Apr 16, 2024  
2016-2017 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics & Computer Science

  
  • MAT 4750 - Linear Programming.


    (3-0-3) A study of linear inequalities, linear programming problems, and the techniques for solving linear programming problems by the simplex method.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2442; and MAT 2550 or 4760.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4760 - Linear Algebra.


    (4-0-4) Vector spaces, linear transformations, dual spaces, invariant direct sum decompositions, Jordan form, inner product spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2550 and 3530.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 4780 - Mathematics of Interest


    (3-0-3) Compound and simple interest, annuities, amortization and sinking funds, bonds, and other topics related to insurance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2443

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4810A - Topics in Geometry for Elementary and Middle Level


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. 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 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810B - Topics in the History of Mathematics for Elementary and Middle Level


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from the history of mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810D - Topics in Probability for Elementary and Middle Level.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from probability useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program. Credit will not be granted for both MAT 2250G and MAT 4810D.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810E - Topics in Statistics for Elementary and Middle Level.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from statistics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program. Credit will not be granted for both MAT 2250G and MAT 4810E.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810F - Topics in Number Theory for Elementary and Middle Level.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from number theory useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810H - Topics in Computer Science for Elementary and Middle Level.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from computer science useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school such as. May not be repeated. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810I - Topics in Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. This course may be repeated once for credit. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4810J - Topics in Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) F, S. Topics from mathematics useful in elementary, middle level, and/or junior high school. This course may be repeated once for credit. A maximum of twelve semester hours credit in MAT 4810A-4810J may be counted toward a degree program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    High school Geometry and Algebra II, or MAT 1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and 2420G, all with a C or better.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MAT 4830 - Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications.


    (3-0-3) Introduction to complex numbers, analytic functions, linear fractional transformations, the Cauchy-Goursat theorem, residues and poles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2443.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4850 - Operations Research.


    (3-0-3) Construction and use of mathematical models in industrial problem solving; linear programming, decision and game theory. PERT-CPM, inventory models, queuing theory, and simulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2550, 3702 and 4750.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4855 - Introduction to Topology.


    (3-0-3) Introduction to topological spaces, continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, countability and separation axioms, the Tychonoff theorem, and complete metric spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4860 - Mathematical Analysis.


    (4-0-4) A study of limits, convergence of sequences and series, continuity, differentiation, and Riemann integration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530, and C or better in MAT 2443.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 4870 - Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.


    (3-0-3) Advanced data structures and analysis of their related algorithms; trees, heaps and graphs; searching and sorting. C++ or another object-oriented language will be introduced and used to implement algorithms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2670 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4900 - History of Mathematics.


    (3-0-3) The Ancient Orient. The period of Ancient Greece. The Hellenistic period. Seventeenth to nineteenth century A.D. The beginnings of modern Mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2800.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4910 - Number Theory.


    (3-0-3) Divisibility, primes, congruences, power residues, quadratic reciprocity, numerical functions, diophantine equations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 4920 - Concepts of Algebra for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers.


    (3-0-3) The investigation of the conceptual foundation of algebra relevant to elementary and middle level teaching. Algebraic reasoning, generalization of mathematical patterns, models for real world phenomena, representations of algebraic ideas, and algebraic tools for mathematical problem solving.




    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 1420 and MAT 2420G, both with a C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5000A - Mathematics Graduate Seminar


    (1-0-1) Introduction to reading and speaking about mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MA Mathematics graduate program.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MAT 5000B - Mathematics Graduate Seminar


    (1-0-1) Introduction to reading and speaking about mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MA Mathematics graduate program.

     

    Credits: 1

  
  • MAT 5035 - Topics in Computer Science.


    (4-0-4) Selected topics in theoretical or applied computer science. Topics may vary depending on student and faculty interests. May be repeated once for credit with change of topic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5100 - Abstract Algebra.


    (4-0-4) Introduction to the study of groups, rings and fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3530 and 4760 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5151 - Probability.


    (4-0-4) Elementary and general probability spaces. Random variables, multivariate distributions and the algebra of expectations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 3702 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5152 - Statistics.


    (4-0-4) Random sampling, the law of large numbers, confidence intervals, regression, sampling from a normal population and testing hypotheses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 5151 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5200 - Higher Geometry.


    (4-0-4) A selection of topics from transformation geometries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4760 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5210 - An Introduction to Differential Geometry.


    (4-0-4) Local theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space. The first and second fundamental forms of a surface. Normal and geodesic curvatures of a curve on a surface. Mean and Gaussian curvatures of a surface. Geodesic lines. Theorema Egregium. Global theorem on curves in Euclidean plane.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 2443 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5220 - Topology.


    (4-0-4) Metric spaces. Topological spaces. Connectedness. Compactness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4860 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5300 - Curriculum and Assessment in Mathematics Education


    (3-0-3) Examination of a broad range of issues related to assessment and curriculum in mathematics education at all levels; alignment of assessment, standards, and curriculum; implications for planning, implementing, and evaluating mathematics instruction

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching in grades K-12

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5301 - Real Variables.


    (4-0-4) Set theory. Cardinal numbers. Real numbers. Measure theory. Lebesque theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4860 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5330 - Complex Variables.


    (4-0-4) Complex numbers, analytic functions, conformal mappings, complex integrals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 4830 and 4860 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 5400 - The Teaching of Mathematics in Grades K-6.


    (3-0-3) The techniques, methods, and materials used in teaching the concepts and skills of arithmetic in grades K through six.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment in the curriculum for elementary teachers.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5409 - Teachers as Researchers in Mathematics Education


    (1-0-1)  Examination and analysis of research in mathematics education conducted by classroom teachers, with the purpose of preparing graduate students in mathematics education to develop a focused and coherent action research proposal in a subsequent course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    8 hours completed in the Master of Arts in Mathematics with Elementary/Middle School EducationOption or Master of Arts in Mathematics with Secondary Mathematics Education Option

    Credits: 1
  
  • MAT 5410 - Action Research in Mathematics Education.


    (3-0-3) This course provides experiences in defining problems and in using research techniques to apply, interpret, and evaluate research specific to mathematics education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 5409 and eight semester hours of coursework in the degree program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 5700 - Topics in Teaching Mathematics.


    (Arr.-Arr.-2 to 4) Study of problems which arise in teaching secondary mathematics, research in mathematics education; assigned reading reports.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Experience teaching grades six through twelve. May be repeated for a maximum of nine semester hours credit.

    Credits: 2 to 4
  
  • MAT 5810A - Topics in Geometry 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 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

  
  • ELE 48553 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with MLE 48553

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
    ELE 2050 and 3050 for early childhood and elementary majors; concurrent enrollment in MLE 3110 for middle level major; or permission of department chair. University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met.

    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 Major: ELE 3250; Elementary Education: ELE 3100; or permission of the Department Chair.
    University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met. Cross listed with MLE 4890
     

    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 48551 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with ELE 48551

    Credits: 1
  
  • MLE 48552 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with ELE 48552

    Credits: 2
  
  • MLE 48553 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with ELE 48553

    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.-0-1-3) 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MA in Music degree program or 30 hours of undergraduate music coursework and permission of the instructor or chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MUS 4980B - Workshop in Music II


    (Arr.-0-1-3) 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MA in Music degree or 30 hours of undergraduate music coursework and permission of the chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • Mus 4980D - Workshop in Music III


    (Arr.-Arr.0-1-3) 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MA in Music degree program or 30 hours of undergraduate music coursework and permission of the instructor or chair.

    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 Education


    (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 investigates the structure, stylistic characteristics, and compositional techniques of musical compositions and relates them to 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 all require different kinds of theory instruction and training, the course also surveys current practices, online resources, and learning technologies for teaching music theory.

    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
 

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