BIOL110: The Biology of Human Life

The course is intended to serve the non-biology major and present a basic introduction to human anatomy and physiology. It will provide students with a laboratory experience so that they may learn the scientific method and its application in the field of human biology. This course will provide these students with a body of knowledge specific to human anatomy and physiology so that they may be well informed when dealing with important personal, family and societal issues relative to health and life-style decisions. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Natural/Physical Science Laboratory. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Laboratory or Non-Laboratory Science. 4 sh.

CHAD502: Child Abuse and Neglect

This course will take a comprehensive look at the social and psychological development of children caught in the child welfare system. It will compare normal and pathological models of child rearing. Special consideration will be given to the impact of family and social systems on the development and behavior of abused and neglected children. 3 sh.

CHAD520: Adolescents and the System

This course will take a comprehensive approach to understanding the multitude of issues and circumstances that bring adolescents to the attention of the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Placement options for adolescents and independent living programs will be reviewed. Variables of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and educational deficits will be discussed in relation to outcomes for adolescents. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CHAD 501, CHAD 502, CHAD 503.

CHAD521: Substance Abuse and Family Crisis

This course will explore the impact of substance abuse on families involved with the child welfare system. Current research regarding the connection between substance abuse, domestic violence and child abuse will be reviewed. Residential and outpatient models of treatment will be evaluated. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: CHAD 501, CHAD 502, CHAD 503.

CSND583: Language Disorders of Children

This course takes a predominately descriptive and non-categorical perspective to assessment and treatment of language disorders in children in the pre-linguistic through developing language stages. Syndromes and causal factors associated with language disorder will also be considered. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate major in Communication Sciences and Disorders or departmental approval; and CSND 500.

ECSE506: Observation and Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities: Birth to Age 8

Focus on observation, screening and assessment of young children with special needs from birth to age five. Students explore commonly used techniques, instruments, examine administration procedures, and learn to interpret findings related to children's development. An emphasis is placed on family partnerships, using observation as a tool in natural settings, and creating appropriate assessment plans for young children.. 3 sh.

ECSE509: Principles and Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Provides an overview of curricular approaches in Early Childhood Education (birth to 8), specific intervention strategies, and curriculum planning issues. Emphasis is placed upon the development of knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to address outcomes identified in individual IFSPs or IEPs within the context of activity-based programs for young children in naturalistic environments. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ECSE 506.

ECSE518: Neuromotor Development of the Young Child

The study of typical and atypical patterns of neuromotor organization and development, including general principles of stability, mobility, and the equilibrium as they influence postural stability is presented. Implications for the educator of young children with disabilities will be stressed. 3 sh.

MSSN101: Keyboard Musicianship I

Keyboard skills including major and minor scales, arpeggios and chord progressions, sightreading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation. Group instruction. 1 sh.

MSSN102: Keyboard Musicianship II

Continuation of MSSN 101. Group instruction. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MSSN 101; Music majors or minors only.

MSSN103: Keyboard Musicianship III

Continuation of MSSN 102. Group instruction. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MSSN 102; Music majors or minors only.

MSSN104: Keyboard Musicianship IV

Continuation of MSSN 103. A final comprehensive examination must be passed at the end of the semester. Group instruction. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MSSN 103; Music majors or minors only.

MSSN111: Secondary Instrument Voice I

These courses give to the non-primary vocal student the fundamental elements of vocal technique. The same elements are taught to voice secondary students in classes as are taught to voice primary students in private lessons. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors or minors only.

MSSN121: Secondary Instrument Guitar I

Basic techniques of guitar playing including chording and melodic work. Group instruction. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors or minors only.

MSSN122: Secondary Instrument Guitar II

Continuation of MSSN 121. Group instruction. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MSSN 121; Music majors or minors only.

MUAP121: Applied Music I

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only, John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUAP122: Applied Music II

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 121.

MUAP223: Applied Music III

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 122.

MUAP224: Applied Music IV

Fifteen one-hour lessons per semester, private instruction. May not be repeated for credit. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only; MUAP 223.

MUCP101: Theory I

Study of harmony, counterpoint and musical analysis of small forms. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors or minors only.

MUCP102: Theory II

Continuation of MUCP 101. Must be taken with MUCP 104. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 101; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP103: Aural Skills I

Sight reading and dictation in major and minor modes, using diatonic chord progressions. Basic solfeggio. Must be taken with MUCP 101. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors or minors only.

MUCP104: Aural Skills II

Continuation of MUCP 103; must be taken with MUCP 102. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 103; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP141: Musical Composition

Practical exploration of the various trends in the 20th century composition. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Majors only.

MUCP201: Theory III

Chromatic harmony; intermediate contrapuntal techniques; analysis of the larger instrumental forms. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 102; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP202: Theory IV

Continuation of MUCP 201. Must be taken with MUCP 204. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 201; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP203: Aural Skills III

Chromatic and non-tonal sight reading and dictation. "Fixed do" Solfeggio. To be taken with MUCP 201. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 104; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP204: Aural Skills IV

Continuation of MUCP 203. Must be taken with MUCP 202. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 203; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP310: Keyboard Harmony I

Skills pianists will need as professional performers, therapists, and educators. Harmonization, transposition, improvisation, realization of figured bass, reduction of open scores, and sightreading. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 102; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP311: Keyboard Harmony II

Continuation of MUCP 310. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 310; Music majors or minors only.

MUCP511: Theoretical and Aural Skills in Music I

Principles and practice of music construction, aural skills in manipulating pitch and rhythm, and related structural analysis. The total spectrum of music as a base, with specific techniques of pitch and rhythm approached from harmonic and contrapuntal standpoints. Primitive and simple folk idioms, modal counterpoint in two and three parts, diatonic tonal harmony in vocal and instrumental idioms tonal counterpoint in two parts and free composition. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors only.

MUED306: Percussion Instruments

Elementary skills on snare drum, bass drum, timpani, cymbals, bells, etc.; materials and methods for teaching these instruments in the classroom. Music majors only. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors only.

MUGN160: Introduction to Music in World Cultures

The cultural and artistic forces which shape the musics of the non-Western world and the various folk and art musics resulting from those forces. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Fine and Performing Arts: Art Appreciation. 3 sh.

MUGN209: Introduction to Jazz

Jazz as an American phenomenon. Musical materials as manipulated by jazz artists; the impact on American popular music, dance and theater; early jazz players and developments. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Fine and Performing Arts: Art Appreciation. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. 3 sh.

MUGN250: Rap and Rock as Cultural Phenomena

This course will explore the creative process in music of urban cultures. It will examine social structures, and the criteria of the groups which make and appreciate styles that emanate from urban cultures. Rap music will be the primary focus. Attention will also be given to other styles, such as Rock, rooted in the same historical background. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Fine and Performing Arts. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Electives, Creative Expression. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. 3 sh.

MUHS307: Music History I

Research method and music bibliography. Styles, genres and shaping forces of Western music from the rise of polyphony in the Middle Ages through the music of Haydn and Mozart. Meets the University Writing Requirement for most Music and Music Therapy majors. Check University Writing Requirement listing for specific majors. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUCP 102; Music majors and minors only.

MUHS308: Music History II

Continuation of MUHS 307, beginning with Beethoven; the music of the Romantic era as manifested in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; major currents of the Modern era. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUHS 307; Music majors and minors only.

MUPR335: Elementary Conducting

Baton techniques and clef reading in orchestral and choral scores. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: All Music majors or minors.

MUPR590: Piano Improvisation

Development of keyboard skills and ear-training for clinical improvisation. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUTH100: Introduction to Music Therapy

Survey of use of music therapy with various populations and other topics of relevance to the music therapist. 2 sh.

MUTH260: Methods and Materials in Music Therapy

A variety of music activities and how to adapt them for music therapy settings; leadership techniques; simple instruments used in therapy. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 261; Music therapy majors only.

MUTH261: Therapy and Observation Skills for Music Therapy

Observing, measuring, and recording behavior in a music therapy setting and other aspects of planning for music therapy sessions as well as observing music therapy sessions. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 100; music therapy majors only.

MUTH262: Music Therapy Practicum I

Improvement of the functioning of a client or group of clients with physical or mental disabilities through the use of music therapy. Discussion of the clients and their progress and other aspects of the clinical work. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 100.

MUTH263: Music Therapy Practicum II

Continuation of MUTH 262. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 100.

MUTH306: Piano Accompanying Techniques for the Music Therapist

Accompanying techniques adapted for music therapy. Choral harmonization, playing by ear, sightreading, learning music therapy repertoire. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MSSN 104 or MUCP 311; Music therapy majors only.

MUTH307: Piano Improvisation for the Music Therapist

Improvisation in a variety of styles. Clinical adaptations. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 306; Music therapy majors only.

MUTH361: Music Therapy Practicum III

Continuation of MUTH 263. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music therapy majors only.

MUTH362: Music Therapy Practicum IV

Continuation of MUTH 361. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music therapy majors only.

MUTH363: Music Therapy Practicum V

Continuation of MUTH 362. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music therapy majors only.

MUTH364: Music Therapy Practicum VI

Continuation of MUTH 363. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Music therapy majors only.

MUTH461: Music Therapy with Children

Ways in which music and the therapist may be used to influence the behavior of children, the mentally retarded, and the physically disabled. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 260, PSYC 235; Music Therapy majors only.

MUTH462: Music Therapy with Adults

Ways in which music therapy may be used in working with adult psychiatric patients, addictions, offenders, and geriatrics. Setting up a music therapy program. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 260, PSYC 365; Music Therapy majors only.

MUTH463: Psychological Foundations of Music I

Emotional correlates of the musical experience explored through research findings, psychological testing and inquiry, and philosophy. Current theories applied to practice in music therapy, education and performance are discussed. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 260; Music therapy majors only.

MUTH464: Psychological Foundations of Music II

Basic techniques of conducting, reading, and interpreting psychological research in music are reviewed. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies are emphasized. Implications for various aspects of music are discussed. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MUTH 260; Music therapy majors only.

MUTH465: Internship in Music Therapy

Six months clinical training as a music therapy intern in an approved training program. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: John J Cali School of Music approval.

MUTH501: Psychology of Music

Psychological foundations of music, including cognition, perception, emotional meaning; musical development and learning; testing for musical ability; research methodology. Cross listed with Music, MUED 501. 3 sh.

MUTH510: Group Music Therapy Experience

Use of creative media to express and explore feelings and issues in a supportive and productive environment. Specific content to be determined by members and therapist. Group members may apply what they have experienced to their own client groups. May be repeated for credit. 1.5 sh.

Prerequisites: Music majors only.

MUTH521: Music Therapy Assessment in Clinical Practice

This course introduces intermediate level music therapists to a critical review of assessment literature and supervises their field testing of a published assessment tool appropriate to one's area of clinical interest. 3 sh.

MUTH522: Clinical Improvisation

This course introduces the intermediate level music therapist to a critical review of clinical improvisation literature, invites experiential learning, and supervises the application of improvisation methods appropriate to one's area of clinical interest. 3 sh.

MUTH523: Supervision and Teaching in Music Therapy

This course introduces the students to theories, concepts and styles of supervision and teaching, and surveys issues related to teaching as well as clinical and academic supervision. 3 sh.

MUTH524: Group Music Therapy

This course focuses on theories and concepts of music therapy interventions with small groups in various therapy settings and within various therapeutic orientations. The course will help the student effectively design and lead music therapy groups. 3 sh.

MUTH525: Special Topics in Music Therapy

The focus of this special topics course will be determined by recent trends and developments in the field of music therapy which delineate a topic of attention for current practice in te field of music therapy. 3 sh.

MUTH598: Thesis Seminar

This seminar is designed to help students prepare a thesis proposal in music therapy and to provide the opportunity to exchange ideas, methods, and designs. 1 sh.

MUTH698: Master's Thesis

Independent research project done under faculty advisement. Students must follow the MSU Thesis Guidelines, which may be obtained from the Graduate School. Students should take MUTH 699 if they do not complete MUTH 698 within the semester. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: John J Cali School of Music approval.

PEGN271: Social Dance

The course covers the traditional ballroom dances as well as current popular styles and routines. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Physical Education. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Physical Education. 1 sh.

PSYC101: Introduction to Psychology

This course is an introduction to the study of human behavior and surveys major topics within the diverse discipline of psychology. Topics covered will come from each of four core areas offered by the psychology department: Social/Applied (e.g., Social, Industrial-Organizational, Health), Biological Basis of Behavior (e.g., Physiology, Perception, Motivation/Emotion, Comparative Animal Behavior), Cognition (e.g., Learning and Memory, Conditioning and Learning, Cognition, Language) and Personality (e.g., Personality, Abnormal, Development). Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science for non-psychology majors only. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, Survey Course for non-psychology majors only. 3 sh.

PSYC220: Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychology

An introduction to basic statistical methods in the behavioral sciences. The course begins with a review of descriptive statistics. The main course emphasis will be on probability theory and inferential statistics and their application to psychological research. This includes such methods as z-tests, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation and nonparametric statistics. Laboratory sessions provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts from class using computers, particularly statistical software packages. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or PSYC 288; and PSYC 203.

PSYC235: Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth

Surveys, current practices and problems of exceptional children and youth. Explores the unique needs of individuals with handicaps that involve intellectual, sensory, motor, neurological, social and emotional origins. Utilizes analysis of case materials for theoretical and practical applications to the psychology of exceptionality. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: PSYC 101.

PSYC510: Research Methods in Psychology

This course provides the essentials needed to read, understand and critically evaluate research reports. Students will also learn how to carry out the entire research process, starting with identifying the research problem and ending with a thesis or research report. Factorial analysis of variance and the major multiple correlational designs are explained. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate laboratory course in experimental psychology.

PSYC561: Developmental Psychology

Philosophical, conceptual, theoretical and research issues pertinent to human development from prenatal life to adulthood are presented. The core conceptual issues of development, such as the nature-nurture controversy, the continuity-discontinuity issue, and the issue of stability-instability, are discussed, and their relationships to the major theories in developmental psychology are examined. 3 sh.

PSYC564: Psychological Aspects of Disabling Conditions

The purpose of this course is to enhance the students' understanding of the psychological, social and educational implications of disabling conditions in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, pervasive developmental disorder, emotional/behavioral disorders, chronic illness and ADHD. Issues associated with classification, attitude towards special education, placement and program design and inclusion will be discussed from the psychological perspective. Students will be expected to form and articulate a conceptual framework for understanding and working with children and adolescents with disabilities. Frameworks for working with parents and families will also be included. 3 sh.

PSYC565: Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

This course emphasizes the diagnosis of psychological disorders usually first evident in infancy, childhood or adolescence. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, affective disorders, anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, substance abuse, sexuality/gender identity disorders, pervasive developmental disorder and behavioral aspects of developmental disabilities. Students will be expected to understand DSM-IV categories. Each student is expected to be familiar with developmental psychology and personality development. Issues associated with evaluation, classification and diagnosis will be discussed extensively. Guidelines for appropriate interventions will be provided. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Child/Adolescent Clinical program or permission of the department.

PSYC573: Behavioral Neuroscience

The physiological bases of normal and abnormal behavior with emphasis on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human nervous system are discussed. Starting with the nerve cell, the course progresses through the receptors, spinal cord, cortical and subcortical structures, psychosurgery, biofeedback, and other topics. 3 sh.

PSYC578: Psychological Tests and Measurements

This course surveys the theory, construction and application of psychological tests. Topics include the statistical concepts underlying measurement; reliability and validity; critical analyses of selected intelligence, ability and personality tests; evaluation and interpretation of test data in practical situations; and the role of testing in clinical, educational and remedial settings. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval, and an undergraduate Psychology statistics course or equivalent.

PSYC582: Behavior Modification

This course reviews applications of conditioning principles to changing human behavior in clinical, educational, occupational and community settings. Selected topics include operant and classical conditioning, social learning theory, token economies, experimental design, cognitive behavior modification, aversive control, cognitive restructuring, biofeedback, and ethical issues in behavior modification. The course is designed to enable students to construct and implement behavior modification programs. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval, and an undergraduate course in learning or the equivalent.

PSYC593: Clinical Interviewing

This course integrates the theory and practice of clinical interviewing. The goals of this course are to facilitate the development of the student's listening, diagnostic, and therapeutic interviewing skills. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval, and 12 graduate credits in Psychology or related fields.

PSYC667: Abnormal Psychology

This course focuses on theoretical models and selected research in psychopathology. Topics include contemporary nosology, diagnostic problems, schizophrenia, anxiety and affective disorders, social deviance, somatoform and psychophysiological syndromes, and therapeutic intervention. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: PSYC 561.

PSYC670: Introduction to Psychotherapy

This course surveys theories, research and practices in individual and group psychotherapy, and introduces the student to various treatments for emotional maladjustment and behavioral pathology. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

SOCI204: Sociology of the Family

Discussion of "official" and "unofficial" (single parent, gay/lesbian) family relationships; compare current U.S. family forms with those of other historical periods and societies; examine trends in contemporary societies affecting family forms, such as changing work role of women, changed sexual norms in courtship and recent changes in divorce rate; analyze issues in the "politics of the family." Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, Topic Course. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or ENWR 106 or HONP 100 or HONP 101 or SOCI 100 or SOCI 113 or SOCI 201 or departmental approval.

SPED579: Special Education for Students with Disabilities

An overview of instruction for students with special needs; characteristics of special populations, federal and state legislation, educational implications of disabling conditions, principles for instruction and planning for inclusion are presented; community resources and special issues related to the education of students with disabilities are discussed. 3 sh.

SPED580: Evaluation and Planning for Students with Learning Problems I

This course presents the role of the LDT-C on the Child Study Team, the administration and interpretation of standardized and functional assessment methods for identifying learning difficulties and disabilities, training to facilitate data-based decision making, formulation of an instructional plan based on assessment data, assessment regulations in law code, and legal and ethical issues. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SPED 579.

SPED582: Basic Instructional Techniques for Students with Learning Problems

Techniques for planning instruction for students with special needs; specialized methods of instruction in reading, writing, arithmetic, speaking and listening, and social skills that can be utilized in regular and special education settings are presented. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: SPED 580.

SPED595: Medical and Physical Bases of Disabilities

Critical dimensions of the neurological and biological growth in the context of developmental disabilities are discussed. The relevance of the pediatric and neurological examinations for understanding disabilities is provided. The medical treatment of disabilities is presented. 3 sh.