Jun 26, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Mechanical Engineering
	MCE 496 - Independent Study [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, GPA of 3.0 or greater, and department permission. Independent research of a topic not previously studied in other mechanical engineering courses. Offered under the supervision of a faculty member. A formal report is required. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 499H - Honors Thesis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior honors students and advisor permission. The student will be involved with an engineering research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The specific responsibilities of the student will be arranged by mutual consent of the student, the faculty member and the student’s undergraduate advisor. The student is to work with his or her undergraduate advisor to form a thesis committee, and orally defend his or her thesis. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Middle Childhood Education
	EDM 312 - Writing for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Students will work in small groups and individually to develop appropriate expository writing skills for educators. Students will use strategies and techniques to improve their own writing that can also be applied in middle grades classrooms to a diverse group of learners including those of varying abilities. Pre-assessment of writing skills will identify individual strengths and weaknesses . On assignments that apply the kinds of writing most commonly required of classroom teachers, administrators, and education scholars, students will demonstrate mastery of standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, syntax, word choice, coherence and transitions, flow, sequencing, and elegance in writing. Current academic content standards for middle and secondary grades will be incorporated and students will demonstrate higher order thinking, analysis and synthesis in their writing. While this course is required of Middle Childhood licensure students in English Language Arts, it may also be taken by other pre-service teachers in middle and secondary education. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 341 - Middle Childhood Rotation & Seminar 2: Assessment & Instruction [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDB 241, EDB 242, ETE 243. Corequisites: EDM 342, ETE 343. Must be admitted to the college as a declared major or minor. This course will introduce key elements of instructional planning and the manner in which assessment practices may be employed to support and enhance learning. Specifically, students will spend 75 hours in field (school and non-school settings), 37.5 hours in classroom (primarily in field location) focusing on Assessment, Value Added concepts, Planning for Learning, Implementation of Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content, Classroom Management (Classroom Environment, Culturally Responsive Teaching). Essential content from rotation 1 (Context for Learning, Diversity) will be revisited and interns understanding and application of previously introduced content will be enhanced and deepened. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 342 - Individuals with Exceptionalities in Middle Childhood [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDB 241, EDB 242, ETE 243. Corequisites: EDM 341, ETE 343. Must be admitted to the college as a declared major or minor. Survey of educational issues related to serving individuals with disabilities as well as those considered to be gifted and talented. Includes an introduction to the characteristics, etiology, classification, incidence, and learning potential of students with special needs, as well as the legal aspects involved in teaching these students. Addresses methods for accommodating learners of varied ability within the regular classroom through alteration of the environment, curriculum, and instruction. Offered with Rotation II. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 351 - Middle Childhood Rotation & Seminar 3: Students as Learners [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 341, EDM 342, ETE 343. Corequisites: EDM 352, ETE 353. Must be admitted to the college as a declared major or minor. This course will address the individualization, differentiation and personalization of learning. Specifically, students will spend 75 hours in field (school and non-school settings), 37.5 hours in classroom (primarily in field location) focusing on classroom management, exceptionalities, Gifted Learners, and exceptionalities. Essential content from rotation 1 (Context for Learning, Diversity) and rotation 2 (Assessment, Value Added concepts, Planning for Learning, Implementation of Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Content and Classroom Management will be revisited and interns understanding and application of previously introduced content will be enhanced and deepened. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 352 - Educational Psychology for Middle Childhood [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, EDM 341, EDM 342, ETE 343. Must be admitted to the college as a declared major or minor. Corequisites: EDM 351, ETE 353. An analysis of the nature of human learning and development and their relationship to the process of education and to instruction. Emphasis is on current theories and research relating to the contextual nature of human learning to instructional practice. Offered with Rotation III. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 413 - Language Arts in Middle School [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): EDL 301, EDM 351, EDM 352. Corequisite(s): EDM 441. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Must be admitted into the Middle Childhood Education program. Critical exploration and analysis of student-centered methods that encourage integrated study of the language arts. Areas of study include pragmatic and theoretical aspects of reading, writing, listening, and oral language development during early adolescence - especially as they apply to the selection of objectives, strategies, and materials for instruction and the evaluation of pupil progress. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 415 - Mathematics in Middle School [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): MTH 326, MTH 329, EDM 351, EDM 352, EDL 301. Corequisite(s): EDM 441. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Must be admitted into the Middle Childhood Education program. Provides opportunities for the prospective mathematics teacher to gain experience in preparing, teaching and assessing problem-centered standards-based lessons. Focuses on materials and strategies for teaching and assessing mathematics at the middle-childhood level. Also considered are student characteristics, teaching and learning styles, issues of equity and diversity, constructivist theories of learning and the history of mathematics. Extensive use of technology is integrated throughout. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 416 - Social Studies in Middle School [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): EDM 351, EDM 352, and EDL 301. Corequisite(s): EDM 441. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Must be admitted into the Middle Childhood Education program. Explores concepts, purposes, and underlying assumptions of teaching the social sciences; develops activities to improve children’s understanding of democratic citizenship in a pluralistic society; addresses interdisciplinary curriculum linkages. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 417 - Science in Middle School [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): EDM 351, EDM 352 and EDL 301. Corequisite(s): EDM 441. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Must be admitted into the Middle Childhood Education program. Concurrent enrollment in EST 371. Introduction to science instruction and assessment in upper elementary, middle, and junior high school settings; provides background and principles of science education, including instructional planning, methods and materials, integration of technology, nature of current research in science education and its role in guiding science instruction and assessment, best practices in science education and a philosophy for teaching science. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 441 - Middle Childhood Internship 1: Professionalism & Practice [9 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 351, EDM 352, ETE 353, EDL 301; 50% of courses in each concentration. Corequisite: Two methods courses from EDM 413, EDM 415, EDM 416, or EDM 417. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; Professional GPA of 3.0. In general clinical settings, students are able to practice appropriate examination, evaluation, and intervention, technical, and communicative skills. Safe, ethical, and legal educational practice occurs under the supervision of clinical instructor(s). Internship I is a structured field experience designed to accompany secondary methods courses in English, science, mathematics, social studies, Spanish, and art education. The Internship prepares the interns for the practice of teaching, by stressing practical applications of theory and research to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction. In Internship I, interns explore the various roles of the teacher and begin formulating a personal philosophy for teaching while working school classroom under the direction of a mentor teacher and a faculty instructor or a university supervisor. These courses provide structure to application of academic content to relevant clinical practice situations. Students will spend 180 hours in the field (School and non-school settings), 30 hours in the classroom and 15 hours of seminar in Internship I. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDM 451 - Middle Childhood Internship 2: Teachers as Leaders [12 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDM 441. Minimum GPA of 2.75; Professional GPA of 3.0. In general clinical settings, students are able to practice appropriate examination, evaluation, and intervention, technical, and communicative skills. Safe, ethical, and legal educational practice occurs under the supervision of clinical instructor(s). Internship II is a structured clinical experience stressing the planning, implementation and evaluation of instructional experiences. Interns spend five full days a week in a school observing and teaching under the direction of a mentor teacher and a university instructor or supervisor. Interns will take on full classroom responsibilities. Internship II student teaching experience is viewed as a critical professional step as individuals mature into the role of independent classroom teacher. The experience is designed to be consequential, formidable, demanding, and satisfying. The experience is designed to be consequential, formidable, demanding, and satisfying. Students will spend 405 hours in the field (School and non-school settings), 22.5 hours in the classroom and 15 hours of seminar in Internship II. All students enrolled in this class must have a valid and unexpired Clearance Report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on file with the college advising office. General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
Military Science
	MSC 101 - Introduction to Leadership [1 credit(s)] MSC 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. As you become further acquainted with MSL 101, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MSL 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs, and CIET. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 102 - Introduction to Leadership [1 credit(s)] Military Science 102 is one of four Military Science courses that make up the Military Science Basic Program. As part of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, the Leadership and Personal Development class presents issues and competencies that are essential to a commissioned officer. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Topics covered include Communications, the Army Writing Style, The US Army, Army Values, Warrior Ethos and Army Leadership. The primary method of instruction is facilitated dialog. In order to participate constructively in the dialog, students are expected to complete the assigned readings and be prepared to participate in class discussions and practical exercises. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 199 - Leadership Skills Military Science Lab [0 credit(s)] Provides a practical application of the topics covered in class and is mandatory for all contracted students. Topics consist of land navigation, marksmanship, map reading, drill and ceremonies, physical training, water survival, health and fitness, combat orders, formations, inspections, and preparation for LDAC/LTC. ROTC cadre supervise the labs, which are planned and managed by the MS III students with command and control administered by the MS IV students. Lab fee required (scholarship cadets only). Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 201 - Leadership and Decision Making [2 credit(s)] Military Science 201 is one of four Military Science courses that make up the Military Science Basic Program. The overall objective of this course is to integrate the principles, theories, methods, and practices of effective leadership, problem solving, military operations and personal development in order to adequately prepare cadets/students for summer training and ROTC advanced Courses. This course has specific learning objectives from the six Army Learning Areas (ALA): Professional Competence, Adaptability , Teamwork, Lifelong Learning and Comprehensive Fitness. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 202 - Army Doctrine and Team Development [2 credit(s)] Military Science 202 is one of four Military Science courses that make up the Military Science Basic Program. The overall objective of this course is to integrate the principles, theories, methods, and practices of effective leadership, problem solving, military operations and personal development in order to adequately prepare you for summer training and ROTC advanced course work. This course has specific learning objectives from the six Army Learning Areas (ALA): Professional Competence, Adaptability, Teamwork, Lifelong Learning and Comprehensive Fitness. Enrollment in this course does not obligate the student to the military or the Army ROTC program. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 213 - Orienteering [1 credit(s)] The orienteering course is a 1 credit hour course designed to develop the students’ ability to determine their location on a map, plot a course to travel/navigate over familiar and unfamiliar terrain and end at a known/desired location. We will use US Army standard maps and equipment. This is a detailed introduction to the principles of land navigation and orienteering, to include map reading, compass use, terrain association, pace count, plotting techniques and route planning. We will also cover safety and survival in hot and cold weather environments. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 299 - Intermediate Military Science II Lab [0 credit(s)] Provides a practical application of the topics covered in class and is mandatory for all contracted students. Topics consist of land navigation, marksmanship, map reading, drill and ceremonies, physical training, water survival, health and fitness, combat orders, formations, inspections, and preparation for LDAC/LTC. ROTC cadre supervise the labs, which are planned and managed by the MS III students with command and control administered by the MS IV students. Lab fee required (scholarship cadets only). Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 301 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Two classroom hours in seminar format with practical exercises. Course covers the principles of modern warfare, small unit tactics, leadership, operations orders. Class in concert with the MSC 399 Lab, a corequisite, will also provide preparation for the Advanced Summer Camp. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 302 - Leading Small Organizations II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Two classroom hours in seminar format with practical exercises. Course covers small unit tactics, patrolling, leadership, communications, and navigation. Class in concert with the MSC 399 Lab, a corequisite, will also provide preparation for the Advanced Summer Camp. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 399 - Junior Military Science Lab [0 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Prior approval of Military Science Department and concurrent enrollment in MSC 301 or 302 or 303. Lab stresses practical experience and involvement in leadership, tactics, navigation, communications, and operations planning. Each student will be provided many opportunities for leadership through practical exercises. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Two hours of classroom instruction covers the United States Army staff procedures with emphasis on administration, training management, and logistical management. Leadership portion discusses various leadership theories and ethics and professionalism. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 402 - Transition To Lieutenant [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Two hours of classroom instruction covering topics of concern for the junior officer, including military justice, race relations, and drug and alcohol abuse. The course also covers those areas of military life that all junior officers will face, including discussion of subjects such as superior/subordinate relationships, pay and leave policy, military benefits, education, and promotion opportunities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MSC 499 - Senior Military Science Lab [0 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Prior approval of Military Science Department. Lab stresses practical application of leadership and management skills, while staffing the Cadet Battalion. Prepares cadets for assumption of their responsibility in the Army’s Active and Reserve Components. Click here for the schedule of courses
Music
	MUA 391 - Applied Conducting [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course enables students to develop the various skills required to be an instrumental conductor. These skills include the physical ability to communicate tempo, the ability to employ conducting gestures, the knowledge of how to analyze a musical score, and the ability to communicate effectively with the members of an ensemble. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUA 392 - Applied Conducting [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course enables students to develop the various skills required to be an instrumental conductor. These skills include the physical ability to communicate tempo, the ability to employ conducting gestures, the knowledge of how to analyze a musical score, and the ability to communicate effectively with the members of an ensemble. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 101 - University Chorus [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open to any university student with permission of instructor at first rehearsal. Open to university community at large, the University Chorus sings a wide variety of repertoire, including multicultural works as well as those from the European tradition. Basic music reading skills pertaining to choral singing will be developed. May be repeated for credit . Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 102 - Band/Wind Ensemble [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open to any university student with permission of instructor at first rehearsal. Repertoire selected according to nature of each performance, with emphasis on music written specifically for wind band. Chamber Winds (one player per part) is listed as a different section number under this course when offered. May be repeated for credit. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 103 - Collegium Musicum [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Membership by audition. Small ensemble of singers and instrumentalists for the study and performance of music of all eras, with emphasis on works written prior to 1750. May be repeated for credit and may be taken with or without credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 104 - University Orchestra [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open to any university student with permission of instructor at first rehearsal. Orchestral repertoire from the various stylistic periods prepared and performed in three concerts per semester. May be repeated for credit. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 105 - CSU Chorale [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open to any university student with permission of instructor at first rehearsal. Select ensemble of approximately 30 voices chosen by audition from the student body; provides advanced challenge and opportunity to those with singing experience; music of various genres and stylistic eras. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 106 - Chamber Ensembles [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: For those participating in student recitals. Ensembles of one person per part, working under faculty supervision. Chamber Ensemble credit cannot be earned by student receiving recital credit for the same project. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours, but credit awarded only once for any particular project. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 107 - Jazz Ensemble [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open to any university student with permission of instructor at first rehearsal. Provides experience in reading and performing jazz band arrangements and compositions. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 108 - Opera Theater Workshop [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open to any university student with permission of instructor at first rehearsal. Practical experience in performance and production of opera scenes includes theatrical improvisation and stage movement. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 109 - New Music Ensemble [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A performing chamber ensemble dedicated to music literature composed since 1950 with emphasis on more recent literature. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 111 - The Enjoyment of Music [3 credit(s)] An introductory course in classical music, principally through aural understanding. Live and recorded listening experiences. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 113 - Writing About Music [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Music major/ minor status and placement by ACT/SAT scores or English Placement Exam, or completion of either ENG 100 or ENG 101. Builds on skills of English 101 while developing basic research and information literacy skills. Includes the preparation of writing assignments specifically related to music such as a set of recital program notes, or a historical or analytical essay or research paper. Equivalent to ENG 102. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing/Composition Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 116 - Accompanying and Collaborative Piano [3 credit(s)] Instruction in the technique and art of musical collaboration on the piano. May be repeated for credit for a total of 24 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 117 - Keyboard Skills I [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Open to music majors only. Intensive training in the application of manual keyboard skills toward the production of simple accompaniments. Drills consist of primary triads in major and minor keys, use of chord inversions, and common finger pattern technique. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 118 - Keyboard Skills 2 [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MUS 102. Intensive training in the application of manual keyboard skills toward the production of accompaniments in common figurations. Includes transposition, improvisation, and harmonizing melodies. Drills consist of primary triads in major and minor keys, secondary dominants, triads of the 2nd, 3rd and 6th degrees in major mode, common harmonic formulas, and interpretation of chord symbols Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 122 - Materials Of Music [3 credit(s)] Open to any university student. Survey course with drills and creative exercises in reading and writing basic pitch and rhythmic materials of music. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 151 - Jazz Survey [3 credit(s)] An introductory course in jazz with a broad overview of its performers, composers, and styles. Live and recorded listening experiences. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 161 - Roots of Rock and Soul [3 credit(s)] Survey of the roots and development of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and soul music with an examination of social causes and effects, commonalities to art music and role in culture in the United States. Arts and Humanities. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 184 - Special Topics in Music [3 credit(s)] Rotating subject focused on music. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 204 - Orientation to Music Education [2 credit(s)] The purpose of this class is for pre-service music educators to become familiar with the issues in contemporary music education. Through field experiences, lectures, readings, discussions, and writing assignments, students will explore the role and responsibilities of professional music educators and consider the process of developing the competencies necessary to attain licensure in music education in the state of Ohio. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 206 - Technology for Music Education [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 204. Open only to music education majors. This is a required course for all music education majors. It encompasses effectively identifying, locating, evaluating, designing, preparing, and efficiently using educational technology as a resource for teaching and learning in the music classroom. Topics include the Internet, productivity and instructional software, use of multimedia and other hardware, mobile devices, cloud computing, webpage design, technology planning, lesson plan writing, and copyright and ethics issues. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 218 - Composition Studies I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study sessions with composition faculty. Independent projects explore large and small forms, compositional techniques, and modes of expression for various media. A weekly composition forum is part of this course. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 231 - Harmony and Form I [3 credit(s)] Harmonic, rhythmic and formal practices in tonal music of the common practice period. Correlated creative work and analysis. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 232 - Harmony and Form II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 231 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Harmonic, rhythmic, and formal procedures in music from J.S. Bach through the Classic Era. Correlated creative work and analysis. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 233 - Harmony and Form III [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 232 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Harmonic, rhythmic, and formal procedures in music from Beethoven through the chromatic music of the late 19th century. Correlated creative work and analysis. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 234 - Harmony and Form IV [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 233 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Harmonic, rhythmic, and formal procedures in music from Impressionism through the 20th century. Correlated creative work and analysis. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 235 - Harmony, Form and Techniques in Jazz and Popular Music I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 232 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. The goal of this course is to provide a thorough grounding to the student in the various musical elements in jazz and other popular forms of music during the first half of the 20th century. This will include a knowledge of the uses of harmony, song forms rhythms, keyboard skills, songwriting and performance. The course is structured along historical lines so a grounding in the musicological evolution of popular styles is also provided. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 236 - Jazz and Pop Harmony and Form II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 235 with a grade of C or better. The goal of this course is to provide a thorough grounding to the student in the various musical elements in jazz and other popular forms of music during the second half of the 20th century. This will include a knowledge of the uses of harmony, song forms, rhythms, keyboard skills, songwriting and performance. The course is structured along historical lines so a grounding in musicological evolution of popular styles is also provided. This course is a continuation of Jazz and Pop Harmony and Form I, and the successful completion of that course is a prerequisite for enrollment. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 241 - Musicianship I [1 credit(s)] Corequisite: MUS 231. Course is designed to develop basic skills in sightreading, sightsinging, keyboard, improvisation, basic conducting, and musical perception. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 242 - Musicianship II [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 241 or equivalent. Continuation of MUS 241 with more advanced materials for sightsinging, improvisation, keyboard, score reading and musical perception. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 243 - Musicianship III [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 242 or equivalent. Advanced skills course including sightsinging, improvisation, keyboard, holistic listening, and musical perception. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 244 - Musicianship IV [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 243 or equivalent. Advanced materials for sightsinging, rhythmic performance, improvisation, holistic listening, and musical perception dealing mainly with features of 20th-century concert music and jazz. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 260H - Honors: The Performing Arts in Cleveland [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Honors standing or permission of university Honors Program. A course designed to examine original sources for works of art that are presented during the regular seasonal offerings of performing arts organizations in Cleveland and on the Cleveland State University campus. Students will attend concerts, plays, dance recitals, ballet, musical theater, and opera. In preparation for each event, the historical, social, and aesthetic context of each work will be studied along with related topics that enhance the appreciation of the event. May be repeated for credit for a total of 6 credit hours. Arts and Humanities. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 261H - H: The Evolution of Western Popular Music - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Honors standing or permission of university Honors Program. This course will explore the elements of current popular music and the way they have developed over throughout history. A central issue will be tracing the development of the expression of individual experience as the main concern of music both as an art and as a commercial product. The class will draw on literature, art, and philosophy as well as writings specifically on music in the exploration of these issues. The course will begin with students making a critical evaluation of the musical culture in which they have grown up. From that evaluation we will derive the key expressive elements and musical genres that will serve as the focus of the class. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 262 - Non-Western Popular Music [3 credit(s)] The course will use post colonial popular music to examine the effect of independence, urbanization, and technology as well as political, social, religious, and gender issues in Africa, Latin America, The Middle East, and India in the later half of the twentieth century. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 263 - Black Music of Two Worlds [3 credit(s)] A survey course that will focus on three primary areas: an introductory study of traditional music and culture of Africa, an examination of how traditional African music has changed and developed in the western hemisphere and the influence these neo-African musical forms had on postcolonial African music. Attention will be given to the role of music in culture. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 290 - Introduction to Music Therapy [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music Therapy majors only. Provides an overview of the profession including terminology, history, and practical application of music therapy for various client populations. Assessment of personal qualities to become a music therapist is an ongoing process of the class. Observations of music therapists required. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 291 - Music Therapy Measurement and Techniques [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Music Therapy majors only; successful completion of MUS 290 and MUS 241 and 242. Development of measurement skills and techniques and strategies frequently used in music therapy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 301 - Music Fundamentals and Methods For the Classroom Teacher [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: For College of Education majors only. Aural, written, and performance competency in musical notation, scales, intervals, key and meter signatures, and primary triads in major and minor modes. Development of skills in singing, conducting, and performance on keyboard, recorder, and classroom music instruments. Applications to elementary classroom activities covered in methods component. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 310 - The Business of Music [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open to any university student with permission of instructor. A team-taught overview of business practices and how they affect musicians. Topics include auditions, promotional materials, recording, concert production, contracts, copyrights, management, unions, taxes, and grant writing. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 326 - Piano Pedagogy [3 credit(s)] Required for all piano performance majors. The course surveys current methods, techniques and experiences of current and former piano pedagogues designed to equip the student for teaching piano. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 341 - Counterpoint [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 234 and 244 or equivalents. Modal and tonal counterpoint in two and three voices; composition of melodies, subjects, and examination of contrapuntal devices; invertible counterpoint; binary forms, inventions and fugue. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 350 - Teaching Classroom Instruments [2 credit(s)] Open only to music education majors. Students will actively experience the typical content of elementary and secondary general music classes. Includes class instruction in playing instruments (pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments, ukulele, recorder, and autoharp), folk dancing, and singing. Emphasis will be on developing playing and singing skills, building repertoire, and introducing pedagogical techniques and materials for group instruction. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 351 - Teaching String Instruments [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 204, MUS 232, MUS 242. Open only to music education majors. Techniques of playing and teaching violin, viola, cello, and contrabass with an emphasis upon beginning instruction and methods and materials for group lessons. This is a laboratory class for music-education majors as preparation for teaching school instrumental music. It is required for instrumental music education majors as preparation for teaching school instrumental music. It is required for instrumental music education students; it is optional for vocal/piano music education students. Course requires 5 hours of field experience. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 352 - Teaching Woodwind Instruments [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 204, MUS 232, MUS 242. Open only to music education majors. Techniques of playing and teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon, with an emphasis upon beginning instruction and methods and materials for group lessons. Laboratory class for music education majors as preparation for teaching school instrumental music. Course requires 5 hours of field experience. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 353 - Teaching Brass Instruments [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 204, MUS 232, MUS 242. Open only to music education majors. Techniques of playing and teaching trumpet, trombone, horn, euphonium, and tuba with an emphasis upon beginning instruction and methods and materials for group lessons. Laboratory class for music education majors as preparation for teaching school instrumental music. Course requires 5 hours of field experience. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 354 - Teaching Percussion Instruments [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 204, MUS 232, MUS 242. Open only to music education majors. Techniques of playing and teaching timpani, snare drum, bass drum, xylophone, cymbals, Afro-Indio-Latin drums, and jazz drumset with an emphasis upon beginning instruction and methods and materials for group lessons. Laboratory class for music education majors as preparation for teaching school instrumental music. Course requires 5 hours of field experience. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 355 - Vocal Techniques for the Classroom [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 204. Required of all music education majors; open to others by permission of the instructor. Techniques for learning and teaching proper use of the singing voice, with particular emphasis on singers in school settings. Includes the basics of vocal health, the vocal mechanism, tuneful singing, vocal/choral warm-ups, the male changing voice and working with adolescent voices in choral settings. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 356 - Diction [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: For performance majors in voice and others with permission of instructor. Use of the International Ponetic Alphabet as a means to teach proper pronunciation for singers; basic concepts for the formation and use of vowels and consonants within a vocal line; application of IPA symbols to sounds in French, German and Italian; basic rules for singing in English. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 360 - Introduction to Conducting [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 117, MUS 233, MUS 243. This course is open to undergraduate and graduate music majors, or others by permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is for students to acquire the fundamental conducting knowledge and skill competencies that will enable subsequent studies in coral or his terminal conducting. These competencies include basic time-keeping, starting and stopping small ensembles, basic score study procedures, and basic rehearsal techniques. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 361 - Voice Class [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Not for voice majors. Assists students in the basic elements and techniques of vocal production for singing. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 362 - Guitar Class [2 credit(s)] A studio/lab course for music therapy majors to learn basics of guitar playing. Students learn to read tablature and traditional notation, to play chords, to transpose, to play accompaniment for songs and basics of playing with a flat pick. Open to non-majors depending on availability and permission of instructor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 381 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation I [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music major status or permission of instructor. Theory and practice of spontaneous composition/performance in a jazz style, with emphasis on the 12-bar blues form, modal materials, and melodic derivatives of harmonic progressions. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 382 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 381 or permission of instructor. Further exploration of melodic-harmonic inter-relation, harmonic substitution, modal materials, and rhythmic styles. Advanced harmonic and rhythmic concepts. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 391 - Recreational Music: Programming and Leadership [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music therapy majors only. Successful completion of MUS 290, MUS 291, MUS 241 & 242, MUS 117, MUS 361, and MUS 362. Co-Requisites: MUS 118 and MUS 354. Development of a repertoire of activities to provide a foundation for initial field work experiences. Adaptation of activities and instruments, basic assessment of client interests and needs, and evaluation of observations are required. Involves field experience in an assigned community agency. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 392 - Music Therapy Practicum [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music therapy majors only. Experiences working in a community agency, each experience including a musical and behavioral assessment of the group or individual, the development and implementation of ongoing treatment procedures and evaluation. May be repeated for credit for a total of 3 credit hours; a minimum of three practica required. Assignments made by Director of Cleveland Music Therapy Consortium. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 393 - Music Therapy Practicum II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Music therapy majors only; successful completion of MUS 290, 291, MUS 391,MUS 392, and gateway jury. Involves a field experience in an assigned community agency. Each practicum includes an assessment of the group or individual, the development, and implementation of ongoing treatment procedures, and evaluation. Field experience assignments made by Coordinator of Music Therapy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 394 - Music Therapy Practicum III [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music Therapy majors only; successful completion of MUS 290, 291, 391, 392, 393, and gateway jury. Involves a field experience in an assigned community agency. Each practicum includes an assessment of the group or individual, the development, and implementation of ongoing treatment procedures, and evaluation. Field experience assignments made by Coordinator of Music Therapy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 411 - Music History I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. MUS 112, MUS 113, MUS 234, and MUS 244, or permission of instructor. This course will present the development of Western Music from around 700 (the Middle Ages) to the mid-eighteenth century (the Age of Enlightenment). Understanding the major trends in Western music as well as its function in society, and examination of the parallels with other fine arts is a further goal. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 412 - Music History II [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, MUS 113, MUS 234 and MUS 244 or permission of instructor. Survey of the history of Western music from 1750 to the present through examination of stylistic characteristics and literature from chronological eras, as well as individual composers’ lives and the culture of their times. Requires intensive listening and score study, and written assignments including the preparation of a research paper. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 414 - Ethnomusicology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music major status or permission of instructor. The study of music outside the European art tradition. Non-Western Culture and Civilization. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 418 - Composition Studies [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Advanced study sessions with composition faculty. Independent projects explore large and small forms, compositional techniques and modes of expression for various media. Recital preparation for undergraduate exit project in composition. A weekly composition forum is part of this course. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 420 - Music Therapy in Psychiatry and Rehabilitation [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music therapy majors only; successful completion of MUS 290, MUS 291, MUS 391, and gateway jury. Clinical methods as they relate to working with psychiatric, geriatric, medical, neurologically impaired and addicted clients. Field experience required. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 421 - Music in Special Education and Therapy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Music Therapy and Music Education majors only; successful completion of MUS 290 (MT majors), MUS 291 (MT majors), MUS 391 (MT majors), and gateway jury. Clinical practice and education as it relates to working with clients diagnosed with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory impairment, physical challenges, and learning disabilities. Field experience required. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 422 - Psychology of Music I [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music therapy majors only; successful completion of MUS 290, MUS 291, MUS 391, MUS 392, and gateway jury. An overview of current research in music learning, music preference, acoustics, influence of music on listener behavior and measurements of music achievement and performance. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 423 - Research Methods in Music Therapy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Music therapy majors only; successful completion of MUS 290, 291, 391, 392, and gateway jury. Overview of common research methods and basic statistical analysis in music therapy, including evidence based practice applications. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 424 - Program Development and Administration in Music Therapy [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Music therapy majors only; successful completion of MUS 290, 291, 391, 392, and gateway jury. Focus on program planning, professional issues, standards of practice, ethics, and advocacy relating to the practice of music therapy. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 425 - Internship in Music Therapy [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Music therapy majors only; successful completion of all required coursework for the music therapy undergraduate degree. Six months of full-time clinical experience in an AMTA approved facility. Documentation and special research projects included according to the clinical internship training plan. Must be completed within two years following the conclusion of course work. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 426 - Music Therapy in Medical and Hospice [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Music Therapy Majors only; successful completion of MUS 290, MUS 291, MUS 391, and gateway jury. Clinical music therapy methods related to working in medical and hospice settings. Field experience required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 427 - Computer Music I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction to creating music with the use of computers. Topics include synthesis, midi sequencing, sampling, notation, and aesthetics. Also includes an overview of the repertoire of electronic and electro-acoustic music. Assigned studio time for individual composition projects. Semesters Offered: Fall - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 428 - Computer Music II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 427 or permission of instructor. Advanced applications in computer music. Topics include digital audio, digital signal processing, computer synthesis, and recording techniques. Assigned studio time for individual composition projects. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 429 - Song Writing and Production [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 427 Computer Music I or permission of the instructor. The goal of this course is to give students an understanding of the forms and techniques of popular songwriting. Students will write a series of project songs throughout the semester, and will also learn basic recording and production techniques using digital audio workstation software. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 440 - Music Performance and Pedagogy [2 credit(s)] A systematic study of the principles of music pedagogy and learning, and an application of that knowledge to applied music instruction. Topics include expertise, the fallacy of music talent, learning theory, Deliberate Practice, research on applied instruction, motivation, music and memory, intonation, structural communication, emotional communication, curriculum development, assessment, performance anxiety, self-evaluation and reflection. In addition, musical roles (performer, teacher, listener, and user), classroom planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management will be addressed during the course. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

MCE 496 - Independent Study

MCE 499H - Honors Thesis

EDM 312 - Writing for Middle School Teachers

EDM 341 - Middle Childhood Rotation & Seminar 2: Assessment & Instruction

EDM 342 - Individuals with Exceptionalities in Middle Childhood

EDM 351 - Middle Childhood Rotation & Seminar 3: Students as Learners

EDM 352 - Educational Psychology for Middle Childhood

EDM 413 - Language Arts in Middle School

EDM 415 - Mathematics in Middle School

EDM 416 - Social Studies in Middle School

EDM 417 - Science in Middle School

EDM 441 - Middle Childhood Internship 1: Professionalism & Practice

EDM 451 - Middle Childhood Internship 2: Teachers as Leaders

MSC 101 - Introduction to Leadership

MSC 102 - Introduction to Leadership

MSC 199 - Leadership Skills Military Science Lab

MSC 201 - Leadership and Decision Making

MSC 202 - Army Doctrine and Team Development

MSC 213 - Orienteering

MSC 299 - Intermediate Military Science II Lab

MSC 301 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership

MSC 302 - Leading Small Organizations II

MSC 399 - Junior Military Science Lab

MSC 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders

MSC 402 - Transition To Lieutenant

MSC 499 - Senior Military Science Lab

MUA 391 - Applied Conducting

MUA 392 - Applied Conducting

MUS 101 - University Chorus

MUS 102 - Band/Wind Ensemble

MUS 103 - Collegium Musicum

MUS 104 - University Orchestra

MUS 105 - CSU Chorale

MUS 106 - Chamber Ensembles

MUS 107 - Jazz Ensemble

MUS 108 - Opera Theater Workshop

MUS 109 - New Music Ensemble

MUS 111 - The Enjoyment of Music

MUS 113 - Writing About Music

MUS 116 - Accompanying and Collaborative Piano

MUS 117 - Keyboard Skills I

MUS 118 - Keyboard Skills 2

MUS 122 - Materials Of Music

MUS 151 - Jazz Survey

MUS 161 - Roots of Rock and Soul

MUS 184 - Special Topics in Music

MUS 204 - Orientation to Music Education

MUS 206 - Technology for Music Education

MUS 218 - Composition Studies I

MUS 231 - Harmony and Form I

MUS 232 - Harmony and Form II

MUS 233 - Harmony and Form III

MUS 234 - Harmony and Form IV

MUS 235 - Harmony, Form and Techniques in Jazz and Popular Music I

MUS 236 - Jazz and Pop Harmony and Form II

MUS 241 - Musicianship I

MUS 242 - Musicianship II

MUS 243 - Musicianship III

MUS 244 - Musicianship IV

MUS 260H - Honors: The Performing Arts in Cleveland

MUS 261H - H: The Evolution of Western Popular Music - Honors

MUS 262 - Non-Western Popular Music

MUS 263 - Black Music of Two Worlds

MUS 290 - Introduction to Music Therapy

MUS 291 - Music Therapy Measurement and Techniques

MUS 301 - Music Fundamentals and Methods For the Classroom Teacher

MUS 310 - The Business of Music

MUS 326 - Piano Pedagogy

MUS 341 - Counterpoint

MUS 350 - Teaching Classroom Instruments

MUS 351 - Teaching String Instruments

MUS 352 - Teaching Woodwind Instruments

MUS 353 - Teaching Brass Instruments

MUS 354 - Teaching Percussion Instruments

MUS 355 - Vocal Techniques for the Classroom

MUS 356 - Diction

MUS 360 - Introduction to Conducting

MUS 361 - Voice Class