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2022-2024 Graduate Catalog

Course Descriptions

 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 655 - Differential Geometry

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    Differential geometry has applications in computer graphics, medical imaging, and vision. This course will familiarize students not necessarily with those applications but with the basic lexicon of differential geometry, and will be an introduction to Riemannian geometry in higher dimensions. Topics include: the exterior differential calculus, applications to curves and surfaces in 3-space, various notions of curvature.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 657 - Finite Element Analysis

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    In mathematics, the finite element analysis (FEA) is a numerical technique for finding approximate solutions to boundary value problems for partial differential equations. It uses subdivision of a whole problem domain into simpler parts, called finite elements, and variational methods from the calculus of variations to solve the problem by minimizing an associated error function. FEA encompasses methods for connecting many simple element equations over many small subdomains, named finite elements, to approximate a more complex equation over a larger domain.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 662 - Pseudo-Differential Operators

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    The course contains basics of the theory of pseudo differential operators o Euclidean space. Applications to boundary value problems and spectral theory of differential operators will be considered.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 663 - Nonlinear Programming

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    The course will explore the fundamentals of nonlinear programming, both unconstrained and constrained optimization. The theoretical aspect of the course will focus on convexity, duality and optimality conditions. The algorithmic aspect of the course will develop various methodologies for unconstrained optimization and constrained optimization methods. The application aspect of the course will help students recognize and develop nonlinear programming models for problems in science and engineering.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 664 - Abstract Differential Equations

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    The course is devoted to an introduction in the theory of linear first and second order evolution equations in infinite dimensional spaces, including one-parameter semi-groups of operators. Applications to initial and initial-boundary value problems for parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations will be considered.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 665 - Introduction to Research in Mathematics Seminar

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an introduction to how to do mathematical research. The topics include research in mathematics literature, how to write a mathematics research paper, and topics determined by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 666 - Lie Algebra

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will describe the classification of semi-simple Lie algebra, compact Lie groups and their representations, root systems and Dynkin diagrams, with applications to combinatorial problems.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 670 - Combinatorial Optimization and Integer Programming

    Three hours.
    3 Credits

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
    Contact Hours 3
  

  • MATH 671 - Topics in Applied Mathematics Seminar

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an introduction to how to do mathematical research. The topics include research in mathematics literature, how to write a mathematics research paper, and topics determined by the ins This seminar course is designed to provide opportunities for students to be exposed to subject matters which would not generally fall into any of the otherwise listed courses. It also provide students opportunities to prepare and present seminars on topics determined by the instructor, based on individual student’s interest and focus of study. Emphasis will be given to application of the each topic discussed. A student taking this course is expected to have completed the core courses of the program.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 673 - Topics in Computational Math

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will introduce students to current research trends in an area of computational mathematics. The topics depend on the instructor.
    Possible Topics: Multiscale and multilevel techniques, such as wavelets; Numerical solution of PDEs, ie. Finite Element Method; Optimization; Data compression; Data mining; Signal and image processing

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 675 - Topics in Analysis Seminar

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will introduce students to current research trends in an area of analysis. The topics depend on the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 677 - Topics in Topology Seminar

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will introduce students to current research trends in an area of topology. The topics depend on the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 679 - Topics in Algebra Seminar

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This seminar course is designed to provide opportunities for students to be exposed to subject matters in Algebra. It also provide students opportunities to prepare and present seminars on topics determined by the instructor, based on individual student’s interest and focus of study. A student taking this course is expected to have completed the core courses of the program.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 788 - Supervised Research

    6 hours.
    3 Credits

    These courses are designed to enable students to participate in research in areas of their competence under the supervision of qualified individuals. Students are required to submit research findings orally in a seminar and to submit a written report to the graduate faculty.

    Prerequisite(s) Department permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 789 - Supervised Research

    6 hours.
    3 Credits

    These courses are designed to enable students to participate in research in areas of their competence under the supervision of qualified individuals. Students are required to submit research findings orally in a seminar and to submit a written report to the graduate faculty.

    Prerequisite(s) Department permission
    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 793 - Master’s Pre-Candidacy

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course conveys full-time status to a master’s graduate student engaged in study prior to the achievement of master;s candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or for a thesis proposal defense enroll in this course. Additionally, students needing additional time to complete a Master’[s project enroll in this course after initial enrollment in the appropriate Master’s Project course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours 3
  

  • MATH 797 - Thesis Guidance

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s thesis chairperson and committee.  Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the thesis.  This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement.  However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours Three
  

  • MATH 799 - Thesis Defense

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course allows students the opportunity to defend their thesis for approval by the student’s thesis chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed.  After gaining approval of the thesis chairperson and committee, the thesis is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval.  This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement.  This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours Three
  

  • MATH 848 - Dissertation Research

    3 Credits

    This course enables a PhD candidate to execute the scholarly research plan in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 899 - Dissertation Seminar

    3 Credits

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MATH 993 - Doctoral Pre-Candidacy

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course conveys full-time status to a doctoral student as a full-time student engaged in study prior to the achievement of doctoral candidacy. Students studying for comprehensive examinations or preparing for a proposal defense enroll in this course.  This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours Three
  

  • MATH 997 - Dissertation Guidance

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course enables a doctoral student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee.  Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered a program credit requirement.  The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours Three
  

  • MATH 998 - Dissertation Defense

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course allows doctoral students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the dissertation has been completed.  After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement.  The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.  

    Prerequisite(s) Completion of Intent to Defend Dissertation form/process with School of Graduate Studies
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours Three

Mathematics Education
  

  • EDMA 516 - Seminar in Elementary/Middle School Mathematics Instruction

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will emphasize instructional techniques involving effective communication, intuitive learning, critical thinking and reflection in applying methodology of modern mathematics to grades K-8. These instructional techniques will be suitable for a technologically developed urban, multicultural environment. Research studies and their implication for teaching will also be considered.
  

  • EDMA 530 - Teaching For Concept Development In Mathematics

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will enhance teachers’ pedagogical knowledge through a critical examination of the methods and materials used In teaching K-12 mathematics.
  

  • EDMA 554 - Mathematical Investigations in the High School Curriculum I

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is designed to deepen high school teachers’ mathematical content knowledge of the algebra and Pre-calculus taught within high schools. Through integrated curricula, numerous connections will be made among mathematical topics and to topics outside of mathematics, particularly science.
  

  • EDMA 555 - Mathematical Investigations in the High School Curriculum II

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course seeks to develop in high school mathematics teachers, deeper mathematical content knowledge of the geometry, probability, and statistics taught within high schools. Through integrated curricula, numerous connections will be made among mathematical topics and to topics outside of mathematics, particularly science.
  

  • EDMA 581 - Mathematical Principles and Concepts for Elementary/Middle School Teachers I

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will provide teachers of grades K-8 with a foundation in the algebra of the real number system. Topics include: subsets of the real numbers and binary operations on them, rules of logical inference, polynomials, solution of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, the function concept and the graphical representation of functions, combinations and permutations of finite sets, the principle of mathematical induction. (Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree in mathematics.)
  

  • EDMA 582 - Mathematical Principles and Concepts for Elementary/Middle School Teachers II

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course consists of the concepts of plane and solid geometry needed to support the mathematics curriculum requirement in geometry for teachers of K-8. Topics to be covered include: plane Euclidean geometry, volumes of regular polyhedral and spheres, non-Euclidean metrics, angles and an introduction to right-angle trigonometry. (Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree in mathematics.
  

  • EDMA 583 - Applied Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course develops a wide variety of applications intended to supplement and enhance use of the concepts and techniques covered in EDMA 581  and EDMA 582 . Applications will be selected to show algebra and geometry in alternative as well as complementary roles as problem solving tools. (Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree in mathematics).
  

  • EDMA 620 - History, Philosophy and Sociology of Mathematics

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course examines the ways in which the teaching and learning of mathematics are influenced by the history, philosophy and sociology of the discipline. It explores the ways in which cultural forces have shaped mathematics and continue to influence its teaching.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • EDMA 621 - Planning Developing and Evaluating the Mathematics Curriculum

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course develops skill in all aspects of curriculum development in K—16 mathematics. Designing the needs assessment, translating needs into curriculum materials, supporting the implementation and selecting appropriate evaluation strategies are some of the skills addressed in this course.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • EDMA 630 - Methods of Concept Development in Mathematics Education

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    The course draws on learning theory and applies ideas about how learners acquire concepts to the teaching of mathematics. Students in this course apply theoretical principles to the design and evaluation of lessons that facilitate concept acquisition in mathematics.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • EDMA 641 - Practicum in Mathematics Education

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course requires the design, development and implementation of an mathematics education intervention at the level of the student’s practice. Students will be supervised at all stages of the intervention and will share experiences in a seminar setting.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • EDMA 650 - Professional Development and Practice of Mathematics Teachers

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This seminar will examine the issues concerning the professional development of teachers. The research literature on teacher cognition and practice will be used as a basis for developing effective approaches to professional development in mathematics education.

    Prerequisite(s) EDSM 610  and EDSM 620  and EDSM 621  and EDSM 630  and EDPL 702  and ASLC 601  , or with permission from instructor.
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • EDMA 651 - Seminar: Current Topics and Trends in Mathematics Education

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This seminar course covers a variety of current and cutting-edge topics in mathematics education practice, research and theory. The course provides an opportunity for students to develop skill in conceptualizing and writing scholarly papers.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • EDMA 660 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course provides opportunity for individual exploration of issues in mathematics education.  Participants will identify an issue and undertake an exploration of the literature relevant to that issue.  A literature review is the mode of assessment for the course. 

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MAED 563 - Review of Research in Instruction in Elementary/Middle School Mathematics

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course acquaints students with historic and recent information from theory and research on teaching and learning mathematics in grades K-8. It engages students in the use of methods and materials for instruction that such information suggests.
  

  • MAED 564 - Review of Research in Instruction in Middle/High School Mathematics

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course acquaints students with historic and recent information from theory and research on teaching and learning mathematics in grades 6-12. It engages students in the use of methods and materials for instruction that such information suggests.
  

  • MAED 600 - The Use of Language and Logic for the Instruction of Mathematics

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course examines the critical use of language (words/terms, syntax/directions) for the learning and teaching of number and mathematical concepts. Special emphasis will be given to the foundational concepts of special relations and conservation, and deductive and inductive reasoning. Particular attention will be given to related research and curriculum development.
  

  • MAED 602 - Strategies in Interdisciplinary Mathematics-Science and Technology

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    Illustration and analysis of mathematical models for problems in biological, physical and applied science.
  

  • MAED 620 - Action Research in Mathematics Education I

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course helps to develop strategies to be used by teachers and administrators to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It assists teachers and administrators in initiating research on classroom problems related to teaching, learning and assessments.
  

  • MAED 621 - Action Research in Mathematics Education I

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a continuation of MAED 620 .
  

  • MAED 680 - Review of Standardized and Curricula Based Measurement and Evaluation in Elementary/Middle School Mathematics

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    In this course, basic concepts in the use of test and inventories in mathematics for grades 6-12 are reviewed. Principles appropriate to the selection and interpretation of commonly used standardized instruments and selected curricular/teacher generated instruments are discussed.
  

  • MAED 681 - Review of Standardized and Curricula Based Measurements and Evaluation in Middle/High School Mathematics

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    In this course, basic concepts in the use of test and inventories in mathematics for grades 6-12 are reviewed. Principles appropriate to the selection and interpretation of commonly used standardized instruments and selected curricular/teacher generated instruments are discussed.
  

  • MAED 997 - Dissertation Guidance

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee.  Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation.  This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement.  However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
  

  • MAED 998 - Dissertation Defense

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course allows students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed.  After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval.  This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement.  This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).

    Contact Hours Three

Museum Studies and Historical Preservation
  

  • MUSE 520 - Introduction to Museum Studies

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    Course is designed to acquaint students with the history of museums and the roles of museums in society. Various museum disciplines and models will be examined for efficiency and effectiveness. Classes will be held in varying types of museums in the Baltimore and Washington, D. C. area and host guests presently working in the museum industry.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSE 521 - Theories of Museum Studies

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course will analyze the existing theories of museum studies from which most of today’s well-established museums have emerged, operated, exhibited, and interpreted. The course will examine some of the most critical issues which are causing a paradigmatic shift in museums in the twenty-first century.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSE 522 - Internship

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    The student will engage in supervised professional experience in a selected museum, historical site, or other professional setting in accordance with the individual’s specific course of study. This experience will be made possible through agreements between MSU and various local institutions of culture.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSE 525 - Exhibition Development

    Three hours.
    3 Credits

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
    Contact Hours 3
  

  • MUSE 526 - Collections Management

    Three hours.
    3 Credits

    Contact Hours 3
  

  • MUSE 600 - Principles of Preventive Conservation

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    Considering the enormity of the subject, this course will briefly address topics, i.e., but not limited to, the recognized issues of climate control; facilities management; storage materials; building construction; pest management; storage and use of preservatives; and, health and safety.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSE 604 - Collections Registration

    Three hours.
    3 Credits

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
    Contact Hours 3
  

  • MUSE 788 - Independent Research

    Three hours.
    3 Credits

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
    Contact Hours 3
  

  • MUSE 793 - Master’s Pre-Candidacy

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course conveys full-time status to a master’s graduate student engaged in study prior to the achievement of master’s candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or for a thesis proposal defense enroll in this course.  Additionally, students needing additional time to complete a Master’s Project enroll in this course after initial enrollment in the appropriate Master’s Project course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement.  The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.  

    Prerequisite(s) Department Permission
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSE 797 - Thesis Guidance

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s thesis chairperson and committee.  Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the thesis.  This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement.  However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours Three
  

  • MUSE 799 - Thesis Defense

    3 hours.
    9 Credits

    This course allows students the opportunity to defend their thesis for approval by the student’s thesis chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed.  After gaining approval of the thesis chairperson and committee, the thesis is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval.  This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement.  This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).

    Prerequisite(s) Department Permission
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
    Contact Hours Three

Music
  

  • MUSA 501 - Piano

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied piano lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 502 - Piano

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied piano lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 501  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 503 - Piano

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied piano lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present..

     

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 502  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 509 - Voice

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied voice lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 510 - Voice

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied voice lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.

     

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 509  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 511 - Voice

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied voice lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 510  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 513 - Organ

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied organ lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 514 - Organ

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied organ lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present. MUSA 513 is the prerequisite.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 513  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 515 - Organ

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an applied organ lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 514  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 517 - Composition

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of music composition techniques from the late Romantic period (19th century) to the present. The student is expected to compose multiple works utilizing various vocal types and instruments.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 518 - Composition

    3 Credits

    This course is a study of music composition techniques from the late Romantic period (19th century) to the present. The student is expected to compose multiple works utilizing various vocal types and instruments.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 517 .
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 519 - Composition

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of music composition techniques from the late Romantic period (19th century) to the present. The student is expected to compose multiple works utilizing various vocal types and instruments.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 518  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 521 - Conducting

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of conducting techniques for directing various types of ensembles to include both choral and instrumental groups.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 522 - Conducting

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of conducting techniques for directing various types of ensembles to include both choral and instrumental groups.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 521  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 523 - Conducting

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of conducting techniques for directing various types of ensembles to include both choral and instrumental groups.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 522  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 531 - Brass

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in a brass ensemble setting.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 532 - Brass

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in a brass ensemble setting.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 531  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 533 - Brass

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in a brass ensemble setting.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 532  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 541 - Woodwind

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in a woodwind ensemble setting.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 542 - Woodwind

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in a woodwind ensemble setting.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 541  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 543 - Woodwind

    1 to 3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in a woodwind ensemble setting.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSA 542  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSA 565 - Percussion

    1 or 3 Credits

  

  • MUSA 566 - Percussion

    1 or 3 Credits

  

  • MUSA 567 - Percussion

    1 or 3 Credits

  

  • MUSC 507 - Music History Survey II

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of the music, styles, and forms in European music from the Classical Period into the Romantic Era.
  

  • MUSC 512 - Advanced Choral Literature

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    A study of the music, styles, and forms found in choral repertoires.

    Offered (SPRING)
  

  • MUSC 524 - The History of Black Music

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of Black musical cultures including both ethnic and concert repertoires.

    Offered (FALL)
  

  • MUSC 527 - Ensemble

    1 to 3 hours.
    1 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in either a choral or instrumental setting.

     

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSC 528 - Ensemble

    1 to 3 hours.
    1 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in either a choral or instrumental setting.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSC 527  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSC 529 - Ensemble

    1 to 3 hours.
    1 Credits

    This course is a study and performance of various musical genres from the Baroque period to the present in either a choral or instrumental setting.

    Prerequisite(s) MUSC 528  
    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSC 536 - Form and Analysis

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of various principles of organization as demonstrated in contrasting compositions.

    Offered (SPRING)
  

  • MUSC 538 - Vocal Pedagogy

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a study of vocal pathology, the history of performance practices, techniques in vocal coaching, and historical methods of vocal production.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 539 - Applied Pedagogy

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course examines the principles and procedures of piano teaching from early to advanced levels including consideration of methods, schools, and instrumental maintenance.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 540 - Advanced Lyric Diction

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    Advanced principles of diction using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) applied to Italian, French, German, and English repertoire; intended for Graduate level vocalists and or choral conductors.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 544 - The Art of Accompanying

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course offers guidance and experience in providing piano accompaniments to vocal and instrumental soloists including diction and interpretation.

    Offered (FALL/SPRING)
  

  • MUSC 562 - Seminar in Instrumental Music

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a comparative analysis of currently employed methods and materials; conducting techniques and repertoire; acoustics, basic instrumental techniques; performance problems.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 563 - Repertoire Seminar

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is a systematic survey of literature for a given performance medium, including sight-reading, stylistic analysis, performance evaluation, consideration of performance practice, and historical relationships.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 569 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course examines advanced instrumental conducting and rehearsal techniques suitable for chamber music, band, operatic and orchestral repertoires. Practical experience in conducting is provided.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 573 - Opera Studio

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is designed to give students and opportunity to sing operatic roles on a stage in performance.  Students are required to participate in culminating operatic production.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 585 - Contemporary Harmony

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course is an in-depth study of post-tonal music from theoretical, analytical, and aural perspectives addressing topics such as melodic/pitch content, vertical sonorities, rhythmic devices, timbre, texture, and formal structure on both a small and larger scale.  In addition, the course will address styles and techniques of significant composers and significant influential works.

    Offered (SPRING)
  

  • MUSC 592 - Seminar in Sacred Music

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course combines academic research and musical studies that focus on the history, theory, composition and performance of music for liturgical and religious purposes.

    Offered (AS NEEDED)
  

  • MUSC 595 - Research Methods in Music and Music Education

    3 hours.
    3 Credits

    This course focuses on the application of methods of research to problems in the field of music or music education and the preparation of bibliographies and specialized techniques for the location, collection, and treatment of data.  A paper on an approved topic will be required.

    Offered (FALL)
 

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