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MC 112 - Theory (3)
Will cover both part writing and analysis with expanded harmonic vocabulary. The sight singing sequence is designed to develop the skills necessary to perform rhythms and intervals while utilizing tonal relationships, when relevant. Dictation will be continued in two-parts. Contributions to cross cultural awareness will be addressed through the study of Germany during the Baroque period. Prerequisite(s): MC 111, MC 111L Note(s) Must achieve a grade of minimum grade of C to advance to MC 211.
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MC 112L - Aural Skills (1)
This aural skills sequence is designed to develop the skills necessary to perform rhythms and intervals utilizing tonal relationships, when relevant. Melodic and rhythmic dictation will continue and progress into two-part writing. Students must achieve a grade of C or better to progress to MC 211L.
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MC 120 - Spectrum Singers (1)
A chorale ensemble open to all students, faculty, and staff in the Brenau community. Study and performance of a wide range of popular, multi-cultural, and traditional music styles. Note(s) May be repeated.
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MC 130 - Gospel Choir (1)
A chorale ensemble open to all students, faculty, and staff in the Brenau community. Study and performance of gospel music is the primary focus of this choral group. Note(s) May be repeated for credit.
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MC 140 - Show Choir (1)
A performance class open to all undergraduate students by audition and consent of instructor. This course emphasizes the performance of vocal music in all popular idioms with staging and choreography. May be repeated for credit.
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MC 160 - Spectrum Winds (1)
An instrumental ensemble open to all students, faculty, and staff in the Brenau community. Study and performance of a wide range of popular, multi-cultural, and traditional music styles. May be repeated
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MC 196 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of vocal chamber music from all historical periods. Membership is by audition only. Emphasis on smaller chamber music forms. Note(s) May be repeated.
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MC 205 - Conducting I (2)
Basic fundamentals of conducting technique will be addressed through the study of standard choral literature.
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MC 211 - Theory (3)
An introduction to the expanded harmonies of the 18th century contrapuntal two and three voice style, including modulation and phrase structure. Three-part dictation will be studied. Sophomore sight singing will stress intervallic and rhythmic performance, with additional emphasis upon unknown melodies of increased difficulty. Prerequisite(s): MC 112, MC 112L Note(s) Must achieve a grade of minimum grade of C to advance to MC 212.
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MC 211L - Aural Skills (1)
Sophomore sight singing will stress intervocalic and rhythmic performance, with additional emphasis upon unknown melodies of increased difficulty. Melodic and harmonic dictation will be studied progressing to three-part dictation. Note(s) Students must achieve a grade of C or better to progress to MC 212L.
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MC 212 - Theory (3)
Writing and analysis utilizing Romantic, Impressionistic, and 20th century techniques. Cross-cultural awareness addressed through historical references to 19th century Europe, as well as 20th century America. Class presentations will enhance oral communication techniques. Rhythmic and four-part dictation will be stressed. Oral communication skills will be developed through reports presented in class. Prerequisite(s): MC 211, MC 211L Note(s) Must achieve a grade of minimum grade of C.
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MC 212L - Aural Skills (1)
Sight singing will progress to difficult exercises with more chromatic intervals and complex rhythms. Rhythmic and four-part dictation will be stressed. Note(s) A grade of C or better is required to receive degree credit.
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MC 214 - Special Topics in Music * (3)
This introductory-level course explores the music and culture of a selected area of study, such as Verismo Opera, Choral Music You Love to Sing, or Four-hand Music for the Piano. It challenges students to learn about world-citizenship, navigate different cultures, languages, and religions, and to increase their cultural competence. The specific topic will change with each offering but each will examine the focus topic through discussion, lecture, research, personal experience, and writing. This course may also be associated with study abroad opportunities.
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MC 216 - Introduction to Arts in Healthcare * (3)
This course, held in a seminar setting, is designed to give students both an historical and theoretical framework for understanding the relationship between human creativity and healing. The students will also develop a personal creative practice and articulate a personal creative process.
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MC 216W - Introduction to Arts in Health Care * (3)
This course, held in a seminar setting, is designed to give students both an historical and theoretical framework for understanding the relationship between human creativity and healing. The students will also develop a personal creative practice and articulate a personal creative process. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise.
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MC 301 - Woodwinds and Percussion Methods (1)
General knowledge of woodwind and percussion instruments. Students will learn basic techniques/methods necessary to play instruments in these families.
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MC 305 - Conducting II/Introduction to Choral Pedagogy (2)
A continuation of Conducting I. This course is designed to extend the conducting technique of the student through the use of challenging literature, proper physical gestures and cues, and increased interpretation skills. Prerequisite(s): MC 205
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MC 308 - Junior Recital and Major Instrument (2)
A public recital of approximately 30 minutes in length presented during the sixth semester of study. The performance level of this recital must signify that the student has gained the skills necessary to advance to senior level. Required of Performance Majors only. This course includes the student’s applied lesson as well as the recital.
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MC 311 - Form and Orchestration (2)
The formal analysis of musical structures including incipient, simple and compound examples of binary and ternary forms, and sonata form. The technique of writing for various combinations of instruments, survey of contrapuntal techniques, and analysis of orchestral scores. Cross-cultural awareness enhanced through historical references to Germany, Austria, and Italy. Prerequisite(s): MC 212 Note(s) Must achieve a grade of minimum grade of C.
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MC 323 - History of Music I (3)
The history of music from Antiquity through Classical, with emphasis on representative works of composers through recordings, tapes, live performances, and study scores. This will include a survey of ethnic music from every continent and will address idiomatic instruments, genres, and styles, which will enhance the student’s cross-cultural awareness. Students will prepare oral and written projects for class presentation in order to develop oral and computer skills. Note(s) The ability to read music is an essential skill for this course.
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MC 324 - History of Music II (3)
The history of music from late Classical through 20th century, with emphasis on representative works of composers through recordings, tapes, live performances, and study scores. This course will survey various jazz styles, performance media, performers, and will include a world music component. This survey course enhances the student’s cross-cultural awareness with numerous references to foreign countries. Students will prepare oral and written projects for class presentation in order to develop oral and computer skills. Prerequisite(s): MC 323 Note(s) The ability to read music is an essential skill for this course.
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MC 330 - Opera Literature (2)
Designed for the voice performance major. In-depth study of standard masterworks from the operatic literature.
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MC 356 - Music Education Methods (ELE/MG) (3)
Methods and materials for teaching in elementary schools. Includes a study of the voice, organization, administration of music curriculum involving multi-cultural materials (cross cultural awareness), and observation and practical experience in teaching grades P 7. Music majors only. Offered in alternate years. Includes field experience in pre-school and elementary classrooms. Observation in the public schools is required.
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MC 356L - Music Education Field Experience (P-7) (1)
A laboratory experience in which students are placed in a school setting to observe, analyze, and participate as much as possible in the music classroom. Students must have 72 hours experience in grades P-7.
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MC 357 - Music Education Methods and Materials (3)
Methods and materials for teaching in secondary schools. Includes literature and rehearsal techniques appropriate for grade level. Computer generated music (computer competency) will be included. Includes field experience in middle grades and high school classrooms. This is a placement embedded course; a 48-hour field experience placement in a regionally accredited school is required during the course. Note(s) Permission from the Clinical Experience Office is required to register.
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MC 371 - Vocal Pedagogy (2)
This course is designed to equip the performance major (Voice) with the knowledge to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced students through exposure to the traditional pedagogical techniques of Western European vocal music. Emphasis will be placed on surveys of traditional methods and terminology, the operation of a professional studio, physiology, research, and new technologies.
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MC 372 - Vocal Literature (2)
This course is required for performance majors. The student will study the vocal instrument as well as solo repertoire from a variety of musical periods and styles. Competencies are the same as MC 371.
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MC 381 - Piano Pedagogy (2)
A survey of piano literature and elementary pedagogy which includes major works from all important historical periods.
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MC 382 - Piano Literature (2)
A continuation of MC 381, including more in depth study of composers, stylistic considerations, repertoire, and intermediate and advanced pedagogical techniques.
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MC 390 - Special Topics in Opera (1)
This course is adapted to fit the needs of the opera program. Faculty will develop the curriculum based upon the student’s needs and/or faculty’s interest. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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MC 400 - Music Capstone (2)
This capstone course for the Bachelor of Arts degree provides senior majors, who have a secondary area of study other than music, with a culminating experience that demonstrates a connection between the music major and the student’s chosen minor area. The course includes a public presentation 15-30 minutes in length, a written document, and applied lessons. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the department.
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MC 401 - Brass and String Methods (1)
General knowledge of brass and string instruments. Students will learn basic techniques/methods necessary to play instruments in these families. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons.
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MC 405 - Applied Conducting (1 to 2)
Private conducting lessons, designed to prepare students for graduate study and for careers in conducting. Prerequisite(s): MC 205, MC 305
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MC 406 - Applied Conducting Lesson (1 to 2)
A continuation of MC 405, advanced conducting and rehearsal techniques will be addressed through the study of choral literature.
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MC 407 - Senior Recital and Major Instrument (2)
For the Music Education major, this course provides both 1) the last semester of applied lessons in major instrument and 2) A culminating experience that demonstrates mastery of literature and technique of the chosen instrument which is a senior recital consisting of at least 45 minutes of music. An additional applied music fee of $200 accompanies this course. Prerequisites: senior class standing and permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Senior class standing and permission of department. Note(s) An additional applied music fee of $200 accompanies this course.
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MC 408 - Capstone / Senior Recital (2)
This capstone course for the Bachelor of Arts degree provides senior majors, who are in the Advanced Music track, with a culminating experience that demonstrates mastery of literature and technique of the chosen instrument. The course includes a senior recital consisting of at least 45 minutes of music, a written document, program notes/translations, and applied lessons. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: senior class standing and permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: senior class standing and permission of department.
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MC 409 - Directed Independent Study (3)
Guided study of an area of music of special interest to the student; it is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to work intensively on a topic with the supervision of a faculty member. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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MC 410 - Directed Independent Study (3)
Guided study of an area of music of special interest to the student; it is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to work intensively on a topic with the supervision of a faculty member. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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MC 420 - Introduction to Music Writing (1)
The “Writing about Music” course focuses on various elements of critical writing about classical music, including the historical place accorded to musical criticism, the art of writing critical reviews of live performances, the refinement of analytical thought to the study of classical music and the increasing need to be articulate in terms of concert promotion and audience development.
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MC 425 - Opera Seminar (1)
This course offers varying content each semester, but may include topics such as character studies, role preparation, performance practice, and critical analysis of specialized segments of operatic repertoire. Note(s) May be taken up to 3 times for credit.
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MC 432 - Student Teaching ECE (9)
A full-time, semester-long experience in a regionally accredited school classroom. Guidance and direction will be provided by the classroom teacher with assistance from university faculty. Students will be required to assume all duties of the classroom teacher for a minimum of four weeks during the experience while demonstrating competence in planning and materials, classroom performance, and professional behavior. The student teaching experience begins when the assigned school begins its semester and continues through the Brenau semester. The student is required to take ED415 Applied Instruction during the student teaching semester. Prerequisites: All other courses and placements must be completed before student teaching; passing scores on appropriate GACE Content Area Exams are required before student teaching. Corequisite(s): ED 415 Note(s) Course taught on a pass/fail basis. Must have completed all professional core and methods courses.
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MC 442 - Student Teaching MG (9)
A full-time, semester-long experience in a regionally accredited school classroom. Guidance and direction will be provided by the classroom teacher with assistance from university faculty. Students will be required to assume all duties of the classroom teacher for a minimum of four weeks during the experience while demonstrating competence in planning and materials, classroom performance, and professional behavior. The student teaching experience begins when the assigned school begins its semester and continues through the Brenau semester. The student is required to take ED415 Applied Instruction during the student teaching semester. Prerequisites: All other courses and placements must be completed before student teaching; passing scores on appropriate GACE Content Area Exams are required before student teaching. Corequisite(s): ED 415 Note(s) Course taught on a pass/fail basis. Must have completed all professional core and methods courses.
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MC 450A - Internship in Music Education-ECE (3)
Specifically designed as a school experience to meet certification requirements in teaching music in grades K-5. Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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MC 450B - Internship in Music Education-ECE (3)
Specifically designed for meeting certification requirements in teaching music to students in grades K-5. Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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MC 452 - Student Teaching Secondary (9)
A full-time, semester-long experience in a regionally accredited school classroom. Guidance and direction will be provided by the classroom teacher with assistance from university faculty. Students will be required to assume all duties of the classroom teacher for a minimum of four weeks during the experience while demonstrating competence in planning and materials, classroom performance, and professional behavior. The student teaching experience begins when the assigned school begins its semester and continues through the Brenau semester. The student is required to take ED415 Applied Instruction during the student teaching semester. Prerequisites: All other courses and placements must be completed before student teaching; passing scores on appropriate GACE Content Area Exams are required before student teaching. Corequisite(s): ED 415 Note(s) Course taught on a pass/fail basis. Must have completed all professional core and methods courses.
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MC 455A - Internship in Music Education-MG (3)
Specifically designed as a school experience to meet certification requirements for teaching students music in grades 6-8.
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MC 455B - Internship in Music Education-MG (3)
Specifically designed as a school experience to meet certification requirements for teaching music to students in grades 6-8.
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MC 460A - Internship in Music Education-SEC (3)
Specifically designed as a school experience to meet certification requirements for teaching music to students in grades 9-12.
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MC 460B - Internship in Music Education-SEC (3)
Specifically designed as a school experience to meet certification requirements for teaching music to students in grades 9-12.
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MC 475 - Opera Workshop (1)
The study, rehearsal, and performance of opera scenes and/or full-scale opera productions. May be taken up to 3 times for credit. Note(s) Audition Required / May be taken up to 3 times for credit.
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MC 480 - Senior Portfolio Review (0)
Candidates in the Teacher Education Program are required to register for Senior Portfolio Review during their student teaching semester and present their portfolio to their advisers. The portfolio is designed to present a personal record of a candidate’s educational experience, while demonstrating mastery of the desired Teacher Education Unit Outcomes. Advisers review and award a Pass/Fail designation. Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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MX 107 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Prerequisite(s): Audition for the instructor and chair approval. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MX 108 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MX 207 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MX 208 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MX 307 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MX 308 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MX 407 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MX 408 - Other Applied Instrument (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) Audition for the instructor and chair approval required.
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MO 107 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with department approval. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee per credit hour for applied lessons.
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MO 108 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee credit hour for applied lessons.
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MO 207 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons, or 2 credit hour lessons with department approval. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee per credit hour for applied lessons. Departmental Approval Required.
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MO 208 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and enroll for 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons, or 2 credit hour lessons with department approval. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee per credit hour for applied lessons. Departmental Approval Required.
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MO 307 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and enroll for 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons, or 2 credit hour lessons with department approval. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee per credit hour for applied lessons. Departmental Approval Required.
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MO 308 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and enroll for 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons, or 2 credit hour lessons with department approval. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee per credit hour for applied lessons. Departmental Approval Required.
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MO 407 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and enroll for 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons, or 2 credit hour lessons with department approval. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee per credit hour for applied lessons. Departmental Approval Required.
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MO 408 - Applied Organ (1-2)
Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and enroll for 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument. Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons, or 2 credit hour lessons with department approval. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level. Note(s) In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee per credit hour for applied lessons. Departmental Approval Required.
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NG 300 - Directed Independent Study (1 to 3)
Opportunity for guided but independent study in a selected area of nursing or healthcare. Projects include in-depth reading and/or clinical experiences. Note(s) Junior standing. Departmental Approval Required.
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NG 301R - Conceptual Basis of Professional Nursing-RN Bridge (3)
This course introduces the student to the theoretical, framework, and outcomes of the nursing program. The student learns about the history of nursing, professional values, the healthcare delivery system, and the major theories that serve as the basis for professional nursing. In addition, students explore legal issues and role development issues influencing nursing practice. OUTCOMES: 2, 3, 6, 7 Note(s) Open to RN-MSN only.
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NG 304 - Comprehensive Health Assessment (3)
This course focuses on assessment techniques as students explore the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, and cultural dimensions of individuals, families, aggregates, and communities at various developmental transitions. The lab experience provides students the opportunity for supervised practice of assessment skills learned in lecture. OUTCOMES: 5, 7 Corequisite(s): NG 304L Note(s) Admission to Nursing required.
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NG 304L - Comprehensive Health Assessment Lab (0)
Lab associated with NG 304. Corequisite(s): NG 304 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 306 - Adult Health Nursing (7)
This course focuses on the nursing management of acute and chronic illnesses in adults and the impact on their families and communities. Students apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning techniques, communication skills, and knowledge from previous courses to plan nursing care for individuals. This course includes a didactic component and clinical experiences that involve a holistic approach to patient needs. Prerequisite(s): NG 304, NG 345, NG 360, HS 315 Corequisite(s): NG 306C
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NG 306C - Adult Health Nursing Clinical (0)
Clinical associated with NG 306. Corequisite(s): NG 306 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 308 - Behavioral Health Nursing (5)
This course focuses on the management of acute and chronic mental illness throughout the lifespan and provides a foundation in behavioral health concepts. Students utilize critical thinking techniques, communication skills and application of knowledge in planning and evaluating patient-centered nursing care. This course covers the care continuum, provides in-depth coverage of psychotropic medications and adherence, addresses legal and ethical issues unique to mental health care, and introduces patient-centered care strategies to optimize care of clients with chronic and complex medical conditions and comorbid mental health issues. Prerequisite(s): HS 315, NG 304, NG 304L,NG 315, NG 345, NG 345L, NG 360 Corequisite(s): NG 308C, PY 309
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NG 308C - Behavioral Health Nursing Clinical (0)
Clinical associated with NG 308. Corequisite(s): NG 308 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 309 - Evidence Based Practice (3)
This course provides students with a basic understanding of how evidence is developed. Through exploration of-the research process, students learn to critique select quantitative and qualitative research designs. This course also emphasizes ethical and legal precepts guiding research conduct to protect the rights of research participants. Students have an opportunity to explore research literature on a chosen professional practice issue, to formally critique selected research articles, and to write a scholarly paper. Prerequisite(s): MS 205
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NG 309W - Evidenced Based Practice (3)
This course provides students with a basic understanding of how evidence is developed. Through exploration of the research process, students learn to critique select quantitative and qualitative research designs. This course also emphasizes ethical and legal precepts guiding research conduct to protect the rights of research participants. Students have an opportunity to explore research literature on a chosen professional practice issue, to formally critique selected research articles, and to write a scholarly paper. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise. Prerequisite(s): MS 205
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NG 312 - Nursing Care of the Older Adult (3)
The primary focus areas of this course are health promotion, risk reduction, and the prevention of disease and injury in older adults. Evidence based approaches to restoration of health and preservation of dignity in older adults is also presented. Upon completion of this course, the student will be exposed to opportunities for use of critical thinking to provide safe, competent nursing care of older adults according to professional standards. An opportunity to demonstrate written competency is an integral component. Prerequisite(s): HS 315, NG 315, NG 304, NG 304L, NG 345, NG 345L, NG 360 Corequisite(s): NG 306
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NG 315 - Professional Nursing at Brenau (2)
This course introduces the nursing student to the process of nursing education. During this seminar, students will be introduced to the profession of nursing and philosophy of the Department of Nursing. Students will have opportunities to explore campus resources and various strategies for success. Prerequisite(s): NG 304, NG 315
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NG 316 - Basic Nursing Concepts (1)
This course focuses on basic nursing concepts. Learners utilize critical thinking techniques, communication skills, and application of knowledge and technical skills in developing metacognitive learning tools to increase learning retention and application in simulated nursing practice. Learners will also utilize metacognition during practice tests. Note(s) Nursing majors only
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NG 324 - Health Assessment of the Adult (5)
Health Assessment of the Adult focuses on nursing assessment of the adult patient. Students will learn the skills and pathophysiological knowledge required to perform an accurate and comprehensive assessment, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, and cultural dimensions. Lab experience(s) will provide students with the opportunity for supervised practice of learned nursing assessment skills. OUTCOMES: 2, 5, 7. Note(s) Must be admitted to Nursing.
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NG 324L - Health Assessment of the Adult Lab (0)
Lab associated with NG 324. Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 325 - Professional Nursing for Diverse Populations (4)
Utilizing the Brenau University Department of Nursing Philosophy, theories of ethics, and standards of professional practice, this course introduces students to the process of ethical decision-making in diverse healthcare situations. Based on professional values, therapeutic communication, legal considerations, and understanding of culture and diversity, students learn to interact with individuals and groups to provide culturally appropriate care. OUTCOMES: 4, 5, 6 Note(s) Admission to Nursing required.
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NG 345 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice (5)
This course utilizes classroom instruction, skills lab, and clinical practice settings to introduce the student to basic nursing skills and concepts. Didactic content includes evidence-based information related to specific nursing skills and interventions. Skills lab practice and performance provide the student with supervised practice and validation of skills in a laboratory setting. A clinical practice component provides the opportunity for the student to apply learned concepts and skills within the heath care practice setting under direct supervision of faculty. Success in the course is determined by the didactic knowledge assessment which must be a C or better, and by clinical/lab performance component which is Pass/Fail. To successfully complete this course, students must pass both the didactic and clinical/laboratory components. Prerequisite(s): HS 200, HS 415 Corequisite(s): NG 315, NG 345L
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NG 345L - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice Lab (0)
Lab associated with NG 345. Corequisite(s): NG 345 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 360 - Pharmacology (3)
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe administration of medications. Utilizing critical thinking, students learn pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and toxicities, as well as drug classifications. In addition, developmental concerns in pharmacology and drug administration techniques are explored. Multidisciplinary approaches are integrated as students learn the effects of medications. OUTCOMES: 1, 7 Prerequisite(s): HS 200, HS 415 Corequisite(s): NG 345/L, NG 304 Note(s) Admission to Nursing required.
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NG 400 - Directed Independent Study (1 to 3)
Opportunity for guided but independent study in a selected area of nursing or healthcare. Projects will include in-depth reading and may involve a clinical practice experience. Note(s) Senior Standing. Departmental Approval Required.
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NG 404 - Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing (5)
This didactic and clinical course focuses on patient and family-centered care as it pertains to gynecological health concerns and childbearing families in the perinatal period along with physical and mental conditions that can affect pregnancy. Learners utilize critical thinking techniques, communication skills, and application of knowledge and technical skills in planning and providing nursing care specific to women’s health and childbearing women and their families. Specific components include policies, genetics, and genomics, nutrition, and ethical and diversity issues influencing perinatal and gynecological health. Prerequisite(s): NG 315, NG 304/L, NG 325, NG 360, NG 345/L, NG 306/C, NG 308/C Corequisite(s): NG 404C
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NG 404C - Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing Clinical (0)
Clinical associated with NG 404. Corequisite(s): NG 404 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 405 - Leadership and Policy Professional Practice Nursing (3)
This course provides students with opportunities to develop leadership behaviors while exploring the environment in which professional nursing practice and global healthcare are provided. Students examine the interrelationship between professional nursing practice and healthcare policy, including accessibility, affordability, and financing. Students also apply critical thinking, communication, and teambuilding/collaboration skills as they apply theory and research to leadership roles. Prerequisite(s): NG 304/L, NG 306/C ,NG 308/C, NG 315, NG 325, NG 345/L, NG 360
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NG 406 - Child and Adolescent Health Nursing (5)
This didactic and clinical course focuses on health promotion, nutrition, disease prevention, and compassionate patient-centered nursing care in children and their families. Students utilize critical thinking, communication skills, and application of knowledge and technical skills when planning and implementing care for children and families. Specific components include growth and development, policy, ethical, legal and diversity issues. Prerequisite(s): NG 304/L, NG 306C, NG 308/C, NG 315, NG 325, NG 345/L, NG 360, NG 308, NG 306 Corequisite(s): NG 406C
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NG 406C - Child and Adolescent Health Nursing Clinical (0)
Clinical associated with NG 406. Corequisite(s): NG 406 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 407 - Community Based Nursing Practice (4)
This course introduces the concept of community-based nursing practice by providing students with an academic background, technical skills and field experience to facilitate community-based nursing using health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. The course focuses on community-based nursing practice. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in addressing the health needs both for the at-risk and well community populations. Students will utilize community-based nursing interventions for community-centric care. Prevention, risk identification, and supporting practice components to eliminate health disparities are examined. Various nursing practice opportunities supporting community-centric care are presented. Also, the course will examine bio-physiological, social, spiritual, ethical, and environmental factors, which could influence community health and nursing practice. Trends in healthcare delivery and community resources are examined. Prerequisite(s): NG 304/L, NG 306/C, NG 308/C, NG 312, NG 315, NG 325, NG 345/L, NG 360, NG 405, NG 406/C Corequisite(s): NG 407C
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NG 407C - Community Based Nursing Practice Clinical (0)
Clinical associated with NG 407. Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 408R - Conceptual Basis of Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
This course begins the Registered Nurses’ transition into graduate level nursing study. It introduces the role of advanced practice nurses; including beginning research concepts, cultural competence, and healthcare delivery systems. Note(s) Open to RN-MSN only.
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NG 409 - Advanced Nursing Concepts (1)
This course focuses on advanced nursing concepts. Learners utilize critical thinking techniques, communication skills, and application of knowledge and technical skills in developing metacognitive learning tools to increase learning retention and application. Learners will be provided opportunities in applying test taking strategies. Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 432 - High Acuity Nursing (4)
This course provides analysis of complex concepts to provide client care in a variety of settings. Students will use evidence-based practice to plan quality care. Advanced simulation will be utilized to implement coordination of high acuity care and evaluation of client outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NG 405, NG 406 Corequisite(s): NG 432L, NG 445
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NG 432L - High Acuity Nursing Lab (0)
Lab associated with NG 432. Corequisite(s): NG 432 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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NG 445 - Transition into Professional Nursing Practice: Capstone (5)
This capstone course provides a broad experience for synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite and co-requisite courses. Learners explore relevant research and apply critical thinking, clinical reasoning, professional nursing standards, and the nursing process to provide patient-centered care to clients with complex health problems. Learners communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while completing a preceptorship experience. Learners also identify strengths and areas for growth in their professional role, ability to make nursing decisions, and readiness to transition from student to graduate nurse. Prerequisite(s): NG 403 Corequisite(s): NG 432, NG 432l, NG 445C
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NG 445C - Transition into Professional Nursing Practice: Capstone Clinical (0)
Clinical associated with NG 445. Corequisite(s): NG 445 Note(s) This course is offered pass/fail.
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