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Music - Undergraduate - Performance Instruction Credit for performance study is consistent with the National Association of Schools of Music minimum standard of three hours of practice per week for each credit. For undergraduate performance study, the first number of the course indicates classification level (1000-Freshman, 2000-Sophomore, 3000-Junior, 4000-Senior) while the second number indicates the amount of course credits: [i.e., MUSA 1151 (1); MUSA 2251 Piano (2); 3251 Piano (2); 4351 Piano (3)].
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MUSA 1148 - Harpsichord (1)
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MUSA 1179 - Classical Guitar (1)
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Music - Undergraduate - Class Instruction All class instruction courses earn 1 credit. |
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MUSC 1910 - Class Guitar I (1)
Introductory course in fundamentals of guitar playing to enable leading and accompanying group singing. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 1911 - Class Guitar II (1)
Advanced course for fundamentals of guitar playing so students can lead and accompany group singing. Prereq: MUSC 1910 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 1920 - Class Voice I (1)
First course for fundamentals of singing, including vocal technique and solo vocal performance. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 1921 - Class Voice II (1)
Second course for fundamentals of singing, including vocal technique and solo vocal performance. Prereq: MUSC 1920 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 1941 - Class Piano I (1)
Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Class Piano II (MUSC 1942 ).
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MUSC 1942 - Class Piano II (1)
Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Class Piano III (MUSC 2941 ).
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MUSC 2941 - Class Piano III (1)
Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to Class Piano IV (MUSC 2942 ).
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MUSC 2942 - Class Piano IV (1)
Includes the administration of the piano proficiency exam.
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MUSC 3931 - Class Strings (1)
Offered: On rotation.
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MUSC 3932 - Class Woodwinds (1)
Offered: On rotation.
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MUSC 3933 - Class Brass (1)
Offered: On rotation.
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MUSC 3934 - Class Percussion (1)
Offered: On rotation.
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Music - Graduate - Church Music |
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MUSC 5100 - Colloquium in Church Music (1)
Development of critical thinking, clear writing, and effective speaking about church music, based on disciplined study of a particular topic each semester. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 5110 - Music Ministry with Children (2)
Study of the philosophy and practice of the church’s ministry through music with preschool and elementary children. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5130 - Handbell Techniques (1)
Practicum that teaches potential handbell directors to organize, communicate, and practice the art of handbell ringing. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5140 - Philosophy of Music Ministry (2)
Exploration of philosophies which support the role of music in the life of the church and philosophical foundations for the varied components of music ministry. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 5150 - Church Music Administration (2)
Survey of administrative aspects of church music ministry, to include organizational structure, budgeting, promotion, and planning. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5160 - Congregational Song (4)
Survey of the history and practice of congregational song, with primary focus on texts and secondary attention to functional use of music. Application of this literature in the design and leadership of worship. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5161 - Supervised Ministry I (1)
Supervised experience in a music ministry leadership role. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5162 - Supervised Ministry II (1)
Supervised experience in a music ministry leadership role. Offered: Spring.
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Music - Graduate - Conducting |
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MUSC 5221 - Seminar in Choral Conducting (2)
Integrated study of score analysis, choral styles, rehearsal techniques, and conducting gesture. Permission of the instructor is required. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5230 - Seminar in Instrumental Conducting (2)
Advanced studies in instrumental conducting. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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Music - Graduate - Music Education & Pedagogy |
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MUSC 5000 - Graduate Theory Review (3)
Review of music theory from late Renaissance to the present with focus on chromatic harmony through part-writing and analysis. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5300 - Research in Music (3)
Study of bibliographical material and research techniques in music. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5310 - Curriculum and Teaching in the Elementary School (3)
Survey of methodologies and techniques for teaching elementary age children. This course is designed for graduate music education students pursuing the master of music education degree (fifth year non-traditional program). Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5320 - Curriculum and Teaching in the Secondary School: Choral (3)
Survey of methodologies and techniques for teaching secondary vocal/choral students, with emphasis upon vocal development and choral techniques. This course is designed for graduate music education students pursuing the master of music education degree (fifth year non-traditional program). Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 5321 - Vocal Techniques (1)
Overview of the structure, function, and care of the human voice as it is used in singing. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5330 - Curriculum and Teaching in the Secondary School: Instrumental (3)
Survey of methodologies and techniques for teaching secondary instrumental students, with emphasis upon building curricular models for instrumental students, developing administrative skills, and creating a healthy environment for music learning. This course is designed for graduate music education students pursuing the master of music education degree (fifth year non-traditional program). Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5340 - Foundations and Curricular Trends in American Music Education (3)
Comprehensive review of the internal components (what, when, how, why) and external impact of music curricula, with special demands of writing and implementing curricula for the future. Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 5360 - Orff Schulwerk, Level I (3)
Orff Schulwerk is a child-centered approach to music education based on the principles of German educator and composer, Carl Orff (1895-1982). It combines speaking, singing, playing instruments, and movement in a creative atmosphere that encourages participation, creates enjoyment, and enables learning. Level I Orff Schulwerk is limited to pentatonic scale only. Offered: Summer.
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MUSC 5361 - Orff Schulwerk, Level II (3)
Continuation of Level I as it reviews and reinforces Level I concepts using more advanced materials, including the diatonic scale. In addition, Level II refines the teaching process through searching for materials from all cultures, assessing musical growth and development, and practicing with advanced orchestration. Prereq: MUSC 5360 , or instructor permission. Offered: Summer, on rotation.
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MUSC 5380 - Assessment of Music and Reading Across the Curriculum (2)
Study of the purpose and process of evaluation in music education. Trains pre-service music teachers to quantify and interpret assessment results to make informed judgments in the reflective teaching process. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5391 - National Board Professional Teaching Standards for Music I (3)
Study of aspects of practice that distinguish accomplished teachers. Cast in terms of actions that teachers take to advance student achievement, this course addresses the standards for National Board certification while incorporating the essential knowledge, skills, dispositions, and commitments that allow teachers to practice at a high level. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5392 - National Board Professional Teaching Standards for Music II (3)
Continuation of the study of aspects of practice that distinguish accomplished teachers. Cast in terms of actions that teachers take to advance student achievement, this course addresses the standards for National Board certification while incorporating the essential knowledge, skills, dispositions, and commitments that allow teachers to practice at a high level. Prereq: MUSC 5391 . Offered: Spring.
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MUSC 5399 - Student Teaching Grades P-12 (6)
Supervised teaching experiences. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUSC 5597 - Curriculum Integration of Music Technology (3)
Introduction to the practice of technology in music. Includes hands-on experience with computer notation, sound sequencing, audio podcasting, and short film editing. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Offered: Summer, on rotation.
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MUSC 5620 - Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy (2)
Development of a sophisticated understanding of vocal function, together with effective patterns of studio teaching and application of research skills to this discipline. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5630 - Instrumental Pedagogy (1)
Study of pedagogical techniques for instrumental performance majors in the student’s major instrument. This course is taught in directed study format.
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MUSC 5640 - Piano Pedagogy I (3)
In-depth study of methods, materials, and curriculum for teaching piano. Additional topics include the history of piano pedagogy, current trends, professionalism, and the philosophical and psychological bases for piano study. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 5642 - Piano Pedagogy II (3)
In-depth study of methods, materials, and curriculum for teaching piano. Additional topics include the history of piano pedagogy, current trends, professionalism, and the philosophical and psychological bases for piano study. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5650 - Organ Pedagogy (2)
Introduction to pedagogical techniques that enable students to teach organ to persons who already have basic keyboard skills. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 5662 - Special Studies in Music Education (2)
Directed, independent studies in music education.
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MUSC 5663 - Special Studies in Music Education (3)
Directed, independent studies in music education.
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MUSC 5664 - Special Studies in Music Education (4)
Directed, independent studies in music education.
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Music - Graduate - Music History & Literature |
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MUSC 5401 - History and Application of Performance Practices I (2)
Study of vocal and instrumental performance practice in historical context. Students explore primary sources and apply the principles to problems of musical performance and pedagogy. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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MUSC 5402 - History and Application of Performance Practices II (2)
Seminar in performance practice in students’ individual musical disciplines. Participants engage in research using primary sources and present their findings in a public forum. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5421 - Seminar in Vocal Literature (2)
Study of the vocal repertoire of representative composers from Europe, the United States, and South America. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5422 - Survey of Choral Literature (2)
Study of choral forms and literature from c. 1450 to the present. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5430 - Survey of Symphonic Literature (2)
Study of major developments in symphonic literature, with emphasis upon major contributors and their compositions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5440 - Survey of Piano Literature (2)
Study of major contributors to piano literature and their compositions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5450 - Survey of Organ Literature (2)
Study of major contributors to organ literature and their compositions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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MUSC 5462 - Topics in Music History (2)
Courses offered by music professors based on an in-depth study of a particular topic. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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Music - Graduate - Music Theory & Composition |
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MUSC 5500 - Analytical Techniques (2)
Graduate-level studies in analyzing music from major periods of music history, beginning with the medieval period. Offered: Spring and Summer, on rotation.
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MUSC 5520 - Choral Arranging (2)
Introduction to basic principles of arranging for choral ensembles, both unaccompanied and with instrumental accompaniment. Students develop choral arranging skills through practical exercises exploring a variety of voicings and accompaniments. Offered: Fall.
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MUSC 5530 - Instrumental Arranging (2)
Practical experience in the craft of arranging for instruments. Offered: Spring.
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Music - Graduate - Performance-Related |
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MUSC 5699 - Graduate Recital (0)
Certification of completion of graduate performance recital. Registration for this requirement should be done the same semester the recital will be given. Grading is pass/fail.
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Music - Graduate - Ensembles |
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MUSC 5720 - University Chorale (0-1)
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MUSC 5721 - A Cappella Choir (0-1)
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MUSC 5723 - Samford Opera (0-1)
Performance of operas and operettas. Audition only, open to any major. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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MUSC 5724 - Opera Workshop (0-1)
Study of stagecraft related to opera and other forms of music theatre, including basic acting and movement. Students will workshop and perform short selections from operas, plays, and musicals. Open to all music majors and musical theatre majors. Non-majors need to request an interview with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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MUSC 5730 - Wind Ensemble (0-1)
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MUSC 5731 - Orchestra (0-1)
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MUSC 5732 - Graduate Chamber Ensemble (0-1)
Chamber ensemble groupings of varying combinations including, but not limited to, Jazz Ensemble, Bells of Buchanan, Percussion Ensemble, etc. May be repeated four times, for a maximum of 4 credits. Grading is pass/fail.
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MUSC 5739 - Marching Band (0-1)
Offered: Fall.
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Music - Graduate - Performance Instruction For performance courses offered for graduate credit, the 5000 level will be used, with the amount of credit varying according to study requirements. |
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MUSA 5179 - Classical Guitar
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Music - Graduate - Class Instruction All class instruction courses earn 1 credit. |
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MUSC 5931 - Class Strings (1)
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MUSC 5932 - Class Woodwinds (1)
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MUSC 5933 - Class Brass (1)
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MUSC 5934 - Class Percussion (1)
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Nursing - Undergraduate |
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NURS 210 - Medication Dosage Calculation for Nurses (1)
Introduces students to the basic principles of medication calculation and facilitates the development of skills necessary to ensure accuracy when calculating medication dosage. LEC 1. Prereqs: Admission to the School of Nursing and all required science courses must be completed with a minimum science GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale.
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NURS 211 - Transition to Civilian Healthcare (2)
Examination of the needs of service members planning to assume civilian healthcare roles, emphasizing knowledge, technology, and practical tools essential to make the change. Offered: Summer.
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NURS 222 - Professional Nursing Practice (2)
This course initiates the process of professional nursing socialization for the baccalaureate student, focusing on the major nursing concepts and current trends and issues in healthcare. LEC 2. Prereqs: Admission to the School of Nursing and all required science courses must be completed with a minimum science GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. Offered: Fall, Jan Term, and Spring.
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