This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Students develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and speaking through the context of multiple points of view about cultural identities. Prerequisite: C- or better in SLA100 or score of 8 or higher on essay portion of SAT or ACT. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Fall and spring semesters. Corequisite: SLA100 or SLA101. 1 credit.

An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters, J-Term. 3 credits. Fee.

A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Seniors only. Fall, spring and summer, J-Term. 3 credits.

An introduction to the use of creativity and self-expression in therapeutic practice. Students learn how various expressive modalities can encourage self-exploration, personal growth, and engagement with others. Methods of instruction are experiential and self-reflective. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.

Students will use an inquiry-based approach to become informed evaluators of an unorthodox medical therapy. Studies in the scientific disciplines of physiology, immunology, nutrition, and pathology will enable students to formulate and articulate rational conclusions concerning the validity of specific medical practices. Group investigative activities will be emphasized. Satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Development of piano repertoire for use with various special populations. Focus on tailoring musical skills to musical styles widely used in music therapy. Practical experience in leading group music, as well as stylistic use of the voice. Fall semester. 1 credit.

Development of guitar repertoire for use with various special populations. Focus on tailoring musical skills to musical styles widely used in music therapy. Practical experience leading group music, as well as stylistic use of the voice. Spring semester. 1 credit.

Study of psychological and physiological effects of music. Covers the science of music including psychoacoustics and how music is processed; functional uses of music in society; aesthetics and affect; music and personality; and analysis of psychological implications of musical properties (rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, tempo, voice, instrument). Spring semester. 3 credits.

History and overview of the music therapy profession including defining music therapy; historical foundations of music as therapeutic modality; and ethics and research in music therapy. Discussion of application of music therapy to major areas of disabilities. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU200. Includes an introduction to assessment and evaluation, session planning, and treatment team participation/ documentation. Prerequisite: SMT200. Spring semester. 2 credits.

Explores existing music therapy methods/techniques, focusing primarily on re-creative (to include group singing, performance, structured rhythm activities, Orff, lyric substitution) and receptive (to include song communication, lyric analysis, music and imagery, music and biofeedback, music and relaxation, music listening) techniques. Prerequisite: SMT210. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Explores existing music therapy methods, focusing primarily on creative techniques, including instrumental and vocal improvisations, art and sound, music and movement, and songwriting. Prerequisite: SMT300. Spring semester. 2 credits.

Course provides opportunity for development of professional, clinical, and administrative skills including: creation of in-service/ seminar presentations on music/art therapy; public speaking; research design, implementation, and write-up; contract negotiation; documentation; and development of assessment tools. Also covers self-employment/independent contractor issues, reimbursement issues with insurance companies, ethics, assertiveness training, stress management, professional networking, and conference attendance and participation. Prerequisite: SMT300. Fall and spring semesters. 2 credits.

45 hours of observation and participation in clinical setting. Weekly supervision with board-certified music therapist to discuss professional and clinical issues, as well as problem-solving with peer group. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Prerequisites: SMT100, SMT120, and SMT300. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.

Six-month (1040 hours) internship at AMTA-approved clinical training site. This may take place at any approved facility in the United States. Fall, spring and summer. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. 2-4 credits.

Pedagogical techniques and practical playing experience on percussion instruments. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

The written study of scales, intervals, rhythms, triads, and their uses in four-voiced progressions. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Develop aural skills through dictation (melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic) of written music through sight singing. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU160. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in SMU160. Spring semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU161. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in SMU161. Spring semester. 2 credits.

A study of increasingly complex and chromatic harmonic practices including 20th century theory and a study of the primary trends including atonal, neoclassical, serial, and chance techniques. Prerequisite: C or better in SMU162. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU163 with emphasis on increasingly complex melodies, rhythmic, and harmonic material. Prerequisite: C or better in SMU163. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU260. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SMU260. Spring semester. 2 credits.

Continuation of SMU261. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SMU261. Spring semester. 2 credits.

Surveys pre-classical, classical, romantic, and 20th century styles in Western music with an emphasis on listening and music research. Writing Intensive course. Spring semester. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SMU271. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. 3 credits.

An introduction to the history of Western music. Includes an introduction to non-Western music. Emphasis on music of the high baroque and modern eras as well as listening. Serves as prerequisite to SMU272 for music majors. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Surveys musical styles of the ancient world, chant, early polyphony, the Renaissance, and the Baroque with an emphasis on listening and music research. Fall semester. Prerequisite: C or better in SMU271. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. 3 credits.

Covers the basic elements of choral conducting, including physical components of conducting as well as rehearsal technique, ensemble tone, score study, selecting repertoire, and choral curriculum. Prerequisites: SMU261 and SMU262. Fall semester. 2 credits.

Instruction in conducting of instrumental ensembles, including score preparation and analysis, rehearsal strategies, baton technique and lab experience. Prerequisites: SMU261 and SMU262. Spring semester. 2 credits.

The application of the principles of instrumentation, ranges, transposition, and voicing. Includes techniques of arranging for various small and large ensembles. Prerequisites: SMU262 and SMU263. Spring semester. 2 credits.

Every music major is required to register during each semester of full time study. Requirements are outlined in the Music Program Handbook. Repeatable. 0 credits. Pass/Fail only.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

An introductory study of the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions of development from conception to death. Designed especially for students in the physician assistant program or pursuing careers in health care. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Introduces the skills necessary for effective interviewing and counseling. Various theoretical approaches to counseling. A variety of classroom exercises to promote the student’s ability to listen and respond effectively in helping relationships and in other interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: SPY225 or SPY235. Fall and spring semesters and ADP session 3 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Provides basic guitar instruction. Non-music majors must demonstrate basic music reading knowledge or take SMU127 as a pre- or co-requisite. Fall semester. 1 credit.

Continuation of SMU126. Course is designed to lead students to develop the guitar skills necessary to pass the proficiency examination in guitar for the Music Therapy major. Prerequisite: SMU126. Spring semester. 1 credit.