2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Listing


 

Music Performance

  
  • MUPR 1769 - Guitar Ensemble


    Credits: 0 to 1 Spring

    Meetings arranged. Members selected by audition. May be repeated for eight semesters.

    Prerequisites: Audition.
  
  • MUPR 1811 - Class Piano I


    Credits: 1 Fall

    Beginning development of functional piano skills for the non-keyboard major. Emphasis on keyboard theory and technique, sight reading, transposition, harmonization using primary chords in major and minor keys, improvisation, and solo/ensemble repertoire. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 1821 - Class Piano II


    Credits: 1 Spring

    Continued development of the functional piano skills begun in Class Piano I, including harmonization and improvisation using secondary chords in major and minor keys and the major scale proficiency. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 1999 - Topics in Music Performance


    Credits: 1 to 4 On Demand

    A lower-level course in a selected area of music performance. Not for independent study.

  
  • MUPR 2119 - Voice for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2129 - Voice by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2133 - Voice for Vocal Performance Majors


    Credits: 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of the Vocal Performance degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2161 - Vocal Technique III


    Credits: 1 Fall

    Study of flexibility vocalises by Sieber, Lütgen, Vaccai, and Concone. Students are required to study one melismatic song from the Baroque era. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: MUPR 1171 .
  
  • MUPR 2171 - Vocal Technique IV


    Credits: 1 Spring

    Techniques from the Bel Canto School of Singing with an in-depth focus on functional skills including breath management, onset, vibrancy, resonance, superior body alignment, and purity of the vocal line. Students are required to study one song by Bellini, Donizetti, or Rossini. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: MUPR 2161 .
  
  • MUPR 2219 - Piano for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2229 - Piano by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2233 - Piano for Piano Performance Majors


    Credits: 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of the Piano Performance degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2259 - Organ for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2 Fall, Spring

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2269 - Organ by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2 Fall, Spring

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2319 - Woodwind Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2339 - Woodwind Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2349 - Brass Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2359 - Brass Lessons by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2369 - Percussion Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2379 - Percussion Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2419 - String Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2429 - String Lessons by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2439 - Guitar Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2449 - Guitar Lessons by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2459 - Jazz Improvisation


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Individualized instruction in jazz improvisation, open to all instruments. Subjects include jazz harmony patterns, foundational piano voicings, re-harmonization of melodies, and transcriptions of historic jazz solos. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2519 - Composition Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2529 - Composition Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 2 to 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2811 - Class Piano III


    Credits: 1 Fall

    Continued development of the functional piano skills studied in Class Piano II, with the addition of instrumental and vocal score reading, hymn playing, and minor scale proficiency. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 2821 - Class Piano IV


    Credits: 1 Spring

    Continued development of the functional piano skills studied in Class Piano III, including harmonization and improvisation using secondary dominants. The final for this course is the Piano Proficiency Exam, which is required for all non-keyboard degrees. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3119 - Voice for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3129 - Voice by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3133 - Voice for Vocal Performance Majors


    Credits: 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of the Vocal Performance degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3190 - Junior Voice Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    A student must be enrolled in MUPR 3190 during the semester of the junior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade is given by a committee of the voice faculty.

  
  • MUPR 3219 - Piano for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3229 - Piano by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3233 - Piano for Piano Performance Major


    Credits: 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of the Piano Performance degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3259 - Organ for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2 Fall, Spring

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3269 - Organ by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2 Fall, Spring

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3280 - Junior Organ Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    A student must be enrolled in MUPR 3280 the semester of the junior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade is given by a committee of the keyboard faculty.

  
  • MUPR 3290 - Junior Piano Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    A student must be enrolled in MUPR 3290 the semester of the junior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade is given by a committee of the keyboard faculty.

  
  • MUPR 3319 - Woodwind Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3339 - Woodwind Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3349 - Brass Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3359 - Brass Lessons by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3369 - Percussion Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3379 - Percussion Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3390 - Junior Instrumental Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    Students must enroll during the semester of the junior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade is given by a committee of the faculty.

  
  • MUPR 3419 - String Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3429 - String Lessons by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3439 - Guitar Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3449 - Guitar Lessons by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3459 - Jazz Improvisation


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Individualized instruction in jazz improvisation, open to all instruments. Subjects include jazz harmony patterns, foundational piano voicings, re-harmonization of melodies, and transcriptions of historic jazz solos. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3519 - Composition Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3529 - Composition Lessons by Audition/Majors


    Credits: 2 to 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 3751 - Piano Ensemble: Four-Hand Literature


    Credits: 1 Spring, Odd

    A survey of the history of the piano, four-hand literature. The course includes the study and performance of standard four-hand literature.

  
  • MUPR 3779 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble


    Credits: 0 to 1

    Small ensembles comprised principally of vocalists that explore music written for limited performing forces, often one per part, and typically not conducted. Ensembles may be on-going or by term depending on student interest, performing opportunities, or selected genres or styles. Laboratory is required. May be repeated for eight semesters.

    Prerequisites: Audition.
  
  • MUPR 3789 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble


    Credits: 0 to 1

    Small ensembles comprised principally of instrumentalists that explore music written for limited performing forces, often one per part, and typically not conducted. Ensembles may be on-going or by term depending on student interest, performing opportunities, or selected genres or styles. Laboratory is required. May be repeated for eight semesters.

    Prerequisites: Audition.
  
  • MUPR 4119 - Voice for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4129 - Voice by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4133 - Voice for Vocal Performance Majors


    Credits: 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of the Vocal Performance degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4190 - Senior Voice Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    Students must enroll during the semester of their senior recital performance. All others enroll for zero credit. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital, and the final grade given by a committee of the voice faculty.

  
  • MUPR 4219 - Piano for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4229 - Piano by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4233 - Piano for Piano Performance Majors


    Credits: 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of the Piano Performance degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4259 - Organ for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2 Fall, Spring

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4269 - Organ by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2 Fall, Spring

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4280 - Senior Organ Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    Students must enroll during the semester of the senior recital performance. Students seeking the performance degree must enroll for one hour credit; all others enroll for zero credit. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital and the final grade given by a committee of the keyboard faculty.

  
  • MUPR 4290 - Senior Piano Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    Students must enroll during the semester of the senior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital and the final grade given by a committee of the keyboard faculty.

  
  • MUPR 4319 - Woodwind Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4339 - Woodwind Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4349 - Brass Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4359 - Brass Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4369 - Percussion Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4379 - Percussion Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4390 - Senior Instrument Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    Students must enroll during the semester of the senior recital performance. Evaluation is based on the student’s performance of the recital and the final grade given by a committee of the faculty.

  
  • MUPR 4419 - String Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4429 - String Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4439 - Guitar Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4449 - Guitar Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4459 - Jazz Improvisation


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Individualized instruction in jazz improvisation, open to all instruments. Subjects include jazz harmony, patterns, foundational piano voicings, re-harmonization of melodies, and transcriptions of historic jazz solos. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4519 - Composition Lessons for Elective


    Credits: 1 to 2

    Private lessons for elective or secondary study. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4529 - Composition Lessons by Audition/Major


    Credits: 2 to 3

    Private lessons for credit in the principal applied area of a music degree. An audition and Studio Class are required. May be repeated for two semesters. Additional fee required.

  
  • MUPR 4590 - Senior Composition Recital


    Credits: 0 Fall, Spring

    A student seeking the B.M. degree in theory and composition must present a recital of original compositions during the senior year. Evaluation is based on the execution of the recital and the quality of the music in the recital. The grade is given by a committee.

  
  • MUPR 4751 - Piano Ensemble: Two or more Pianos


    Credits: 1 Fall, Odd

    A survey of the history of two-piano literature as well for more than two pianos. The course includes the study and performance of standard two-piano literature.


Nursing

  
  • NURS 1101 - Cornerstone Seminar


    Credits: 1 Fall, Spring, Summer

    This is a seminar course in which the beginning nursing student is introduced to professional nursing and issues related to health care delivery. Also addressed are strategies for success in college, personal health, and information management. Additional fee required.

  
  • NURS 1153 - Medical Terminology


    Credits: 3 Fall, Spring

    An introduction to medical terminology which focuses on the study of medical terms through the use of prefixes and suffixes. There is an emphasis on phonetic pronunciation as well as reading comprehension of medical documents. Additional fee required.

  
  • NURS 1999 - Topics in Nursing


    Credits: 1 to 4 On Demand

    A lower-level course in a selected area of Nursing. Not for independent study. Additional fee required.

  
  • NURS 2013 - Development and Nutrition Through the Life Span


    Credits: 3 Spring

    A wellness oriented theory course which focuses on the growth and development and nutritional requirements of individuals through the life span. The influence of health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention is emphasized. Additional fee required.

  
  • NURS 2213 - Pathophysiology


    Credits: 3 Spring, Summer

    This is a theory course focusing on the body’s response to disruptions of normal physiology. It builds on scientific knowledge developed in the natural sciences. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 2354 , BIOL 2364 , CHEM 1124   or permission of instructor.
  
  • NURS 2712 - Transition to Professional Nursing


    Credits: 2 On Demand

    A course designed to assist licensed practical nurses in developing the roles of professional nurse. Current LPN license required. Additional fee required.

  
  • NURS 2851 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Nursing Ministry


    Credits: 1 On Demand

    This course is designed to provide volunteer experience in cross-cultural health ministry. This is a wellness oriented practicum course, which focuses on the growth and development, along with nutritional requirements, of individuals throughout the life span. The influence of nutrition on health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention is emphasized.

    Prerequisites: sophomore standing.
  
  • NURS 2999 - Independent Study in Nursing


    Credits: 1 to 4 On Demand

    Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: approval of the dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.
  
  • NURS 3012 - Holistic Health Assessment


    Credits: 2 Fall

    This is a laboratory course which includes basic physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual assessment skills and therapeutic communication strategies. The focus will be recognizing normal and common abnormal findings. The electronic health record will be addressed as a communication tool for documenting the assessment data. Laboratory is required. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Nursing.Corequisites: NURS 3012 lab.
  
  • NURS 3173 - Pharmacology


    Credits: 3 Fall

    This is a theory course which focuses on the principles of pharmacology that guide the care of patients receiving drug and complementary therapies. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Nursing.
  
  • NURS 3194 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice


    Credits: 4 Fall

    This is a theory course which focuses on foundational concepts of professional nursing and beginning understanding of promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for diverse individuals and self. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: NURS 2013 , NURS 2213 , and admission to the nursing program.
  
  • NURS 3222 - Health Focus: Behavioral and Mental Health


    Credits: 2 Spring

    This is a theory course which focuses on promotion, maintenance, and restoration of behavioral and mental health for diverse individuals and families. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: NURS 3012 , NURS 3173 , NURS 3194  and NURS 3294 .
  
  • NURS 3294 - Practicum: Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice


    Credits: 4 Fall

    This is a practicum course which focuses on application of foundational skills of professional nursing and beginning understanding of promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for diverse individuals and self. Practicum experiences will include laboratory, simulation and varied agency settings. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: NURS 2013 , NURS 2213 ,Corequisites: NURS 3194 .
  
  • NURS 3302 - Research and Evidence for Health Care


    Credits: 2 Fall

    A course that focuses on the role of the professional nurse in evaluating and utilizing nursing research. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2003  and admission to School of Nursing.
  
  • NURS 3434 - Health Focus: Adult I


    Credits: 4 Spring

    This is a theory course that focuses on promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for diverse individuals and families. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: NURS 3012 , NURS 3173 , NURS 3194 .
  
  • NURS 3444 - Practicum: Adult I


    Credits: 4 Spring

    This is a practicum course that focuses on promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for diverse individual and families. Practicum experiences will include simulation, acute, and community settings. Additional fee required.

    Prerequisites: NURS 3012 , NURS 3173 , NURS 3194 , NURS 3294 ,Prerequisites/Corequisites: NURS 3434 .
 

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