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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 311
MTH 210 Advanced Skills of Massage (4-9-3-8)
Prerequisite: MTH 120 or MTH 121
This course provides knowledge and skills in diverse body work modalities in a variety of
clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on selected techniques such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Spa Approaches, Oriental Therapies, and energy tech- niques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
MTH 220 Outcome-Based Massage (4-6-3-7)
Prerequisite: MTH 120 or MTH 121
This course provides knowledge and skills in more complex body works modalities in a
variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in outcome-based Massage. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
MUSIC
MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3-0-3) Prerequisite: College-ready English Placement
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspec- tive. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: College-ready English Placement
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions
of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
MUS 133 Band I (0-2-0-1)
Prerequisite: Student must be in good standing with the WCU Marching Band.
This course provides an opportunity for those who play a band instrument to gain expe- rience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to
performance.
MUS 134 Band II (0-2-0-1)
Prerequisite: Student must be in good standing with the WCU Marching Band.
This course is a continuation of MUS 133. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing
leading to performance.
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