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26 courses with the subject MUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MUS 101Introduction to Music3

This course will focus on exposure to different music genres, forms, composers, and historical periods through a listening study from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Fall.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 103Explorations in Contemporary Music3

In this course students examine American Popular Music starting with early blues and progressing through each decade of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Students will explore American Pop Music from historical and social perspectives. Spring

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 104Fundamentals of Music3

In this course students examine basic components of musical form and structure including notation, rhythm, phrasing, major, minor, key signatures, scales, simple and compound meters, intervals, and basic voice leading. Fall

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 105Music for Recreative Purposes3

In his course students examine the application and benefits of active musical participation in classroom settings, health care facilities, nursing homes, group homes, and other residential facilities. Students will participate in music games, creative listening projects, song leading, and other musical activities. Fall, Spring.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 106Creative Movement and World Dance3

In this course students examine the cognitive, emotional, and kinesthetic benefits of self-expression through creative movement and choreography. Fall, Spring.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 111Chorus0

In this course students actively participate in vocal music making. Students will sing a wide range of musical styles and perform at events on and off campus. Fall, Spring, Repeatable

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 112Chorus1

In this course students actively participate in vocal music making. Students will sing a wide range of musical styles and perform at events on and off campus. Fall, Spring, Repeatable

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 113Group Introduction to Guitar

(3 creduts) In this course students actively participate in playing guitar in group setting. Students will learn basic skills and gain general knowledge of playing guitar. Students will perform a wide range of musical styles. Fall, Spring, Repeatable

Subject
MUS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 121Band0

Students enrolling in this course in the Fall will actively participate as members of the University Marching Band. Students enrolling in this course in the Spring will actively participate as members of the University Pep Band. Students in both ensembles will perform a wide range of musical styles and participate at events on and off campus. Fall, Spring, Repeatable

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 122Band1

Students enrolling in this course in the Fall will actively participate as members of the University Marching Band. Students enrolling in this course in the Spring will actively participate as members of the University Pep Band. Students in both ensembles will perform a wide range of musical styles and participate at events on and off campus. Fall, Spring, Repeatable

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 131Applied Voice1

Students enrolling in this course will receive 30-minute private vocal lessons once per week. Students may be asked to perform a wide range of musical styles and participate in recitals.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor Approval Fall, Spring
MUS 132Applied Voice2

Students enrolling in this course will receive a one-hour private vocal lessons once per week. Students may be asked to perform a wide range of musical styles and participate in recitals.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor Approval Fall, Spring
MUS 141Applied Hand Drumming1-2

Fall, Spring, Repeatable

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 144World Drumming Ensemble0

This course will provide an interactive, hands-on environment to learn basic hand drumming and develop a foundation in group-music making. In addition to hand drumming technique, the student will also learn culturally specific drumming repertoire from West African, Central African, Brazilian, Native American and Caribbean cultures. The ensemble will also perform publicly multiple times each semester. Together the class will discuss and experience how sound can be an effective means increasing wellness. Lastly, this course will also provide a framework of how to create your own music with a strong focus on team development. Fall, Spring.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 145World Drumming Ensemble1

This course will provide an interactive, hands-on environment to learn basic hand drumming and develop a foundation in group-music making. In addition to hand drumming technique, the student will also learn culturally specific drumming repertoire from West African, Central African, Brazilian, Native American and Caribbean cultures. The ensemble will also perform publicly multiple times each semester. Together the class will discuss and experience how sound can be an effective means increasing wellness. Lastly, this course will also provide a framework of how to create your own music with a strong focus on team development. Fall, Spring.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 151Applied Piano1

Students enrolling in this course will receive 30-minute private piano lessons once per week. Students may be asked to perform a wide range of musical styles and participate in recitals.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor Approval Fall, Spring
MUS 152Applied Piano2

Students enrolling in this course will receive one-hour private piano lessons once per week. Students may be asked to perform a wide range of musical styles and participate in recitals.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor Approval Fall, Spring
MUS 161Applied Guitar1

Students enrolling in this course will receive 30-minute private guitar lessons once per week. Students may be asked to perform a wide range of musical styles and participate in recitals.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor Approval Fall, Spring
MUS 162Applied Guitar2

Students enrolling in this course will receive one-hour private guitar lessons once per week. Students may be asked to perform a wide range of musical styles and participate in recitals.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor Approval Fall, Spring
MUS 191Drumming & Disabilities Seminar0
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 202Studies in Music3

Students enrolling in this course will explore a specific music topic. Specific topics are announced each time the course is offered. Topics may include: Music of Women Composer, History of Rock and Roll, The Beatles, World Music, Mozart Operas, etc. Fall, Spring

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 203Creative Music Facilitation3

Creative music making helps people to be creatively expressive while helping to lessen stress, boost mood and create social connections. In this course, you will discover how to create improvised, rhythmic music and lead others in doing the same. To do this, students (1) learn to play a wide variety of percussive instruments, (2) discover a tried and tested philosophy of inclusive, improvised music-making, (3) practice effective leadership, public speaking and group facilitation methods, (4) develop their own programs, and (5) host public, student led, group music making events. Spring

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 204Song Writing3

Human creativity is consistently found in expressive arts especially by way of song writing. The aim of this course is to learn the art of creative song writing while drawing from various lines of creative thought. Students will explore their own creativity while examining their passions and inspirations toward creative song writing. Throughout the course, students will examine how their favorite and/or influential artists have created songs while successfully transcribing their creative insights.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 310Music, Wellness, and Conscious Life Design3

Music, Wellness, and Conscious Life Design is a dynamic and interactive course where students discover how to use evidence based musical interventions and holistic techniques as practical tools for designing lifelong personal wellness. Fall and Spring.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 398Music & Wellness Internship3-15
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
15
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu
MUS 501Independent Study1-8

Independent study in music As needed.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Source
catalog.francis.edu

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