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MUSC 3740 - Individual Bassoon Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. 2-credit enrollment requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2785 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 3750 - Individual Saxophone Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. 2-credit enrollment requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2795 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 3760 - Jazz Ensemble
1 credit
Select ensemble performing big band jazz music.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission by audition only
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3770 - Jazz Orchestra
1 credit
Preparation and performance of big band jazz music.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission by audition only
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3780 - Flute Ensemble
1 credit
Students play all members of the flute family to gain knowledge about flute ensemble repertoire, rehearsal techniques, and chamber music performance skills. No audition required, but students will be assigned to one hour rehearsal time based on playing ability.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor approval
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3785 - Marching Band (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
1 credit
Preparation of musical entertainment and marching drills for football games.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Consent of director
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
1 credit
Performance of significant works from symphonic band repertoire.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Previous experience on band instruments; audition for chair placement only
Repeatable
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MUSC 3795 - Wind Symphony
1 credit
In this laboratory course, students participate in the Cache Wind Symphony, engaging the local community and studying music in depth through individual and group learning and sharing. Students gain experience through rehearsal and performance, both performing and conducting.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable
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MUSC 3800 - Trombone Ensemble
1 credit
Intended for trombone majors and nonmajors interested in performing music specifically written and/or arranged for four to twelve trombones.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3810 - Individual Trumpet Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. 2-credit enrollment requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2855 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 3820 - Individual Trombone Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. 2-credit enrollment requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2865 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 3830 - Individual French Horn Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. Enrollment in two credits requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2875 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 3840 - Individual Tuba/Euphonium Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. Enrollment in 2 credits requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2885 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 3850 - Brass Ensemble
1 credit
Helps students gain knowledge and understanding of brass ensemble, gain knowledge of rehearsal techniques for perfecting chamber music, and demonstrate mastery of these skills through performance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3860 - Individual Percussion Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. Enrollment for two credits requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2895 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 3870 - Percussion Ensemble
1 credit
Provides opportunity for percussionists to perform select percussion literature in a chamber music setting.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3900 - Improvisation I
2 credits
Study of techniques of jazz improvisation applicable to all instruments.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2110 and MUSC 2130 ; or instructor permission
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MUSC 3905 - Improvisation II
2 credits
This course is a continuation and development of Improvisation I. Advanced improvisational techniques including key change, complex chord progressions and improvisation in various periods and styles will be presented.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 3900
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MUSC 3910 - Individual Composition Instruction
1-2 credits
Individual study of techniques and procedures of music composition, emphasizing assistance in completing individual compositional projects, building composition portfolio, and preparing for composition recitals.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3920 - Junior Recital
1-2 credits
This course involves the performance of pieces selected by the third-year student and approved by the instructor, for performance in accordance with specific music area requirements. Please note that there is an additional charge to use some campus venues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2022.
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MUSC 3930 - Band Literature
2 credits
Study of literature appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level band programs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
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MUSC 3940 - Music and Media
2 credits
This course explores the complexities of music in film, video, gaming, TV, radio and other electronic media. The course includes copyright and licensing issues, computer technologies used in creating and interfacing media, and the creative processes involved with media production.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2180
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MUSC 3950 - Jazz Choir
1 credit
Emphasizes vocal ability, harmonic ear training, and rhythmic understanding. Ability to vocally improvise is helpful, though not a necessary prerequisite. Auditions held during the first week of fall semester.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 3970 - Non-Profit Arts Management
3 credits
A practical study of non-profit arts organizations including Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, Boards, long and short range planning, budgeting process, fundraising and event planning.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2240
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MUSC 4240 - Advanced Conducting
2 credits
Covers techniques, procedures, materials, and philosophies appropriate to the motor skill of conducting and the pedagogy of rehearsal techniques with a band/choir/string ensemble. Students will be able to demonstrate techniques in music selection, score analysis, conducting gesture, and pedagogy. (F—instrumental) (Sp—Choral).
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MUSC 4310 - Music Therapy with Adult Populations
3 credits
Music therapy models, methods, techniques, and psychotherapeutic orientations informing clinical practice with adult populations including addictive disorders, older adults, medical settings, mental health, physical disabilities, and wellness.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of MUSC 3310 with a B- or better
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MUSC 4320 - Research in Music Therapy (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
2 credits
Research and laboratory course, emphasizing design, methods, and statistical procedures appropriate to research in music education and music therapy.
Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 1040 and instructor permission
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MUSC 4330 - Clinical and Professional Issues in Music Therapy
3 credits
Ethical considerations and issues related to private practice, marketing, and reimbursement, as well as continued exploration of psychotherapeutic models and MT methods with adults, specifically anxiety disorders and personality disorders.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of MUSC 4310 with a B- or better Restricted to music therapy majors only
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MUSC 4340 - Internship in Music Therapy
2 credits
Six-month resident internship in affiliated, approved clinical setting.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Requires concurrent registration in MUSC 4330
Pass/Fail only.
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MUSC 4410 - Special Topics in Performance and Pedagogy
1-2 credits
This course is a continuation of MUSC 1430 and MUSC 1440 with analysis, performance, and teaching of basic repertoire at intermediate to advanced levels. Instructor approval is required to register for two credits.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Piano Performance and Pedagogy major or instructor permission
Repeatable
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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MUSC 4460 - Advanced Keyboard Skills I
3 credits
Students study sightreading, transposing, improvising, figured bass, scales, chords, and score rendering.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Piano Performance and Pedagogy program or admission to the course by audition
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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MUSC 4470 - Advanced Keyboard Skills II
3 credits
This course is a continuation of MUSC 4460 and is designed to develop technical facility and musical fluency at the keyboard. Students focus on skills such as harmonic paradigms, voice-leading, transposition, harmonization, figured bass, improvisation, score reading, and sight reading. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Piano Performance and Pedagogy program or admission to the course by audition
Cross-listed as: MUSC 6470
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble
1 credit
Offers opportunity for capable string players to study and perform music written for variety of small ensemble combinations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment in music or pre-music major, or special instructor permission for nonmajors
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4510 - Individual Violin Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course was designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. Enrollment for two credits requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2545 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 4520 - Individual Viola Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials will differ from student to student. Enrollment in two credits requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2535 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 4530 - Individual Cello Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. Enrollment in two credits requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2525 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 4540 - Individual String Bass Instruction for Music Majors
1-2 credits
This course is designed to give music majors a flexible course of study leading to advanced musical and technical skill, and greater understanding of the instrument and its repertoire. This individualized course employs specific pedagogical strategies. Materials differ from student to student. Enrollment in two credits requires permission from the private instructor and area head. The number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 2505 - successful completion of barrier jury
Repeatable
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MUSC 4550 - Acoustic Guitar Ensemble
1 credit
Offers opportunity for guitarists to rehearse and perform intermediate and advanced music written for acoustic guitar.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4600 - University Chorale (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
1 credit
Select mixed choir performing a wide range of choral literature.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission by audition only
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4620 - Choral Conducting Practicum
1 credit
Application of principles of choral music education in public school setting.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4650 - Chamber Singers (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
1 credit
Select small ensemble performing a wide range of choral literature.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission by audition only
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA)
DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
1 credit
Highly-selective group, performing important traditional and contemporary works from the wind band repertoire.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission by audition only
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4710 - Jazz Combo
1-2 credits
Study and performance of the finest literature for the small jazz ensemble.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Audition and instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4720 - Saxophone Quartet
1-2 credits
Study and performance of the finest classical, jazz, and popular music for the saxophone quartet.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Audition and instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4730 - Directed Project in Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
This course will acquaint the student with curricular and business issues involved in setting up a private studio and with solo and chamber music repertoire, providing an opportunity for written analysis, interviews, and oral presentations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGL 2010 and Music Performance Major or instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
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MUSC 4915 - Careers in Music
2 credits
This course seeks to provide a clear path for music majors who are often not aware of the variety of career plans open to them, and to help them outline clear professional pathways towards their future success in these fields. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Music major junior/senior standing, or instructor permission.
Cross-listed as: MUSC 6915
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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MUSC 4920 - Senior Recital
1-2 credits
This course involves the performance of pieces selected by the student and approved by the instructor for performance in accordance with specific music-area requirements. Please note that there is an additional charge to use some campus venues.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2022.
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MUSC 4930 - Readings and Conference
1-6 credits
Undergraduate course designed to provide special interest study.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 4935 - Music BA Capstone Project
2-3 credits
This class is for Bachelor of Arts students completing their capstone projects, most often in their final semester of enrollment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
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MUSC 4940 - Senior Thesis
1-6 credits
As partial fulfillment of Honors Program requirements, students design and complete a major paper/project. Examples of projects include performance, composition, and musical analysis.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 5261 - Level I Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Certification
4 credits
Curriculum guidelines of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association are the foundation for this teacher education course in music and movement pedagogy. Level 1 is the first of three levels that, when completed, provide national certification in Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- Ability to read and write music notation
- Upper-level Music Education students preparing for student teaching
Repeatable
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MUSC 5262 - Level II Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Certification
4 credits
Curriculum guidelines of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association are the foundation for this teacher education course in music and movement pedagogy. Level II is the second of three levels that, when completed, provide national certification in Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 5261 or successful completion of Level 1 Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education course approved by American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Repeatable
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MUSC 5263 - Level Three Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education
4 credits
Level Three Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education is a comprehensive course in music and movement pedagogy that satisfies partial requirements towards certification by the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. Level Three explores group instruction through improvisation, speech, body percussion, singing, movement, and playing instruments.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 5261 and MUSC 5262 or successful completion of Level One and Level Two Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education at a course approved by the American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Repeatable
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MUSC 5420 - Piano Literature I
2 credits
Provides comprehensive examination of piano literature, the history of the instrument, and performance practice.
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MUSC 5500 - Seminar for Student Teaching
2 credits
This is a capstone seminar focused on student teaching issues, professional development, and principles of effective instruction with an emphasis on reflective teaching.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of all Music Education Composite Degree course requirements
Corequisite:
Pass/Fail only
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MUSC 5630 - Student Teaching in the Schools
10 credits
This is a thirteen-week culminating practicum in which students assume full-time teaching responsibilities under the direction of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of all Music Education Composite Degree required courses for student’s chosen music emphasis
Corequisite: MUSC 5500
Pass/Fail only
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MUSC 5980 - Introduction to Music Research
3 credits
Acquaints graduate students with music research, information science, and technical writing. Topics addressed include print and electronic resources, historical editions, manuscripts and holographs, period recordings, performance practice resources, writing styles, and bibliographic resources.
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MUSC 6100 - Graduate Performance Ensemble
1-2 credits
Designed to give students opportunity for a high-level music experience in choral and instrumental performance ensembles.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6110 - Advanced Conducting
2 credits
Students master manual techniques of conducting and improve score study procedures, resulting in analysis and communication of musical ideas.
Repeatable for credit.
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
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MUSC 6120 - Advanced Rehearsal Techniques
2 credits
Provides students with conducting experience within their major performance areas; i.e., chorale, band, orchestra. This is accomplished through observation of rehearsal techniques and procedures, and by conducting rehearsals at the instructor’s discretion.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6130 - Music History Seminar
3 credits
Close study and discussion of a special topic in music history, emphasizing individual research and presentation. Since content differs each semester, course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 5980
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6140 - Music Theory Seminar
3 credits
This course involves close study and discussion of a special topic in music theory, emphasizing individual analysis and presentation. Since content differs each semester, the course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Master of Music program or instructor permission
Repeatable
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MUSC 6410 - Collaborative Artistry
2 credits
Helps graduate pianists to develop the skills needed for vocal and instrumental accompaniment. Addresses techniques in score analysis, transposition, ensemble skills, etc. Students receive coaching from piano, voice, and instrumental faculty.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6420 - Pedagogy Practicum
2 credits
Observation of master instructors, practice teaching (private and classroom), and supervised studio instruction.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6430 - Special Topics in Performance and Pedagogy
2 credits
This course consists of the pedagogy of beginning, intermediate, and advanced methods of teaching piano, as well as strategies for developing a private studio.
Repeatable
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MUSC 6440 - Piano Literature II
2 credits
Provides comprehensive examination of piano literature, the history of the instrument, and performance practice.
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MUSC 6470 - Advanced Keyboard Skills II
3 credits
This course is a continuation of MUSC 4460 and is designed to develop technical facility and musical fluency at the keyboard. Students focus on skills such as harmonic paradigms, voice-leading, transposition, harmonization, figured bass, improvisation, score reading, and sight reading. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Graduate Piano Performance and Pedagogy program or admission to the course by audition
Cross-listed as: MUSC 4470
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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MUSC 6600 - Graduate Opera Workshop
1 credit
Students learn techniques of lyric theater, including participation as cast or crew in musical or operatic stage productions or excerpts and the study of dramatic interpretation of vocal repertoire of various genres.
Repeatable
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MUSC 6610 - Practicum in Music Performance
1-4 credits
Provides the graduate student with insight into advanced techniques and methods of preparing music ensembles for performance by rehearsing one of the University ensembles on assigned musical selections while being critiqued by the ensemble director.
Repeatable for credit
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MUSC 6620 - Seminar in Musical Literature
2 credits
Designed to study and internalize principal forms of music through discussion of historical evolution and stylistic characteristics of the periods of music. Embraces significant choral functions of every style period.
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MUSC 6630 - Individual Instruction for Graduates
1-2 credits
Includes 60-minute lessons for either 1 or 2 credits. Number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required. Designed to give graduate students private instruction at any and all stages of advancement.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6640 - Graduate Vocal Pedagogy Seminar
3 credits
Students learn pedagogy of beginning through advanced methods and stylistic approaches for teaching voice. Students apply vocal theory to teaching young, post-pubescent, and mature voices. It includes practicum in which students teach individual vocal lessons under instructor’s supervision.
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MUSC 6650 - Graduate Advanced Coaching and Repertoire Study
1 credit
This course teaches the musicality, diction, and interpretation of applied art song and operatic repertoire in a private coaching context. The course is repeatable and geared towards recital and operatic role preparation.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6900 - Independent Study
1-6 credits
Advanced course designed to meet specific problems of the music educator and the applied music specialist.
Repeatable for credit.
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MUSC 6910 - Individual Recital
1-3 credits
This course involves preparation and presentation of a graduate recital, under the supervision of a major professor. Please note that there is an additional charge to use some campus venues.
Repeatable for credit.
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2022.
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MUSC 6915 - Careers in Music
2 credits
This course seeks to provide a clear path for music majors who are often not aware of the variety of career plans open to them, and to help them outline clear professional pathways towards their future success in these fields. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Music major junior/senior standing, or instructor permission.
Cross-listed as: MUSC 4915
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
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MUSC 6970 - Research and Thesis
2-6 credits
Individual work in thesis writing with guidance and criticism.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
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NEPA 6200 - How to Manage the NEPA Process and Write Effective NEPA Documents
2 credits
Introduction to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations. Explores various levels of NEPA documentation and the skills necessary to identify the actions needed for a thorough environmental analysis.
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NEPA 6210 - Clear Writing for NEPA Specialists
2 credits
Teaches how to identify the writing and editing requirements unique to NEPA documents, including making graphics, writing chapters, and reviewing documents for accuracy.
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NEPA 6220 - Reviewing NEPA Documents
2 credits
Focuses on how to review the full range of NEPA documents, including Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Findings of No Significant Impacts (FONSIs), and Records of Decisions.
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NEPA 6230 - Risk Communication for NEPA Specialists: Strategies and Implementation
1 credit
Explains meaning and application of risk communication. Explores full range of response communication, including development of a communication plan and strategy, standing before an audience, and responding to comments in writing.
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NEPA 6260 - Cultural and Natural Resource Compliance
2 credits
This course identifies stewardship responsibilities included in major cultural and natural resource laws and regulations including the Endangered Species Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. It surveys cultural and natural resource legal compliance steps, and reviews how to integrate compliance into the agency mission.
Prerequisite/Restriction: None
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NEPA 6270 - Environmental Compliance Overview
1 credit
Explores why environmental compliance is not only desirable and necessary, but is also a personal responsibility. Identifies key laws and regulations, with associated penalties affecting environmental compliance.
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NEPA 6280 - Interdisciplinary Team Building
1 credit
Teaches general principles of interdisciplinary team building. Explores how information flows and how this can impact the success of a team. Students work as a team to apply the principles learned to scenarios of day-to-day actions.
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NEPA 6300 - Effective Environmental Contracting
1 credit
Presents a systematic approach to the writing and reviewing of environmental Statements of Works (SOWs). Providing hands-on experience, course includes case studies and examples applying to actual environmental projects.
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NEPA 6310 - NEPA Writing for Technical Specialists
1 credit
Designed to teach students how to use a “document management process” to become more efficient writers of NEPA documents.
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NEPA 6320 - NEPA: Cumulative Impacts
1 credit
Explores scoping and public involvement strategies leading to sound cumulative impact analysis. Students assess various impact methodologies and learn to record cumulative impact information in ways that support clear, legally sufficient EAs/EISs.
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NEPA 6330 - Conflict Management in the NEPA Process
1 credit
Trains students in NEPA conflict negotiation and management. Includes introduction to the nature of public conflict and management styles, along with environmental negotiation techniques.
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NEPA 6350 - Socio-economic Impact Analysis for NEPA Specialists
1 credit
Provides students with necessary tools (templates, checklists, and materials) and knowledge (including data analysis) for conducting an effective socio-economic impact analysis, as required by NEPA and CEQ regulations.
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NEPA 6360 - Overview of the Endangered Species Act
1 credit
Explores history of the Endangered Species Act and various components of the Act. Examines requirements and procedures for complying with the Act.
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NEPA 6370 - NEPA Capstone Experience
1 credit
Consists of a project, internship, or comprehensive examination to be negotiated by the student, based upon opportunities available at the time and preferences of the student. Helps USU to certify that students receiving the certificate have basic mastery of the material presented in the program coursework.
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NEPA 6380 - NEPA Process Management
1 credit
Focuses on teaching students to be effective team leaders by understanding how to control the process of project and plan development. Introduces students to various models on time management, project management, team management, and decision-making methods. Students also learn how to frame problems in such a way that they can more clearly identify alternative solutions and develop cause-and-effect models showing how their actions impact resources.
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NEPA 6390 - NEPA Climate Change Analysis
1 credit
Introduction to climate change in the NEPA analysis process. Discussion of science of climate change and impacts in regard to greenhouse gas emissions. Takes into account the effects of climate change on projects, as well as the resources that projects may impact. Students learn to use various methods for analyzing impacts and are exposed to several case studies and court decisions. Also includes guidance on preparation of legally adequate climate change analysis documents.
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NEPA 6410 - NEPA Administrative Record and Document Management
1 credit
Students learn what is included in the Administrative Record and how to prepare and index records for litigation during the NEPA process. The course also covers the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Freedom of Information Act requirements.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Students must be accepted into the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program or have permission from the NEPA Certificate administrators to take this course.
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NEPA 6420 - Tools for Efficient NEPA
1 credit
Students learn techniques to improve their efficiency in implementing the NEPA process. The course covers a range of best practices, including project management, scoping, decision making, proposal scope and scale definition, adaptive management, interagency coordination processes, and writing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Students must be accepted into the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program or have permission from the NEPA Certificate administrators to take this course.
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NEPA 6430 - Environmental Justice for NEPA
1 credit
Students learn what is meant by environmental justice (EJ) and how to address the scope of analysis for EJ in NEPA documents. Students also learn best techniques for mitigating impacts to low-income and minority communities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Students must be accepted into the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program or have permission from the NEPA Certificate administrators to take this course.
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NEPA 6440 - Overview of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
1 credit
This class focuses primarily on the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), including the goals of the Act and the consultation process. The class also discusses how to incorporate compliance with the MMPA into the NEPA process.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Students must be accepted into the NEPA Graduate Certificate Program or have permission from the NEPA Certificate administrators to take this course.
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NAS 1010 - Introduction to Native American Studies (BHU)
BHU Breadth Humanities
3 credits
This course explores the socio-cultural, environmental, and historical complexity of Native American experience and introduces students to the major issues and interdisciplinary nature of Native American and indigenous studies. It is required for the Native American Studies minor.
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NR 4250 - Natural Resources Capstone Experience for Interdisciplinary Studies and General Studies
1-3 credits
Designed to synthesize the techniques, tools, and information learned in the individual program of study. Capstone experiences can include internships, service learning opportunities, undergraduate research, or other approved experiences.
Pass/Fail only
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NR 6430 - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Cornerstone Seminar
3 credits
Interdisciplinary, team-taught cornerstone course for the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate Program. Introduces different disciplinary perspectives for analyzing natural resource and environmental policies and decision-making processes. Helps students understand the role of science in policy-making and how to integrate information from contentious perspectives.
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