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    Apr 20, 2024  
Lee University Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Lee University Catalog 2019-2020 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 

Music-History and Literature

  
  • MUHL 522 - Historically Informed Performance of Music-Baroque/Classical


    An overview of significant techniques, notations, and contexts of historically informed performance with particular emphasis on the baroque and classic styles. Students consult primary and secondary sources and apply principles learned to representative musical works appropriate to their degree programs.

    Prerequisites
    Appropriate score on the Music History Placement Exam

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall Semester
  
  • MUHL 523 - History of American Music


    A survey of music in the United States of America from colonial times to the early 21st century. Designed to guide students in the exploration of composers, performers, and other musical entrepreneurs whose varied traditions and interactions with a uniquely American audience combined to form a vibrant musical culture.

    Prerequisites
    MUHL-500, MUST-500, and MUST-501 or their approved equivalents.

    Credit Hours: 2
  
  • MUHL 524 - Introduction to World Music Cultures


    A study of the principles of the study of World Music for music educators, investigating the music of representative cultures and appropriate pedagogy for culturally-informed teaching. Offered online.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Music History Placement Exam

    Credit Hours: 3
  
  • MUHL 532 - Choral Literature


    A survey of choral repertoire from Gregorian chant to present day compositions. Emphasis is placed on sacred and secular choral music appropriate for performance in today’s public and private schools, colleges, and community and church choirs.

    Prerequisites
    MUHL-500 or equivalent.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall semester
  
  • MUHL 591 - Vocal Literature


    An in-depth study of selected music literature from the standard solo, concerto, and orchestral repertoire of the student’s primary applied area framed in its social, cultural, and historical contexts.

    Prerequisites
    MUHL-500 or equivalent.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Offered in Fall Semester during even numbered years

Music-Pedagogy

  
  • MUSP 401-403 - Special Topics in Music Pedagogy


    A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topics will change to meet student demand and interests.
     

    Credit Hours: 1-3
  
  • MUSP 450 - Classical Guitar Pedagogy


    The course is designed to equip students with the pedagogical skills of classical guitar instruction. Topics to be covered are principles of teaching, principles of pedagogy, and musicianship.

    Prerequisites
    Enrollment in the B.A. or B.M. program as a guitar major in the senior year of study or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Offered Fall Semester.
  
  • MUSP 460 - Instrumental Pedagogy


    This course is designed to introduce the prospective instrumental teacher to basic techniques of instruction on the primary instrument and to provide the student with experience in teaching while under supervision.

    Prerequisites
    Enrollment in the BA or BM program as an instrumental major in the senior year of study or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours: 2
  
  • MUSP 470 - Vocal Pedagogy


    Designed to introduce the prospective voice teacher to the basic techniques of vocal pedagogy and to provide the student with experience in teaching voice to beginning vocal students while under supervision.

    Prerequisites
    None

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Offered in Spring Semester during odd numbered years
  
  • MUSP 480 - Piano Pedagogy I


    The course is designed to equip piano majors with the pedagogical skills of keyboard instruction at the elementary and early intermediate level, and to provide an opportunity for supervised teaching.

    Prerequisites
    Enrollment in the BA or BM program as a keyboard major in the senior year of study or consent of the instructor.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Spring Semester
  
  • MUSP 481 - Piano Pedagogy II


    A course designed to further equip piano majors with the pedagogical skills appropriate to early advanced keyboard instruction.

    Prerequisites
    MUSP 480

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall Semester
  
  • MUSP 501-503 - Special Topics in Music Pedagogy


    A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topics will change to meet student demand and interests.
     

    Credit Hours: 1-3
  
  • MUSP 550 - Classical Guitar Pedagogy Seminar


    Study, critical analysis, and application of various approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into the Graduate Program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall semester
  
  • MUSP 570 - Vocal Pedagogy Seminar


    Study, critical analysis, and application of various pedagogical approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Offered in Spring Semester during odd numbered years
  
  • MUSP 580 - Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar


    Study, critical analysis, and application of various pedagogical approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall semester
  
  • MUSP 581 - Art of Interpretation


    The combination of the subjective and objective, the intense study of a well-researched score defined by a discerning ear.  This knowledge fashioned through the hands of a competent pianist with a dash of personality, imagination, and taste, makes the music speak in the most direct and persuasive manner.

    Prerequisites
    Approval of instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1
  
  • MUSP 586 - Primary Instrument Pedagogy


    Study, critical analysis, and application of various pedagogical approaches and current issues in the discipline that relate to the teaching of advanced repertoire in the student’s primary applied area. Includes supervised studio teaching of advanced repertoire with selected students.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Every semester

Music-Performance

  
  • MUPF 401-403 - Special Topics in Music Performance


    A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet students demand and interest.
     

    Credit Hours: 1-3
  
  • MUPF 501-503 - Special Topics in Music Performance


    A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest. Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisites
    Permission of Instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1-3

Music-Theory

  
  • MUST 101 - Reading and Writing Music Notation


    This course introduces concepts of standard musical notation rhythm and pitch. In conjunction with MUST-102 and MUSG-101, it prepares students for the study of music.

    Prerequisites
    Music Theory Placement Exam

    Co-requisites: MUST-102 and MUSG-101

     

    Credit Hours: 2
    Notes
    A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

  
  • MUST 101AP - Music Fundamentals


    This course is to provide the student with experiences which reveal how music is God’s creation and that we, His creation, are at our best when we return His music back to Him through our sincere worship. You will explore the music fundamentals that flow from His creation; our increased understanding and skilled use of these principles will help us to better lead in His worship and interact with those who bring Him praise.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUST 102 - Basic Aural Skills


    This course provides the oopportunity to develop basic skills in reading and notating melodies on treble and base clefs.

     

    Prerequisites
    Music Theory Placement Exam

    Co-requisites: MUST-101 and MUSG-101

    Credit Hours: 1
    Notes
    A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

  
  • MUST 103 - Music Theory in Worship I


    This course is designed to expose students to the basic concepts of music theory.

    Prerequisites
    None

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUST 104 - Music Theory in Worship II


    This course is a continuation of the study of music theory concepts, emphasizing reading, writing, listening and analytical skills most applicable to worship leadership professions.

    Prerequisites
    MUST-103

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUST 111 - Materials of Music


    A course in which students learn to use the basic elements of music: intervals, chords, and scales.

    A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST- 101 and MUST-102 or appropriate score on Music Theory Placement Exam

    Credit Hours: 3
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-112 and MUSG-111 or approved equivalent.

  
  • MUST 112 - Aural Skills I


    Practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST 101 and MUST 102 or appropriate score on Music Theory Placement Exam

    Credit Hours: 1
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-111.
  
  • MUST 121 - Music Theory II


    Continued study of the materials of music that emphasizes writing and analysis of music of the common practice period. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-111 and MUST-112

    Credit Hours: 3
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-122.
  
  • MUST 122 - Aural Skills II


    Further practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-111 and MUST-112

    Credit Hours: 1
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-121.
  
  • MUST 231 - Music Theory III


    Continued study of the materials of music emphasizing writing and analysis of chromatic harmonies. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-121 and MUST-122

    Credit Hours: 3
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-232.
  
  • MUST 232 - Aural Skills III


    Further practice and training in application of aural and sightsinging skills; special emphasis is given to chromaticism, triplets, and sequences. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-121, MUST-122, and MUSG-111 or their equivalents.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-231.
  
  • MUST 241 - Music Theory IV


    Continued study of the materials of music including an introduction to counterpoint, form and 20th-century techniques. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-231 and MUST-232

    Credit Hours: 3
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-242.
  
  • MUST 242 - Aural Skills IV


    Further practice and training in application of aural skills. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-231 and MUST-232

    Credit Hours: 1
    Notes
    Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUST-241.
  
  • MUST 250 - Introduction to Composition


    Applied composition and arranging for the music major.

     

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of C in MUST 231 & MUST 232; Permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 1-2

  
  • MUST 311 - Form and Analysis


    Building on the knowledge and skills learned in the first and second years of music theory, this course identifies the techniques utilized in analysis of standard musical forms and leads to application of those techniques to representative musical examples. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-243 and MUST-244

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall Semester
  
  • MUST 341 - Orchestration and Arranging


    An introduction to the principles of scoring for instruments of band and orchestra, including range, technique, timbre and transposition, applying them to arranging for church and educational ensembles. A grade of “C-” is required to meet the requirements for a music major or minor.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of “C-” in MUST-241 and MUST-242 (or MUSB-243 and MUSB-244), or permission of instructor.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall semester
  
  • MUST 351 - Techniques of Composition


    A course designed to survey the compositional disciplines of the 20th Century. Includes extensive listening and score study.

    Prerequisites
    A minimum grade of C in MUST-231 and MUST-232

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Spring Semester
  
  • MUST 401-403 - Special Topics in Music Theory


    A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic changes to meet student demand and interest.

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • MUST 500 - Music Theory Review


    A course designed to assist the entering graduate student to prepare for the study of music theory at the graduate level. Grading for this course is PASS/FAIL. Credit does not apply toward master’s degree in music.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Music Theory Placement Exam.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Every Fall and Summer semesters
  
  • MUST 501-503 - Special Topics in Music Theory


    A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topics will change to meet students demand and interests.
     

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
  
  • MUST 505 - Aural Skills Review


    This course is designed to remediate entering graduate students in the areas of aural skills, including audiation, dictation, and sight-singing.  Graded on a pass/fail basis, credit for the course does not apply toward a graduate degree in music.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate Music Theory Placement Exam

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall Semester
  
  • MUST 522 - Concepts of Analysis


    A study of analytic systems and concepts appropriate to the various styles of the standard repertoire of Western music. Emphasis is placed on non-surface phenomena and comprehensive analysis strategies that build on undergraduate study of music theory.

    Prerequisites
    MUST-500, MUST-505, and MUHL-510 or equivalent. 

     

    Credit Hours: 3
    When Offered
    Spring Semester

  
  • MUST 541 - Orchestration


    A detailed study of instruments of the orchestra including: range, technique, timbre, transposition, and orchestration. Study of various principles of arranging for church instrumental ensembles.

    Prerequisites
    MUST-341 or equivalent.

    Credit Hours: 2
  
  • MUST 550 - Applied Comp/Arranging


    Applied music intended for all graduate students who are working towards an emphasis in applied music and taking lessons with their Primary instrument. Enrollment for 4 credit hours is permitted only for students admitted to the Master of Music Performance degree.

     

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 4


Music-Worship

  
  • MUSC 112AP - Introduction to Music Ministry


    This course is designed to provide you with an overview of the ministry of music in a local church. It will also introduce you to the roles and responsibilities of the music minister/worship leader. In addition you will be able to examine and evaluate the design, administration and use of resources enabling you to develop and maintain a complete church music ministry. 
     

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUSC 213AP - Music Ministry Leadership


    A study of the administrative and pastoral roles of the minister of music in a fully developed music program at the local level.

    Prerequisites
    None

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUSC 311AP - Congregational Song


    A survey of the various periods and styles of hymnody in the history of the Western church; and a study of the role of congregational singing and worship.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Notes
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUSC 312AP - Aspects of Leading Music for Worship


    This course provides students opportunity to study the components of an effective contemporary church music ministry. Emphasis is placed on the importance and use of music in worship. Concepts of worship forms, styles and support are reviewed. Attention is also given to music ministry in the education, evangelism and nurturing activities of the church.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUSC 402AP - Special Topics in Church Music


    A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest.

    Prerequisites
    Permission from the instructor.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUSC 414 - Concepts and Models of Music in Worship


    This course is designed to discuss concepts, models, and current uses of music in worship from an informed perspective of its biblical, theological, and historical foundations.

    Prerequisites
    MUSW-223 & MUSW-311

    Credit Hours: 3
    Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
  
  • MUSW 112 - Introduction to Music Ministry


    A course designed to provide the student with an overview of the essentials of local church ministry and to acquaint him/her with the music ministry profession. The course includes observation of local church music programs and interviews with the music ministers from various denominational traditions and church sizes.
     

    Prerequisites
    None

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Every Semester
  
  • MUSW 213 - Music Ministry Leadership


    A study of the administrative, pastoral, and worship-leading roles of the minister of music in a fully developed music program at the local level.

    Prerequisites
    MUSC-112

    Credit Hours: 3
    When Offered
    Fall Semester
  
  • MUSW 223 - Aspects of Leading Music for Worship (with Lab)


    A course designed to acquaint students with the skills for successful church music arranging with emphasis on practical application and adaptability to various situations. Special attention is given to techniques for arranging or adapting music for ensembles with limited instrumentation and/or personnel. Requires co-requisite enrollment in MUSW-223L.

    Prerequisites
    MUSW-112; a minimum grade of C in MUST-121, and MUST-122

    Credit Hours: 2, plus required 1 hour co-requisite Lab
    When Offered
    Spring Semester
  
  • MUSW 311 - Congregational Song


    A survey of the various periods and styles of hymnody in the history of the Western church; and a study of the role of congregational singing and worship.

    Prerequisites
    MUSW-112 and MUHL-212.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall Semester
    This course is also available as MUSC-311AP for students in a Division of Adult Learning program.
  
  • MUSW 313 - Guitar for Music & Worship


    This course is designed to prepare students for playing acoustic guitar in worship settings that use popular/commercial music styles. Emphasis will be given to skills needed for playing from lead sheets and with other instruments in contemporary bands.

    Prerequisites
    TBA

    Credit Hours: 1
  
  • MUSW 315 - Music Conference


    A course that involves a variety of workshops at music conferences where students participate in charismatic and evangelical worship service traditions as well as other contemporary forms of praise and worship. Individual workshops typically address current issues in sacred music, along with sessions on technique. Conferees attend numerous music-reading sessions. Evening concerts demonstrate the integration of materials, techniques and philosophy of worship. Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisites
    None.

    Credit Hours: 1
  
  • MUSW 321 - Philosophy of Music and Worship


    A course designed to discuss current issues/trends and philosophies in worship music from an informed perspective of the biblical and historical foundations of church music. To assist students in the development of their own philosophy of music ministry, the course will include discussion, observation and evaluation of church services and student-led music experiences.

    Prerequisites
    MUSW-213, MUSW-223 and MUSW-311.

    Credit Hours: 3
    When Offered
    Spring Semester
  
  • MUSW 390 - Seminar in Songwriting


    This course will explore the basic rudiments and techniques of songwriting. Students will be equipped with tools to help them create original compositions from start to finish, learning step-by-step how to compose a lyric and melody and complete a composition according to music industry standards. The course will also explore the music business, looking into such areas as publishing, copyrights, performance rights organizations, and other careers related to music business and the music ministry.

    Prerequisites
    None

    Credit Hours: 1
    When Offered
    Spring Semester
  
  • MUSW 401-403 - Special Topics in Music & Worship


    Courses presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest.

    Prerequisites
    Permission from the instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • MUSW 431 - Rehearsal Techniques for Ministry


    A survey of practical considerations for working with choral groups, with emphasis on: rehearsal planning and score preparation; problem-solving strategies for choral tone, diction, choral blend, and intonation; the development of choral musicianship and selection of repertoire. Importance is given to the development of church choral organizations.

    Prerequisites
    MUCO-331 or MUCO-332

    Credit Hours: 3
    When Offered
    Fall Semester
  
  • MUSW 492 - Music & Worship Internship I


    This course is designed to provide the Music and Worship major with practical experience in a local church under the supervision of his major professor and a practicing professional. The student will observe and participate in the church’s music ministry.

    Prerequisites
    MUSW-213, MUSW-311 and Approval of Faculty Committee

    Credit Hours: 1
  
  • MUSW 493 - Music & Worship Internship II


    This course is designed to provide the Music and Worship major with optional additional practical experience in a local church under the supervision of his major professor and a practicing professional.

    Prerequisites
    MUSW-492 and approval of Faculty Committee.

    Credit Hours: 1
  
  • MUSW 495 - Senior Seminar in Music (Capstone)


    Examines the roles of music in the Christian life and contemporary life in general.  The potential professional music performer, teacher, church musician, administrator, and others in the music professions will explore ways to integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into their professions and everyday lives.

    Prerequisites
    MUST-242 or MUSB-244, THEO-231, and MUHL-212 & 312.

    Credit Hours: 2
  
  • MUSW 497 - Senior Project


    Newly approved course for Music & Worship students - syllabus under development.

    Prerequisites
    TBA

    Credit Hours: 0
  
  • MUSW 501-503 - Special Topics in Music & Worship


    Courses presenting various topics and research concerns. The topics will change to meet student demand and interests. Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor.

    Credit Hours: 1-3
    When Offered
    Every semester
  
  • MUSW 511 - Congregational Song


    A survey of the various periods and styles of hymnody in the history of the Western church; textual analysis; and a study of the role of congregational singing in worship. This study includes the traditional historical hymns as well as recent developments in congregational singing and worship.

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor. 

    Credit Hours: 3
    When Offered
    Fall semester
  
  • MUSW 515 - Music Conference


    This elective course allows credit to be received at one of a number of music conferences from which the student may choose in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.

    Prerequisites
    None

    Credit Hours: 1
    When Offered
    Every semester
  
  • MUSW 517 - Congregational Worship


    A course designed to provide students with an in-depth study of corporate worship, giving attention to the theological foundations of music in worship, the function of music in worship, the role of the worship leader, the practical elements of creativity in worship design and the production of materials for congregational worship in evangelical and Pentecostal church services.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Spring semester
  
  • MUSW 518 - History of Church Music


    A course designed to provide students with an overview of the historical church traditions (from Hebrew to contemporary) and to demonstrate the influence of these traditions on the music of the evangelical and Pentecostal church.

    Prerequisites
    MUHL-500 or equivalent

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Spring semester
  
  • MUSW 519 - Seminar in Music and Worship


    This course is intended to give the student an opportunity to explore current trends and practical matters of church music ministry.

    Prerequisites
    None

    Credit Hours: 1
    When Offered
    Spring Semester.
  
  • MUSW 520 - Music & Worship Literature/Sources


    An overview of sacred literature from the major periods of church music history with selected representative composers and their works from each period. This will include a significant section on contemporary sacred literature for the church and school.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    Fall semester.
  
  • MUSW 530 - Philosophy and Worldview for the Christian Musician


    This course examines the roles of music in the Christian life and in the life of the Christian musician in particular. The potential music performer, music teacher, church musician, administrator and others in the music professions will explore ways to integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into their professions. Each will address the refinement of their existing personal philosophy of music to become consistent in attitude and performance.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 3
    When Offered
    Fall semester
  
  • MUSW 590 - Seminar in Songwriting


    This course will explore the basic rudiments and techniques of songwriting. Students will be equipped with tools to help them create original compositions from start to finish, learning step-by-step how to compose a lyric and melody and complete a composition according to music industry standards. The course will also explore the music business, looking into such areas as publishing, copyrights, performance rights organizations, and other careers related to music business and the music ministry.

    Prerequisites
    None.

    Credit Hours: 1
    When Offered
    Spring Semester
  
  • MUSW 592 - Music & Worship Internship


    A course designed to give graduate students an opportunity to interact with a competent music minister in all areas of church music ministry. The student will be given opportunities to increase his/her knowledge and skill levels in areas of interpersonal relationships, administration, leadership and planning, as well as musicianship.

    Prerequisites
    Admission into Graduate Program/permission of instructor

    Credit Hours: 1
    When Offered
    Every semester
  
  • MUSW 595 - Graduate Worship Festival


    A course which gives the student a choice of vehicles for demonstrating mastery of the goals of his/her degree program. The work of the student will be closely directed and supervised by the Final Project Committee Chair/primary applied instructor. Only one Worship Festival per semester.

    Prerequisites
    Permission of Graduate Program Director.

    Credit Hours: 2
    When Offered
    All Semesters

Nursing

  
  • NURS 100 - Nursing Concepts and Competence in Professional Practice


    Introduces and prepares the student for a nursing curriculum that uses concepts, case-based exemplars, intervention competencies, intentional direct client care and integrative clinical experiences for teaching-learning.  Historical and current trends in healthcare and nursing practice are discussed and the model of client-centered care is presented and explored.  Competency lab and seminar requirements for progression throughout the nursing program will be outlined and discussed.

    Prerequisites
    Pre-Nursing or Nursing Major

    Credit Hours: 2 (2-0-0)
  
  • NURS 102 - Competency Lab and Seminar I


    This lab and seminar focuses on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency at a beginning level for a specified set of identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice. 

    Prerequisites
    Pre-Nursing or Nursing Major

    Pre-or co-requisite: NURS-100.

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

  
  • NURS 202 - Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Integration


    Relationships between nursing theory, practice, and research are explored.  Translation of evidence into practice is emphasized through identifying practice issues, appraising and integrating evidence and evaluation of outcomes.  The research process is presented, including protection of patient rights in research conduct.   Students begin a project that will be completed in a subsequent course relating to evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. 

    Prerequisites
    Nursing Major, MTHS-135, ENGL-110.

    Pre-or co-requisite: NURS-102.

    Credit Hours: 2 (2-0-0)

  
  • NURS 204 - Competency Lab and Seminar II


    This lab and seminar builds on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-102.  Continued focus on a specified set of identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major

    Pre-or co-requisites: HSCI-293, PSYC-260, NURS-102.

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

  
  • NURS 207 - Integrative Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I


    This is the first of two courses focusing on pathophysiological and pharmacologic concepts foundational to professional nursing practice.  Concepts and processses are explored, integrated, and applied to professional nursing practice. Mechanisms and theories related to development of disease and alterations in body function of individuals across the lifespan are addressed. Pharmacologic approaches aimed at health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of alterations of health are discussed.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, CHYS-135, HSCS-232

    Pre- or co-requisites: HSCS-233

    Credit Hours: 3 (3-0-0)

  
  • NURS 209 - Integrative Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II


    The second of two courses focusing on pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts foundational to professional nursing practice. This course builds on acquired knowledge by application obtained in NURS-207. Pathophysiological and pharmacological processes used for client application across the lifespan are studied. There is a focus on continued development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the nurse generalist role of engaging in medication administration, patient safety, and quality.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-207

     

    Credit Hours: 3 (3-0-0)

  
  • NURS 210 - Integrative Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning


    This course prepares students to use the nursing process and to provide holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan.  Obtaining a health history, conducting a physical assessment and other related client assessments, and accurate documentation will occur.  Development of clinical reasoning as it pertains to deviations from the normal adult will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, HSCI-293.

    Pre-or co-requisite: NURS-204.

    Required co-requisiste: NURS-210L.

    Credit Hours: 3 (2-1-0)

  
  • NURS 210L - Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Lab


    Practice experiences are the major component of this lab.

    Prerequisites
    Required co-requisite: NURS-210

  
  • NURS 212 - Competency Lab and Seminar III


    This lab and seminar builds on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-204.  Continued focus on building a specified set of identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major

    Pre or co-requisites: NURS-204, NURS-207, NURS-210.

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

  
  • NURS 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics for the Nursing Profession


    A study of values and their influence on social and individual behavior.  Special emphasis is placed on the development of Christian values, congruent with the teachings of Christ, and the application of these in everyday life.  This course also addresses legal, ethical, economic, political, and moral responsibilities for holistic professional nursing practice.  Such value-based behaviors as human dignity, integrity, social justics, and professional care of patients will be considered.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, BIBL-110 and 111, THEO-230, NURS-102.

    Credit Hours: 3 (3-0-0)
    Notes
    Fulfills THEO-231 requirement in the religion core.
  
  • NURS 300 - Clinical Pathways of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Continuum of Care I


    This course addresses beginning concepts of health promotion and disease prevention as applied to healthy individuals across the age continuum.  Health concepts, risk factors for disease and illness including the influence of genetics, and practice related to immunizations and screenings will be explored.  Safe practice will be emphasized.  Self-health will also be addressed.  Clients studied include children, adults, older adults, and women/families experiencing a normal pregnancy.  This course includes didactic and practice experiences. Practice experiences include the use of therapeutic communication skills and select core nursing skills.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-207, NURS-210 and NURS-212.

    Credit Hours: 5 (3-0-2)

  
  • NURS 302 - Introduction to Leadership in Professional Practice


    This is an introductory course designed to provide a foundation for developing leadership abilities as a healthcare professional. Responsibilities related to safety and quality improvement practices will be a major focus.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-102

    Credit Hours: 2 (2-0-0)
    Notes
    Designed for Nursing majors.
    Also offered as DHMM-302 for Disaster Mission Management and Healthcare Administration majors.
  
  • NURS 304 - Clinical Pathways of Chronic Illness Across the Continuum of Care


    This course presents common chronic illnesses that affect clients across the lifespan, leading the client to intersect with multidisciplinary team members within a variety of healthcare settings.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-207, NURS-210, NURS-212

    Pre-or co-requisites: NURS-209, NURS-300, NURS-302, NURS-306

    Credit Hours: 5 (3-0-2)

  
  • NURS 306 - Competency Lab and Seminar IV


    This course expands relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-212, intending to prepare the student for clinical practice at a beginning level with healthy persons.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-212, NURS-300

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

  
  • NURS 308 - Clinical Pathways and Management of Common Acute Episodes


    This course and focuses on common medical illnesses and surgeries and their related clinical nursing care.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-209, NURS-300, NURS-304, NURS-306

    Pre-or co-requisites: NURS-231, NURS-314

    Credit Hours: 5 (3-0-2)

  
  • NURS 310 - Post-Acute Management


    This pathway follows the progression of clients/patients post-surgically and post-illnesses.  The focus in this pathway is assisting clients with successful management of health situation and prevention of readmission.  Basic transitional care introduced in an earlier course about pathways of chronic illness will be addressed in an increasingly complex manner.  This course includes didactic and practice experiences.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-304

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-308, NURS-314.

    Credit Hours: 4 (2-0-2)

  
  • NURS 312 - Multi-Dimensional Care in Special Circumstances


    This course addresses holistic needs of individuals and families involved in sensitive healthcare situations and areas, such as oncology, hospice, imminent death, unexpected death, palliative care, and end-of-life care.  Self-care and renewal for the practicing professional nurse is also addressed.  This course includes didactic and practice experiences.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-209, NURS-304, NURS-314.

    Credit Hours: 3 (2-0-1)

  
  • NURS 314 - Competency Lab and Seminar V


    This lab and seminar builds on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-306.  There is a continued focus on a specified set of increasingly complex, identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-300

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-304, NURS-306

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

  
  • NURS 360 - Directed Studies in Nursing


    Designed specifically for the upper-division student in the discipline of Nursing, for in-depth exploration of a specific topic.

    Prerequisites
    Instructor permission

    Credit Hours: 1, 2, or 3
  
  • NURS 400 - Evidence-Based Practice in the Clinical Setting


    This course applies previously acquired knowledge and research skills to guide nursing practice in the professional healthcare setting. Students will complete evidence-based project that began in NURS-202.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-202

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-308, NURS-310

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

  
  • NURS 402 - Pathways of Complex Acuity


    This course prepares the student to care for severely compromised, ill, and critically injured clients across the lifespan in emergency and critical care settings.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-312

    Pre- or co-requisistes: NURS-308, NURS-310, NURS-406

    Credit Hours: 5 (3-0-2)

  
  • NURS 404 - Leadership and Professional Practice


    Expanding concepts covered in previous courses, students progress into the more complex role of designer / manager / coordinator of care.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-302

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-308, NURS-310

    Credit Hours: 3 (2-0-1)

  
  • NURS 406 - Competency Lab and Seminar VI


    This course expands on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-314 with a continued focus on a specified set of increasingly complex, identified abilities necessary for entry into professional nursing practice.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-308, NURS-310, NURS-312, and NURS-314

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-402

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

  
  • NURS 408 - Clinical Pathways of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Continuum of Care II


    Application of health promotion and disease prevention concepts are explored to prepare healthcare professionals to function in community and public health settings at the domestic and international levels.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-406; Pre-or co-requisites: NURS-402, NURS-404

    Credit Hours: 4 (2-0-2)
    Notes
    Designed for Nursing majors.
    Also offered as DHMM-408 for Disaster/Healthcare Mission Management majors.
  
  • NURS 412 - Immersion in Professional Nursing Practice


    Practice immersion is designed for the last semester nursing student to engage in working alongside a nurse preceptor in a setting that the student is most interested in pursuing post-graduation.  This experience allows opportunities for the student to integrate knowledge, clinical reasoning, management, and evaluation skills in professional practice similar to what graduates will encounter following licensure as a registered nurse.  Clinical management of a caseload of clients/patients will occur.  Clinical reasoning seminars will be held weekly.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-400, NURS-402, NURS-406

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-404, NURS-408, NURS-414, and NURS-495.

    Successful completion of Clinical Enrollment Ticket

    Credit Hours: 6 (1-0-5)

  
  • NURS 414 - Competency Lab and Seminar VII


    This course focuses on synthesis of relevant nursing knowledge and student competency at a comprehensive and complex level for a specified set of identified abilities necessary for entry into professional nursing practice.

    Prerequisites
    Nursing major, NURS-400, NURS-402, NURS-406

    Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-404, NURS-408, NURS-412, NURS-495.

    Credit Hours: 1 (0-1-0)

 

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