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2014-2015 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Mathematics & Computer Science
  

  • MAT 5810B - Topics in the History of Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1- 4) Topics from geometry useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • MAT 5810D - Topics in Probability for Elementary/Middle School Teachers

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from probability useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • MAT 5810E - Topics in Statistics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from statistics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • MAT 5810F - Topics in Number Theory for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1- 4) Topics from number theory useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • MAT 5810H - Topics in Computer Science for Elementary/Middle School Teachers

    (Arr.-Arr.-1- 4) Topics from computer science useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • MAT 5810I - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • MAT 5810J - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. May not be repeated. A maximum of 12 semester hours in MAT 5810A-5810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching elementary or middle level grades or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • MAT 5951 - Non-credit Thesis

    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MAT 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study

    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MAT 53351 - Topics in Mathematics I

    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Topics selected from advanced areas in mathematics. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  

  • MAT 53352 - Topics in Mathematics II

    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Topics selected from advanced areas in mathematics. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  

  • MAT 53353 - Topics in Mathematics III

    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Topics selected from advanced areas in mathematics. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  

  • MAT 56351 - Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers I

    (Arr.-Arr.-2 or 3) Topics selected from areas of mathematics useful in teaching high school mathematics including algebra, analysis, geometry, etc. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. A maximum of nine semester hours credit may be earned toward a Master’s degree program.

    Credits: 2 to 3
  

  • MAT 56352 - Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers II

    (Arr.-Arr.-2 or 3) Topics selected from areas of mathematics useful in teaching high school mathematics including algebra, analysis, geometry, etc. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is taught. A maximum of nine semester hours credit may be earned toward a Master’s degree program.

    Credits: 2 to 3
  

  • MAT 59501 - Thesis I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  

  • MAT 59502 - Thesis II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  

  • MAT 59901 - Independent Study I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • MAT 59902 - Independent Study II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • MAT 59903 - Independent Study III

    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 59501, 59502, 59901, 59902 and 59903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6

Middle Level Education
  

  • MLE 4760 - Student Social-Emotional Development in the Middle Grades.

    (3-0-3) Instruction and planning in exploratory and teacher-based advisor-advisee programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    University Teacher Education requirements for enrollment must be met. Prior or concurrent enrollment in MLE 3110.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 4850 - Exploring English Language Learners through Study Abroad

    (1-0-1) This course is for students registered for the study abroad or study away programs coordinated by the Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level education department. These study abroad/study away programs are in settings with high levels of language diversity and will provide a background regarding the programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Co-requisites: Must be registered to participate in Study Abroad/Study Away programs with field experiences in school settings with high levels of language diversity. Course may be repeated once with credit.



    Credits: 1
  

  • MLE 4890 - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students/English Language Learners: Instructional Methods

    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively organize and implement instructional methods for students that are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) and/or English Language Learners (ELL). Teacher candidates will research and reflect on various methods and strategies to design instruction to meet the needs of students who are considered CLD/ELL and who may have varying levels of language proficiency.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Early Childhood: ELE 3281 and ELE 4775; or Elementary Education: ELE 3280 and ELE 3350 or permission of the Department Chair. These prerequisite courses may be taken concurrently with the course. University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met.




    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 5110 - Principles and Procedures in the Middle-Level School.

    (3-0-3) Definition and rationale for middle level education, historical development, components of the middle school, curriculum and organizational patterns, teacher’s role in middle-level education, and planning for instruction. This course partially fulfills the ISBE requirements for middle-level endorsement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3000 and ELE 3280; SED 3000 or SED 3330 and EDP 3331; completion of the Alternate Certification Program; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 5150 - Interdisciplinary Curriculum in the Middle-Level School.

    (3-0-3) Interdisciplinary organization of curriculum and instructional techniques appropriate for middle-level schools. Emphasis on instruction in multiple content areas appropriate for grades 6-8 including enhancement of instruction with available technology. Appropriate assessment measures which comply with current state mandates are also emphasized. This course partially fulfills the ISBE requirements for middle-level endorsement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3000 and ELE 3280; SED 3000 or SED 3330 and EDP 3331; completion of the Alternate Certification Program; or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 5270 - Content Area Literacy Instruction

    (3-0-3) Content Area Reading: Implementing of reading strategies, approaches to instruction, and informal assessment of struggling readers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280 or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 47811 - Topics in Junior High/Middle School

    (Arr-Arr-1) On Demand. Current research and practices in junior high school/middle school education, (e.g., organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns, curriculum issues, etc.). May be repeated once with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2000; ELE 2320; MLE 3110; or permission of department chairperson.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MLE 47812 - Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education

    (Arr-Arr-2) On Demand. Current research and practices in junior high school/middle school education, (e.g., organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns, curriculum issues, etc.). May be repeated once with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2000; ELE 2320; MLE 3110; or permission of department chairperson.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MLE 47813 - Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education

    (Arr-Arr-3) On Demand. Current research and practices in junior high school/middle school education, (e.g., organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns, curriculum issues, etc.). May be repeated once with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Topics in Junior High/Middle School Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2000; ELE 2320; MLE 3110; or permission of department chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 54001 - Topics in School Middle Level Education

    (3-0-3) A study of current research and practices in middle level education (e.g. organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns). May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 54002 - Topics in School Middle Level Education

    (3-0-3) A study of current research and practices in middle level education (e.g. organization of school advisory programs, utilization of technology, staff development, legal/ethical concerns). May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MLE 57001 - Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education

    (Arr.-Arr-1) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in Middle and Junior High School Education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education courses. Note: A
    maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of MLE 5700, ELE 5950, and ELE 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MLE 5110 and MLE 5150 or equivalent course work prior to teaching experience.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MLE 57002 - Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education

    (Arr.-Arr-1) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in Middle and Junior High School Education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education courses. Note: A
    maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of MLE 5700, ELE 5950, and ELE 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MLE 5110 and MLE 5150 or equivalent course work prior to teaching experience.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MLE 57003 - Seminar in Middle/Junior High School

    (Arr.-Arr.3) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in Middle and Junior High School Education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Middle/Junior High School Education courses. Note: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of MLE 5700, ELE 5950, and ELE 5990.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MLE 5110 and MLE 5150 or equivalent course work prior to teaching experience.

    Credits: 3

Music
  

  • MUS 4750 - Choral Arranging.

    (2-0-2) A practical approach to developing skill in scoring and arranging for various vocal ensemble combinations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semesters of music theory.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUS 4770 - Vocal Literature.

    (2-0-2) The study of a selected topic in vocal literature from German Lied, French chanson, American and British art song, or opera. May be taken twice for credit.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUS 4840 - Band Arranging.

    (2-0-2) A course in scoring and arranging materials for instrumental ensembles.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUS 4850 - Jazz Band Arranging.

    (2-0-2) A course dealing with the basic problems and techniques involved in arranging for a jazz band.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MUS 2543 or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUS 4860 - Marching Band and Jazz Band Techniques.

    (2-0-2) A study of teaching strategies, literature, and organizational/administrative paradigms for the high school marching band and jazz band.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MUS 3400 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUS 4861 - Jazz Pedagogy.

    (2-0-2) A study of the methods and materials necessary for teaching jazz music. Students will have peer teaching experiences. Students will need basic conducting and keyboard skills as well as a grasp of the fundamentals of music theory. This class is required of all students in the Jazz Studies Concentration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUS 4870 - Style Period Proseminar.

    (3-0-3) Stylistic study of the music of a period pre-selected from the following: 1) Middle Ages; 2) Renaissance; 3) Baroque; 4) Rococo-Classic; 5) Romantic; and 6) Twentieth Century. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 semester hours of undergraduate credit or nine semester hours of graduate credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Music 3581 or 3582.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 4920 - Keyboard Literature.

    (3-0-3) A study of selected literature. May be taken twice for credit.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 4950 - Accompanying.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Vocal and instrumental accompanying techniques combined with practical application. May be substituted by keyboard principals and primaries for one hour of large ensemble.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior level or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 4980A - Workshop in Music I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) On Demand. Literature, theory, techniques, pedagogy, and/or style in various media. Undergraduate students may earn a maximum of eight semester hours credit of Workshop in Music I, II, III, provided the content is not repeated. Graduate students may enroll for a maximum of four semester hours provided the content is not repeated.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • MUS 4980B - Workshop in Music II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) On Demand. Literature, theory, techniques, pedagogy, and/or style in various media. Undergraduate students may earn a maximum of eight semester hours credit of Workshop in Music I, II, III, provided the content is not repeated. Graduate students may enroll for a maximum of four semester hours provided the content is not repeated.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • MUS 5100 - Introduction to Research in Music.

    (3-0-3) An introduction to the various aspects of the musical discipline intended to enable the student to think, research, and write intelligently about his/her field.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 5101 - Research Methods for Music

    (3-0-3) In this course music education graduate students will: become familiar with major resources and tools for research in music teaching and learning, read published music education research with understanding and discrimination, and conduct pilot research studies. Three research methodologies will be introduced: historical, quantitative, and qualitative.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in Music, Music Education Concentration



    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 5120 - Music Theater/Opera Workshop.

    (0-4-1 or 2) The study and performance of Music Theatre and Opera.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 or 2
  

  • MUS 5170 - Analytical Techniques.

    (3-0-3) An investigation of structure, stylistic characteristics, and compositional techniques.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 5175 - Music Theory Pedagogy

    (3-0-3) This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities of teaching music theory in a K-12 classroom, recognizing that general students, students participating in ensembles, and students taking pre-college theory, require different kinds of theory instruction and training. The course also surveys current practices, online resources, and learning technologies for teaching music theory in the K-12 classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in Music



    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 5510A - Graduate Voice I.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2 or -4) Level-one graduate study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5510B - Graduate Voice II.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1,-2, or -4) Level-two graduate study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1,2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5520A - Graduate Flute I.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2 or -4) Level-one graduate study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5521 - Oboe.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5522 - Clarinet.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5523 - Bassoon.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5524 - Saxophone.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5530 - Trumpet.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5531 - Horn.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5532 - Trombone.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5533 - Euphonium.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5534 - Tuba.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5540 - Percussion.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5550 - Violin.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5551 - Viola.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5552 - Violoncello.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5553 - String Bass.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5554 - Applied Study- Guitar.

    (3-0-3) Graduate study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated for credit. Auditions are required for intial placement in the course.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUS 5560 - Piano.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5561 - Organ.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, 2 or 4) As arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5563 - Graduate Applied Jazz.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1,-2, or -4) Individual graduate-level study in jazz performance or any instrument. Open to graduate students in music. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a performance audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5570A - Graduate Composition I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or - 4) Level one graduate study in music composition on a one-to-one basis with an instructor. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5570B - Graduate Composition II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or - 4) Level two graduate study in music composition on a one-to-one basis with an instructor. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Auditions are required for initial placement in this course.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5575 - Conducting.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1,-2, or -4) Applied conducting skills for graduate students in music taught on an individual basis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a performance audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  

  • MUS 5576A - Graduate Applied Choral Conducting I

    (Arr.- Arr., 1 to 2) Level one applied choral conducting for graduate students in music taught on an individual basis. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a conducting audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  

  • MUS 5576B - Graduate Applied Choral Conducting II

    (Arr.-Arr., 1 to 2) Level two applied choral conducting for graduate students in music taught on an individual basis. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a conducting audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  

  • MUS 5577A - Graduate Applied Orchestral Conducting I

    (Arr. - Arr., 1 to 2) Level one applied orchestral conducting for graduate students in music taught on an individual basis. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a conducting audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  

  • MUS 5577B - Graduate Applied Orchestral Conducting II

    (Arr. - Arr., 1 to 2) Level two applied orchestral conducting for graduate students in music taught on an individual basis. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a conducting audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  

  • MUS 5578A - Graduate Applied Wind Conducting I

    (Arr. - Arr., 1 to 2) Level one applied wind conducting for graduate students in music taught on an individual basis. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a conducting audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  

  • MUS 5578B - Graduate Applied Wind Conducting II

    (Arr. - Arr., 1 to 2) Level two applied wind conducting for graduate students in music taught on an individual basis. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in music, a conducting audition, and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 2
  

  • MUS 5580 - Graduate Conducting

    (1-2-2)This course addresses graduate–level choral and instrumental conducting techniques, score study and preparation, interpretation, and rehearsal techniques. Students will also research and compile two annotated bibliographies of quality works for band and choral/orchestral ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate program in Music



    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5600A - Wind Symphony I

    (0-4-1) Level one graduate music performance in a select ensemble for indepth study of major literature for winds and percussion. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5600B - Wind Symphony II

    (0-4-1) Level two graduate music performance in a select ensemble for indepth study of major literature for winds and percussion. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5601A - Concert Band I

    (0-4-1) Level one graduate music pormance in an ensemble designed for in-depth study, preparation, and performance of all types of standard band literature. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5601B - Concert Band II

    (0-4-1) Level two graduate music performance in an ensemble designed for in-depth study, preparation, and performance of all types of standard band literature. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5602 - Panther Marching Band

    (0-6-1) The Panther Marching Band performs contemporary musical arrangements and drill designs during the football season for all home games and takes off-campus tours each season. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5604A - Chamber Music, Winds I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Graduate level one study and performance of chamber music involving wind instruments. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5604B - Chamber Music, Winds II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Graduate level two study and performance of chamber music involving wind instruments. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5604B - Percussion Ensemble II

    (0-5-1) Graduate level two performance of percussion literature from 1930 to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5605 - Flute Choir.

    (0-2-1) Flute Choir performs transcribed and original works on and off campus throughout the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5607A - Saxophone Quartet I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Graduate level one music performance in which the student participates in the study of the saxophone in a chamber ensemble setting. Emphasis will be placed on performing, studying, and analyzing the standard repertoire. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5607B - Saxophone Quartet II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Graduate level two music performance in which the student participates in the study of the saxophone in a chamber ensemble setting. Emphasis will be placed on performing, studying, and analyzing the standard repertoire. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5611A - Orchestra I

    (0-4-1) Graduate level one music performance in which students study, rehearse, and perform core symphonic repertoire from all style periods. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5611B - Orchestra II

    (0-4-1) Graduate level two music performance in which students study, rehearse, and perform core symphonic repertoire from all style periods. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5612A - Jazz Lab Band

    (0-2-1) Graduate level one music performance in an ensemble that offers students the opportunity to play the finest in jazz band music. The Jazz Lab Band rehearses two evenings each week. Various programs (including tours and festivals) are performed each year. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5615A - Chamber Music, Strings I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Graduate level one music performance of chamber music involving string instruments. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5615B - Chamber Music, Strings II

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Graduate level two music performance of chamber music involving string instruments. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5620B - Jazz Ensemble I

    (0-4-1) Graduate level one music performance in an ensemble that offers students the opportunity to play the finest in jazz band music. The Jazz ensemble rehearses four days each week. Various programs (including tours and festivals) are performed each year. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5620B - Jazz Ensemble II

    (0-4-1) Graduate level two music performance in an ensemble that offers students the opportunity to play the finest in jazz band music. The Jazz ensemble rehearses four days each week. Various programs (including tours and festivals) are performed each year. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5621B - Jazz Lab Band

    0-2-1) Graduate level two music performance in an ensemble that offers students the opportunity to play the finest in jazz band music. The Jazz Lab Band rehearses two evenings each week. Various programs (including tours and festivals) are performed each year. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUS 5622A - Jazz Combo I

    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Graduate level one music performance in jazz combos of four to six musicians perform and study the standard repertoire of the jazz idiom as well as develop improvisational skills. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
 

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