This course introduces health promotion and disease prevention strategies within the framework of person-centered care that supports health and health equity among diverse adult populations. Students develop the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive, culturally competent, and holistic health assessments that address physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of well-being. Through guided learning and hands-on practice in the skills laboratory, students perform health histories and physical examinations, identify normal and abnormal findings, and apply clinical judgment to support mental and physical health. Ethical decision-making and the nursing process guide students in developing foundational competence for holistic and evidence-based nursing practice. Prerequisites: BIOL 114, CHEM 106 or 121, admission to professional nursing sequence. Corequisite: 222L.

This course introduces students to nursing care that supports healthy, active aging across the continuum of healthcare settings. Students will assess and differentiate states of wellness and illness in older adults, applying clinical judgment and person-centered strategies that promote dignity, equity, and self-determination. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and understanding the impact of social determinants of health on aging populations. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 342, BIOL 296, PSYC-220 or concurrent. Must take concurrent with 232.

The study of teaching choral music and directing techniques for middle/junior high and senior high school. Topics include rehearsal techniques, repertoire, voicing, curriculum design, classroom management, learning styles, teaching strategies, strategies for teaching students with disabilities, the changing voice, and philosophy. Emphasis on the total years program in perspective with performances and understanding the non-musical responsibilities of a middle/junior high and high school teacher. The course also focuses on the development, application, and refinement of musical and interpersonal skills needed for teaching in a secondary setting. Offered every third semester. Prerequisite: at least one conducting course at the undergraduate level or higher.

Continuation of the development of skills learned in undergraduate conducting, with emphasis on baton technique, gesture, score preparation, score reading and interpretation, performance practice, and rehearsal sequencing. Prerequisite: at least one undergraduate-level conducting course.

Students will study healthy vocal technique and pedagogy utilizing a supported, balanced tone. Repertoire will consist of a combination of music literature including music theatre and art songs in English and other lyric languages of interest to the student (i.e. Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, German, etc.) Restricted to non-music majors. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. AE

The study of applied voice will include vocal techniques and pedagogy, balanced natural tone, correct pitches and rhythms, and accurate phrasing. Repertoire consisting of art songs and arias in representative style periods and languages, including but not limited to Italian, French, English, and German. Music theater literature may be included, at the discretion of the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.

The course is comprised each week of a half-period vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and a half-period of collaborative work in the students applied voice lesson. Vocal coaching will address the style, musical markings, tempo, language, phrasing, and interpretation of the applied lesson repertoire. Students registered for one credit of MUVO 171 must register concurrently for one credit of MUVO 172. Restricted to music majors. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.

Students will study healthy vocal technique and pedagogy utilizing a supported, balanced tone. Repertoire will consist of a combination of music literature including music theatre and art songs in English and other lyric languages of interest to the student (i.e. Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, German, etc.) Restricted to non-music majors. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. AE

The study of applied voice will continue with advanced technique and pedagogy with instruction tailored to the needs of the student and the preparation of a public performance of a solo recital. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.

The course is comprised each week of a half-period vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and a half-period of collaborative work in the students applied voice lesson. Vocal coaching will address the style, musical markings, tempo, language, phrasing, and interpretation of the applied lesson repertoire. Students registered for one credit of MUVO 371 must register concurrently for one credit of MUVO 372. Restricted to music majors. Restricted to students with junior and senior standing. May be repeated for credit.