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Course Descriptions

Schoolcraft College offers over 700 courses to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Students can take classes taught by our highly qualified faculty members and earn credits toward a certificate or degree at any of our four locations or through a variety of online options. Learn more at our Course Formats page.
 

Music
  

  • MUSIC 121 - Class Piano 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the first class in a two course sequence of group piano instruction designed for students with little or no formal piano training. Instruction is given on both electronic and acoustic instruments.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 122 - Class Piano 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the second class in a two course sequence of group piano instruction designed for students with little or no formal piano training. Instruction is given on both electronic and acoustic instruments.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 121  or consent of department. This course requires an audition prior to registration. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • MUSIC 131 - Applied Music - Piano 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This class is for students who have previous experience in piano performance. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 132 - Applied Music - Piano 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This class is for students who have previous experience in piano performance. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 131 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 133 - Applied Music - Voice 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Every student studying voice at Schoolcraft College begins with MUSIC 133. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 134 - Applied Music - Voice 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the second in the sequence of voice classes at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 133 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 135 - Applied Music - Instrumental 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Every student studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College begins with MUSIC 135. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 136 - Applied Music - Instrumental 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the second class in the sequence of courses for students studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 135 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 137 - Sight Singing and Ear Training 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course will focus on sight singing melodies. The course will also include simple rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictations. There will be exploration of intervals; tonic and dominant chords in root position, first and second inversion; and non-harmonic tones.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 138 - Sight Singing and Ear Training 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the second course in the Sight Singing and Ear Training sequence. It will cover sight singing melodies, outlining intervals of all triads and dominant seventh chords. In addition, harmonic, melodic, rhythmic dictation, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants, modulation to closely related keys and borrowed altered harmonies will be explored.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 137 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • MUSIC 140 - Jazz Lab Band - Improvisation 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This group is geared to the less experienced jazz player interested in performing contemporary jazz music in the big band setting, but with some emphasis on improvisation. The Lab Band will perform at concerts during the school year. The class is open to all students, high school and college, and members of the community. An audition at the beginning of each semester is required.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department. This course requires an audition prior to registration. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 141 - Wind Ensemble 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: The Schoolcraft Wind Ensemble is open to all brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists regardless of major field. The ensemble performs several concerts during the semester as well as at all college commencements. Additional Wind Ensemble credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 241 , MUSIC 245  and MUSIC 246 .

    Prerequisites: Consent of department. This course requires an audition prior to registration. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 142 - Jazz Band 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: The Schoolcraft Jazz Band is open to all aspiring jazz performers regardless of major field. The ensemble studies literature from the big band era up through modern jazz arrangements and performs several concerts during the semester. Additional Jazz Band credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 242 , MUSIC 248  and MUSIC 249 .

    Prerequisites: Consent of department. This course requires an audition prior to registration. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 143 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans. Topics include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position for beginning piano study. Students will have the opportunity to observe other teachers as well as beginning piano students in the Schoolcraft Piano Academy and in the community. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 144 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans. Topics include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the second semester of piano study. Students will have the opportunity to observe other teachers as well as early intermediate piano students in the Schoolcraft Piano Academy and in the community. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 143 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 149 - Popular Music Culture in America

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course serves as an introduction to some of the great works of popular music in the United States, from the songs of colonial America to the present. The course will cover the major periods/styles in popular American music history including but not limited to music of the Westward movement, ragtime and blues, the roots and growth of jazz, country music, folk music, music of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley, the roots and development of rock music and late 20th century developments in popular music, as well as historical, political and sociological background of the United States as pertinent to music history. A background in music is not required.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 150 - Introduction to Music Entrepreneurship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is an introduction to the inner workings of today’s music industry and to the career opportunities that exist for musicians. It seeks to dispel some of the old myths concerning “making it” as a musician and replace them with practical information which will help musicians build a career. Students will be required to organize their priorities, set attainable long-term goals and create a professional portfolio. There will be an introduction to resources in music publishing, online sales, music streaming, music production, music video production, music law and management.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 153 - Music Theory 1

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Harmonic progression; chords of root position, first inversion and second inversion will be examined in this course. Phrase structure and cadences will be introduced. Technique of harmonization and non-harmonic tones will be explored.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 154 - Music Theory 2

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This is the second course in the Music Theory sequence. Students will be introduced to chord progressions, harmonization, nondominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants and modulation to closely-related keys. Students will also explore music notation software. Students will create an original composition.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 153 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • MUSIC 155 - History of Broadway

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course will look at the history and development of the Broadway musical, from its roots in early American musical entertainment and classical European opera, its heyday in the post-modern era and its evolution in the late 20th century as a result of the music publishing and recording industry. In addition, the course will take an in-depth look at the music and structure of several Broadway masterpieces and how they affected and were affected by American popular culture.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 160 - Introduction to World Music

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is an introduction to world music designed to increase understanding of performance practices and traditions from regions that may include Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. The focus of this course is an exploration of musical structure, style and function as it is expressed through and influenced by global cultures. Prior technical musical knowledge is not required, but outside listening and attendance at a live musical performance is required.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • MUSIC 164 - Music History 1 - 17th and 18th Centuries

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course provides a detailed survey of literature, history and musical materials of the Baroque and Classical eras. The functions and characteristics of music in the 17th and 18th centuries will be explored. Composers, musical compositions and musical performances of this era will be examined.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 165 - Music History 2 - 19th and 20th Centuries

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course provides a detailed survey of history and literature of music of the Romantic and 20th century eras. The functions and characteristics of music in the 19th and 20th centuries will be explored. Composers, musical compositions and musical performances of this era will be examined.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • MUSIC 168 - Synthesizer Ensemble 1

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: The Schoolcraft Synthesizer Ensemble is open to all musicians with keyboard skills, regardless of major field. The ensemble performs original music and transcribed literature of many genres on electronic musical instruments. The group performs several concerts during the semester. Additional Synthesizer credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 169 , MUSIC 268  and MUSIC 269 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 121  or Consent of department. This course requires an audition prior to registration. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 169 - Synthesizer Ensemble 2

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the second Schoolcraft Synthesizer Ensemble course which is open to all musicians with keyboard skills, regardless of major field. The ensemble performs original music and transcribed literature of many genres on electronic musical instruments. The group performs several concerts during the semester. Additional Synthesizer credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 268  and MUSIC 269 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 168  
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 171 - Music Technology 1

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of music-making using computer hardware and software. The course will examine the basic functions of digital audio workstation (DAW) software as well as hardware and software synthesizers through hands-on experience and experimentation. The course will also introduce the student to current software applications that emphasize music performance and composition with the assistance of MIDI hardware and a desktop computer.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 104  and MUSIC 121  or Consent of department
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 172 - Music Technology 2

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course will deal with advanced functions of Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software and synthesis with the assistance of MIDI hardware and a desktop computer.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 171 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • MUSIC 201 - Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers 1

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the first course in the Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers sequence. It is designed to give piano teachers the necessary keyboard skills for teaching beginning through early intermediate level students. The course will cover technical exercises, harmonization, transposition and sight-reading material using the standards of the Michigan Music Teachers Association, the National Piano Guild, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada) and other recognized testing organizations.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 202 - Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the second course in the Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers sequence. It is designed to give piano teachers the necessary keyboard skills for teaching intermediate through late intermediate level students. The course will cover technical exercises, harmonization, transposition and sight-reading material using the standards of the Michigan Music Teachers Association, the National Piano Guild, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada) and other recognized testing organizations.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 201 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 204 - Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the third course in the Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers sequence. It is designed to give piano teachers the necessary keyboard skills for teaching late intermediate through early advanced level students. The course will cover technical exercises, harmonization, transposition and sight-reading material using the standards of the Michigan Music Teachers Association, the National Piano Guild, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada) and other recognized testing organizations.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 202 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 205 - Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the fourth course in the Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers sequence. It is designed to give piano teachers the necessary keyboard skills for teaching advanced level students. The course will cover technical exercises, harmonization, transposition and sight-reading material using the standards of the Michigan Music Teachers Association, the National Piano Guild, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada) and other recognized testing organizations.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 204 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • MUSIC 214 - Voice Class 3 Performance - Advanced

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the third in a series of four voice classes for students interested in developing their vocal skills. It is a voice class for singers preparing for a career in singing or for advanced singers wishing to learn the art of performance before an audience.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 116 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 216 - Voice Class 4 Performance - Advanced

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This is the final course in a series of four voice classes for students interested in developing their vocal skills. This is a voice class for singers preparing for a career in singing or for advanced singers wishing to learn the art of performance before an audience.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 214 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 217 - Choir 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the third course in which students will explore the principles of choral singing and musicianship. Music of all styles and periods will be included. Choir is an elective for all students, regardless of major field. Additional Choir credits may be earned in a future semester by enrolling in MUSIC 218 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 118 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 218 - Choir 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fourth and last course in which students will explore the principles of choral singing and musicianship. Music of all styles and periods will be included. Choir is an elective for all students, regardless of major field.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 217 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 231 - Applied Music - Piano 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This class is for students who have previous experience in piano performance. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 132 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 232 - Applied Music - Piano 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This class is for students who have previous experience in piano performance. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 231 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 233 - Applied Music - Voice 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the third in the sequence of voice classes at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 134 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 234 - Applied Music - Voice 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fourth in the sequence of voice classes at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 233 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 235 - Applied Music - Instrumental 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the third class in the sequence of courses for students studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 136 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 236 - Applied Music - Instrumental 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fourth class in the sequence of courses for students studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 235 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 240 - Jazz Lab Band - Improvisation 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This group is geared to the less experienced jazz player interested in performing contemporary jazz music in the big band setting, but with some emphasis on improvisation. The Lab Band will perform at concerts during the school year. This is the second course in a series and the class is open to all students, high school and college, and members of the community. An audition at the beginning of each semester is required.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 140 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 241 - Wind Ensemble 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the second Schoolcraft Wind Ensemble course which is open to all brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists regardless of major field. The ensemble performs several concerts during the semester as well as at all college commencements. Additional Wind Ensemble credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 245  and MUSIC 246 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 141  
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 242 - Jazz Band 2

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the second Schoolcraft Jazz Band course which is open to all aspiring jazz performers regardless of major field. The ensemble studies literature from the big band era up through modern jazz arrangements and performs several concerts during the semester. Additional Jazz Band credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 248  and MUSIC 249 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 142  
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 243 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans that include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the third semester of piano study. Students will have the opportunity to observe other teachers and students, as well as to teach late intermediate to early advanced piano students in the Schoolcraft Piano Academy and in the community. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 144 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 244 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans that include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the fourth semester of piano study. Students will have the opportunity to observe other teachers and students, as well as to teach advanced piano students in the Schoolcraft Piano Academy and in the community. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 243 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 245 - Wind Ensemble 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the third Schoolcraft Wind Ensemble course which is open to all brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists regardless of major field. The ensemble performs several concerts during the semester as well as at all college commencements. Additional Wind Ensemble credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 246 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 241 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 246 - Wind Ensemble 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fourth Schoolcraft Wind Ensemble course which is open to all brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists regardless of major field. The ensemble performs several concerts during the semester as well as at all college commencements.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 245 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 247 - Piano Teaching Techniques and Materials 1

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course explores the relationship between childhood development and beginning piano study. The content and structure of a beginning piano student’s preparation will be examined. This introductory level course emphasizes techniques and methods for teaching the beginning piano student, including the following topics: developing a professional piano studio, setting up a small business, understanding laws and ethics of music teaching, elementary methods and materials, repertoire, supplemental materials and functional skills and knowledge of professional organizations. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 248 - Jazz Band 3

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the third Schoolcraft Jazz Band course which is open to all aspiring jazz performers regardless of major field. The ensemble studies literature from the big band era up through modern jazz arrangements and performs several concerts during the semester. Additional Jazz Band credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 249 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 242 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 249 - Jazz Band 4

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fourth Schoolcraft Jazz Band course which is open to all aspiring jazz performers regardless of major field. The ensemble studies literature from the big band era up through modern jazz arrangements and performs several concerts during the semester.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 248 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 250 - Music Theory 3

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This is the third course in the Music Theory sequence. Students will be introduced to borrowed chords, augmented and Neapolitan sixth chords, diminished seventh chords, chromatic mediants and modulation to foreign keys. Students will also analyze 18th- and 19th-century compositions.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 154 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 252 - Music Theory 4

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This is the last course in the Music Theory sequence. Students will be introduced to 18th century counterpoint: the study, analysis and composition of two-voice invention and three-voice fugue. The student will also be introduced to 20th century forms and harmonic tendencies: study, analysis and composition of work utilizing the 12-tone system will be among the techniques explored.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 250 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 253 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 5

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans that include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the fifth semester of piano study. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 244 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 256 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 6

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans that include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the sixth semester of piano study. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 253 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 257 - Piano Teaching Techniques and Materials 2

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course explores the relationship between development and intermediate piano study. The content and structure of an intermediate piano student’s preparation will be examined. This is the second course in a series and emphasizes techniques and methods for the intermediate piano student, including the following topics: intermediate methods and materials, repertoire, supplemental and functional skills and the knowledge of professional organizations. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 247  or consent of department
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 263 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 7

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans that include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the seventh semester of piano study. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 256 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 264 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 8

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans that include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the eighth semester of piano study. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 263 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 268 - Synthesizer Ensemble 3

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the third Schoolcraft Synthesizer Ensemble course which is open to all musicians with keyboard skills, regardless of major field. The ensemble performs original music and transcribed literature of many genres on electronic musical instruments. The group performs several concerts during the semester. Additional Synthesizer credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 269 .

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 169 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 269 - Synthesizer Ensemble 4

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fourth Schoolcraft Synthesizer Ensemble class which is open to all musicians with keyboard skills, regardless of major field. The ensemble performs original music and transcribed literature of many genres on electronic musical instruments. The group performs several concerts during the semester.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 268 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 277 - Piano Teaching Techniques and Materials 3

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course explores the relationship between childhood development, late intermediate and early advanced piano study. The content and structure of an intermediate to advance piano student’s preparation will be examined. This is the third course in the series and emphasizes techniques and methods for teaching the intermediate and early advanced piano student, including the following topics: advanced methods and materials, repertoire, supplemental materials and functional skills and knowledge of professional organizations. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 257  or consent of department.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 282 - Applied Music - Piano 5

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fifth course in the sequence of piano classes offered at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 232 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 283 - Applied Music - Piano 6

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the sixth course in the sequence of piano classes offered at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 282 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 284 - Applied Music - Piano 7

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the seventh course in the sequence of piano classes offered at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 283 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 285 - Applied Music - Piano 8

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the eighth course in the sequence of piano classes offered at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one 45-minute private lesson weekly, a two-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 284 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 286 - Applied Music - Voice 5

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fifth in the sequence of voice classes at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 234 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 287 - Applied Music - Voice 6

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the sixth in the sequence of voice classes at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 286 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 288 - Applied Music - Voice 7

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the seventh in the sequence of voice classes at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 287 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 289 - Applied Music - Voice 8

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the eighth in the sequence of voice classes at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required daily practice as assigned by the instructor. Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 288 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 290 - Applied Music - Instrumental 5

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the fifth class in the sequence of courses for students studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 236 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 291 - Applied Music - Instrumental 6

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the sixth class in the sequence of courses for students studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 290 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 292 - Applied Music - Instrumental 7

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the seventh class in the sequence of courses for students studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 291 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 293 - Applied Music - Instrumental 8

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is the eighth class in the sequence of courses for students studying instruments of the band and orchestra, including classical guitar, at Schoolcraft College. This course includes one weekly private lesson, a one-hour weekly studio class and required practice (minimum of six hours for non-majors and varies according to specific major and transfer requirements for music majors). Students will be advised about appropriate daily practice time requirements, repertoire, skills, (for music majors) transfer requirements and required courses related to music curriculum. Performance examinations will be held at the end of each semester. This course is for music and non-music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSIC 292 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • MUSIC 298 - Special Music Projects for Honors Studies - Performance/Composition/Research

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course provides an opportunity for the talented student to explore individually, in depth, under the direction of a faculty member, a performance, composition or research related project. This course provides an opportunity to present traditional musical events such as a recital or a concert or to learn a new technology. Topics and structure will vary based on the individual student’s skills and goals.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • MUSIC 299 - Special Music Projects for Honors Studies - Performance/Composition/Research

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course provides an opportunity for the talented student to explore individually, in depth, under the direction of a faculty member, a performance, composition or research related project. This course provides an opportunity to present traditional musical events such as a recital or a concert or to learn a new technology.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department. Please contact the Music department for details.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • NURS 104 - Pharmacology for Nurses

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course introduces pharmacological concepts and major drug classifications. Drug information includes mechanism of action, drug effects, therapeutic uses, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, drug interactions, medication calculations and dosage, example drugs and patient teaching for specified drug classifications. The nursing process and evidence-based principles of nursing within the practical and registered nurse scope of practice are utilized as a framework for safe medication administration as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum for the forthcoming or current year.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • NURS 105 - Foundations in Nursing Practice 1

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2.5
    Lab Contact Hours: 4.5
    Description: This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of nursing. It emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in providing basic care for chronically ill and elderly clients within the practical and registered nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on fundamental nursing concepts and skills with practice in laboratory settings.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Career Ladder Curriculum for the current year.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • NURS 106 - Foundations in Nursing Practice 2

    Credits: 4.5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 6
    Description: This course provides a continuation to Foundations of Nursing Practice 1. It emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in providing basic care for chronically ill and elderly clients within the practical and registered nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on fundamental nursing concepts and skills. Clinical experiences occur in laboratory, clinical and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 105 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • NURS 107 - Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Credits: 4.5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 6
    Description: This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in caring for adult clients experiencing medical surgical alterations within the practical and registered nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on cardiovascular, renal, endocrine and immune system alterations as well as fluid/electrolyte and acid base balance. Clinical experiences are provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 104 . NURS 106 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • NURS 108 - Surgical-Medical Nursing

    Credits: 4.5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 6
    Description: This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in caring for adult clients experiencing surgical medical alterations within the practical and registered nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and immune system alterations as well as peri-operative care. Clinical experiences are provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 104 . NURS 106 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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  • NURS 128 - Maternal-Child Nursing 1

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 7.5
    Description: This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in caring for the childbearing family and pediatric clients. Theoretical content focuses on human sexuality, normal pregnancy, labor, delivery, post-partum, normal newborn, growth and development and common uncomplicated pediatric health disorders within the practical and registered nurse scope of practice. Clinical experiences with the childbearing family and pediatric clients are provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 104 . NURS 106 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • NURS 139 - Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 4.5
    Description: This capstone course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing to care for groups of clients within the practical nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on select advanced physiological and psychiatric mental health alterations as well as issues related to licensure and employment for the practical nurse. Clinical experiences are provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 107 . NURS 108 . NURS 128 . PSYCH 201 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Summer Only
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  • NURS 205 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing

    Credits: 4.5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 6
    Description: This course emphasizes comprehensive application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in caring for adult clients experiencing complex medical and surgical alterations within the registered nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on advanced concepts of intravenous therapy, dysrhythmias, oncology, end-of-life care, alternative therapies and emergency/critical care nursing in addition to select neurological, ear/eye, integumentary and reproductive system alterations. Clinical experiences are provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 107 . NURS 108 . NURS 128 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • NURS 246 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 6
    Description: This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in caring for adult, child and adolescent clients with mental illness within the registered nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on clients experiencing mental health alterations. Clinical experiences are provided in acute, chronic and community mental health care facilities utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 107 , NURS 108 , NURS 128  and PSYCH 201 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • NURS 248 - Maternal-Child Nursing 2

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 7.5
    Description: This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in caring for the childbearing family and pediatric clients. Theoretical content focuses on complex obstetrical and pediatric health disorders within the registered nurse scope of practice. Clinical experiences with the childbearing family and pediatric clients are provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 107 , NURS 108  and NURS 128 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • NURS 250 - Advanced Concepts in Registered Nursing

    Credits: 4.5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 7.5
    Description: This capstone course emphasizes comprehensive application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing to care for groups of complex clients within the registered nurse scope of practice. Theoretical content focuses on community health nursing, disaster preparedness/terrorism, health policy, principles of leadership, management, research, quality improvement and delegation as well as issues related to licensure and employment for the registered nurse. Clinical experiences are provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative approach.

    Prerequisites: NURS 205 . NURS 246 . NURS 248 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Nursing Assistant Training Program
  

  • NATP 115 - Nursing Assistant Course

    Credits: 6
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3.5
    Lab Contact Hours: 4.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 3
    Description: This course is designed to prepare an individual in the role of the nursing assistant. Students will explore communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety/emergency procedures, promotion of resident’s independence/rights, basic nursing skills, personal and restorative care skills, care of mental health and social services needs, care of cognitively impaired residents and documentation. Basic nursing assistant skills will be performed in laboratory and geriatric-focused clinical facilities. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check, negative drug screen on first attempt and meet specific clinical agency uniform and health requirements. Students must also meet classroom, laboratory and clinical attendance requirements.

    Prerequisites: The Nursing Assistant course is open only to students who are officially admitted to the college.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Nutrition and Food Science
  

  • NFS 320 - Evolution of Dietary Needs throughout the Lifecycle

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Students will learn to examine the nutritional requirements for each phase of the lifecycle. This will include nutritional needs, appropriate food group balance, portion sizes, difference in nutritional requirements by gender, appropriate supplements, illnesses related to nutritional deficiencies and the development of menu plans.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 100 . BIOL 115  , BIOL 105  or CUL 241 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • NFS 360 - Ensuring a Sustainable Food Supply

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course examines the plan of action necessary to ensure a sustainable worldwide food supply. Topics include sustainable agriculture, organic farming, genetically modified organisms, the Farm Bill and hydroponic gardening. In addition, related restaurant initiatives such as buying locally, organic recycling and Green Certification are explored. Off-site educational opportunities may be included in this course.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: BIOL 101 

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • NFS 440 - Exploring Specialized Diets

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course evaluates a variety of specialized diets. This course will prepare students to select and recommend foods according to established science-based nutrition guidelines. Medical nutrition therapy concepts will relate both normal nutrition and modifying menus for nutrition therapy for treatment of disorders and disease. The process of digestion, body systems, health conditions and diet planning will be highlighted. Food allergies and alternative therapies will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 105 . CHEM 100 . BIOL 115  or CUL 241 . CHEM 104  or CHEM 111 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • NFS 480 - Clinical Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course prepares students to act as a dietary manager as part of the nutrition care team. This course reviews the nutrition care process, highlighting necessary skills to select and recommend foods based on institutional guidelines, using appropriate tools to assess nutritional adequacy and planning menus based on needs of clients or populations. Topics include nutrition education, documenting in the health record and providing feedback and evaluation to the healthcare team. Note: Students must begin NFS 490 within one year of completing NFS 480.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102 . NFS 440 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • NFS 491 - Clinical Nutrition Internship

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 4
    Description: This internship course gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in Clinical Nutrition and Exploring Specialized Diets. Students will intern a minimum of 50 hours with a registered dietitian. They will have the opportunity to assess and document nutrition-related information, implement physician’s dietary orders and review the effectiveness of the nutrition plan. In addition, students will work within a larger group of medical professionals to develop skills in communicating appropriate client information.

    Prerequisites: NFS 480  and departmental approval.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Spring Only
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Occupational Safety and Health
  

  • OSH 111 - Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 0.5
    Description: This course serves as a safety and health training program designed for general industry personnel. The course will cover employee rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) standards that relate to hazard identification and control will be covered. This course is “OSHA-authorized.” Therefore, students who successfully complete the course are eligible for the OSHA 30 hour card in General Industry.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  

  • OSH 112 - Occupational Safety and Health for Construction

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 0.5
    Description: This course serves as a safety and health training program designed for construction personnel. The course will cover employee rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent critical construction related hazards. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) standards that relate to hazard identification and control will be covered. This course is “OSHA-authorized.” Therefore, students who successfully complete the course are eligible for the OSHA 30 hour card in Construction.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Pharmacy
  

  • PHARM 101 - Introduction to Pharmacy

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course will provide students with an overview of pharmacy and possible careers within the pharmacy field. Students will be presented a survey of the profession including its history, development, career opportunities, educational requirements, professional organizations, scope of practice, regulation, ethical foundations, contemporary issues, and prospects for the future. In this course, students will self-assess their career compatibility within the field of pharmacy.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • PHARM 201 - Capstone - Portfolio Preparation

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course concludes the Pre-Pharmacy Program with the student’s development of his/her admission portfolio for a prospective transfer university. Students will review their college learning experience as they collect, organize, and reflect upon evidence that demonstrates their attitudes, skills, knowledge, and abilities in the sciences, mathematics, and general education areas, according to the requirements of the transfer institution. In addition, students are required to take the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) for inclusion of results in the admission portfolio.

    Prerequisites: PHARM 101 . Must have taken PCAT or registered to take it during this course.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 243 - An Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Designed to familiarize the student with philosophy as a foundation for life, this course provides an introduction to questions in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy and the philosophy of religion. Classical and modern philosophers from Western, Asian, African and Native American traditions are presented. Critical thinking and an application of theory to contemporary issues are emphasized.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • PHIL 247 - Logic

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is designed to assist the student in distinguishing good and bad reasoning. The course will address both informal logic which focuses on arguments in everyday language and how to evaluate them and formal logic which focuses on symbolic language and the formal methods for determining the validity of arguments. Common logical fallacies will be outlined and attention given to arguments on contemporary issues in the public forum.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • PHIL 257 - Bioethics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course introduces students to a variety of ethical issues having to do with biology, health, and medicine. Students will be introduced to ethical theories and will critically examine various central issues in bioethics. Topics may include: end of life treatment, abortion, allocation of scarce materials, organ donation, the vaccine debate, animal rights, informed consent, justice and healthcare, genetic engineering and the meaning of life/death and technology.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • PHIL 265 - Philosophy of Religion

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course introduces students to the philosophical examination of religion and religious belief. Topics that may be covered include: the nature and existence of God, free will, the problem of evil, the relationship between science and religion, atheism, agnosticism, miracles, mysticism and immortality. Common arguments for the existence of God, such as ontological and cosmological arguments, may be explored, as well as Pascal’s Wager.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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