Music, Performance, Optional Singing Health Emphasis, M.M.

(in addition to the Performance Requirements for Vocal )

Minimum Requirements

CSD 656. Voice Disorders 2.00
PSYC 601. Special Topics in Psychology 1.00 - 3.00
MUPED 777. Vocal Pedagogy I 3.00
MUPED 778. Vocal Pedagogy II 3.00
MUPED 780. Seminar in Singing Health Specialization 3.00
CSD 582. Speech Practicum B 2.00 (clinical observation at the JMU/Rockingham Community Hospital Collaborative Voice and Swallowing Clinic)

Electives (choose two of the following): 6 Credit Hours

Total: 22 Credit Hours

Undergraduate Prerequisites

This emphasis requires three undergraduate courses as prerequisites.

CSD 208. Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear and Voice Mechanism 3 Credit Hours
CSD 209. Acoustics of Hearing and Speech 3 Credit Hours
KIN 202. Biological Foundations of Kinesiology 3 Credit Hours

Comprehensive Final Examination

Each student in the Singing Health Emphasis must successfully pass a written and oral practical examination administered by the Singing Health Specialist Coordinating Committee. This final examination is in addition to the comprehensive examination for the M.M. in Vocal Performance.