Chairperson: Annie Hogan
Dept. Assistant:
Rebecca Lescano
Phone: 732-906-2589
Fax: 732-906-4261
Email: ahogan@middlesexcc.edu
Location:
College Center, Room 341
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Fine Arts - Music
The Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) offers the first two years of concentrated study in studio courses for students planning to transfer to a visual arts, theatre, or music baccalaureate program. As a fine arts major, the student may choose to concentrate in either theater, art or music.
SEMESTER 1
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 2
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Suggested Course - MUS-145 - Jazz History
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Business and Computer Science
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
SEMESTER 4
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
SEMESTER 1
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 2
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Suggested Course - MUS-145 - Jazz History
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Business and Computer Science
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
SEMESTER 4
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
SEMESTER 1
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 2
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Suggested Course - MUS-145 - Jazz History
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Business and Computer Science
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
SEMESTER 4
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
SEMESTER 1
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 2
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Suggested Course - MUS-145 - Jazz History
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Business and Computer Science
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
SEMESTER 4
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
SEMESTER 1
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 2
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Suggested Course - MUS-145 - Jazz History
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Business and Computer Science
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
SEMESTER 4
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
SEMESTER 1
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 2
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
SEMESTER 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Choose courses designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
Suggested Course - MUS-145 - Jazz History
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
SEMESTER 4
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : History Elective
Course Code : HIS-EL2
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222
Short Title : GE - Language Elective
Course Code : LAN-EL1
Department Description : ESL/Languages and Culture
- Credit : 3
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose one 3-credit Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).
Communications (9 credits)
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Course Description :
Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
History Requirement
Take one of the two-course History sequences below. Must take both courses in the chosen sequence.
Short Title : History of Western Civilization I
Course Code : HIS-121
Course Description :
The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : History of Western Civilization II
Course Code : HIS-122
Course Description :
Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : World History I
Course Code : HIS-131
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3.0
- Lab Hours : 0.0
- Studio Hours : 0.0
AND
Short Title : World History II
Course Code : HIS-132
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3.0
- Lab Hours : 0.0
- Studio Hours : 0.0
OR
Short Title : United States History I
Course Code : HIS-221
Course Description :
Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : United States History II
Course Code : HIS-222
Course Description :
Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE SS from the following: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose six credits in sequence of the same modern language from CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA, SPA. If students completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, the level of language will be determined by a placement test excluding SPA-242.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits in humanities from courses designated as GE HUM from the following: African-American Studies, Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theatre.
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose any math and/or science courses with the GE MST designation numbered 101 or above that when combined will total 6-8 credits.
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Physical/Health Education Elective
Course Code : Physical/Health Education Elective
Department Description : Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Course Description :
Physical/Health Education Elective
- Credit : 1
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Course Description :
Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Course Description :
A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Course Description :
An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Course Description :
A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Communications (9 credits)
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students will engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
History Requirement
Take one of the two-course History sequences below. Must take both courses in the chosen sequence.
Short Title : History of Western Civilization I
Course Code : HIS-121
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
AND
Short Title : History of Western Civilization II
Course Code : HIS-122
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
OR
Short Title : World History I
Course Code : HIS-131
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : World History II
Course Code : HIS-132
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : United States History I
Course Code : HIS-221
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
AND
Short Title : United States History II
Course Code : HIS-222
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description : Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE SS from the following: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose six credits in sequence of the same modern language from CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA, SPA. If students completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, the level of language will be determined by a placement test excluding SPA-242.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits in humanities from courses designated as GE HUM from the following: African-American Studies, Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theatre.
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose any math and/or science courses with the GE MST designation numbered 101 or above that when combined will total 6-8 credits.
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Physical/Health Education Elective
Course Code : Physical/Health Education Elective
Department Description : Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Course Description :
Physical/Health Education Elective
- Credit : 1
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Communications (9 credits)
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.
Co requisites :
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students will engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
History Requirement
Take one of the two-course History sequences below. Must take both courses in the chosen sequence.
Short Title : History of Western Civilization I
Course Code : HIS-121
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : History of Western Civilization II
Course Code : HIS-122
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : World History I
Course Code : HIS-131
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : World History II
Course Code : HIS-132
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : United States History I
Course Code : HIS-221
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : United States History II
Course Code : HIS-222
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE SS from the following: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose six credits in sequence of the same modern language from CHN, FRE, GER, ITA, SPA. If students completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, the level of language will be determined by a placement test excluding SPA-242.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits in humanities from courses designated as GE HUM from the following: African-American Studies, Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theatre.
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose any math and/or science courses with the GE MST designation numbered 101 or above that when combined will total 6-8 credits.
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Physical/Health Education Elective
Course Code : Physical/Health Education Elective
Department Description : Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Course Description :
Physical/Health Education Elective
- Credit : 1
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Communications (9 credits)
Short Title : English Composition I
Course Code : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
Prerequisites :
A passing score on the College placement test or a grade of “C” or better in ENG-010
- Credit : 3
Short Title : English Composition II
Course Code : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Description :
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students will engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
Prerequisites :
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Course Code : SPE-121
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Introduction to the theory and practice of public address; the study of representative public addresses and the preparation and delivery of short speeches.
- Credit : 3
History Requirement
Take one of the two-course History sequences below. Must take both courses in the chosen sequence.
Short Title : History of Western Civilization I
Course Code : HIS-121
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
The historical development of Western civilization from ancient times to approximately 1715 A.D. Emphasis is on the social, economic, political and cultural forces that helped to shape the West, beginning with the early Mediterranean civilizations and following through to the subsequent rise of European civilization.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : History of Western Civilization II
Course Code : HIS-122
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
Europe and the world since 1715. Emphasis is on the emerging nation-state political system, the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century, and intellectual history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century and the world balance of power since 1914.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : World History I
Course Code : HIS-131
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
This course is a survey of world history from the emergence of human settlements to the 15th century c.e. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major civilizations, the transition from an agrarian to an urban economy, the role of women, and the origins of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : World History II
Course Code : HIS-132
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
This course is a survey of world history from the 15th century c.e. to the present. The course emphasizes social, cultural, economic, and political developments on the Asian, American, European, African and Pacific island landmasses. A special emphasis is given to comparing cultures over time and geographic space. The rise and decline of major empires and states, the transition to a modern political economy, the role of women, the cause and effects of colonialism and imperialism and world wars, and the rise of globalization are some of the major features discussed.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : United States History I
Course Code : HIS-221
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
- Credit : 3
AND
Short Title : United States History II
Course Code : HIS-222
Department Description : History and Social Science
Course Description :
Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : GE Social Science Elective
Course Code : GE SS
Department Description : GE Social Science Elective
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits from courses designated in the course descriptions as GE SS from the following: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose six credits in sequence of the same modern language from FRE, GER, ITA, SPA. If students completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, the level of language will be determined by a placement test excluding SPA-242.
Short Title : GE Humanities Elective
Course Code : HUM-EL2
Department Description : Humanities
- Credit : 3
Choose three credits in humanities from courses designated as GE HUM from the following: African-American Studies, Art, Dance, English, History, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theatre.
Short Title : GE Mathematics or Science Elective
Course Code : GE MathSci
Department Description : General Education
- Credit : 3
Choose any math and/or science courses with the GE MST designation numbered 101 or above that when combined will total 6-8 credits.
Short Title : GE Diversity Elective
Course Code : DVR-EL1
Department Description : History and Social Science
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code : CSC-105
Department Description : Computer Science and Information Technology
Course Description :
This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Physical/Health Education Elective
Course Code : Physical/Health Education Elective
Department Description : Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Course Description :
Physical/Health Education Elective
- Credit : 1
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Music History: Traditional
Course Code : MUS-123
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Major periods studied include the classical, the baroque and the romantic. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
OR
Short Title : Music History: Contemporary
Course Code : MUS-124
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description :
Understanding and appreciation of music from the historical point of view. Special emphasis on the music of Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Stravinsky and twentieth-century American music. Course fee and field trip are required. Required of music majors.
- Credit : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies I
Course Code : MUS-131
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Students develop an appreciation and understanding of great keyboard composers, performers and literature by giving them the ability to read and play keyboard music. Fundamentals of technique, keyboard harmony and sight-reading. Attendance at two professional concerts required. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Students are responsible for concert fees. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Keyboard Studies II
Course Code : MUS-132
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A continuation of MUS 131 with further emphasis on great keyboard literature. Students are introduced to more difficult keyboard harmony, sight-reading and more advanced techniques. Listening to great keyboard literature. Attendance is required at two professional keyboard concerts. Written concert reviews must be submitted. Required for music majors. Open to non-music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music Fundamentals
Course Code : MUS-140
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : An introduction to the study of music theory. The course concentrates on the basic elements of pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals and triads. Notational skills will be developed and aural recognition of musical elements will be introduced. A working knowledge of the piano will be developed as theoretical concepts are related to the keyboard. No prior musical training required.
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition I
Course Code : MUS-201
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : A practical approach to music encompassing analysis, basic harmonic writing and ear training. Designed for students with some previous musical background. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
MUS-140 or passing score on music theory placement test
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Music Notation and Composition II
Course Code : MUS-202
Department Description : Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Course Description : Continuation of MUS 201. Students build musical skills in analysis, harmonic writing and ear training. Required of music majors.
Prerequisites :
- Credit : 3
- Lecture Hours : 3
Short Title : Elective
Course Code : EEE
Department Description : Elective
Course Description :
Elective
- Credit : 3
Program Outcomes
Graduates from this Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate technical and expressive technique in major instrument and develop beginning and intermediate piano skills.
- Develop a strong foundation in music theory and history.
- Identify composers Identify composers and analyze compositions from different historical style periods.
- Prepare for transfer to a four-year BFA music program or professional music academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will students learn if they study Fine Arts?
Fine arts will provide a strong foundation in the creative field of choice as well as a well-rounded education with a generous range of liberal arts courses required by baccalaureate fine arts programs. Students create a body of work or enhance skills in a chosen field in ways that will assist them in being accepted into a competitive fine arts program at a four-year institution.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
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Transfer Information
Our students transfer to 4-year colleges and universities around the globe. We’ve had students transfer to every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.
The Statewide Transfer Agreement for New Jersey ensures that students who earn an A.A. or A.S. degree at a community college will have those credits fully transferable to a New Jersey public four-year institution, will have completed half of the credits required for a basic four-year degree and will have completed all lower division general education requirements. In addition, articulation agreements are being worked out with institutions granting baccalaureate degrees to facilitate the transfer process. Students should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Are you interested in transferring to a school in New Jersey? You can use the tools at NJTransfer.org to see which of your MCC courses will transfer to a specific college.