Academic Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
All CCU Course Descriptions
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Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. In general, undergraduate course numbers (i.e. 100-499) ending in “A” are offered in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Undergraduate course numbers without the “A” ending are offered in the College of Undergraduate Studies.
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MUA 131 - Voice Class (1) Class lessons in voice for beginning students, with emphasis on the basic skills required for singing, including vocal technique, solo vocal performance, learning to read music, and sight singing. In addition to one weekly class meeting, students are required to schedule additional practice time weekly. A variety of literature from different styles and periods, and technical requirements will be studied.
When Offered
Scheduled by School.
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MUA 132 - Piano Class II (1) Piano Class II is for Music Majors who have passed or have been exempted from Piano Class I. Technique will cover two octave scales (white and black keys), one-hand arpeggios, seventh chords in closed, small, and large open positions, root and inverted chord progressions In all major and minor keys. Students will learn a variety of repertoire from different styles and periods, developing sight-reading, transposition, improvisation, and harmonization skills. The completion of the Piano Class sequence along with the passing of the Piano Class II Final Exam will fulfill the piano proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites: MUA 130 .
When Offered
Every semester.
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MUA 175 - Music Convocation (0) Includes weekly performance class, all School of Music concerts and recitals, and special guest artists and speakers.
Notes: Required of all music majors each semester and of music minors for four semesters. Pass/Fail.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUA 176 - Music Education Colloquium (0) This course will provide future music educators with the opportunity to experience self-reflection and peer review as important tools for professional development, while increasing their ability to analyze instructional strategies and problem solve instructional dilemmas for the purpose of increasing student learning and classroom success. The course format is inquiry and discussion.
Prerequisites: Music Education majors only.
Notes: Pass/Fail course.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUA 230 - Piano Proficiency (0) The piano proficiency course covers areas of basic piano skills, including scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadences in major and minor keys. Students will be required to use these skills for harmonization, playing by ear, and transposing. Students will also be required to perform pieces at the piano in a variety of styles, including church, school, and community music, popular music, and classical music.
Corequisites: MUA 130 or MUA 115 .
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUA 231 - Performance Proficiency (0) Student must demonstrate basic levels of proficiency on their primary instrument at the end of their required applied lesson study.
Corequisites: Primary Instrument (MUA 102-126).
When Offered
Every fall and spring semester.
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MUA 325 - Literature of Primary Instrument (2) This course introduces students to the literature of their instrument from the renaissance to the present day. Practical knowledge of applications of performing works of the great composers for the instrument are studied.
Notes: Required of all music performance majors with exception of vocal emphasis majors, who should take MUS 325.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUA 327 - Advanced Conducting (2) Individual applied lessons in conducting. The primary emphasis is developing a philosophy of conducting and the practical application of conducting skills through ensemble directing in the student’s area of concentration. Course content includes advanced conducting techniques, score analysis, conducting terms. Other topics include developing an ideal choral, orchestral, or band sound, leadership, non-verbal communication, historical performance practice, score preparation, and pre-rehearsal activities. Student must be enrolled in applicable choral or instrumental ensemble.
Prerequisites: MUS 326 .
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 100 - University Women’s Choir (1) The University Women’s Choir is a select large ensemble dedicated to the performance of vocal masterworks from all musical styles and periods. University Women’s Choir is an opportunity for students to grow in stewardship of God-given gifts and musical talents. Musical excellence and well-prepared performances are stressed. The University Women’s Choir tours and records annually and presents multiple concerts each year. Auditions for University Women’s Choir are held at the beginning of the fall semester.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
Fee
Music ensemble fee.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 101 - University Choir (1) The University Choir is a select large ensemble dedicated to the performance of vocal masterworks from all musical styles and periods. University Choir is an opportunity for students to grow in stewardship of God-given gifts and musical talents. Musical excellence and well-prepared performances are stressed. The University Choir tours and records annually and presents multiple concerts each year. Auditions for University Choir are held at the beginning of the fall semester.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
Fee
Music ensemble fee.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 102 - University Symphonic Band (1) The University Symphonic Band is a select large ensemble for woodwinds, brass and percussion, oriented towards the performance of a wide range of music for the modern wind band, including transcriptions, standard literature, popular music, and sacred music for band. Symphonic Band is an opportunity for students to grow in stewardship of God-given gifts and musical talents. Musical excellence and well-prepared performances are stressed. The University Symphonic Band tours and records annually and presents multiple concerts each year. Auditions for University Symphonic Band are held at the beginning of the fall semester.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
Fee
Music ensemble fee.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 103 - Chamber Orchestra (1) A select instrumental ensemble in conjunction with the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra featuring string and wind instruments that performs a variety of traditional and contemporary literature for community audiences.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 104 - Peak Harmony Vocal Ensemble (1) Peak Harmony Vocal Ensemble is a select small ensemble that studies and performs a wide variety of pop and jazz styles including contemporary a cappella, CCM, jazz standards, rock, pop, blues and more. Participation in the Peak Harmony Vocal Ensemble is an opportunity to grow in the stewardship of God-given gifts and musical talents. Auditions for Peak harmony Vocal Ensemble are held at the beginning of the fall semester.
Corequisites: MUE 100 , MUE 101 , MUE 102 , MUE 103 , MUE 109 , or MUE 114 .
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 105 - Mainstream (Instrumental Jazz) (1) Mainstream is a select small ensemble that is oriented toward the study and performance of a wide variety of jazz styles, including traditional big band, contemporary jazz, the blues, bebop, interpretation of jazz standards, and more. Participation in Mainstream is an opportunity to grow in the stewardship of God-given gifts and musical talents. Auditions for Mainstream are held at the beginning of the fall semester.
Corequisites: MUE 100 , MUE 101 , MUE 102 , MUE 103 , MUE 109 , or MUE 114 .
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 106 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble (1) This ensemble exists as student interest dictates. Performance opportunities vary.
Corequisites: MUE 100 , MUE 101 , MUE 102 , MUE 103 , MUE 109 , or MUE 114 .
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 107 - Music Theatre Ensemble (1) A performing ensemble, class sessions are predominantly preparations for auditions and performance of solo and ensemble scene excerpts from musical theatre. Class sessions will include music rehearsal, vocal coaching, basic acting, stage movement, and auditioning techniques and portfolio.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUE 108 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble (1) This ensemble exists as student interest dictates. Performance opportunities vary.
Corequisites: MUE 100 , MUE 101 , MUE 102 , MUE 103 , MUE 109 , or MUE 114 .
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 109 - Chamber Strings (1) The University Chamber Strings ensemble is comprised of violinists, violists, cellists, and double bassists performing varied music for small groups; including works from the standard chamber music literature, jazz and popular music, as well as sacred music for strings. Chamber Strings provides an opportunity for students to develop and express their God-given gifts and musical talents. Musical excellence, collaboration, and engaging and varied performances are stressed. The Chamber Strings do a number of outreach performances annually.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 110 - Jazz Combo (1) This ensemble exists as student interest dictates. Performance opportunities vary.
Corequisites: MUE 100 , MUE 101 , MUE 102 , , MUE 109 , or MUE 114 .
When Offered
Every fall and spring semester.
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MUE 114 - Handbell Ensemble (1) A performing ensemble that also focuses on developing rehearsal, conducting, and performance skills. Along with concert performance, students work in the areas of ringing technique development and pedagogy, instrument care and maintenance, rhythm reading, score reading, and conducting. Musical excellence, collaboration, and engaging and varied performances are stressed. The Handbell Ensemble does a number of outreach performances annually.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 115 - Worship Practicum (1) The Worship Practicum is dedicated to training students in the art of leading worship and the craft of leading a worship ensemble. Special emphasis will be given to balancing musical excellence with spiritual formation. The Worship Practicum will draw from sacred repertoire spanning a broad range of worship and musical styles.
Prerequisites: MUS 111 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUE 116 - Drumline (1) Drumline offers students wanting to pursue field percussion an opportunity to develop their talent and perform at various CCU athletic events.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 117 - Men’s Chorus (1) The Men’s Chorus performs music of many style periods and genres with an emphasis on contemporary inspirational and glee club literature. Performance opportunities for this non-auditioned group include concerts and outreach events for CCU. Men from across the campus community are encouraged to participate in this singing fellowship and ministry outreach.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUE 132 - Stage Movement/Dance (1) Group lessons in stage movement and dance customized to meet the needs, interests, and goals of individual students as well as those of the threatre program. Emphasis is placed on developing strong fundamentals and technique as well as improving performance and artistry.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered
Every fall and spring semester.
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MUE 232 - Stage Movement/Dance II (1) A continuation of MUE 132 - Stage Movement/Dance for intermediate students.
Prerequisites: MUE 132 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered
Every fall and spring semester.
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MUE 301 - Collaborative Piano (1) Collaborative Piano is a small ensemble course that gives specific ensemble experience to piano majors. Various ensemble opportunities will be provided, based on the recommendation of the applied teacher and the needs of the student. Students will improve their sight reading ability, learn to rehearse with others, learn vocal and instrumental literature, and collaborate musically with others. A weekly lesson will be given, with assigned rehearsals arranged with the performing ensemble.
Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors only.
When Offered
Every fall and spring semesters.
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MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives (3) An exploration of music in the broader context of culture and the arts; personal musical experiences through listening and doing; and developing the ability to discern aesthetic excellence. Included is an introduction to the elements of music and how music works, the development of a Christian perspective on the arts, a broad survey of representative selections of Westem music, and a focused overview of non-western/world music.
Notes: This course satisfies the general education fine arts requirement for most students. It is recommended for all students, especially those with an interest in music, and is the required fine arts course for all music majors and minors. Students with a special interest in Theatre should see THR 112 .
Note: MUS 110 does not satisfy the fine arts requirement for education majors.
Fee
Course fees apply.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUS 111 - From Sight to Sound - Music Fundamentals (2) A course exploring the fundamentals of written music and its practical application to sound and vice versa. Students will gain a basic understanding of music including notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords, with an introduction to keyboard and improvisation.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 112 - Music Theory I: Elements of Music (3) This course is the first semester of a four-semester sequence required of all music majors. Comprehensive musicianship through hearing, analyzing, and composing. Musical elements covered include melody, rhythm (including simple and compound meter), major and minor modes, chord structure, phrase structure, realization of figured bass, and basic counterpoint.
Prerequisites: MUS 111 or passing grade on the Music Theory Entrance Exam.
Corequisites: MUS 113 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 113 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training I (1) This course is the first semester of a four-semester sequence required of all music majors. It is assumed that students will be enrolled in the corequisite Music Theory class when enrolled in a Sight Singing and Ear Training course. In this sequence, students will develop aural skills and competency with sight singing and ear training using solfege in the areas of melody, harmony, and rhythm in a systematic pedagogy.
Prerequisites: MUS 111 or a passing grade on the Music Theory Entrance Exam.
Corequisites: MUS 112 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Education (2) This course introduces the historical roots of music education, influences of and upon contemporary practices in music education, with classroom observations of expert teachers. The expectations of today’s music educator within the framework of content standards, instructional design and accountability, classroom success while addressing individual learning needs, and the importance of conveying the societal value of music will be investigated.
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 212 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony and Tonicization (3) Continuation of MUS 112 . Topics covered include phrase structure (forms) and motivic analysis, cadences, embellishing tones, introduction to voice-leading, secondary dominants and leading-tone chords, and modulation. Also included in an introduction to music writing software (Finale) as applicable to continued study in Music Theory.
Prerequisites: MUS 110 , MUS 112 , MUS 113 .
Corequisites: MUS 213 .
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 213 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training II (1) This course is the second semester of a four-semester sequence required of all music majors. It is assumed that students will be enrolled in the co-requisite Music Theory class when enrolled in a Sight Singing and Ear Training course. In this sequence, students will develop aural skills and competency with sight singing and ear training using solfege in the areas of melody, harmony, and rhythm in a systematic pedagogy.
Prerequisites: MUS 112 , MUS 113 .
Corequisites: MUS 212 .
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 214 - Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony and Forms (3) Continuation of MUS 212 . Comprehensive emphasis of 18th century common-practice musical techniques, including melodic and contrapuntal writing, as well as analysis of modal mixture, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords. An examination of chromatic harmony and modulation. Analysis of vocal forms, and harmony and melody in popular music.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 , MUS 213 .
Corequisites: MUS 215 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 215 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training III (1) A continuation of MUS 213 . Aural skills including sight singing using solfege and numbers; harmonic, melodic and rhythmic dictation, modes, and jazz scales.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 , MUS 213 .
Corequisites: MUS 214 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 271 - Music Production and Engineering I (3) This course serves as an introduction to music production and recording software. Students gain an understanding regarding the strengths of various software options including Pro Tools and Ableton. Students learn to edit audio files in Pro Tools, keyboard shortcuts, and general understanding of the software. They work with MIDI, virtual instruments and related topics.
Prerequisites: Music, StratCom, or Digital Media Majors only.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 272 - Music Production and Engineering II (3) Building on their first semester knowledge of Pro Tools, students use the software to record acoustic instruments and voices. They learn about basic studio acoustics, microphones, microphone technique, signal flow, mixing consoles, computer audio concepts, effects, and mixing audio. Some projects may be hybrid audio and MIDI production. Students gain more knowledge into various DAWs (digital audio workstations).
Prerequisites: MUS 271 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 312 - Music Theory IV: The Twentieth Century and Beyond (3) Continuation of MUS 214 . Study of modern and recent musical styles. Survey of advanced harmonic developments in 19th century music, as well as 20th/21st century compositional and improvisational techniques.
Prerequisites: MUS 214 , MUS 215 .
Corequisites: MUS 313 .
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 313 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training IV (1) Continuation of MUS 215 . Aural skills including sight singing using solfege and numbers; harmonic, melodic and rhythmic dictation, modes, and jazz scales.
Prerequisites: MUS 214 , MUS 215 .
Corequisites: MUS 312 .
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 323 - History of Music I (2) Historical study of the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods of music history through readings, study of scores, listening, and analysis of stylistic characteristics of representative compositions. The study of the music is integrated with concurrent historical developments in government, politics, economics, geography, science, literature, painting, and philosophy,
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 324 - History of Music II (2) Historical study of the music from ca. 1700 to the present through readings, study of scores, listening, and analysis of stylistic characteristics of representative compositions. Emphasis is given to the development of music In Europe, with reference to concurrent historical development in non-Westem cultures throughout the world.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 , MUS 213 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 325 - Singer’s Diction and Literature (2) This course serves as an introduction to and the development of a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet, and its direct application to the English, Italian, German and French languages for the purpose of correct pronunciation and articulation in singing. Students will apply this knowledge in transcribing English, Italian, German, and French into the IPA; developing the ability to accurately and clearly enunciate and articulate sounds and inflections in English, Italian, German, and French. Attention will also be given to song literature materials, and effective vocal repertoire selection for studio and recital use.
When Offered
Even spring semesters.
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MUS 326 - Conducting (2) This introductory conducting course addresses conducting gestures and technique, musical terminology and markings, language pronunciation, basic rehearsal procedures for choral and instrumental groups, developing leadership skills, and verbal and non-verbal communication. Special emphasis is placed on developing a relationship between conducting gestures and sound.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 328 - Choral Methods and Literature (2) The course focus is on developing skills and a knowledge base for successfully organizing, leading and building all musical aspects of the effective choral ensemble. Topics will include: warm-ups, rudiments of voice and sound production, development of choral tone, vocal auditions and voice classification, children’s voices, group vocal training, verbal and nonverbal techniques of communication to increase teaching effectiveness, survey of choral musical styles and repertoire diverse choral groups, techniques for addressing varied learning styles in a choral context, administration of the choral program and communication, literature sources, organization of the choir, analysis of the choral experience, rehearsal techniques, and introduction to diction and language (IPA), teaching comprehensive musicianship in the choir.
When Offered
Odd spring semesters.
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MUS 329 - Instrumental Methods and Literature (2) Administration, organization, curriculum selection, and teaching of instrumental music programs in churches and schools. Analysis of the instrumental experience, rehearsal techniques, basic musicianship, and performance practices. Verbal and nonverbal techniques of communication to increase teaching effectiveness. Survey of instrumental musical styles and repertoire.
When Offered
Even fall semesters.
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MUS 330 - General Music Methods and Literature (2) Course content includes methods and techniques for the administration, organization, and teaching of general music programs in schools. The analysis of experiences, curricula, methods and literature for teaching young voices and for using classroom instruments to build comprehensive musicianship is introduced. Curriculums studied include an introduction to Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and combined approaches, as well as primary curriculums provided by major publishers. All are introduced while studying and implementing standards-based education.
When Offered
Even spring semesters.
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MUS 341 - Foundations of Worship and Worship Arts (3) This course serves as an introductory study of the history, theology, and practice of biblical worship and worship arts. Course content will focus on the biblical, theological, historical, and practical foundations of worship and worship arts from Old Testament times to the present.
When Offered
Even fall semesters.
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MUS 342 - Philosophical and Practical Development of Worship (3) Worship Ministry integrates music and the Christian faith by developing thoughtful Christian perspectives accompanied by the development of practical skills and tools necessary for worship ministry. This course builds on the biblical and historical perspectives provided in MUS 341 , with a particular emphasis on developing a solid philosophical and theological basis for the use of music in worship and worship planning through the myriad expressions of worship extant in the church today.
Prerequisites: MUS 341
Notes: MUS 450 should not be taken before MUS 342. It can be taken concurrently or after MUS 342.
When Offered
Odd spring semesters.
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MUS 351 - Brass Techniques and Pedagogy (1) Instruction in methods of playing and teaching the various instruments of the brass family. Exploration of various pedagogical techniques and literature used in current public and private instruction (including techniques and information useful for church instruction and ensembles). Discussion of important topics related to effective brass playing and teaching in school and church settings.
Fee
Music instrument fee.
When Offered
Odd fall semesters.
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MUS 352 - Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy (1) Instruction in methods of playing and teaching the various instruments of the woodwind family. Exploration of various pedagogical techniques and literature used in current public and private instruction (including techniques and information useful for church instructions and ensembles). Discussion of important topics related to effective woodwind playing and teaching in school and church settings.
Fee
Music instrument fee.
When Offered
Even spring semesters.
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MUS 353 - String Techniques and Pedagogy (1) Class lessons in playing and learning how to teach violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Exploration of various pedagogical techniques and literature used in current public and private instruction (including techniques and information useful for church instruction and ensembles).
Fee
Music instrument fee.
When Offered
Even fall semesters.
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MUS 354 - Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy (1) Class lessons in performing on, and teaching snare drum, timpani, drum set and other orchestral and “pop” membrane percussion instruments; mallet keyboard instruments including marimba and xylophone, and various accessory and “world percussion” instruments. Emphasis will be placed on worship application in each of these instrument families.
Fee
Course fees apply.
When Offered
Odd spring semesters.
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MUS 355 - Improvisational Techniques (1) An introduction to improvisation with a focus on the development of ability to improvise simple and creative melodies (voice and melodic instruments), harmonic progressions (keyboard and guitar), and rhythmic accompaniments in both traditional and multicultural idioms. Particular emphasis is given to improvisation in blues, jazz, black gospel, worship team, and praise band venues.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 .
When Offered
Even spring semesters.
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MUS 356 - Vocal Methods (1) A study of how the vocal mechanism works and pedagogical techniques for instructing others in singing. Objectives include developing an understanding of the acoustical and physiological make-up of the vocal apparatus, gaining an aural perception and understanding of specific vocal problems - their causes and possible solutions, and fostering the development of the student’s ability to teach sound vocal technique.
When Offered
Odd fall semesters.
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MUS 357 - Fretted Techniques (1) Instruction in methods of playing and teaching fretted instruments. Studies of various pedagogical techniques and literature used in current public and private instruction including techniques and information useful for church instruction and ensembles. Studies also include physical control of the sound, and learning the various approaches to the guitar - jazz, classical, rock, and praise and worship styles.
Fee
Music instrument fee.
When Offered
Even fall semesters.
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MUS 360 - Half Recital (0) A half-hour recital demonstrating a proficiency and basic level of mastery of performance skill on a primary instrument or voice. The recital should include appropriate performance practice covering a range of important musical styles and periods.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUS 361 - Worship Arts Performance Project (0) A half-hour performance project demonstrating a proficiency and basic level of mastery of skills required for a career as a worship director/leader/coordinator. This project could include coordinating/directing a worship band, and/or elements of a recital on the student’s primary instrument.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
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MUS 362 - Music Education Performance Project (0) Music Education students collaborate with the Coordinator of Music Education to identify appropriate vocal or instrumental concert literature selections and a volunteer ensemble of students. Students plan and schedule rehearsals with the ensemble, and direct the ensemble from the initial sight-reading of the selected work to rehearsal in preparation for a scheduled performance during Convocation.
When Offered
Every semester.
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MUS 371 - Music Production and Engineering III (3) This course is a detailed introduction to live production with an emphasis in sound reinforcement. It includes acoustics, system component analysis, system design, and hands-on training with state-of-the-art best practices guiding the entirety of the semester.
Prerequisites: MAT 112 , MUS 272 .
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 372 - Music Production and Engineering IV (3) Expanding on the foundational principles in Level III, this course combines current engineering design principles with practical live production practices. Skills are taught that target audio, video, lighting (AVL) system theory and, whether permanently installed or used on tour. An emphasis will be placed on live production best practices with hands-on experience. Students learn how to produce a live technical event from concept to design to show management. This includes in-depth elements of concert sound, lighting and broadcast video.
Prerequisites: MUS 371 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 380 - Pedagogical Models for Effective Learning in Music (3) This course addresses the design and implementation of successful standards-based instructional models and pedagogies to foster effective and authentic learning in music. Topics include research and collaborative discussion of how students learn, how to organize differentiated delivery options based on student interests, linguistic diversity, learning profiles and individual student needs, and assessment alternatives for effective student demonstration of learning.
When Offered
Every fall.
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MUS 390 - Directed Study (1 to 3) Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor advisor.
Notes: See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for credit.
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MUS 404 - Music K-12 Curriculum and Instruction (3) Musical education within aesthetic, extra-aesthetic, and artistic dimensions as it relates to the entire school music curriculum K-12, including school music performances. Special emphasis is given to managing a musical organization, classroom management, and lesson planning. Additionally, methods and curricula used for middle school/secondary instruction (vocal, instrumental, and general) are discussed. Students will develop an articulate philosophy of music education, discuss appropriate advocacy procedures, and study and implement standards-based education.
When Offered
Odd fall semesters.
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MUS 410 - World Music (2) An exploration of world music styles as the reflection of world cultures. Emphasis is given to distinctive musical styles of India, the Far East, and sub-Saharan Africa as well as to world traditions that grow out of the interaction with European music in various parts of the globe including Asia and the Americas. The interaction of music, culture, and religion provides additional insight into diverse cultural traditions throughout the world.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 411 - Scoring and Arranging (2) The study of technical capabilities and notation for instruments and voices, individually and in ensembles, including band, jazz band, orchestra, and choir. Emphasis is given to developing technical mastery in writing for the instruments of the ensemble alone and in combination including such skills as transcribing, arranging, and score and part preparation and reading using the tools of current music technology.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 420 - Leadership Issues in Ministry (3) Training volunteers and working with staff members in the local church setting.
When Offered
Scheduled by school.
Cross-listed YTM 420 .
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MUS 426 - Music Business (2) An in-depth study of Christian and secular music industries; careers in the music business, including music director, choral directing and instrumental accompaniment, small business development, music publishing, recording industry, film and television industry, teaching, and performance. The objective is to give students a greater understanding of music as an industry. Studies include: getting an agent, marketing, finance (QuickBooks, etc.), understanding ASCAP/BMI, cue sheets, royalties, IMDB credits, talking with record companies, contract negotiations, music placement for film and television, budgeting for projects and worship arts, dealing with criticism, making a profit.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 450 - Music Ministry Internship (1) A practical observation, study, and application of the use of music in worship, and the ministry of music through the local church and/or mission outreach organizations. The internship will be guided by the instructor and mentored by a staff member of the sponsoring church or organization. Work will include observation and participation in an ongoing worship ministry; development of the student’s ministry skills in preparation for the student’s own worship ministry; and application of Biblical precepts to worship, worship planning, and worship ministry.
Prerequisites: MUS 341 .
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUS 451 - Personal Professional Employment Proposal Portfolio (0) A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating a personal body of work, skills acquired, and potential transference of skills in order to open career path opportunities for graduates.
Prerequisites: Seniors only.
When Offered
Every fall and spring semesters.
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MUS 460 - Full Recital (0) One-hour instrumental or vocal recital demonstrating mastery of performance skill. The recital should include appropriate performance practice covering a range of important musical styles and periods.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUS 470 - Senior Thesis (2) A senior thesis covering the aesthetic, historical, and psychological bases of music and their integration with the Christian faith.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Notes: Minimum of 25 pages with oral defense.
Fee
Fees may apply.
When Offered
Fall and spring semesters.
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MUS 471 - Music Production and Engineering V (3) This course is an in-depth study of studio audio engineering skills in the area of mixing for feature films/television, including: voice-over recording and production, commercial audio, sound design and sound effects, and mix to picture.
Prerequisites: MUS 372 .
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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MUS 472 - Music Production and Engineering VI (3) This course is designed to complete the skills and knowledge level of the audio engineer student. It provides an emphasis in the production and recording of albums, individual artist relations, and small business management. In this class students learn how to work with recording artists and be responsible for the recording of an album project.
Prerequisites: MUS 471 .
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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MUS 490 - Directed Study (1 to 3) Guided independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor advisor.
Notes: See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for credit.
When Offered
(Offered as needed.)
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MUS 497 - Special Topics (1 to 3) Guided group investigation and discussion of a selected topic.
Notes: Graded; may be repeated for credit.
When Offered
(Offered as needed.)
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MUS 498 - Teaching Assistantship (1) Supervised and limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation and grading of examinations.
Notes: Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
When Offered
(Offered as needed.)
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NPM 101A - Fundamentals of Nonprofits and Nonprofit Management (3) Today’s nonprofit manager must not only provide quality programs, but must ensure transparent finances, solid strategic planning, equitable human resources, efficient information technology, robust marketing, and other characteristics of operational management no less vigorous than a private sector CEO. The course reviews the history and impact as well as the best practices in managing nonprofit organizations.
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NPM 305A - Nonprofit Governance and Executive Leadership (3) This course addresses the governance of nonprofit organizations, focusing on the responsibilities of nonprofit boards and executive leadership. This includes the legal, regulatory and ethical issues in governing nonprofits.
Prerequisites: NPM 101A .
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NPM 310A - Resource Development and Marketing in Nonprofits (3) This course provides the fundamentals of resource development and marketing necessary for sustainability of a nonprofit organization. The course covers the importance of fundraising in your organization. Students develop the marketing and communications skills necessary to secure private and government funding and create a visibility within the community. We explore fundraising models such as the Benevon Model.
Prerequisites: NPM 101A and MAT 250A .
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NPM 311A - Grant Writing (3) Grant writing is an important part of nonprofit organizational leadership and sustainability. Grant writing requires content knowledge, writing proficiency, strong research skills and patience. This course provides students with the background necessary to identify organization and program funding needs, and to develop a competitive funding proposal including: application components, funding sources, justification, submission and cover letters.
Prerequisites: NPM 310A .
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NPM 405A - Nonprofit Program Development (3) The goal of this course is to increase students’ ability to recognize, plan, develop and evaluate programs which align with the mission and strategy of the nonprofit organization. The course examines need assessment, market analysis, program feasibility, alternative delivery methodologies, support and implementation of a nonprofit project.
Prerequisites: NPM 101A , MAT 250A and MGT 270A .
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NPM 455A - Fundraising Analytics and Business Intelligence (3) This course provides an overview of the use of analytics and business intelligence, for example, to help identify donors that are the most likely to support an organization. Students learn key terms and concepts, review strategies for business alignment, and evaluate analytical tools available to utilize data in support of the organization mission.
Prerequisites: MAT 250A and NPM 310A .
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NPM 491A - Nonprofit Management Capstone (3) This capstone course provides students the opportunity to apply the concepts, skills and tools acquired throughout the Nonprofit Management program towards the creation of a nonprofit organization.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of all other program requirements.
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NUR 308A - Transforming Care: Christian Vision for Nursing (3) This course examines nursing theory, research and practice from a biblical perspective. Baccalaureate Degree Essentials, professional role development, and issues and trends in healthcare are explored. Values, beliefs and professional “calling” are examined within a framework of reflective practice with a goal of empowering baccalaureate nurses to practice nursing as ministry.
Prerequisites: ENG 103A ; RN-BSN nursing majors only.
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NUR 309 - Transforming Care: Christian Perspectives (3) This course examines nursing theory, research and practice from a biblical perspective. The historical and theological basis of the nursing profession is explored including worldview perspectives on persons, nursing and health. Baccalaureate Degree Essentials, professional role development, and issues and trends in healthcare are explored. Values, beliefs and professional “calling” are examined within a framework of reflective practice with a goal of empowering baccalaureate nurses to practice nursing as ministry.
Prerequisites: Nursing majors only.
When Offered
Every spring semester.
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NUR 309A - Transforming Care: Christian Perspectives (3) This course examines nursing theory, research and practice from a biblical perspective. The historical and theological basis of the nursing profession is explored including worldview perspectives on persons, nursing and health. Baccalaureate Degree Essentials, professional role development, and issues and trends in healthcare are explored. Values, beliefs and professional “calling” are examined within a framework of reflective practice with a goal of empowering baccalaureate nurses to practice nursing as ministry.
Prerequisites: ENG 103A ; Pre-licensure nursing majors only.
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NUR 310 - Foundations of Professional Practice (5) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on the art, science and soul of nursing practice from a Biblical perspective emphasizing care across the life span. Students are socialized into professional roles, values, the nursing process, quality, and safety as foundational to practice. Relationship based care, clinical reasoning and care of the older adult are emphasized. Fundamental skills provide a foundation for more advanced study in professional practice.
Prerequisites: NUR 311 ; Nursing majors only.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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NUR 310A - Foundations of Professional Practice (5) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on the art, science and soul of nursing practice from a Biblical perspective emphasizing care across the life span. Students are socialized into professional roles, values, the nursing process, quality, and safety as foundational to practice. Relationship based care, clinical reasoning and care of the older adult are emphasized. Fundamental skills provide a foundation for more advanced study in professional practice.
Prerequisites: NUR 311A ; Pre-licensure nursing majors only.
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NUR 311 - Health Assessment (3) This theory and lab course addresses assessment of the whole person from a Biblical worldview. Focus is on health histories, effective communication, systematic data gathering, and the physical assessment of adult and older adults. Concepts surrounding safety, risk assessment screening, spiritual assessment, cultural assessment, psychosocial assessment, ethical and legal parameters, and documentation via an electronic medical record are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Nursing majors only.
Fee
Course fees apply.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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NUR 311A - Health Assessment (3) This theory and lab course addresses assessment of the whole person from a Biblical worldview. Focus is on health histories, effective communication, systematic data gathering, and the physical assessment of adult and older adults. Concepts surrounding safety, risk assessment screening, spiritual assessment, cultural assessment, psychosocial assessment, ethical and legal parameters, and documentation via an electronic medical record are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Pre-licensure nursing majors only.
Fee
Fees apply.
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NUR 312A - Healthcare Informatics (3) This course focuses on information literacy and healthcare informatics including computer and patient care technology. Emphasis is on gathering and managing information, communicating through technology, ensuring security and privacy documenting safe care, and validating clinical decisions. Databases, decision support systems, work-flow, and changes in practice are explored within a Biblical framework.
Prerequisites: RN-BSN nursing majors only.
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NUR 314 - Pharmacology in Nursing (3) This theory and laboratory course provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics. Drug classifications, basic mechanisms of drug action and interactions, safe medication administration, and patient teaching are addressed. Lab content builds upon previous medication administration principles in Foundations of Professional Practice. Additional content focuses on venipuncture techniques, IV therapies, IV fluid tonicity, and IV site maintenance.
Prerequisites: NUR 310 ; Nursing majors only.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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NUR 314A - Pharmacology in Nursing (3) This theory and laboratory course provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics. Drug classifications, basic mechanisms of drug action and interactions, safe medication administration, and patient teaching are addressed. Lab content builds upon previous medication administration principles in Foundations of Professional Practice. Additional content focuses on venipuncture techniques, IV therapies, IV fluid tonicity, and IV site maintenance.
Prerequisites: NUR 309A , NUR 310A ; Pre-licensure nursing majors only.
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NUR 315 - Adult Health Nursing I (6) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on the wholistic care of adult and older adult patients and their families with common health conditions. There is a focus on providing compassionate and spiritual care from a Biblical worldview while applying professional standards of practice. Students use the nursing process in patient situations with emphasis on safe, evidence-based practice to promote high quality and culturally sensitive healthcare.
Prerequisites: NUR 310 ; Nursing majors only.
When Offered
Every fall semester.
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NUR 315A - Adult Health Nursing I (6) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on the wholistic care of adult and older adult patients and their families with common health conditions. There is a focus on providing compassionate and spiritual care from a Biblical worldview while applying professional standards of practice. Students use the nursing process in patient situations with emphasis on safe, evidence-based practice to promote high quality and culturally sensitive healthcare.
Prerequisites: NUR 310A , NUR 314A ; Pre-licensure nursing majors only.
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NUR 324 - Caring for Children and Families (6) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on nursing care of children and their families. Family dynamics, developmental stages, health assessment, effective communication, health promotion, risk reduction, safety medication administration and disease management specific to children are emphasized. Professional standards, ethical and legal parameters, and the use of information technology are priorities in safe family-centered care. A Biblical worldview of traditional family values is discussed.
Prerequisites: NUR 315 ; Nursing majors only.
When Offered
Every fall and spring semester.
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NUR 324A - Caring for Children and Families (6) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on nursing care of children and their families. Family dynamics, developmental stages, health assessment, effective communication, health promotion, risk reduction, safety medication administration and disease management specific to children are emphasized. Professional standards, ethical and legal parameters, and the use of information technology are priorities in safe family-centered care. A Biblical worldview of traditional family values is discussed.
Prerequisites: NUR 315A , Pre-licensure nursing majors only.
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NUR 325 - Maternal Newborn Nursing (6) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on the professional nursing care of the childbearing family throughout the perinatal experience. Maternal newborn nursing, family dynamics, and women’s health issues are emphasized. Focus is on interprofessional communication, patient teaching, safety and clinical reasoning to promote family-centered care. Professional standards, ethical and legal parameters, and quality outcome measures are priorities. A Biblical worldview of the sanctity of life is discussed.
Prerequisites: NUR 315 ; Nursing majors only.
When Offered
Every fall and spring semester.
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NUR 325A - Maternal Newborn Nursing (6) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on the professional nursing care of the childbearing family throughout the perinatal experience. Maternal newborn nursing, family dynamics, and women’s health issues are emphasized. Focus is on interprofessional communication, patient teaching, safety and clinical reasoning to promote family-centered care. Professional standards, ethical and legal parameters, and quality outcome measures are priorities. A Biblical worldview of the sanctity of life is discussed.
Prerequisites: NUR 315A ; Pre-licensure nursing majors only.
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NUR 326 - Mental Health Nursing (6) This theory, lab and clinical course focuses on the therapeutic use of self by the nurse using a Biblical framework in caring for patients with acute and chronic mental illness. Emphasis is on the interpersonal process in promoting wholistic care focusing on bio-psychosocial-spiritual-cultural integrity of individuals, families, and groups throughout the lifespan. Professional standards, ethical and legal parameters, safety and quality outcome measures are priorities.
Prerequisites: NUR 314 ; Nursing majors only.
When Offered
Every fall and spring semester.
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