2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

MIL-1010,1020 Military Science I 2 hours/sem Introduction to the history, role, and organization of the Army and ROTC, as well as the U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Army National Guard, and the available career options. Introduces officership, military customs and traditions, map reading, land navigation, field training, first-aid procedures, and physical fitness training. Familiarize with rank structure, drill and ceremony, military courtesies, weapons, marksmanship, and communications equipment. Discuss styles and fundamentals of leadership and develop leadership skills. MIL-2000 Leadership Lab II 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 2000-level MIL courses. MIL-2010,2020 Military Science II 2 hours/sem Course of study includes emergency first-aid procedures, field survival practices, physical fitness, orienteering, and small-unit leadership training. Explores the various career management fields within the Army. Students will begin to receive leadership assignments and responsibility within the cadet battalion. Introduction to advanced course of study. MIL-3000 Leadership Lab Ill 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 3000-level MIL courses. MIL-3010,3020 Military Science Ill 3 hours/sem The junior year of military science is completely dedicated to developing leadership skills and preparing students for the six- week Advanced Camp in the summer of the junior year. Subjects covered are drill, leadership, marksmanship training, squad and team tactics with leadership exercises and advanced navigation training on day and night courses. Students learn to inspect soldiers’ equipment, draft and issue orders, and plan and conduct training as a small-unit leader. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. MIL-4000 Leadership Lab IV 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 4000-level MIL courses. MIL-4010,4020 Military Science IV 3 hours/sem The senior year of military science provides senior cadets with advanced managerial leadership skills. Army staff procedures and functions are taught. These staff skills are put into practice through the assignment of seniors to major leadership positions within the cadet battalion. Seniors learn to command, lead, manage, plan, and supervise as they prepare for commissioning as officers in the United States Army. Senior students will receive instruction on military professionalism and ethics. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. Department of Music and Worship Course Descriptions Conducting (CDMU) CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting –Fa 2 hours The basic technique of the conductor’s art: score reading, conducting patterns, interpreting, cueing, rehearsal procedures, and stylistic conceptualization. Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I or permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) CDMU-3610 Choral Conducting –Sp 2 hours Concentrated focus upon the choral conductor’s stylistic gestures and verbal communication as they impact ensemble intonation, diction, tone, blend, and balance. This course emphasizes diagnostic listening, problem solving, observation of professional conductors, the conducting of larger choral/ instrumental works, and student rehearsal of various music department choral ensembles. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting or permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting –Sp 2 hours Designed to take the student beyond basic conducting techniques and present the special characteristics of instrumental conducting. The student will develop skills in rehearsal technique and score analysis while learning to conceptualize musical fundamentals such as tone, intonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble, and interpretation. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting or permission of instructor. CDMU-3630 Choral Methods –Fa 2 hours Further development of conducting skills with special emphasis placed upon the organization of a comprehensive school choral curriculum. Rehearsal strategies and vocal techniques are discussed and practiced as they apply to choirs of all levels and voicings. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $20) CDMU-4990 Independent Study in Conducting 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of conducting for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting; CDMU-3630 Choral Methods; or equivalent. Church Music (CHMU) CHMU-2100 Church Music Seminar –Fa, Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to various aspects of church music ministry. The seminar may take the form of a lecture or masterclass. Crosslisted with WSHP-2100 Worship Forum. Prerequisite: enrollment as a church music major or minor. CHMU-2200 Field Experience –Fa, Sp 1 hour Initial field experience in a local church. Students are responsible for finding a place of ministry involvement to begin developing music ministry skills. Supervision will be provided by the church’s pastor or minister of music. Prerequisite: enrollment as a church music major or minor. CHMU-3630 Administering Church Music I –Sp 3 hours Training in the organization, administration, planning, and presentation of vocal music in worship. Included in the course is a study of the administrative, organizational, and pedagogical methods for teaching and training children, youth, and adults, along with an extensive examination of music literature and curricula appropriate to different age groups. (even years) CHMU-3640 Administering Church Music II –Sp 3 hours Training in the organization, administration, planning, and presentation of instrumental music in worship. Included in the course is a study of the development of small wind and brass ensembles, large ensembles, repertoire and the function of ensembles in worship and Christian education. (odd years) CHMU-4900 Church Music Internship 9 hours Intensive field experience in a local church. Place of service is determined by student interest, recommendation of supervising faculty, availability of local church, and supervising minister of music. Students must apply for internships and receive endorsement from the advisor and the Chair of the Department of Music and Worship one academic semester before period of service desired and prior to registering. Students should see the director of the church music area for complete internship requirements. CHMU-4990 Independent Study–Church Music 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of church music for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Page 254 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions MIL-1010 – CHMU-4990