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4.00 Credits
The course will focus on the relationship of music to the cultural and social environments of diverse communities. Music will be examined as a rhythmic newspaper creatively expressing the voice of culturally diverse communities seeking to inform and contribute to the mosaic of civil society. Working with professional musicialns, students will be introduced to music theory, basic reading, writing and composition. Cultures on focus include expanded introduction to the usic of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, Course will include review of videos, films and recordings.
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4.00 Credits
This introductory dance course bridges the disciplines of music, song and dance, exploring the ways in which tradition and popular dances transmit meaning and contribute to an understanding of cultural diversity. The basic dance course focuses on healthy alignment principles that strengthen the body. The course will emphasize the dance techniques of diverse societies of Africa, Europe and the Americas. Cultures on focus include introduction to the music of Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. Course will include review of videos, films and slides.
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4.00 Credits
Dance embodies the language of culture through movement. This introductory course examines the role of dance in articulating the human rights of diverse cultural communities. The historical global dance survey will focus on the societal conditions that created and influenced different dance styles and movements. Working with professional dancers and musicians, students will study dance history, improvisation and basic dance composition. The interactive dance survey will include the cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Course will include review of videos, films and slides.
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4.00 Credits
The phenomenon of Jazz resounds far deeper than the music itself. It is a true manifestation of American ideals: democracy in action, freedom of choice through improvisation, and a national identity in music for African Americans. From New Orleans to Chicago to New York City, understand more about America by understanding its original art form. Offered Summer only.
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4.00 Credits
This class will study the evolution of Jazz from its beginning with work songs, spirituals, and the Blues songs of African slaves and African Americans and its reworking with the influence of European music. Together, these musical influences came together to create jazz. From its origins in New Orleans to its travels to St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City and New York, jazz took on new forms. We shall review the trends and styles of jazz, as well as its great innovators and icons. Guest speakers will perform different styles of jazz music.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
This course is concerned with the professional nature of the counseling relationship and what it means to be a caregiver. The roles and responsibilities of counselors are presented and discussed. The Ethical Principles of the American Psychological Association and of the American Counseling Association are presented in detail. Relevant case examples are presented. Candidates are required to solve multiple ethical dilemma scenarios and to understand the complex issues involved in working with clients/patients. This includes issues involved in working with children, with addicts and with clients in non-clinical environments such as employment settings. HIPPA guidelines and requirements are also covered. Pre-Requisites: Baccalaureate degree in Psychology or other relevant field.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the major theoretical orientations of the counseling profession, including relevant research and factors considered in applications. PreRequisites: Baccalaureate degree in Psychology or other relevent field.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to address the etiology and classification of psychiatric illness and emotional disorders. Organized around the principle of reciprocal determinism, this course examines the interaction among biological, psychological, and environmental factors in the development of psychopathological behavior. The multi-axial approach of the DSM IV TR is taught as well as a more developmental approach to diagnosis. PreRequisites: Baccalaurate degree in Psychology or other relevent field.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is the cultural contexts of counseling in a multicultural and diverse society. Such factors as a culture, ethnicity, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic status, and other unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities are considered. The impact of social forces such as racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, heterosexism, and other types of institutional and individual discrimination on the lives of clients and on the counseling relationship are central to the curriculum. PreRequisites: Baccalaureate degree in Psychology or other relevant field.
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