Music (MA)
Course Descriptions
Master of Arts in Music Course Descriptions (MUS)
511 Music Theory Seminar. A special topics seminar in music theory that includes the study of analytical techniques, aesthetics, writings in music theory, music cognition, and mathematical models, among other areas.
515 Advanced Conducting. Advanced conducting techniques of the baton: gestures, signs, and cues as used in instrumental and choral organizations. Includes advanced work in score reading, technique, and interpretation.
523 Music History - Baroque. Advanced historical studies of the Baroque period.
524 Music History – Classical. Advanced historical studies of the Classical period. Credit 3 hours.
525 Music History – Romantic. Advanced historical studies of the Romantic period.
526 Music History – Contemporary. Advanced historical studies from 1900 - present.
528 Advanced Studies in Literature and Pedagogy. Study of problems and techniques unique to the chosen applied instrument or voice; and to study teaching methods suitable for both individual and group instruction.
530 Private Lessons. Advanced private vocal, instrumental, and composition study for Master of Arts in Music students.
533 A Cappella Choir. Various ensembles are available to Master of Arts in Music students as laboratory groups, with or without credit. Credit 0-1 hour.
534 Jazz Band. Various ensembles are available to Master of Arts in Music students as laboratory groups, with or without credit. Credit 0-1 hour.
550 Concert Band. Various ensembles are available to Master of Arts in Music students as laboratory groups, with or without credit. Credit 0-1 hour.
551 Chamber Ensembles. Various ensembles are available to Master of Arts in Music students as laboratory groups, with or without credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit 0-1 hour.
555 Special Topics. Topics of special interest offered primarily as summer workshops with approval of the coordinator of the Master of Arts in Music program.
558 Special Literature Study. An independent study course in literature for specific fields of applied study. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit 2 to 3 hours.
560 Orchestra. Various ensembles are available to Master of Arts in Music students as laboratory groups, with or without credit. Credit 0-1 hour.
593 Comprehensive Oral Examination. Successful completion of a comprehensive oral examination is required for graduation. This exam, which is administered by a committee of three music faculty, is given during the final semester. Oral examination committees are chosen by the student’s advisor in consultation with the student. Students must be enrolled the semester in which they take comprehensive examinations. Credit 0 hours.
594 Master’s Final Project. Preparation of a thesis, recital, lecture/recital, report or other approved project to fulfill the requirement for the master’s degree. Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate advisor. Course graded S/U. Credit 3 hours.
Education Department (EDUC)
501 Current Educational Trends. Analysis of issues and trends in terms of their applications to current educational structures and implications for educators and their professional development. Credit 3 hours.
511 Research Methodologies. Provides the essentials for conducting research, interpreting statistical principles, and quantification. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be surveyed as well as library techniques. Credit 3 hours.
512 Action Research. This course will introduce students to action research, a form of self-reflective systematic inquiry by practitioners on their own practice. The primary objective of the course is to prepare students to do action research in schools. There are three other goals: 1) the development of professional community; 2) the illumination of power relationships; and 3) students' recognition of their own expertise. Credit 3 hours.
543 Assessments, Tests, and Measurement. Provides classroom educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively measure student achievement and the reflective skills necessary to examine and improve upon practice. Credit 3 hours.
Elective Course
Business Department (MGMT)
620 Marketing Management. Explores various marketing concepts of importance to managers, including product development and brand management, price determination, distribution strategy, and advertising/promotion management. The emphasis will be on strategic implications of these topics, rather than the theories themselves. Students will be required to exhibit mastery of the topics through the development of a complete, case-based integrated marketing strategy. Credit 3 hours.
625 Financial Accounting. Concentrates on interpreting financial statement information, using accounting information for decision-making and evaluation, and examining current trends in accounting of importance to the manager. Students will exhibit mastery over the subject matter through group interaction, written examinations and appropriate outside-of-class projects. Credit 3 hours.
630 Human Resource Management. Explores human resource issues faced by managers of large and small businesses. Covered will be employee selection and recruitment, training and employee development, performance appraisal, compensation, termination, and labor-management relations. Also discussed will be implications of the global business environment, EEOC and diversity issues, and other current topics. Special emphasis will be placed on employment law as it affects managers. Credit 3 hours.
635 Organizational Behavior. An examination of the complex organizational dynamics of large and small firms. Discussed will be organizational culture, motivational theories, personality styles, leadership techniques, change management, and other topics of importance to managers. Credit 3 hours.
647 Conflict Resolution and Negotiations. This course explores communication, conflict, negotiation, public relations, and leadership issues in large and small organizations. Included will be individual personality, preference, and style assessment, interpersonal interaction, and group dynamics. Special emphasis will be placed on conflict assessment, resolution, and conflict management techniques, negotiation theory, tactics, and practice as well as contingency theories of management and leadership. Credit 3 hours.
Leadership (LEAD)
576 Leader Behavior in Applied Settings. The course is designed for the Fifth-Year, on-campus leadership program. Students will learn decision-making models, principles of organizational hierarchy, and how organizations are impacted by leadership styles. Participants will analyze their own leadership behavior and how it impacts others through 360-degree feedback. Credit 3 hours.
