Graduate Curriculum Committee (GCC)
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Regular Members Present:
Scott Dellana (Chair)
Thomas Huener (Vice-Chair)
Rose Allen
James Decker
Hamid Fonooni
William Sugar
Bob Thompson
Regular Members Absent:
None
Ex-Officio Members Present:
Linner Griffin
Brian Loveland
Ex-Officio Members Absent:
None
Academic Programs:
Kimberly Nicholson
Guests:
College of Fine Arts and Communication: Thomas Huener and Laura Prividera
Actions of Committee:
II. Old Business
10-21-09 GCC Minutes
Approved electronically
Discussion regarding the Faculty Senate’s action on 11-03-09 to table the GCC
recommendation for a new Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration in the MS
in Exercise and Sport Science via the Educational Policies and Planning Committee
No action
II. College of Fine Arts and Communication
Revision of Existing Degree: MA in Communication
Approved
III. College of Fine Arts and Communication
Revision of Existing Degree: MM in Music Education
Approved as amended
(1.) Revise faculty section
(2.) Replace all references to “theory/composition” to “theory-composition”
(3.) Replace all references to “secondary area of emphasis” to “area of emphasis”
(4.) Replace all references within the areas of emphasis to the term “core” with
“required”
IV. College of Fine Arts and Communication
Proposal of New Course: MUSC 6658
Approved as amended
(1.) Revise affected degrees or academic programs
(2.) Revise assignments and grading
Renumbering and Revision of Existing Courses: MUSC 5406 (to 6101), 5416 (to 6116),
5426 (to 6126), 5436 (to 6136)
Approved as amended
(1.) Revise requested action
(2.) Revised justification
(3.) Revise affected degrees or academic programs
(4.) Revise computer resources
(5.) Revise assignments and grading
(6.) Revise marked catalog copy
V. New Business
None
Marked Catalog Copy:
III. College of Fine Arts and Communication
School of Communication
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/COMM.cfm
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
Linda G. Kean, Director, 102 Joyner East
Laura C. Prividera, Interim Associate Director, 102 Joyner East
The School of Communication offers a master of arts in communication with an emphasis in
health communication. Admission to this program requires that the applicant meet the
admissions requirements of the Graduate School, as well as the School of Communication.
MA IN COMMUNICATION
The MA in communication prepares students for careers or advanced academic training in
communication with an emphasis in health communication focusing on interpersonal
communication and the media. The 30-hour program provides students with a thesis or nonthesis option.
1. Core:…………………………………...………..……………………………… 18 s.h.
COMM 6000, 6030………………………………………………6 s.h.
COMM 6230 (required for health communication emphasis)…...3 s.h.
Choose 9 s.h. from the following courses (required for the
health communication emphasis):………………………..9 s.h.
COMM 6210, 6220, 6221, 6224, 6240
2. Options: …………………………………………………………………………..12 s.h.
a. Thesis:
COMM 7000………………………………………………3-6 s.h.
*Electives (COMM or related areas)……………….……..6-9 s.h.
b. Non-thesis:
*Electives (COMM or related areas)……………………….12 s.h.
3. Successful completion of comprehensive exams or thesis.
*Electives are chosen in consultation with the graduate program coordinator. Courses in related
areas (outside of COMM) must be at the 5000 level or above. A maximum of 3 s.h. may be
taken at the 5000 level.
6000. Communication Theory (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate
program coordinator. Examination and analysis of principal communication theories, including
interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, small group communication and media.
6030. Research Methods (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate
program coordinator. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies used in the field of
communication.
6031. Communication Pedagogy (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of
graduate program coordinator. Focuses on communication education, research, theory, and
application.
6110. Media Effects (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate program
coordinator. Survey of psychological and sociological effects that media has on attitudes,
knowledge, values and behaviors.
6120. Interpersonal Communication (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of
graduate program coordinator. Impact of research and theory on academic and pragmatic issues in
communication and relationships.
6124. Organizational Communication (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of
graduate program coordinator. History of organizational communication with emphasis on current
research and practice.
6131. Social Influence (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate program
coordinator. Examination and application of social influence communication theories, practices,
effects and ethics.
6140. Special Topics in Communication (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent
of graduate program coordinator. Examination of new or advanced topics in communication.
6141. Independent Study (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate
program coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. Directed study of communication
research and practice.
6210. Media and Health Communication (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent
of graduate program coordinator. Theory and research of issues involving media and health.
6220. Interpersonal Health Communication (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or
consent of graduate program coordinator. Theories and practices in various health care contexts,
with emphasis on relationships among patients and health care providers.
6221. Intercultural Communication in Health Contexts (3) P: Admission to MA in
communication or consent of graduate program coordinator. Intercultural communication theory
and research as they apply to health contexts.
6224. Communication and Health Organizations (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or
consent of graduate program coordinator. Analysis and practice of communication in health care
settings.
6230. Introduction to Health Communication. (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or
consent of graduate program coordinator. Introduction to the area of health communication
covering interpersonal, organizational and media issues.
6240. Special Topics in Health Communication. (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or
consent of graduate program coordinator. Examination of new or advanced topic in health
communication.
7000. Thesis (3) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of graduate program
coordinator. May be repeated. May count a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.
7001. Thesis: Summer Research (1) P: Admission to MA in communication or consent of
graduate program coordinator. May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students
conducting thesis research may only register for this course during the summer.
IV. College of Fine Arts and Communication
School of Music
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/MUSC.cfm
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
J. Christopher Buddo, Director, A-118, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Susan Beck-Frazier, Assistant Director for Student Services, A-122 A, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Christopher Ulffers, Assistant Director for Administrative Support, A-119B, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Henry Doskey, Chairperson, Keyboard Music, A-376, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Janette Fishell, Chairperson, Keyboard Music, A-312, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Michelle Hairston, Chairperson, Music Education, A-213, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Thomas J. Huener, Chairperson, Theory, Composition, and Musicology, A-301, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Robert Scott Carter, Chairperson, Instrumental Music, A-307, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
John B. O’Brien, Chairperson, Vocal Studies, A-268, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Sharon Munden, Chairperson, Vocal Studies, A-267, A. J. Fletcher Music Center
The School of Music offers four three master of music degrees: the MM in music education, the
MM in music therapy, the MM in performance, and the MM in theory-composition. The MM in
music education has two seven options, each focusing on an area of emphasis, one is six are
approved for North Carolina teacher licensure. The MM in performance offers concentrations in
accompanying; organ, piano, voice, strings, percussion, or wind instruments; sacred music;
woodwind or brass specialist; choral conducting; jazz; instrumental conducting; and pedagogy
(piano, string, or vocal). The MM in theory-composition offers concentrations in composition
(traditional and electronic), and theory. Students completing any of these professional degree
programs achieve a broad conceptual understanding of their major area through a synthesis of
theoretical and historical information. They acquire applied skills in research and performance
for meaningful and effective use of this knowledge.
ADMISSION
Applicants must meet the requirements established by the Graduate School and complete its
admission process. Applicants must have the equivalent of a bachelor of music degree from an
accredited institution, a minimum average grade of B in all previous course work, and
demonstrate an acceptable level of musical accomplishment through an audition. Portfolio
admission is an option in music education and music therapy. As part of the admission process,
all applicants must demonstrate a basic knowledge of music history and theory with an
acceptable evaluation on an examination administered at the time of the audition or interview.
Students with identified deficiencies may be required to remediate with appropriate courses
(MUSC
6206, 6216). All applicants for the music education master of music program must submit a
teaching license. Applicants in theory/composition must submit examples of their creative and
scholarly work (compositions, research, or analytical papers). Students applying for other thesis
programs (music therapy, music technology) must submit examples of creative and scholarly
work appropriate to those areas. The master of music degree shall be awarded only after
candidates pass a comprehensive examination that includes the presentation and defense of a
final project.
All applicants must meet the requirements established by the Graduate School and complete its
admission process. Applicants must have the equivalent of a bachelor of music degree from an
accredited institution and a minimum average grade of 3.0 in all previous course work. As part of
the admission process, all applicants must demonstrate a basic knowledge of music history and
theory with an acceptable evaluation on an examination administered at the time of the audition
or interview. Students with identified deficiencies may be required to remediate with appropriate
courses (MUSC 6206, 6216).
All applicants for the MM in music education must submit a portfolio as detailed in the School of
Music Graduate Handbook. Applicants for the MM in music education with emphases in
pedagogical studies, choral or instrumental conducting, performance, or theory/composition must
submit a current music teaching license. Applicants for all concentrations within the MM in
performance must demonstrate an acceptable level of musical accomplishment through an
audition. Applicants for the MM in theory/composition must submit examples of creative and
scholarly work such as compositions, research, or analytical papers. The master of music degree
shall be awarded only after candidates pass a comprehensive examination that includes the
presentation and defense of a final project or thesis.
All candidates for master of music degrees shall participate in conducted or coached ensembles
as determined by individual degree area requirements. Additional information detailing specific
requirements for the various degree programs can be found in the admission requirements
section of the School of Music Graduate Handbook.
MAT IN MUSIC EDUCATION
Please refer to Section 8, College of Education, for the degree requirements for the master of arts
in teaching, which leads to advanced certification.
MM in Music Education
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Minimum degree requirement is 36-39 s.h. as follows:
One week before the comprehensive examination presentation, the student will be required to
complete a written examination of work covered in the degree program. The written examination
is to be scheduled with the department chair.
1. Core - 16 s.h.
MUSC 6836, 6837, 6838, 6839, 6977
2. Option (Choose option A or B.) - 20-23 s.h.
Option A (Approved for North Carolina Graduate Teacher Licensure) - 20-23 s.h.
Teacher education: EDUC 6001 - 3 s.h.
Other studies: MUSC 6006 or 6016; 6300, 6400 or 6403; applied music 2 s.h.; at least
one of the following courses selected in consultation with advisor: MUSC 5937, 5957,
5977, 6621; MUSC 7000 (optional, may be repeated for credit) - 14-17 s.h.
Electives - 3 s.h.
Option B (Carries No North Carolina Teacher Licensure) - 20 s.h.
Area of specialization: Music therapy
Other studies: MUSC 6006 or 6016; 2 s.h. applied music; select others in consultation
with advisor - 17 s.h.
Electives - 3 s.h.
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MM in Music Education (online)
Minimum degree requirement is 36 s.h. as follows:
The online Master of Music in Music Education is for individuals who are interested in graduate
music teacher education and is approved for North Carolina teacher licensure. Degree
completion requires the presentation of a final graduate capstone project and a written
examination.
1. Core - 16 s.h.
MUSC 6836, 6837, 6838, 6839, 6977
2. Teacher Education - 3 s.h.
EDUC 6001
3. Other Studies - 14 s.h.
MUSC 6006 (6016) required. Other courses selected from graduate online courses, may
include MUSC 5516, 5706, 5937, 5957, 5977, 6396, or 6403. 2 s.h. of applied music:
requirement may be fulfilled by any applied music course or MUSC 6105, 6115. MUSC
6206 may be required without degree credit for remedial study in music theory.
4. Electives - 3 s.h.
MM IN MUSIC EDUCATION
The MM in music education with emphases in pedagogical studies, choral or instrumental
conducting, Suzuki string pedagogy, performance, or theory-composition is approved for North
Carolina teacher licensure. The MM in music education with emphasis in music therapy provides
entry-level credentials and the eligibility to sit for the national board certification examination.
Minimum degree requirement is 34-36 s.h. as follows:
1. Music Education Core: 16 s.h.
MUSC 6836, 6837, 6838, 6977
Choose one: MUSC 6990 or 7000
2. Advanced Analysis: 3 s.h.
MUSC 6006 or 6016
(MUSC 6206 may be required without degree credit for remedial study in music theory)
3. Choose an area of emphasis:
Pedagogical Studies
Required: 8-9 s.h.
EDUC 6001; MUSC 6839
Choose one of the following: MUSC 5937, 5957, 5977, 6967
Other studies in music: 6 s.h.
Choose two of the following: MUSC 5516, 5257, 6403, 6507, 6508, 6509
Applied Music: 2 s.h.
Choose from applied music courses.
Choral Conducting
Required: 10 s.h.
MUSC 5706, 5716; MUSC 5906 or 5916; MUSC 6635 or 6636
Other Studies in Music: 3 s.h.
Choose one of the following: MUSC 5516, MUSC 5257, MUSC 6403,
MUSC 6507, 6508, 6509
Applied Music: 2 s.h.
Choose from applied music courses.
Instrumental Conducting
Required: 10 s.h.
MUSC 5706, 5716; MUSC 5926 or 6226; MUSC 6715 or 6735 or 6745
Other Studies in Music: 3 s.h.
Choose one of the following: MUSC 5516, 5257, 6403, 6507, 6508, 6509
Applied Music: 2 s.h.
Choose from applied music courses.
Suzuki Pedagogy
Required: 8 s.h.
MUSC 6645, 6646, 6647, 6648
Other studies in music: 6 s.h.
Choose two of the following: MUSC 5516, 5257, 6403, 6507, 6508, 6509
Applied Music: 2 s.h.
Choose from applied music courses (violin recommended).
Performance
Required: 10 s.h.
Choose one of the following: MUSC 6635, 6665; 6715, 6735, 6745, 6775,
6785; choose 8 s.h. of graduate applied music in any area
Other studies in music: 6 s.h.
MUSC 5516, MUSC 5257, MUSC 6403, MUSC 6507, 6508, 6509
Music Theory/Composition
Required: 8 s.h.
MUSC 6326 or 6336 or 6366; MUSC 6327 or 6356; MUSC 6328 or 6536
Other studies in music: 6 s.h.
Choose two of the following: MUSC 5516, 5257, 6403, 6507, 6508, 6509
Applied Music: 2 s.h.
Choose from applied music courses.
Music Therapy
Required: 9 s.h.
MUSC 5257, 5267, 5287, 5297, 5997
Other Studies in Music: 6 s.h.
Choose 6 s.h. of theory and analysis, history, and literature courses
Applied Music: 2 s.h.
Choose from applied music courses.
Music therapy advisor will review candidate’s undergraduate training to
ensure that undergraduate music therapy equivalency and other behavioral
science course requirements have been completed. Remedial course work
may be required.
MM in Music Therapy
Note: Students will not be admitted into this degree program after spring, 2009.
Minimum degree requirement is 31 s.h. as follows:
Candidates for the master of music in music therapy must submit an original thesis.
1. Core - 16 s.h.
MUSC 6257, 6267, 6357, 6367, 6838, 7000
2. Options (Choose A or B.) - 15 s.h.
Option A (undergraduate degree in music therapy required for admission)
Other studies: MUSC 6006 or 6016; others selected in consultation with advisor - 12 s.h.
Electives - 3 s.h.
Option B
Other studies: MUSC 6006 or 6016; 5257, 5267, 5287, 5297; others selected in
consultation with advisor - 14 s.h.
MUSC 6998 (internship) - 1 s.h.
V. College of Fine Arts and Communication
School of Music
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/MUSC.cfm
Candidates for the master of music in composition must submit an original composition-thesis of
substantial proportions or and present a full concert recital of pieces composed while in residence
at East Carolina University. Candidates for the theory option must submit a thesis.
Minimum degree requirement is 32-33 s.h. as follows:
1.
Core - 18 s.h.
MUSC 6006, 6016, 6327, 6328, 6887, 7000
2.
Concentration area (Choose one.) - 14 s.h.
Composition:
Other studies in music: MUSC 5346, 6136, 6326 or 6336 (may be repeated for
credit), 6366 (may be repeated for credit); select repetitions in consultation with
advisor - 12 13 s.h.
Electives - 2 s.h.
Theory:
Other studies in music: MUSC 6326 or 6336, 6356, 6536; select others in
consultation with advisor - 10 s.h.
Electives - 4 s.h.
Secondary Areas of Emphasis:
Music Theory: Any MM Student may elect a secondary area of emphasis in
Music Theory by completing a minimum of 8 s.h. from the following: MUSC
6327, 6328, 6356, 6536.
Performance Practice: Any MM Student may elect a secondary area of emphasis
in Performance Practice by completing a minimum of 6 s.h. from the following:
MUSC 5887, 5897, 6855, 6898.
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/coursesMUSC.cfm
MUSC: MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
5406. Music of the Baroque Era (2) P: MUSC 2416 or consent of instructor. 1600-1750. All
types of music from Monteverdi and Schutz to Bach and Handel in relation to philosophical
background of times and the arts.
5416. Music of Rococo and Classic Periods (2) P: MUSC 2416 or consent of instructor. 17201800. Development of homophony, style gallant, developments in symphony, sonata, concerto,
and opera in relation to social, economic, and political conditions of times. Haydn, Mozart, and
Beethoven.
5426. Music of the Romantic Era (2) (WI) P: MUSC 2416 or consent of instructor. 18001900. All types of music against backdrop of literary revolt and development of humanitarian
philosophy. From Schubert to end of century.
5436. Twentieth-Century Music (2) (WI) (S02) P: MUSC 2416 or consent of instructor. 1900
to present. All types of music keyed to developments in culture and related arts. Trends and
“isms” from Debussy to present.
5456. Introduction to Ethnomusicology (2) P: MUSC or ANTH major with consent of
instructor. Theories, methods, techniques, and fundamental concepts used in study of nonWestern and primitive music.
5466. Folk and Indigenous Music of Europe and the Americas (2) P: Area minors and ANTH
majors with consent of instructor; undergraduate MUSC course. Ethnic music of the West
surveyed with particular attention to society, culture, and tradition.
5476. African Music (2) P: Open to area minors and ANTH majors with consent of instructor.
Sub-Saharan African music surveyed in context of African society and culture.
5506. Early Music in the West: to 1600 (3) P: MUSC 1406, 2406, 2416; or equivalent. Genres,
sources, theoretical literature, and cultural contexts of western art music from Late Antiquity
through end of Renaissance. Proseminar format.
5516. Ibero-American Musics of the Twentieth Century (3) P: MUSC 2166 or consent of
instructor. Comprehensive overview from ethnomusicological perspective. Vernacular musics of
Spanish- and Portugese-speaking cultures and their influence on art-music composers of
twentieth century.
5616. Historical Development of Solo Vocal Literature (3) (WI) P: Senior/graduate standing;
undergraduate survey of music history. History with concentration on literature of major
composers.
5667, 5677. Organ History, Literature, and Design (2,2) Same as MUSC 5667, 5677 (Sacred
Music) P: MUSC 2416 or consent of instructor. Recommended to be taken in sequence.
Historical survey of organ literature from earliest manuscripts through music of J. S. Bach in first
term. From J. S. Bach to present in second term. Basic principles of organ construction and style.
Emphasis on relationship between organ and its repertoire throughout centuries.
5737. Piano Literature and Advanced Pedagogy (3) Recommended that MUSC 5737, 5747 be
taken in sequence. Literature for piano in relation to contemporary pedagogical use. Intermediate
through advanced-level literature from Renaissance through Beethoven and Schubert.
5747. Piano Literature and Advanced Pedagogy (3) Recommended that MUSC 5737, 5747 be
taken in sequence. Literature for piano in relation to contemporary pedagogical use. Intermediate
through advanced-level literature from Chopin and Schumann to present.
5757. Lute and Guitar Literature (3) Comprehensive survey of solo literature for lute and
guitar from Renaissance to twentieth century.
5887, 5897. Survey of Performance Practice (2,2) P: MUSC 2416 or consent of instructor.
Original and secondary sources on performance practices from Renaissance to present.
Development of instruments and comparison of notated music with actual performance practices.
5906, 5916. Choral Literature (2,2) Historical and stylistic survey and critical evaluation of
choral literature for use with school, community, and sacred choirs.
5926. Wind Instrument Literature (3) Chamber music, band, wind, and percussion literature
for all phases of instrumental instruction.
6106. Music of the Baroque Era (3) Formerly MUSC 5406 Detailed consideration of
analytical and historiographic issues in a variety of representative musical genres from ca. 16001750.
6116. Music of the Classic Era and Enlightenment (3)
consideration of analytical and historiographic issues in a
genres from 1720 to 1820, including works of precursors
Classic style (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven). Exploration of
Enlightenment figures such as Rousseau and Goethe.
Formerly MUSC 5416 Detailed
variety of representative musical
and acknowledged proponents of
the relationship of this music to
6126. Music of the Romantic Era (3) Formerly MUSC 5426 Detailed consideration of
analytical and historiographic issues in a variety of representative musical genres of the 19th
century, including developments in symphonic forms, instrumental and vocal chamber music,
and opera, from Schubert to Debussy.
6136. Music of the Modern and Postmodern Eras (3) Formerly MUSC 5436 Detailed
consideration of central analytical, historiographic, and philosophical issues in music of the 20th
and 21st centuries, focusing primarily on post-tonal developments in traditional genres as well as
crossovers with vernacular, non-western, and popular influences.
6216. Introduction to Graduate Study in Music History (3) May not count toward degree.
Emphasis on chronological development of musical styles and resources from Gregorian Chant
to present.
6226. Orchestral Literature (3) Major orchestral compositions. Score analysis and performance
practice research. Development of skills for interpretative decisions by conductor.
6436. Symphonic Music (2) Growth and development of orchestra from Baroque to present.
Emphasis on development of symphony, symphonic poem, and other forms of orchestra
composition.
6466. Special Problems in Music History (3) May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h.
Proseminar with topics and projects selected according to needs and interests of class.
6496. History of Lyric Theatre (3) History of lyric theatre from late sixteenth century to
present. Emphasis on examples from outstanding operas of various periods in music history.
6596. Historical Development of Vocal Literature (3) Music history with concentration on
vocal literature of major composers.
6658. Musical Aesthetics and Criticism (3) Examination of the nature and value of music
through the discipline of aesthetics, as exemplified by such figures as Aristotle, Kant and
Adorno, through various modes of music criticism.
6757. Seminar: Keyboard Literature (3) History and development of keyboard music.
Emphasis on styles and forms in eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.
6898. Selected Topics in Performance Practice (2) P: MUSC 5887 or 5897 or consent of chair.
Advanced study of performance practice issues in music from the Middle Ages to the present.