May 14, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Middle Level Education

  
  • MMLE 6800 Interdisciplinary Reading at Middle Level


    Effective reading at the middle level across disciplines ann for assessment is the focus of this course. Students apply knowledge of theory, research, and practice to create, select, adapt, and/or implement interdisciplinary reading curriculum, instruction and assessment that meet national and state standards and address the varying abilities and learning styles of all young adolescents.
    Credits: 3.0

Music Instruction

  
  • MUSI 5050 Teaching Strategies for Elementary Music


    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the techniques and methods used in general music at the elementary school level. Traditional and contemporary techniques including those of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze and gordon are presented.
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5060 Teaching Strategies for Choral Music


    This course will provide the MAT candidates in Music with specific information and practical experience concerning the teaching and directing of choral music at the elementary through high school levels.
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5070 Teaching Strategies for Instrumental Music


    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the techniques and methods used to instruct courses in instrumental music, particularly at the secondary school level.
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5110 Jazz History, Theory, and Repertoire for Educators


    A course for music educators who are not jazz musicians but whose jobs include jazz education and jazz-related subjects. In this course we survey the history of jazz, examining the major figures and developments in the music from its beginnings to the present day, and learn theoretical concepts that apply to jazz and jazz improvisation for each period of jazz history that is studied. Further, students will learn the standard literature from each historical period.  Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate music degree or permission of music department.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5170 Study of American Popular Music Since 1950


    Chronological study of the history of American popular music including: sociological implications, current trends, and new directions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships between the current events of the time and the listening tastes of society. Classes include listening, analyzing, and discussing the evolution of the works as representatives of various genres. Independent and/or group projects required.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5200 Culturally Diverse Music


    Examines the strategies and materials for including and teaching authentic culturally diverse music and practices in choral and instrumental ensembles in the public schools.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5210 Advanced Conducting


    Emphasizes advanced baton techniques, interpretation and communication of literature of all styles and periods, study of performance practice, and preparing and conducting from full scores.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5220 Orff and Kodaly


    The educational philosophy, techniques, and materials developed by Carl Orff and Zoltan Kodaly including application in the music classroom. Study including solfege, conducting, moving and playing, improvising, and using instruments.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5230 Orff Schulwerk Professional Development Course


    This hands-on course comprises 15 contact hours of Face-to-Face or virtual instruction provided by the Northern New Jersey Orff Schulwerk Association on scheduled days. The course involves presentations from clinicians from across the U.S. as well as activities from local music educators. A written reflection paper will be due at the conclusion of the course. Offered for graduate credit if offered at WPU and/or credit by examination if offered through NJPAC.  May be completed for a total of 3 Credits Prerequisite(s): Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredted university.
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSI 5240 Marching Band Techniques


    Learn how to teach and administer an effective public school marching band program. Includes show design, use of auxillaries, competitions, style and repertoire, and computer applications.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5250 Advanced Instrumental Techniques


    Study advanced methods, materials, programming, and rehearsal techniques for directing bands, orchestras, and chamber ensembles in the public schools. Includes repertoire of all styles and periods.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5260 Advanced Choral Techniques


    Study advanced methods, materials, programming, and rehearsal techniques needed for directing choral ensembles in the public schools. Includes repertoire of all styles and periods.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5270 Wind Literature


    A study of literature for wind ensembles from its earliest years to the present.  Concert bands and relevant literature will be studied from a historical viewpoint including the three primary functions of band music (service, art, education).  Relevant repertoire for all phases of student development will be studied and analyzed, with an emphasis on that from the 20th and 21st centuries.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5280 Evolution of the Wind Band


    This course combines the history of wind band literature with techniques for teaching and conducting wind literature.  Students will learn the evolution of the wind band from the Renaissance to the present day.  Using the class as a Conducting laboratory, students will  have opportunities to conduct, perform, and discuss relevant literature.
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5300 Research Techniques


    This course provides a survey of commonly used research techniques at the graduate level. Topics include an overview of commonly used published and electronic databases, library resources on-and off-campus, bibliographic and discographic techniques, and literature survey techniques. Student projects allow for work within the particular field of concentration.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5350 Foundations of Music Education


    Examines the major philosophies of music education in both historical and contemporary perspectives, with emphasis on current methods, aesthetics, and the interrelationships.
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5360 Psychology of Music


    Examines musical ability, learning, preferences, perception and judgement as well as the psychoacoustical aspects of music.
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5400 The Music and Entertainment Industry


    As a thorough investigation of the industry as a system, this course is designed to teach the relationship between the individual entrepreneur and multinational corporations. It focuses on the historical perspective as well as the globalization of the industry. Cross Listed Course(s): MUS 527 MUS 5270
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5570 Music Education Technology I


    The course is divided into three parts: notation software, music production software, and the use of electronic musical instruments. Each section alternates presentations with class activities. Satisfactory participation in class activities and the successful completion of several final projects are required for TI:ME 1A certification. Basic computer skills are required.
                        
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5580 Music Technology


    A study of the most important technologies used for musical applications. Students gain experience working with state-of-the-art equipment, exploring topics that are applicable to the music industry and music professions. Emphasis on the practical uses of technology in the music profession.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5600 Analytical Techniques


    This course provides an overview of the tools, techniques, and processes required for musical analysis by combining methodology commonly used in theoretical studies with that used in the field of musicology. To be taught jointly by faculty from the music theory, music history, and jazz areas. The curriculum combines technical analysis and historical perspective in a variety of western musical genres.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5620 Graduate Composition I


    Individual lessons in music composition
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5630 Graduate Composition II


    Individual lessons in music composition
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5710 Jazz Performance, and Improvisation Techniques for Music Educators


    This course is designed for working music educators who are not jazz musicians but whose jobs focus at least in part on jazz education and jazz-related subjects. Students will learn the art of teaching jazz improvisation through peer- and self-teaching, and will undertake a study of common jazz forms, evolution of jazz improvisation styles, jazz articulation, phrasing and vocabulary. A portion of the class will be devoted to creating a performance ensemble via the class complement, giving students first-hand experience in creating this music. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate music degree or permission of music department
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5740 Advanced Jazz Ear Training


    The focus is on the jazz repertoire of the 1960”s and later, including Paul Bley, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and others; and the harmonic and melodic vocabulary of 20th century music including Scriabin, Debussy, Ravel, Bartok and others. Topics may include: advanced solo transcriptions, composition, sight-singing and dictation of atonal harmonic progressions and melodies.
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5750 Transcription and Analysis


    This course focuses upon the transcription, notation and analysis of important jazz arrangements, compositions, and improvised solos created by the important figures in jazz spanning the various style periods. Study of these transcriptions broadens and deepens students’ understanding of the development of jazz. Each stylistic or chronological unit will end with the creation of a piece, solo or work in the style of the individual or era under study.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 5760 Performance Practice I


    A survey of the areas of concentration and issues needed for the establishment of a career in jazz performance.  Topics include repertoire building and tune learning, as well as other issues involved with building and maintaining a successful freelance career.
     
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5800 The Nashville Music Biz


    This course is designed to introduce students to the music and entertainment industry at a Nashville-based conference. Particular emphasis will be placed on networking techniques and social media.One-on-one interviewing, simple audio editing software, and podcasting are key components to this class. This course can be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 Credits. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 5400  
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 5990 Selected Topics


    Courses offered to cover a topic or topics not covered by an existing graduate level course. Includes varying subject matter deemed appropriate for developing skills and knowledge relevant to music.
     
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
  
  • MUSI 6000 Internship/Capstone Experience


    A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting.  Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6001 Graduate Music External Internship for MBA in Music and Entertainment Management


    A course of study designed for the supervised practical application of lessons learned in class about the music and entertainment industry.  Students will independently attain the internship and work within the entertainment industry field of interest to them.
      Prerequisite(s): MUSI 5400  and/or Department Permission
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 6180 History of Opera


    A study of the history and literature of opera, beginning with the late 16th through the 21st century. Representative works from the repertory will be examined, including their musical, historical, dramatic, and social and cultural content.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6190 Masterpieces of Western Concert Music


    A study of representative examples of major compositions of Western concert music from the Medieval through the Contemporary periods.  Study of each composition would focus on expressive content, historical importance, and technical language
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6200 Performing and Teaching World Music


    A hands-on course where students learn about the musical/cultural traditions of three countries, regions, or cultures; develop performing skills from these cultures; and apply this knowledge to develop pedagogical skills and materials.

      Prerequisite(s): Matriculated in M.M. Master of Music or by department permission
    Credits: 3.0

  
  • MUSI 6220 Orff Schulwerk Level One


    An active, hands-on course for students to learn the basic teaching strategies in the Orff Schulwerk elemental approach to music and movement education. Content will include the pentatonic scale, simple borduns, the ostinato, and playing pitched and unpitched percussion instruments and the soprano recorder. Topics and skills in this highly participatory course will also include vocal and rhythmic training, movement, and improvisation. Prerequisite(s): Matriculated in M.M.(Master of Music) or completion of an undergraduate degree from accredited university.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6230 Orff Schulwerk Level Two


    A course for those who have successfully completed AOSA Level One. Students will expand their understanding of the elemental approach, and develop compositional and improvisational skills in pentatonic, hexatonic, and diatonic modes as well as uneven and changing meters. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 6220  
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6240 Orff Schulwerk Level Three


    A course for those who have successfully completed AOSA Level Two. Students will continue to expand their understanding of the elemental approach, fusing the elements of Orff pedagogy and media together to build a deeper understanding of the Schulwerk. Building on Levels one and two, Level three progresses from duple meter to triple to odd and changing meters, as well as from elemental bordun/ drone arrangements to shifting harmonies and finally to I-IV-V harmonies. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 6230  
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6250 Skills for Advanced Instrumentalists


    A practical study of advanced pedagogical techniques and their application for teaching brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments in secondary school settings. Relevant solo and ensemble literature will be examined.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6260 Jazz for Music Educators


    Study the core elements of jazz, repertoire, and the teaching of jazz history, improvisation and jazz ensembles in the public schools.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6290 Selected Topics in Music Education


    Study of a specialized topic relevant to the field of music education.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6300 Graduate Seminar


    A seminar course focusing upon the collection of information, research and production of the final master’s project and document. Coursework revolves around students’ individual projects, with in-class presentations and student-led discussions.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6310 Supervision and Administration of Music


    Study the techniques, principles and problems of effective music supervision and the management, organization and administration of public school programs.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6400 Entrepreneurship in the Music and Entertainment Industry


    This course focuses upon marketing and promotional techniques employed in the industry, and the role of personal representation through the investigation of case studies.
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 6420 Music Management Seminar


    Lectures by industry experts that focus on the current issues that are confronting the music and entertainment industry at present. Questions are posed by the instructor and discussion follows.
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSI 6430 The Current State of the Music and Entertainment Industry


    Lectures by industry experts that focus on the current issues that presently are confronting the music and entertainment industry.
     
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSI 6450 Entertainment Law


    This course focuses upon legal aspects and considerations in the music and entertainment industry. Topics include copyright, servicemarks, personal service contracts, international law, and trade agreements.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6600 Counterpoint


    Technique of contrapuntal writing and analysis.  Study includes writing two- and three-part textures, as well as parallel analysis of musical literature drawn from several periods and styles.
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6610 Twentieth Century Music


    A survey of contemporary music as exemplified by representative works of the leading composers of the century. Detailed analysis of a limited number of works which represent significant stylistic and expressive trends.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6680 Composition for Media


    Students will compose and arrange music for use in various forms of media including film, theater, and video games.  Relevant music technology will be utilized for creation and recording of projects. 
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6700 Pedagogy of Jazz


    This course is a study of jazz in education.  Topics include a survey of the history of jazz education, a survey of teaching philosophies, curricular and course-building strategies, and a survey of current and past jazz education materials.  Specific units address large- and small-group rehearsal techniques, the teaching of improvisation skills,and teaching of arranging and the history of jazz. 
     
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSI 6760 Performance Practice II


    A continuation of the skills and information developed in MUSI 5760.
     
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 6770 Topics in Jazz Arranging


    Each offering of this course focuses on one particular issue in jazz arranging or on one figure of central importance to the development of jazz arranging.  Study techniques include transcription and score analysis, source reading, and student-led presentations and discussions.  Topics include film scoring, commercial music production, the arrangements of Duke Ellington, and the arrangements of Gil Evans.
     
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 6780 Topics in Jazz History


    Each offering of this course focuses upon one particular era in jazz, or upon one figure or group of central importance to the development of jazz. Study techniques include research projects, student-led discussions and presentations, in-class performances, and source readings. Sample course offerings include the Music and Life of Duke Ellington, The Bebop Period, and the Development of the Blues and its influence in Jazz.
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSI 6800 Music Education Lecture Recital


    Students using this option must take a minimum of two semesters of applied instruction prior to completing the lecture recital.
    Credits: .0
  
  • MUSI 6810 Jazz Lecture Recital


    This recital performance features the presentation of a lecture and demonstration focusing on a particular topic or individual in jazz, combined with a performance of music pertaining to that topic.  The background work for this recital involves graduate-level research and documentation techniques, an in-depth paper, and accompanying handouts for the audience.  This lecture recital may be performed in conjunction with the final master’s project.
     
    Credits: 0.0
  
  • MUSI 6900 Music Education Thesis


    Scholarly study and resultant document related to the field of music education as applied to an area specific to each student’s interest and expertise.  Selection of the topic and writing of the document are based on extensive academic research and is a culminating requirement for the MM in Music Education
     
    Credits: 0.0
  
  • MUSI 6910 Masters Thesis/Jazz


    This course is the research, writing, and production of the capstone document in the jazz concentration. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 6810 AND MUSI 5300 
    Credits: .0
  
  • MUSI 6920 Master’s Thesis/Music Management


    Research, writing, and production of the capstone document in the music management concentration. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 5300 
    Credits: .0
  
  • MUSI 7000 Independent Study


    Concentrated, individual pursuit of a topic approved by and overseen by an assigned faculty member
     
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0

Music Performance

  
  • MUSP 5000 Concert Choir


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5030 Chamber Singers


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5040 Opera Workshop


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5110 Concert Band


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5300 Percussion Ensemble


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5310 NJ - William Paterson University Percussion Ensemble


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5330 New Music Ensemble


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5400 Jazz Orchestra


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5410 Chamber Jazz Ensemble I


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5420 Chamber Jazz Ensemble II


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5500 University Orchestra


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5530 Chamber Ensemble


    This course is a small group of performing musicians (typically 3-10) working independently wth a faculty coach. The repertoire ranges from standard to contemporary chamber music. Students will meet a minimum of twice per week and give a minimum of one performance per semester of enrollment. Permission of the ensemble coach is required. Non-majors may participate by audition.
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5760 Peformance Practice I


    A survey of the areas of concentration and issues needed for the establishment of a career in jazz performance. Topics include repertoire building and tune learning, as well as other issues involved with building and maintaining a successful freelance caeer.
    Credits: 2.0
  
  • MUSP 5800 Minor Applied Instruction I


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5810 Minor Applied Instruction II


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5800 .
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 5900 Jazz Arranging Lessons I


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 5910 Jazz Aranging Lessons II


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5900 .
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 5920 Applied Instruction I


    Individual lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, band or orchestral instruments for students pursuing the master’s degree in music education. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 5930 Applied Instruction II


    Individual lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, band or orchestral instruments for students pursuing the master’s degree in music education. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5920 
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 5940 Jazz Applied Lessons I


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 5950 Jazz Applied Lessons II


    Individual lessons are given in voice, piano, drumset, mallet percussion, trumpet, trombone or saxophone for students pursuing the master’s degree in jazz studies. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5940 
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 5990 Selected Topics


    Courses offered to cover a topic or topics not covered by an existing graduate level course. Includes varying subject matter deemed appropriate for developing skills and knowledge relevant to
    music.
     
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
  
  • MUSP 6000 Jazz Final Secital/Performance


    This recital features a performance that is the culminating event of applied study and ensemble experience at the Master’s level.  Repertoire is chosen that reflects a variety of historical periods, jazz styles, and instrumentation.
     
    Credits: 0.0
  
  • MUSP 6010 Jazz Final Recital/Arranging


    This recital features a performance of student arrangements,that is the culminating event of applied arranging study at the master’s level.  Arrangements are  chosen that reflect a variety of historical periods, jazz styles, and instrumentation.
     
    Credits: 0.0
  
  • MUSP 6020 Tribute Recital


    The recital features a performance that is related to the music of a particular jazz player. The repertoire performed may be composed, performed or written in the style of the subject of the tribute. It is encouraged that the particular player should be the same as focused on in the student’s area of expertise, and final Master’s project in Graduate Seminar. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6300
    Credits: .0
  
  • MUSP 6410 Chamber Jazz Ensemble III


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 6420 Chamber Jazz Ensember IV


    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 6800 Minor Applied Instruction III


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5810  OR MUSP 5150
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 6810 Minor Applied Instruction IV


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6800  
    Credits: 1.0
  
  • MUSP 6900 Jazz Arranging Lessons III


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6810 
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 6910 Jazz Arranging Lessons IV


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6900 
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 6920 Applied Instruction III


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 6930 Applied Instruction IV


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 6940 Jazz Applied Lessons III


    Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5950 
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 6950 Jazz Applied Lessons IV


    MUSP 6940  Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6940
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • MUSP 7000 Independent Study


    Concentrated individual pursuit of a topic approved by and overseen by an assigned faculty member.
     
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0

Nursing

  
  • NUR 5001 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing


    Focuses on theory development and criteria for evaluating theories. Emphasis is on a variety of interdisciplinary and nursing theories and their application to clinical and community nursing based practice. Includes an exploration of contemporary issues in theory development and the relationship between theory and research in nursing as a practice discipline. Permission required.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • NUR 5021 Instructional Health Education K-12


    This course is designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge, and philosophy necessary to become a successful school health educator.  Principles and procedures used in teaching, planning and evaluating the school health program are emphasized.

      Prerequisite(s): This course is required for Instructional School Nurse Certification.    
    Credits: 3.0

  
  • NUR 5081 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse


    Provides evidenced based knowledge on the leadership of advanced practice nurse roles within the health care delivery system. Current socio-cultural, ethical, and legal issues will be examined. the role of the APN will be analyzed in working in interdisciplinary teams and focus on the skills of collaboration with other health professions to improve quality care. Permission required.
    Credits: 3.0
  
  • NUR 5461 Advanced Pathophysiology


    An in-depth study of the pathogenesis of major conditions affecting clients across the lifespan, including childrren,child-bearing wormen and young adults, a dults and older adults. Assessment of complex clinical situations will be analyzed along with laboratory and diagnostic data to provide a rationale for nursing management decisions. Prerequisite(s): One year of anatomy and physiology, and permission of the graduate program director Cross Listed Course(s): BIO 5461 
    Credits: 3.0
 

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