The Bachelor of Science in Education
The degree of
Bachelor of Science in Education, with certification to teach
speech, requires successful completion of 128 semester hours,
including (1) the Program of General Studies (pages 21-24); (2)
the Professional Semester for the certificate chosen (page 55);
and (3) the requirements associated with the following
certificate. Students are also required to enroll each
semester in Communication Arts 210 and/or 300.
Certificate for Grades 9-12 (page 67): Students are
required to combine a field in oral communications with another
approved 9-12 field.
Note: Since it is likely that students
certified to teach speech in the public schools also will find
themselves involved in dramatic activities, students electing a
field in oral communications are required to enroll in selected
theatre courses.
Communication Arts Courses (CART)
101 Fundamentals of Speech. (3)
Study of the basic concepts involved in
various kinds of public speech encounters.
102 Introduction to the Theatre. (3)
A survey providing the student a broad
knowledge of the many areas of theatre involved in the
production of a play.
140 Broadcasting 1. (3)
Familiarizes students with audio and video
technology. Students should gain both a practical
understanding of and hands-on training with production
equipment.
204 Interpersonal and Group
Communication. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 101.
Developing understanding and skills
necessary to engage effectively in the two most frequent
communication settings.
209 Argumentation and Debate. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 101 previously or
concurrently.
Helps the student develop and apply skills
in logically constructing, defending, and attacking various
propositions of fact, value, and policy.
210 Communication Workshop. (1)
A practicum designed for students who wish
to participate in a variety of communication activities at the
co-curricular level.
230 Introduction to Mass
Communication. (3)
The role of mass communication in our
society. Organization and functioning of the various media are
explored.
240 Broadcasting II. (3)
A theoretical overview of the broadcast
advertising industry as well as writing and producing
commercials both in the studio and in the field.
242 Videography. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 140 and permission of
instructor.
The study and practice of creative
techniques and styles in modern video production.
Artistic and visual control over current video
technologies will be emphasized, including high definition
images, digital video cameras and computer-based non-linear
editing systems.
270 Organizational Communication.
(3)
Discovery of the nature of communication
in organizations and the skills necessary to communicate
effectively in such environments.
300 Theatre Workshop. (1)
A practicum designed for students who want
to participate in dramatic productions at the College.
306A Problems in Television
Production. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 140.
The common practices of electronic news
gathering and electronic field production. Emphasis will
be on individual and group productions.
306B Problems in Television
Production (Broadcast Advertising). (3)
Prerequisite: Open only to students
majoring in Advertising/Graphic Design.
The focus will be on broadcast
advertising..
306C Problems in Radio Production.
(3)
Prerequisite: CART 140.
Theories of modern radio production along
with instruction in hands-on production techniques. (S)
311 Voice and Interpretation. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 101.
A study of the theory and practice of
orally communicating printed material. Attention will be
given to textual analysis and vocal development. Specific
communicative techniques, relevant to both broadcasters and
performing artists, will be emphasized.
316 Acting I. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 102 or permission of
instructor.
Introduction to the art and theory of
acting and make-up for the stage.
317 Acting II. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 316.
Advanced work in acting theory and
practice, concentration, characterization, and performance.
Characters from both the classical and modern repertoires
will be analyzed and presented.
318 News for Radio and Television.
(3)
The common practices in radio and
television news. Emphasis will be on broadcast writing,
production, and performance.
321 Stagecraft. (3)
Study and application of the technical
procedures for constructing and rigging stage and television
scenery. Participation in the Departmental Theatre
productions required.
325 Modern Drama. (3)
A study of dramatic literature from Ibsen
to the present.
340 Public Relations. (3)
Prerequisities: ENGL 102 and CART
101.
An introductory survey of the principles
and techniques of communication between an organization and its
internal and external publics.
350 Public Realtions Writing. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 340.
Principles and practical experience in
writing, editing, and producing materials used in public
relations communication.
360 Communication Law. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 101.
Students will examine the key issues and
cases underlying First Amendment freedoms. Among areas
included are defamation, provocation, copyright, privacy,
obscenity, and commercial speech.
400A-L Advanced Studies in
Communication. (3)
Under this one general heading a number of
courses are available to the student who wants to gain
additional knowledge and skills in the field of communication.
The student will focus attention on one of the specific
areas of emphasis listed below. In some instances the
student may be permitted to select two areas of emphasis during
the same semester, and thereby earn six hours of credit.
The course may be repeated for a maximum of 21 hours.
The areas of emphasis are: (A) Persuasion; (B) Advanced
Public Speaking; (C) Rhetorical Criticism; (D) Rhetorical
Theory; (E) Communication Theory; (F) Directing Speech
Activities; (G) Special Projects in Communication; (H)
Reader’s Theatre; (I) Mass Communication; (J) Black
Rhetoric; (K) Sports Broadcasting; (L) Desktop Publishing.
402 Advanced Studies in Theatre. (3)
Under this one general heading a number of
different courses are available to the student who wants to
gain additional knowledge and skills in the field of theatre.
The student will focus attention on one of the specific
areas of emphasis listed below. In some instances the
student may be permitted to select two areas of emphasis during
the same semester, and thereby earn six hours of credit.
The course may be repeated for a maximum of 21 hours.
The areas of emphasis are: (A) History of the Theatre;
(B) Costume Design; (C) Lighting Design; (D) Scene Design; (E)
Theatre Criticism; (F) Children’s Theatre; (G) Special
Projects in Theatre.
414 Special Methods in the Teaching
of Speech. (3)
Observations, methods, and media
appropriate for teaching oral communication in public schools.
415 Fundamentals of Directing. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 321.
Fundamentals of directing, emphasizing the
role of the director in transforming the written script into
live performance. Each student will produce and direct a
one-act play for public performance.
440 Public Relations Cases. (3)
Prerequisite: JOUR 340.
Explores a variety of public relations
problems using the case study approach.
450 Advanced Desktop Publishing. (3)
Prerequisite: CART 400L.
Required for those with an area of
emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations. Advanced
studies in the preparation of advertising and public relations
documents on the computer.
460 Communication Internship. (6)
On the job training and instruction in a
communication organization. Student assignments
consistent with vocational objectives. Normally taken
during the senior year.
Department of Music
The Department of
Music’s objective is to graduate competent, sensitive
musicians who are prepared to begin a variety of musical
careers.
All prospective music
students must schedule an audition for placement purposes
before enrolling in any applied music course. In
addition, students are responsible for all applicable
requirements in the student handbook. As music majors,
students can expect to plan individual daily practice sessions
of at least two or three hours.
The Bachelor of Science in Education
The degree of Bachelor
of Science in Education, with certification to teach music in
the public schools, requires successful completion of 128
semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies;
(2) the Professional Semester for the certificate chosen (page
56); and (3) the requirements associated with the following
certificate.
Certificate for Grade
K-12 in Music (page 66). Students must choose one
concentration from instrumental, voice, keyboard, or
composition.
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies–Music
The Bachelor of Arts
in Interdisciplinary Studies–Music requires the
successful completion of 128 semester hours in five areas: (1)
the core, which consists of the basic music courses required of
all music students; (2) selected area of emphasis, consisting
of special music areas, such as Church Music,
Performance/Pedagogy, Composition, Electronic Music, or Jazz
Studies; (3) a secondary field of interest chosen by the
student; (4) general studies, which consists of basic courses
intended to represent broad areas of learning appropriate to
the education of all college students; and (5) electives to
complete the number of credit hours required for the degree.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Minor in
Music
To obtain a Minor in
Music, the student must take 20 hours in music courses,
consisting of the following subjects: MUS 106, 107, Applied
Music (four semesters, including successful completion of a
jury), Music Ensembles (four hours from MUS 451 and/or 453),
and music electives to be selected by the student and his or
her Music Advisor.
An overall grade point
average of 2.50 (C) must be maintained in all courses in music
for graduation.
Music Courses (MUS)
90 Music Fundamentals Lab. (1)
A course in the fundamentals of music
involving individual tutoring, self-directed study and computer
assisted instruction. Not applicable toward graduation
requirements although enrollment may be required for music
students after placement tests. Concurrent enrollment in MUS
106 is required.
101A Introduction to Music. (3)
A general survey of western music from the
Middle Ages to the present for students without a working
knowledge of music fundamentals. Listening assignments,
including attendance at selected concerts, may be included.
101B Introduction to Music. (3)
A detailed survey of western music from
the Middle Ages to the present for students with a working
knowledge of music fundamentals. Listening assignments,
including attendance at selected concerts, will be included.
106 Music Theory I. (3)
Prerequisite: Passing grade on Music
Fundamentals Entrance Examination or grade of C or better in
MUS 101B and MUS 102.
Integrated theory course including
part-writing, sight-singing and ear-training.
107 Music Theory II. (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUS
106.
A continuation of Music Theory I.
161A-161B Class Piano I and II.
(1,1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Open to music students only.
Designed to develop fundamental keyboard skills in a
classroom/laboratory situation. Grade of C or better
required.
162 Woodwind Class. (1,1)
The fundamentals of playing and teaching
the woodwind instruments with emphasis on teaching procedures.
May be repeated once for credit.
163 Brass Class. (1,1)
A study of the fundamentals of playing and
teaching the brass instruments. May be repeated once for
credit.
204 Music Skills and Materials for the
Classroom Teacher. (3)
A course in the fundamentals of music as
introduced in the general elementary classroom by the classroom
teacher in support of the music specialist. A basic study
of the principles of Music Education and a survey of the
available materials and appropriate procedures for the
classroom teacher. Teaching required.
206 Music Theory III. (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUS
107.
A continuation of Music Theory II.
245 Electronic Music Class. (1)
An introduction to the concepts and
techniques of electronic devices and computer
technology in music.
261 Class Piano. (1,1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A continuation of Class Piano I and II.
Grade of C or better required. Majors must repeat
for two hours of credit.
264 String Class. (1,1)
An introduction to the technical problems
involved in the performance of stringed instruments.
Instruction is carried on as in the public school.
May be repeated once for credit.
265 Percussion Class. (1,1)
A study of all percussion instruments with
emphasis on the snare drum. The goal is a working
knowledge of all percussion instruments. May be repeated
once for credit.
266 Voice Class. (2)
Open only to students who read music, have
a working knowledge of music fundamentals and have consent of
instructor. Study and practice of basic principles of
singing, including coordination and freedom of the vocal
mechanism.
300 Conducting. (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in
Music 206
A course designed to build skills and
develop musicianship in instrumental and choral conducting.
302 History and Analysis of Music I.
(3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Music
107.
A detailed survey of the historical and
theoretical practices of music from the Pre-Christian Era
through the Renaissance.
303 Music Education I. (3)
A study of teaching techniques and
materials appropriate to the elementary and intermediate
grades. Teaching required.
304 Music Education II. (3)
Study and evaluation of vocal,
instrumental and general music teaching techniques and
materials for the secondary schools. Teaching required.
306 History and Analysis of Music
II. (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better on MUS
107.
A detailed survey of the historical and
theoretical practices of music from the Baroque and Classical
Eras.
307 History and Analysis of Music
III. (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUS
107.
A detailed survey of the historical and
theoretical practices of music from the 19th and 20th
centuries.
330 Music Theory IV. (2)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Music
207.
A continuation of Theory III, with
additional studies in score reading and analysis.
341 Choral Literature. (1)
A survey of appropriate literature for
various choral ensembles.
345 Composition. (1-3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUS
206 and consent of instructor.
A study of the basic craft of composition
including individual instruction in creative projects.
Course may be repeated.
367 Guitar Class. (1)
Open only to students who read music, have
a working knowledge of music fundamentals and have consent of
instructor.
The fundamentals of playing and teaching
the guitar as currently utilized in the public schools.
368 Keyboard Class. (1)
For keyboard majors.
A course designed to acquaint the
student with various methods and procedures used in piano
pedagogy. The course will cover the instructional
objectives as well as business procedures.
369 Elements of Accompanying.
(1,1,1,1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A practical application of vocal and
instrumental accompanying including literature of a wide
diversity of styles.
370 Band Literature. (1)
Designed to familiarize Music Education
students with school instrumental literature.
407 Arranging and Scoring. (2)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MUS
206 or consent of instructor.
A practical course in the rudiments of
arranging and scoring for small and large instrumental and
vocal ensembles.
425 Special Topics: Music. (1-6)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Courses on various topics in music.
Topics of study indicated on student’s transcript.
May be taken for credit repeatedly.
426 Special Topics: Music Education.
(1-6)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Courses on various topics in music
education. Topics of study indicated on student’s
transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
427 Special Topics: Jazz Studies.
(1-6)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Courses on various topics in jazz studies.
Topics of study indicated on student’s transcript.
May be taken for credit repeatedly.
428 Special Topics: Studio Teaching.
(1-6)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Courses on various topics in studio
teaching. Topics of study indicated on student’s
transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
Teaching required.
445 Electronic Music Systems. (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A survey of concrete, synthetic and
computerized sound production and manipulation techniques
including applications in music areas. Students will
complete a project appropriate to their interests. Open
to music and science students.
448 Marching Band Techniques. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An elective for music students.
Acquaints the student with the techniques of planning and
implementing a marching band performance.
470 Independent Study. (1-3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 90
or more semester hours, and consent of instructor.
An opportunity for the student to enroll
in a course of intensified study of a subject (mutually agreed
upon by the student and the instructor) not normally covered in
other courses.
475 Senior Recital. (1-3)
Prerequisite: For music majors only; GPA of
3.0 in six levels in the student’s applied music
area—number 100 and above; and successful completion of
the senior recital jury.
This is a recital given for the public in
which the student exhibits the musical training received during
his/her undergraduate study.
Music Ensembles
451 Collegiate Singers. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A select choral ensemble devoted to the
artistic performance of choral music.
453 Symphonic Band. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A large wind and percussion ensemble which
performs transcriptions and original works for band.
454A-B Concord Commanders. (1,1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Membership limited. An organization
under faculty supervision which studies and performs literature
from all styles of jazz and popular music.
455 Brass Ensemble. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A small ensemble for the study and
performance of literature for various combinations of brass
instruments.
456 Percussion Ensemble. (1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
A select group of percussionists studying
and performing literature appropriate to this family of
instruments.
457 Woodwind Ensemble. (1)
Prerequisite: Audition.
A small ensemble for the study and
performance of literature for various combinations of woodwind
instruments.
458 Varsity Band. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Ensemble designed to perform at various
athletic events.
460 Chamber Music. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Various regularly scheduled small ensemble
rehearsals in preparation for a performance. These groups
will prepare music under the direction of a faculty member and
will receive instruction in rehearsal techniques.
461 ConChords. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An ensemble which performs literature
suitable to the small vocal ensemble.
Applied Music
The Department of
Music offers the courses listed below in applied music (private
lessons). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate ensemble (MUS
451 or MUS 453) is required in order to receive applied music
lessons.
Each semester of
applied music carries from one to three hours credit, according
to the individual recommendation of the applied instructor.
Performance standards and specific requirements for each
semester of study have been established and are available from
the individual instructor.
All music majors are
required to give a senior recital prior to graduation.
See Music 475 for further details.
Successful completion (grade of A or B) of
six semesters of applied music study on the same instrument or
voice is a graduation requirement and a prerequisite to Music
475, Senior Recital.
High Brass: MUS 310
Low Brass: MUS 312
Woodwinds: MUS 317
Percussion: MUS 320
Piano: MUS 321
Organ: MUS 322
Voice: MUS 323
Classical Guitar: MUS 324
Carillon: MUS 325