as studio technicians and engineers. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6323   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6343 - Electronic Sequencing


    3 Credit(s)

    A brief study of the history and development of electronic music, synthesis, sampling and MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface) and the use of sequencing in a Digital Audio Workstation. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6353 - Music Business and Brand Promotion


    3 Credit(s)

    A focus on music technology tools, platforms, and services used by the modern music entrepreneur. Study topics include office technology, copyright/licensing services, royalty collection services, distribution platforms, multi-user project platforms, and the impact, both positive and negative, that technology has had on the music business. Additional focus on using online tools and social media to establish a presence and a following of fans for the promotion of their career. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6373 - Scoring for Film, Video, and TV


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the technology and techniques used to compose music for film, video, and TV, such as reading/scoring the dramatic arc of a scene, creating professional MIDI mock-ups, mixing audios, interacting and communicating effectively with a director, and budgeting. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6603   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology students only

  
  • MUSC 6553 - Digital Music Notation


    3 Credit(s)

    Students acquire an intermediate skill level in the usage of Finale music notation software. Course activities focus on the role of score preparation, part extraction, workflow, and preparation for publishing. Differing formats will also be explored such as full score, parts, lead sheets, etc. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6573 - Audio/Video Post Production


    3 Credit(s)

    This course presents an overview of the technology and techniques used in the creation of music and audio for use in video, film, and TV production. Concepts to be studied include basic video shooting techniques, synchronization and SMPTE time code, spotting, field audio recording, dialogue replacement, Foley, and the use of software editing platform. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6593 - Scoring Sessions and Collaboration


    3 Credit(s)

    This course relies heavily on group project work with peers in the class. Students will prepare for a scoring session/recording session, and carry out the recording project in a completely remote work environment. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in multiple projects sequentially, and to fill a role of the personnel in a film production’s music department (i.e. composer, MIDI orchestrator, music mixer, music editor, etc.). (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6373   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology students only

  
  • MUSC 6603 - MIDI Orchestration


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the creation of realistic, electronically produced mockups of orchestral compositions. Students will make an in-depth study of sample-based virtual instruments and their manipulation through Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). Emphasis will be placed on achieving realism by controlling various MIDI parameters. This course is an elective in the Master of Music in Music Technology degree program. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6613 - Audio for Interactive Entertainment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on effectively arranging audio assets for video game implementation. Students will make an in-depth study of the history of game music and audio, the ways in which music and audio are used in video games, music composition and production, workflow, and the use of creative techniques to demonstrate audio integration. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only or permission of instructor

  
  • MUSC 6633 - Music for Interactive Entertainment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the creation and implementation of music for video games. Students will pay particular attention to how to create and combine elements of music, with the other sound elements to complete a scene from a game. Students will practice the production workflow and the use of audio middleware software. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6613   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only or permission of instructor

  
  • MUSC 6643 - Game Audio Implementation


    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced training in the art and techniques of implementing audio and music together in a video game using AudioKinetic Wwise middleware and other software game engines. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6633   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology students only or instructor permission

  
  • MUSC 6913 - Special Topics: Game Audio Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    A prerequisite to the Capstone Project Presentation (MUSC 6973 ) that helps students in the Game Audio Technology track identify their capstone project, begin work on the project and supporting research paper, and receive rounds of feedback on their work from peers and faculty committee. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology students only or instructor permission

  
  • MUSC 6923 - Film Music Analysis


    3 Credit(s)

    An advanced formal analysis of famous film scores past and present that focuses on the ways film cues support, interact with, and enhance the scene on screen. Students will learn and use theory and vocabulary specific to film analysis, analyze film cues in depth, and share their analyses with their peers. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology students only

  
  • MUSC 6933 - Popular Music History/Theory


    3 Credit(s)

    Instruction in theory analysis of electronic, popular, commercial, and film music, linking each theory practice with the art or artists throughout popular music history. Using concepts derived from the analysis, students will compose original works in the style or genre under review in each module. The focus will be on analysis and composition within the context of Popular Music History. Specific artists, groups, festivals, and technologies will be studied along with their impact on their time as well as current trends. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6943 - Special Topics: Film Music Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    A prerequisite to the Capstone Project Presentation (MUSC 6973 ) that helps students in the Film Music Technology track identify their capstone project, complete a section of their supporting research paper each week, and work on the assets in their creative capstone project. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology students only

  
  • MUSC 6953 - Special Topics: Music Studio Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to help students prepare their Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation, and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to students’ artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6973 . (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6963 - Special Topics: Music Performance Technology


    3 Credit(s)

    The course is designed to help students prepare the Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to students’ artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6973 . (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6973 - Capstone Project Presentation


    3 Credit(s)

    This Capstone Project is the culminating experience in the Master of Music degrees, demonstrating mastery and synthesis of knowledge and skills learned in the program. (As Needed) [Graduate Thesis/Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 6953  or MUSC 6963  or Program Director permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6980 - Special Projects in Music Technology


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    The course is designed to help students to prepare additional specialized projects in Music Technology that are outside the scope of the required MMMT degree program Capstone Project. Projects will show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to the student’s artistic or professional ambitions in the music industry. This course counts as an elective toward the graduation requirements for the MMMT program. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Technology majors only

  
  • MUSC 6990 - Special Projects


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Music Education

  
  • MUED 5010 - Professional Development in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 2 Maximum Credit(s)

    Students will complete a professional development workshop and compile a notebook of materials that includes handouts and a summary/critique of each session. One (1) credit per 12 hours of workshops attended. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 5570 - Practicum


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 5580 - Practicum


    0.5 Credit(s) 5 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 10

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 5810 - Band Instrument Repair Workshop


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    A workshop designed to be taken in a single week or weekend. Students will learn proper terminology and techniques regarding the repair of instruments commonly found in school band programs. The hands-on lab atmosphere provides students with experience in making their own instrument repairs. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 5

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Education majors or non-degree-seeking graduate Music Education students only

  
  • MUED 5820 - Orchestra Instrument Repair Workshop


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is a workshop designed to be taken over a single weekend. Students will learn proper terminology and techniques regarding the repair of instruments commonly found in school orchestra programs. The hands-on lab atmosphere provides students with experience making their own instrument repairs. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Education majors or non-degree-seeking graduate Music Education students only

  
  • MUED 5830 - Percussion Repair Workshop


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is a workshop designed to be taken over a single weekend. Students will learn proper terminology and techniques regarding the repair of instruments commonly found in school percussion programs. The hands-on lab atmosphere provides students with experience making their own instrument repairs. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music in Music Education majors or non-degree-seeking graduate Music Education students only

  
  • MUED 6010 - Professional Development in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 2 Maximum Credit(s)

    Students will complete a professional development workshop and compile a notebook of materials that includes handouts and a summary/critique of each session. One (1) credit per 12 hours of workshops attended. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education majors only

  
  • MUED 6030 - Research in Music Education


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to professional academic writing and music education research. Students will be exposed to a variety of research approaches and professional journals specific to the field of music education. Students will work towards planning and completing their literature review for their graduate capstone requirement. (Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education majors only

  
  • MUED 6110 - Music Theory Pedagogy


    2 Credit(s)

    A graduate course in music theory, students will review music theory concepts and examine pedagogical approaches to teaching high school AP theory courses. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education students only

  
  • MUED 6120 - Graduate Seminar in Music History


    2 Credit(s)

    In this course students will increase their fluency in the history of Western music by learning how to write and speak about the subject proficiently, knowledgeably, and persuasively. Required for Master of Music Education students. (Summer - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6210 - Curriculum Organization in Music Education


    3 Credit(s)

    The philosophical, political, and practical bases of music curriculum design. Students will learn to integrate curriculum, theory, and practice by applying their studies in this course to practical curriculum development projects for their individual teaching situations. (Summer - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6220 - Music Teaching and Learning


    3 Credit(s)

    An investigation of the philosophical and practical theories involving student music teaching and learning. Students will learn to integrate different teaching and learning theories into practice by applying their studies in this course to specific lessons for their individual teaching situations. Student assessment for music courses will be also be investigated. To enroll, students must be admitted to the Master of Music Education program. (Summer - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6250 - Conducting I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for first-year graduate students and will reinforce fundamental conducting techniques, develop more refined and advanced conducting skills, and will develop score study and preparation skills. Students will use choral, instrumental, and combined literature upon which these skill sets will be built and challenged. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6260 - Conducting II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for second-year graduate students and will build upon the work done in MUED 6260. Students will continue to develop and refine advanced conducting skills and will develop advanced score study and preparation skills. Students will use challenging choral, instrumental, and combined literature upon which these skill sets will be built. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6400 - Applied Individual Music Pedagogy


    1 Credit(s) 2 Maximum Credit(s)

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music teaching. This course is designed to help Master of Music Education students in performance skills beyond their primary instrument. Twelve 30-minute lessons for one (1) credit or twelve 50-minute lessons for two (2) credits. Fee required. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6430 - Performance Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    Performance Ensemble is for the Master of Music Education students who wish to receive elective credit for performing in standard ensemble performing groups. SUU does not typically provide the performing group, therefore students must get pre-approval for their performing group before signing up for the class. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education majors only

  
  • MUED 6450 - Practicum I


    1 Credit(s)

    The supervised application of multiple theoretical concepts to actual classroom environments. Students will be guided in improving their teaching through live application of concepts which will be observed by the instructor through live observation and/or recorded video. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6460 - Practicum II


    1 Credit(s)

    A continuation of the processes and procedures in MUED 6450, students will engage in further supervised application of multiple theoretical concepts to actual classroom environments. Students will be guided in improving their teaching through live application of concepts which will be observed by the instructor through live observation and/or recorded video. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6620 - MUED Technology Projects


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course serves the MUED student who would like to complete a technology-based individual project related to music education. Students work with the instructor in finding ways to incorporate a prearranged technology into their own classroom. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6900 - Special Topics in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Student will work with professor on music education topics mutually agreed to by the student and professor. A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6910 - Directed Readings in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Student will work with professor on music education topics mutually agreed to by the student and professor. A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6920 - Special Projects in Music Education


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Student will work with professor on music education projects mutually agreed to by the student and professor. A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • MUED 6970 - Capstone Project


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    This capstone project is the culminating experience in the Master of Music Education degree, demonstrating mastery and synthesis of knowledge and skills learned in the program. Student will develop a project in consultation with a faculty advisor, present the final results of the project to a graduate MUED committee, and complete a comprehensive paper detailing the process and results of the project. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graduate Thesis/Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): Master of Music Education majors only

  
  • MUED 6971 - Capstone Project Continuation


    1 Credit(s)

    This course serves the MUED student who needs additional support with a capstone project after completing MUED 6970 . The course also serves to help the student maintain continuous enrollment. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graduate Thesis/Capstone Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 99

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Natural Resources

  
  • NR 1010 - Introduction to Natural Resources Management


    3 Credit(s)

    Survey of the professions of Forest, Range, and Wildlife management and relationship of conservation and multiple uses of wildland resources to the welfare of the state and nation. Three (3) lectures per week. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

    General Education Category: Life Sciences

  
  • NR 3000 - Wildlife Ecology and Management


    3 Credit(s)

    Course will cover principles of wildlife ecology and management, agencies and organizations, and policies and current issues. Students will learn about and practice survey techniques, habitat assessment techniques, trapping, GIS and radio-telemetry. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): NR 1010  or (BIOL 1610  and BIOL 1615 ) - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): None


Nursing

  
  • NURS 3101 - Foundations of Professional Nursing for the RN to BSN


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces the theoretical and practice concepts upon which nursing is based. Students will explore professional writing and skills, evidence-based practice, historical development of nursing, health teaching, and principles of health promotion. This course is designed for the RN to BSN student. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. This course is a prerequisite to a clinical course. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Acceptance into RN to BSN major

  
  • NURS 3120 - Introduction to Health Assessment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces health assessment across the lifespan through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3135  

    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3121 - Health Assessment for the RN to BSN


    3 Credit(s)

    This course enhances health assessment across the lifespan through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills for the RN. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. This course is a prerequisite to another course. (Fall - 1st Session, Spring - 1st Session, Summer - 1st Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3101   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes

    Registration Restriction(s): Acceptance into RN to BSN major

  
  • NURS 3122 - Introduction to Health Assessment


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces health assessment across the lifespan through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3137  

    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3130 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practices


    4 Credit(s)

    This course introduces pre-licensure students to the fundamental nursing skills, communication, and problem-solving utilizing basic nursing care. Students will learn nursing concepts, processes, and practices and will attain a firm foundation for nursing study. Four (4) credit hours (four classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3135  

    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3132 - Nursing Basics


    2 Credit(s)

    This course introduces transitioning nursing students to fundamental nursing skills, communication, professionalism, and problem-solving utilized in basic nursing care. Students will learn nursing concepts, processes and practices and that will help them to transition into a bachelor prepared nurse. Co-requisite course is NURS 3137 - Nursing Basics Lab . Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3137  

    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3135 - Fundamentals of Nursing Lab


    4 Credit(s)

    This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings to accompany NURS 3120  and NURS 3130 . Four (4) credit hours (12 lab hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3130  

    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3137 - Nursing Basics Lab


    4 Credit(s)

    This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings including hospital and community sites to accompany NURS 3120 - Introduction to Health Assessment  and NURS 3132 - Nursing Basics . Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3132  

    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3140 - Foundations of Professional Nursing


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces theoretical, professional, and practice concepts that provide a foundation for professional nursing. Students will explore the historical developments of nursing; professional standards of practice; principles of health promotion; and develop testing, intervention, and health teaching/promotion skills. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3142 - Foundations of Professional Nursing


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces theoretical, professional, and practice concepts that provide a foundation for professional nursing. Students will explore the historical developments of nursing; professional standards of practice; principles of health promotion; and develop testing, intervention, and health teaching/promotion skills. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3160 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice


    2 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to identify the essentials of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) within the nursing profession by looking at theoretical and research-based concepts, application to EBP principles, and how the practice of research complements EBP evaluation, application, and implementation. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3162 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice


    2 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to identify the essentials of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) within the nursing profession by looking at theoretical and research-based concepts, application to EBP principles, and how the practice of research complements EBP evaluation, application, and implementation. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3222  and NURS 3232  and NURS 3237  and NURS 3242 

    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3220 - Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions


    4 Credit(s)

    This course examines pharmacotherapeutic agents and complementary interventions used in the treatment of illness as well as the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and wellness. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process as it relates to concepts of safe medication administration, monitoring, and effectiveness. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level One courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3222 - Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions for the Transitioning Nurse


    4 Credit(s)

    This course examines the pharmacotherapeutic agents and complementary interventions used in the treatment of illness as well as the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and wellness. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process and the RN role as it relates to concepts of safe medication administration, monitoring and effectiveness. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3162  

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3122  and NURS 3132  and NURS 3137  and NURS 3142   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3230 - Care of Adults


    4 Credit(s)

    This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding acute physical health alterations in adult clients. This class addresses the roles and responsibilities of nurses and physical, mental, emotion, social, and environmental factors in regards to patient care. Students will learn to provide basic adult nursing care in a variety of settings. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3235  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level One courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3232 - Care of Adults


    4 Credit(s)

    This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding acute physical health alterations in adult clients. This class addresses the roles and responsibilities of nurses and physical, mental, emotion, social, and environmental factors in regards to patient care. Students will learn to provide basic adult nursing care in a variety of settings. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3237  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level One courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3235 - Care of Adults Lab


    4 Credit(s)

    This course provides clinical experiences in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings. These can include hospital and community sites to accompany NURS 3230  and NURS 3240 . Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3230  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level One courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  
  • NURS 3240 - Mental Health Nursing


    2 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on nursing concepts foundational to mental health and wellness across the lifespan. This includes mental illnesses, nursing interventions, pharmacotherapeutics, therapeutic relationships, crisis intervention, coping with acute and chronic illness, and stress management. Two (2) credit hours (two classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level One courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 3242 - Mental Health Nursing


    2 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on nursing concepts foundational to mental health and wellness across the lifespan. This includes mental illnesses, nursing interventions, pharmacotherapeutics, therapeutic relationships, crisis intervention, coping with acute and chronic illness, and stress management. Two (2) credit hours (two classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level One courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3252 - Transition to Professional Nursing


    3 Credit(s)

    The course is designed to enable the student to explore integrative concepts in nursing and to assist the student in transitioning to registered nurse. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 3122  and NURS 3132  and NURS 3137  and NURS 3142   

    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 3261 - Health Promotion and Education for the RN to BSN


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the exploration of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on health risk factors, preparation for health teaching using teaching and learning principles, and assessment of learner needs and readiness to learn. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3101   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes

    Registration Restriction(s): Acceptance into RN to BSN major

  
  • NURS 4320 - Care of the Family - Maternal Newborn


    2 Credit(s)

    This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding the needs of the family during childbearing phases of family development. Emphasis will be on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care to women and newborns. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4335  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 4322 - Care of the Family - Maternal Newborn


    2 Credit(s)

    This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding the needs of the family during childbearing phases of family development. Emphasis will be on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care to women and newborns. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4337  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 4330 - Care of the Family - Pediatric


    2 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the needs of the family during the childbearing phase of family development. Emphasis is placed on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care for the pediatric patient. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4335  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 4332 - Care of the Family - Pediatric


    2 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the needs of the family during the childbearing phase of family development. Emphasis is placed on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care for the pediatric patient. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4337  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 4335 - Care of the Family in Nursing Lab


    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings, including hospital and community sites, to accompany NURS 4320  and NURS 4330 . Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4330  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  
  • NURS 4340 - Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults


    2 Credit(s)

    This course examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic, and behavioral changes. This course focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review in support of wellness of the aging adult. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 4341 - Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults for the RN to BSN


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic, and behavioral changes. This course focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review in support of wellness of the aging adult. 45 Clinical hours are embedded in this course. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3101  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Acceptance into RN to BSN major

  
  • NURS 4342 - Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults


    2 Credit(s)

    This course examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic, and behavioral changes. This course focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review in support of wellness of the aging adult. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 4350 - Population Care


    4 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and practices of population-focused nursing. Emphasis is placed on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Topics include health promotion, disease prevention, health teaching, disaster health, and identification of community resources for implementing change to promote population health. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4355  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 4351 - Population Care for the RN to BSN


    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces theory, concepts, and practices of population-focused nursing with an emphasis on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Topics include health promotion, disease prevention, health teaching, disaster health, and identification of community resources for implementing change to promote population health. Forty-five Clinical hours are embedded in this course. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3101  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C
    Registration Restriction(s): Acceptance into RN to BSN major

  
  • NURS 4352 - Population Care


    4 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and practices of population-focused nursing. Emphasis is placed on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Topics include health promotion, disease prevention, health teaching, disaster health, and identification of community resources for implementing change to promote population health. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4357  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

  
  • NURS 4355 - Community Health Nursing Lab


    2 Credit(s)

    This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4350 . Two (2) credit hours (6 lab hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4350  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only

  
  • NURS 4357 - Community Health Nursing Lab


    2 Credit(s)

    This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4352. Two (2) credit hours (6 lab hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): NURS 4352  

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level Two courses
    Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program

 

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