Fort Lewis College

Students considering careers in health professions should carefully plan their academic program very early in their undergraduate education. To assist the prospective pre-health professions student in selecting curricula which will satisfy the academic requirements of specific professional schools, Fort Lewis College has established a Pre-Health Advisory Committee. It is strongly recommended that the pre-health professions student, in addition to consulting his or her major advisor, select a member of this committee to serve as a personal academic advisor. Contact the biology or chemistry department chair for information on membership of this committee.

Specific preprofessional course requirements vary significantly depending upon the health field chosen. All professional schools, however, prefer those students who have had a broad undergraduate education, a solid foundation in the natural sciences who possess well-developed communication skills, and have had some experience (either volunteer or paid) in the health related profession of their choice. Hence, the pre-health professions student should anticipate securing a thorough understanding in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and English. Although most pre-health professions students have majored in biology or chemistry, most professional schools will consider graduates in other major fields who have met the basic requirements for admission.

Students may pursue courses at Fort Lewis College which lead to a variety of health careers. Over the years, the Pre-Health Advisory Committee and Fort Lewis College have developed a very favorable rapport with the professional schools in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Many of our students have chosen to attend schools in the Four Corners states; many also have attended professional schools throughout the nation.

The most popular preprofessional programs at Fort Lewis College have been those in dentistry, medicine, medical technology, physical therapy and veterinary medicine, but advising and academic planning also are available for programs in other allied health fields.

The purpose of the Pre-Health Advisory Committee is to guide and counsel all students in the health careers preparatory programs. This committee has prepared a Preprofessional Student Handbook containing examples of suggested course schedules and curricula. Interested students may obtain a copy of the handbook by contacting any member of the Pre-Health Advisory Committee.

In addition to advising students in their preparatory programs, the committee assists students with application procedures and in preparing for professional school admissions interviews. The committee will, upon student request, provide recommendation documents to professional schools in accordance with the student's qualifications.

The Department of History offers a wide variety of courses which enhance students' understanding and appreciation of the human past. The study of history promotes tolerance between peoples and helps make the world and our lives more intelligible. We are the wiser for knowing that our belief systems, institutions and conflicts have their roots in the past. Courses in the history of Africa, East Asia, Latin America and the Middle East introduce the creative achievements of other civilizations. Through the exploration of our own national experience and the history of western civilization, students gain a deeper understanding of the historic foundations underlying the challenges we face in our own time.

Students of history learn to collect and interpret data, develop logical and convincing arguments, and to write with clarity and economy. A degree in history provides a solid foundation for students seeking careers in teaching, archival management, library science, law, politics, international affairs and government, as well as the training needed for success in graduate school.

Courses numbered 100 are broad topical courses designed for students seeking to meet their general education requirements. 200-level courses are "survey" courses providing overviews of the history of regions and periods. These are the foundation courses for history majors and ideal courses for those seeking to meet their general education requirements. Courses designated 300 explore more specialized topics and assume background in lower-division history courses. 400-level courses are conducted as seminars and provide the advanced instruction required for the Senior Research Seminar.

The courses described are those offered on a regular basis. From time to time the department offers new courses. Students should check the full list of courses published by the department at the time of registration.

History majors are required to take 14 history courses totaling 44-48 credits. Majors must concentrate in one of the areas listed below. Under special circumstances, a student may propose a student-constructed concentration. This special option requires the approval of the department chair.

Students majoring in history may be certified to teach social studies at the secondary level. To obtain requirements for teacher certification, please contact the Department of Teacher Education.

Goals and Objectives:

1. Familiarize students with the history of human experience in at least three regions of the world.

2. Provide students with particular competence in their area of concentration including a factual base of information, familiarity with the important historiographical and interpretive concerns of historians of that area, and an ability to synthesize their understanding around recurrent historical themes.

3. Encourage an understanding of how different societies in different times and places have constructed class, race and gender.

4. Develop critical thinking -- rigorous, fair-minded, nuanced.

5. Foster the research and writing skills that enable students to define a suitable topic, conduct thorough and resourceful searches for relevant information, and write up their findings in a clear, persuasive and interesting fashion.

6. Cultivate in students an understanding of the complex epistemological challenges involved in doing history.

7. Help students appreciate that a historical understanding of the human experience can contribute in vital ways to a responsible and reflective life.

Areas of Concentration

African and Middle Eastern History
Choose from among:
Hist 140CE Survey of African History I
Hist 141CE Survey of African History II
Hist 305CE Mesopotamian Myth/Religion
Hist 340CE Contemporary Africa
Hist 342CE West Africa
Hist 343CE Ancient Nile Valley
Hist 344CE Northeast Africa
Hist 346CE South Africa
Hist 348CE The African Diaspora
Hist 349CE Islam in History
Hist 440CE Advanced Studies in African History
Hist 446CE Ancient Israel and Judah

East Asian History
Choose from among:
Hist 170CE Survey of East Asian Civilization I
Hist 171CE survey of East Asian Civilization II
Hist 351CE U.S.-East Asian Relations
Hist 352CE Modern China
Hist 353CE Pacific War
Hist 357C World Since 1945
Hist 450CE Advanced Studies in East Asian History

European History
Choose from among:
Hist 160C Survey of Western Civilization I
Hist 261C Western Civilization II, 1350 to Present
Hist 306C Ancient Women's Religions
Hist 308C Rise of Christianity
Hist 359C Medieval Europe

Hist 360C Renaissance Europe
Hist 361CE Russia in Revolution to 1924
Hist 362CE Soviet Union: Stalin to Gorbachev
Hist 363CE Collapse of the Soviet Union
Hist 364C Germany, Roman Times to 1919
Hist 365C Germany, 1919 to Present
Hist 366C Hitler and the Holocaust
Hist 367C Medieval England and Ireland
Hist 368C Medieval Women
Hist 381C France and Spain: Middle Ages to Modern
Hist 382C Reformation Europe and Wars of Religion
Hist 465C Advanced Studies in European History

Latin American History
Choose from among:
Hist 175CE Introduction to Latin American History
Hist 270CE Colonial Latin America
Hist 271CE Latin America Since Independence
Hist 371CE History of Central America
Hist 372CE U.S.-Latin American Relations
Hist 373CE History of Mexico
Hist 475CE Advanced Studies in Latin American History

United States History
Choose from among:
Hist 181C U.S. Environmental History
Hist 280C Survey of U.S. History, 1600-1877
Hist 281C Survey of U.S. History, 1877 to Present
Hist 311C Colonial and Revolutionary America, 1492-1789
Hist 314C Inventing America, 1789-1850
Hist 315C Irish, Catholic, American
Hist 316C Civil War America
Hist 318C Emergence of Modern America, 1893-1939
Hist 320C Western American History
Hist 322C Western American Mining
Hist 324C Colorado History
Hist 326C Baseball and the American Dream
Hist 328C Christianity in U.S. History
Hist 332C Women in American History
Hist 333C America Since 1945
Hist 334CE United States and Vietnam
Hist 337C Cultural and Intellectual History in 20th Century
Hist 338C Modern Women's Movement
Hist 339C Women and the "West"
Hist 482C Topics in Colorado History
Hist 485C Advanced Studies in United States History

Student-Constructed Concentration
Approval of a History Faculty Advisor and the Department Chair

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HISTORY:

General Studies.................41

Lower-division History Requirements:
Survey sequence in the area of concentration.................6

Three additional survey courses.................9

Non-U.S. history majors must take at least one U.S. history survey course.

U.S. history majors must take three non-U.S. history survey courses.

Upper-Division History Requirements:

Four courses at the 300- or 400-level in the area of concentration, at least one of which must be at the 400-level, other than Hist 496.

Three additional 300- or 400-level courses taken outside the concentration in at least two areas.

Hist 396W, The Philosophy and Methods (4 credits). This course should be taken in the last term of the sophomore year or during the junior year.

Hist 496 Research Senior Seminar

Total.................44-48

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Included in Departmental Requirements above.

Auxiliary Requirements:

Two courses in one modern language (6-8)

Five courses selected among three of the following disciplines:

Anthropology (except Anth 301, 350CE, 496 and 499)
Art 162A2, 262A2, 263A2, 265A2 and 365A2E
Economics (except Econ 201)
English 173E, 174A1, 175A1, 221A1, 230A1, 240A1, 280A1, 320A1, 336, 337, 345, 346, 370A1, 380E, 430, 432A1, 461A1,
Geography 271D
Philosophy (except Phil 496 and 499)
Political Science (except PS 350, 450, 496 and 499)
Psychology 157D, 387, 425 and 499
Sociology (except Soc 353D, 496 and 499)

Total.................21-28

Electives.................8-18

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN HISTORY:

A total of 6 courses is required from at least two different instructors. Three courses (9 credits) should be lower-division and three courses (10-12 credits) should be upper-division. See the department chair for further information.

Associate Professor Michael C. Anziano and Assistant Professor Jennifer A. Gehrman

Professor Susan M. Riches, Anthropology; Professor Laurel C. Vogl or Associate Professor Susan M. Moss, Art; Professor Vernon E. Lynch, Jr., Economics; Professor Larry K. Hartsfield; Professor Paul N. Pavich or Assistant Professor Jennifer A. Gehrman, English; Professor Reece C. Kelly, History; Professor Reinaldo M. Alcazar, Modern Language; Professor Rochelle G. Mann, Music; Associate Professor Dugald L. Owen, Philosophy; Professor Byron Dare, Political Science; Professor Thomas A. Skurky or Associate Professor Michael C. Anziano, Psychology; Associate Professor Dennis W. Lum, Sociology; Professor Dinah L. Leavitt

The humanities major consists of a primary concentration of 30 credits in one of the disciplines listed below and two secondary concentrations of 12 credits each in two other of these disciplines. At least half of the credits constituting the primary concentration, and half of the total credits in the secondary concentrations, must be for upper division courses. Students majoring in humanities must choose advisors from the disciplines of their primary concentrations. Humanities majors seeking Elementary Teaching Certification should also choose an advisor in the Teacher Education Department. Humanities majors choosing to take the senior seminar within their primary concentration should consult carefully with their advisors to be sure they complete the departmental prerequisites for that course. As an alternative, students may choose to take an interdisciplinary senior seminar (GS 496). Students may not count courses used in their primary concentrations toward second majors in the disciplines of their primary concentrations. Courses used in a primary or secondary concentration may count toward both the Humanities Major and the General Studies Requirements. The disciplines from which students may choose concentrations within the humanities major are listed below: Please note any restrictions, requirements, or exceptions indicated for each discipline.

English - Engl 215, 250, 251, 252, 304, 306, 350, 351, 352, 450, 451, 452, 453, and 483 do not count

Music - Allowed as a secondary concentration only. Mu 331A2 and 332A required; all additional credits must be chosen from among Mu 120A2, 128A2, 129A2, 228, 229, or 337A2E

Psychology - No more than a total of six Psychology credits of off-campus coursework, innovative month or independent study combined may be counted towards a primary or secondary concentration

Theatre - Thea 101, 121, and 210 do not count; only nine credits allowed from among Thea 100, 200, 300, and 400 (four credits for secondary concentration)

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HUMANITIES:

General Studies (not satisfied below).................19-29

Writing Course Within Discipline:
See Department Chair in your area of concentration for approved course..................3-4

Primary Concentration (to include 496 Senior Seminar or GS 496).................30

Two Secondary Concentrations (12 credits each).................24

Auxiliary Requirements:
Two trimesters of one college-level modern language.................6-8

Electives.................33-46

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

The intent of this curricular program is to offer the student an inter-disciplinary introduction to the multifaceted nature of international and inter-state relations. Students wishing this major must follow the format for a student-constructed major. (See Page 37.) Shown below is a suggested model program but it can be modified to meet individual needs. The core courses in the student-constructed international studies major are appropriate courses in history, political science and anthropology of a given region or several geographical regions. In addition, courses proposed for the major should reflect sufficient exposure to contemporary cultures and societies from the viewpoints of language, business, economics and sociology. Typically, the student is expected to either stipulate a geographical region of concentration having a coherence in terms of specific course selection from those disciplines that offer courses relevant to the geographical orientation (for example a European concentration will have appropriate courses from history, modern language, political science, etc.), or design a broader, non-region specific, worldview emphasis. Successful completion of a well designed international studies major will give the student a broader, more analytical understanding of the international community in terms of bilateral and multilateral relations which affect the decisions of the individual and their governments.

EXPECTATIONS

Regardless of the specific orientation, each student is expected to choose courses from among the following disciplines.

Language
Listed below are the possible geographical designations with the appropriate language courses. The language section includes a total of 12 or 14 hours of intermediate and advanced work in a single language. There is an exception in the Asian field because of limited course offerings.

Europe:
6 hours of intermediate French, German or 8 hours of Spanish
6 hours of upper-level French, German or 8 hours of Spanish

Latin America:
8 hours of intermediate Spanish
8 hours of upper-level Spanish

Asia:
6 hours of beginning Japanese
6 hours of cultural Japanese

Africa:
6 hours of intermediate French
6 hours of upper-division French

Total.................12 or 14

Geography
Each student in International Studies should take:
Geog 271 World Geography.................3

History
The listing of courses for the history department is by geographical area and course title. The student is encouraged to select the appropriate courses relating to the specific focus of the major. Moreover, it is understood that the courses selected from this discipline are contemporary in scope. Each student should select two or more courses from among those listed below in order to satisfy this component of the major. This applies to all students in the program.

Hist 340CE Contemporary Africa.................4
Hist 342CE West Africa.................4
Hist 344CE Northeast Africa.................4
Hist 346CE South Africa.................4
Hist 349CE Islam in History.................4

Hist 351CE U.S.-East Asian Relations.................4
Hist 352CE Modern China.................3
Hist 362CE Soviet Union: Stalin to Gorbachev.................4
Hist 363CE Collapse of the Soviet Union.................3
Hist 365C Germany, 1919 to Present.................4
Hist 371CE History of Central America.................4
Hist 372CE United States-Latin American Relations.................4
Hist 373CE History of Mexico.................4
Hist 440CE Advanced Studies in African History.................3
Hist 450CE Advanced Studies in East Asian History.................3
Hist 465C Advanced Studies in European History.................3
Hist 475CE Advanced Studies in Latin American History.................3

Political Science
Each student should select at least three courses from the political science area regardless of geographical designation. All students are strongly urged to take PS 280DE and PS 320D.

PS 280DE Introduction to Comparative Politics.................4
PS 300DE Religion and Politics.................3
PS 305DE Environmental Politics.................3
PS 320D International Politics.................3
PS 322DE International Political Economy.................3
PS 325DE Middle East Politics.................3
PS 337D U.S. Foreign Policy.................3
PS 360DE Revolution and the Modern World.................3
PS 365DE Women and Development.................3
PS 370DE Latin American Politics.................3
PS 372DE African Politics and Development.................3
PS 374DE Pacific Rim Politics and Issues.................3
PS 380DE Comparative Communist Systems.................3
PS 385CD Twentieth-Century Socialism.................3

Total.................10

Business
Each student is urged to take one of the following as part of the program in international Studies.

BA 309W International Management.................3
BA 349W Global Marketing.................4
BA 271 Principles of International Business.................2
BA 389 International Finance.................4

Total.................2-4

Economics
Each student, regardless of specific area of focus, is urged to select from the following courses offered by the Department of Economics.

Econ 370 Topics in International Economics.................1-6
Econ 371D International Economics.................4
Econ 410 D Economics, A Radical Perspective.................4

Anthropology
Each student in International Studies should take Anthropology 210C and Anth 217C, regardless of geographical area of concentration.

Anth 210C Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology.................4
Anth 217C Cultural Images of Women and Men.................4

Each student is urged to select one of the following, and where appropriate, the course should be in accord with the area of concentration selected:

Anth 350CE Ethnology of Mesoamerica.................4
Anth 351CE Ethnology of Andean South America.................4
Anth 353CE Ethnology of India.................4
Anth 355C Anthropology of Gender.................4
Anth 356C Ecological Anthropology.................4
Anth 371CE Ethnology of Amazonian South America.................4

Total.................12

Sociology/Human Services
Each student, regardless of geographical area of concentration is urged to take the following courses in Sociology/Human Services.

Soc 301DE Comparative Societies.................4
Soc 376D Language and Social Behavior.................4

Total.................8

Writing Course:
Writing Course in appropriate discipline/department.................3-4

Independent Study or Senior Seminar in appropriate discipline/department.........2-3

TOTAL HOURS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM...............66-71

Professors Evans J. Adams, Gregory W. Bell, Annette J. Cooper, William C. Ramaley and Laszlo Szuecs

MATHEMATICS MAJOR

Society is increasingly dependent upon solving complex problems of a numerical, quantitative and statistical nature. These all require logical thought. The Mathematics Department major is a solid introduction to all aspects of mathematics. It helps students prepare for the exciting challenges of today and tomorrow.

Many graduates have chosen to be teachers in the public schools. Others have chosen graduate study or careers in such fields as : computer science, statistics, engineering, business, biometrics, the actuarial sciences and other areas involving mathematics. Additionally, for those students who are undecided about a career, a mathematics major provides an excellent background in critical thinking and problem-solving.

TEACHER EDUCATION

Those student seeking certification to teach in a senior high school must complete all the general requirements for the math major, while including the following specific courses: Math 310, 325B, and 342.

To obtain all the requirements for teaching licensing, please contact the Department of Teacher Education.

MATHEMATICS MINORS

Minors are available in mathematics and in probability and statistics. Requirements for these are listed at the end of this section.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS:

General Studies (not satisfied below)...............41

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Math 201B Elementary Statistics...............4
Math 221B, 222, 223 Calculus I, II, III...............12
Math 301B Foundations for Advanced Mathematics...............4
Math 387 Algebraic Structures...............4
Math 424 Advanced Calculus...............4
Math 311B Matrices and Linear Algebra 4
or
Math 430 Complex Variables...............3

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Math 300W Writing in Mathematics...............3

Other Departmental Requirements:

Three additional mathematics classes numbered above Math 300 (except Math 310, 315B, 318B)...............9-12
Math 496 or Math 497 Senior Seminar...............3

Total...............12-15

Auxiliary Requirements:
(should be taken first year at Fort Lewis)

CSIS 106B Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic
or
CSIS 110B Introduction to Programing (C++)...............4

Electives...............33-37

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION...............128

Actuarial Science Preparation
Fort Lewis has no major in actuarial science. The following information is provided for students wishing certification from the Society of Actuaries, which lists five basic courses. Their Fort Lewis equivalents are the following:

S.A. 100 (Calculus and Linear Algebra) - all of FLC Math 221B, 222, 223 (Calculus I, II, III) and Math 311B (Matrices and Linear Algebra)

S.A. 110 (Probability and Statistics) - FLC Math 201B (Elementary Statistics) and Math 403 (Probability and Statistics)

S.A. 135 (Numerical Methods) - FLC Math 320 (Numerical Analysis)

The Society recommends that a student interested in actuarial science take courses which emphasize communication skills, both written and oral, and business courses that provide background in finance, accounting, economics and insurance. For More information, contact the Society or the Chair of the Department of Mathematics.

Three additional mathematics courses at upper- division level. One course must emphasize the concept of proof (e.g., Math 310B, 305B, or 316B)...............10-12

A minimum of 12 credits in upper-division statistics courses such as Math 403, 345B, 360B, or BA 353.

Upper-division courses may be substituted for lower-division requirements.

Total...............20

Courses are listed alphabetically according to language in the course listings section.

Professors Reinaldo M. Alcazar, Lourdes M. Carrasco, James Fitzgerald (jointly with /Human Services) Deborah A. MacKeefe, Nicole M. Mosher and Ingrid W. Ryan

The Department of Modern Languages offers work in French, German, Japanese, Latin, Navajo and Spanish as an important element of a well-rounded liberal arts education (see Course Listings). Occasionally other modern languages are taught under Special Topics. A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish is offered. (See statement under SPANISH below.)

GUIDELINES FOR GRANTING CREDIT FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

Fort Lewis College has two methods of granting credit for foreign language competence. One method is based upon the student's satisfactory transfer of college credits from a fully accredited college or university. The second method is by appropriate examinations. A student may pass subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement (AP). Also, a student may challenge a foreign language course for credit through the Credit by Examination procedure, provided the challenged course is not more than one step below the student's present level. Except for transfer credits, credit will be granted for competence in a foreign language only for courses taught at Fort Lewis College.

Further information concerning foreign language competence is available through the Modern Languages Department or the Records Office.

Minors are available in Spanish, French and German for students majoring in other disciplines. A minor in French or German requires at least 23 credits or equivalent knowledge in the appropriate language, nine credits of which must be 300- or 400-level courses. A minor in Spanish requires 24 credits, nine credits of which must be 300- or 400-level courses.

Spanish:
ML 215A1 Intermediate Spanish I...............4
ML 216A1 Intermediate Spanish II...............4
ML 319A1 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition I...............4
ML 320W Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition II...............4
ML 336A1 Survey of Spanish Literature
or
ML 337A1E Survey of Spanish American Literature...............4
ML 345A1 Hispanic Culture and Civilization I: Spain...............4
ML 346A1E Hispanic Culture and Civilization II: Latin America...............4

Total...............28

French:
ML 147 Elementary French I...............4
ML 148A1 Elementary French II...............4
ML 247A1 Intermediate French I...............3
ML 248A1 Intermediate French II...............3
300- or 400-level courses...............9

Total...............23

German:
ML 123 Elementary German I...............4
ML 124A1 Elementary German II...............4
ML 223A1 Intermediate German I...............3
ML 224A1 Intermediate German II...............3
300- or 400-level courses...............9

Total...............23

When planning a minor in Spanish, French or German, students should consult with an appropriate faculty member in the Department of Modern Languages.

Students can also pursue a student-constructed major in French or German under the supervision of the appropriate faculty member (See Academic Programs.).

To earn a major in Spanish, a student is required to complete the equivalent of 40 credits of coursework in the language. 100-level courses do not count toward the major. A student with previous study may be placed on the appropriate level. Please refer to the department web page for additional information.

A student electing Spanish as a major will devise a plan of study in consultation with a member of the Spanish faculty. Students intending to acquire a teaching credential at the elementary or secondary level should consult with an advisor in the School of Education. At the elementary level, a bilingual/bicultural concentration is offered.

Students desiring to pursue a major in Southwest Studies requiring courses in Spanish should consult with the Chair of the Department of Southwest Studies, and the chair of the Department of Modern Languages.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN SPANISH:

ML 215A1 and ML 216A1 Intermediate Spanish I and II...............8
ML 319A1 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition I...............4
ML 320W Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition II...............4
ML 336A1 Survey of Spanish Literature...............4
ML 337A1E Survey of Spanish American Literature...............4
ML 345A1 Hispanic Culture and Civilization I: Spain...............4
ML 346A1E Hispanic Culture and Civilization II: Latin America...............4
ML 496 Senior Seminar in Spanish...............4

Writing Course within Discipline:
Included in Specific Departmental Requirements above.

Departmental Electives:
4 credits to be taken from any 300- or 400-level Spanish courses...............4

Total...............40

Electives...............47

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION...............128

For French, German, Japanese, Latin and Navajo, see course listings.

Assistant Professors Timothy P. Farrell, Ying Ying Liu, Katherine D. Jetter Tischhauser and Mark A. Walters

In today's complex society, the need persists for the educated person to be aware of the important role played by the arts. The Fort Lewis College Music Department, an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, provides an opportunity for all students to be actively involved in the expansion of their understanding of music. The discipline and sensitivity developed by the study of music provides an excellent background for many and varied careers. The Music Department awards both majors and minors in music.

For the student interested in majoring in music, the department offers a comprehensive curriculum. Three different courses of study, each leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, allow concentrations in General Music Studies, Performance or Music Education.

General Music Studies

Designed for students interested in a liberal arts education with an emphasis in music.

Music Performance

Designed for students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to music performance and who wish to use some of their elective hours to further concentrate in this area. The performance concentrations are limited to the areas of expertise represented by the music faculty. The areas of concentration are: Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion and Strings. A specific instrument must be chosen from within the brass, woodwinds and strings.

Music Education

Designed for students planning to teach music in the public schools.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN MUSIC:

All music majors must satisfy the following Special Departmental Requirements as well as the listed Common Requirements.

Special Departmental Requirements:

Piano Proficiency Requirement:

All music majors must satisfy a piano proficiency requirement before taking Mu 349 Conducting I or Mu 423 Orchestration. The requirement includes sight reading, harmonization of a simple melody, and demonstrated ability to perform easier piano compositions (such as Clementi: Sonatina Op. 36 #1; Bach: Two Part Invention.) Students with adequate skills may petition to take the examination and may receive credit for the appropriate courses. (See Credit for Prior Work and Credit by Examination, Page 21.) Those with less background must take a piano placement test and, in their freshman year, enroll in the proper course in the Piano Class sequence 103, 104, 203 and 204. Successful completion, with a grade of A or B, of this sequence also satisfies the piano proficiency requirement.

Music Literature Requirement:

Concert Attendance. Attendance at scheduled recitals and concerts and at regularly scheduled listening labs required each trimester.

Major Ensemble Requirement:

At least 6 credits from the following: Mu 105A2, 110A2, 117A2, 305A2, 310A2, 317A2, are required with a maximum of 12 credits allowable toward graduation in any combination of these courses. Students will be assigned to the appropriate major ensemble by the applied music instructor(s). At least one of the above is required each trimester of residency with the exception contained within the following:

Music Education Concentration - A Major Ensemble is not required during the trimester of student teaching. Mu 110A2, 117A2, 310A2 or 317A2 is required for the instrumental specialization, and Mu 105A2 or 305A2 for the choral specialization.

Applied Music Requirement:

One applied course is required each trimester of residency except during the trimester of student teaching (Music Education Concentration). The following guidelines pertain to the Performance Concentration: Students must obtain music faculty approval before declaring the Performance Concentration and subsequently register for 2 credits of applied music on their major instrument each trimester of residency. A maximum of 16 credits in a single applied music area is allowable toward graduation.

Foreign Language Requirement:

Two trimesters of foreign language, either German or French, are strongly recommended for the General Music Studies and for the Instrumental Performance Concentration. The voice specialization within the Performance Concentration requires three trimesters of German or French, including at least one trimester of each language.

Mu 128A2 Theory and Musicianship I.................5
Mu 129A2 Theory and Musicianship II.................5
Mu 228 Theory and Musicianship III.................5
Mu 229 Theory and Musicianship IV.................5
Mu 331A2 History of Music I.................3
Mu 332A1 History of Music II.................3
Mu 349 Conducting I.................2
Mu 350 Conducting II.................2
Mu 423 Orchestration.................1
Mu 496 Senior Seminar.................2

General Studies.................41

Common Requirements.................33

Special Departmental Requirements:

Music Literature/Concert Attendance.................0
Major Ensemble.................8
Applied Music................. 8

Total 16

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Mu 415W Literature and Conversation: Writing About Music.................3

Additional Requirements:
Students must present a half recital of at least thirty (30) minutes duration during the junior or senior year.

Electives.................35

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

General Studies.................41

Common Requirements.................33

Special Departmental Requirements:

Music Literature/Concert Attendance.................0
Major Ensemble.................8
Applied Music.................16

Total.................24

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Mu 415W Literature and Conversation: Writing About Music.................3

Additional Requirements:
Students must present a half recital of at least 30 minutes duration during the junior year and a full recital of at least one hour duration during the senior year.

Electives.................27

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

The required classes are in compliance with the Teacher Certification Act of 1975, which outlines three areas of specialization: General Music, Instrumental Music and Choral Music. Those who elect piano as their primary applied area and who do not have a secondary instrumental area should select the choral music specialization.

Mu 103 Voice in Class.................1
Mu 103 Brass in Class.................1
Mu 103 Woodwinds in Class.................1
Mu 103 Percussion in Class.................1
Mu 103 Strings in Class.................1
Mu 314 Methods and Principles of Teaching Vocal Music.................3
Mu 315 Methods and Principles of Teaching Instrumental Music.................3
Mu 316 Music in the Elementary School.................3

Music Literature/Concert Attendance.................0
Major Ensemble.................7
Applied Music.................6-7

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Mu 415W Literature and Conversation: Writing About Music.................3

Additional Requirements:
Students must complete the following courses required for teacher certification. Consult the Teacher Education Department for specific requirements.

Ed 309 Orientation to Secondary Teaching.................4
Ed 324 Methods and Practicum in Teaching Exceptional Elementary Children
or
Ed 325 Exceptional Students: Secondary.................4
Ed 440 Behavior/Classroom Management
or
Ed 441 Classroom Management.................3
Ed 494 Laboratory Experience and Seminar in the Elementary School.................7
and
Ed 495 Laboratory Experience and Seminar in the Secondary School.................8
Psych 218 Psychological Foundations of Education.................2
Psych 254D Life Span Human Development.................4

Students must present a half recital of at least 30 minutes duration during the junior or senior year.

1. A minimum of 19 credits of music with at least six credits in upper-division courses.

Mu 128A2 Theory and Musicianship I.................5
Mu 129A2 Theory and Musicianship II.................5
Mu 331A2 Music History I
or
Mu 332A2 Music History II.................3

Interested students should consult with their applied professor or the department chair.