2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

Edition ID

Start Date

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 03:37 AM

End Date

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 07:59 PM

Years

2122

Indoor Agriculture - Associate of Applied Science

Indoor Agriculture majors must achieve a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher and a GPA of 2.25 in technical concentration courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

Total Credits Required

General Education Courses	17
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
EC 140 Consumer Economics [QUAR]	4
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5

Technical Concentration	29
IA 101 Indoor Farming Foundations	3
IA 130 Indoor Living Environments	3
IA 220 Innovative Growing Systems	3
IA 250 Future Farmers	3
CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems	3
HV 171 Basic Heating or	4
HV 172 Basic Refrigeration (4 cr.)
GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [INTT]	4
GC 317 Geography of Food Systems or	4
HM 205 Food and Film (4 cr.) [PERS] or
HN 210 Nutrition for Humans (4 cr.)
IM 115 Basic Electricity for Industrial Technicians	2

Elective Courses	14
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.) (recommended course)
CH 189 Medicinal Plant Chemistry Seminar I (1 cr.) (recommended course)

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Sport and Fitness Management Minor

Students pursuing the Sport and Fitness Management minor will have courses in Accounting, Management and Marketing which will provide a strong business foundation for future careers in the sport / fitness industry. In addition, students will take advanced coursework that directly applies the business concepts, and theories to the sport and fitness industry.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

Total Credits Required

Required Courses	19
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I	4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management	4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing	4
HL 431 Sport and Fitness Management	3
Elective	4
HL, MGT, MKT, FIN, ACT or ESPR Adviser Approved Course.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Sport Performance and Fitness Leadership Minor

Students pursuing the Sport Performance and Fitness Leadership minor will take coursework that will provide them with skills and knowledge to be successful in a variety of potential careers including, Strength and Conditioning, Personal Training, Group Exercise Instruction, and Sport Specific Training. Students will have courses that prepare them to take certification exams that include the NSCA – CSCS, NSCA – CPT, ACSM GEI, which assist in future employment opportunities.20-21

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

Total Credits Required

20-21

Required Courses	9
ES 421 Physiology of Training for Sport	3
HL 471 Exercise Assessment and Prescription	4
HN 310 Nutrition for Fitness and Sports	2

Choose two courses from the following:	5-6
ES 475 Theory of Strength Training and Conditioning Techniques (3 cr.)
HL 230 Fitness Leadership (3 cr.)
HL 275 Essentials of Personal Training (3 cr.)

Electives	5-6
Electives from HL, ES, PE, HPE with Advisor Approval.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Clinical Exercise Science Minor

Provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills to help support careers in clinical exercise sciences including: clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, gerontology, and medically supervised fitness.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance, School of department page.

Total Credits Required

20-22

Required Courses	19
ES 476 Exercise and Fitness for Special Populations	3
HL 315 Research in Applied Exercise Science and Health	3
HL 460 Management of Chronic Diseases	3
HL 461 Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Pharmacology	3
HL 470 Electrocardiography	3
HL 471 Exercise Assessment and Prescription	4

Electives	1-3
One of the following courses must be included with permission of the adviser:
HL 491 Internship in Applied Exercise Science and Health (2 - 8 cr.)	1-3
HL 495 Special Topics in Heath Education (1 - 4 cr.)	1-3
HL 497 Directed Studies in Health Education (1 - 4 cr.)	1-3

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field Major

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Music department page.

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Credits in Major	78-84

Music Core Courses	27
MU 001 Music Forum/Concert Attendance	0
MU 101 Theory 1	2
MU 102 Aural Skills 1	2
MU 103 Class Piano 1	2
MU 104 Theory 2	2
MU 105 Aural Skills 2	2
MU 106 Class Piano 2	2
MU 145 Introduction to Music Literature [HUME]	3
MU 201 Theory 3	2
MU 202 Aural Skills 3	2
MU 211 Orchestration and Arranging	2
MU 302 Music History 2	2
MU 303 Music History 3	2
MU 304 Form and Analysis	2

Additional Music Requirements	30-36
MU 128 Musical Notation Software	2
MU 222 Basic Jazz Improvisation	2
MU 320 Survey of Jazz, from its Origins to the Present [HUME]	4
MU 492 Internships in Music Entrepreneurship, Music Management and Marketing and Publicity (6 - 12 cr.)	6-12
Performance Lessons	5
Ensembles	4
Music Electives	7
MU 001 Music Forum/Concert Attendance *	0

Performance Capstone	1
Choose one course from the following:	1
MU 490 Senior Recital (1 cr.)
MU 491 Senior Project (1 cr.)


Outside Field Concentration	20
Select one concentration from the following:

Music Management Concentration	20
Required Courses	12
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I	4
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management	4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management	4
Elective Courses	8
Choose eight credits from the following:	8
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II (4 cr.)
CIS 222 Quantitative Business Problem Solving (4 cr.)
FIN 351 Financial Management I (4 cr.)
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (4 cr.)
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 341 Event Planning (2 cr.)
MGT 342 Event Management (2 cr.)
MGT 343 Human Resource Management (4 cr.)
MGT 344 Managerial Communication (4 cr.)
MGT 414 Small Enterprise Management (4 cr.)
MGT 424 Conflict Management and Collective Bargaining (4 cr.)


Entrepreneurship Concentration	20
Required Courses	12
MGT 215 Entrepreneurship	4
MKT 310 Marketing for Entrepreneurship	4
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management	4
Elective Courses	8
Choose eight credits from the following:	8
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I (4 cr.)
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II (4 cr.)
FIN 351 Financial Management I (4 cr.)
FIN 413 New Venture Finance: Capital Formation and Legal Issues (4 cr.)
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (4 cr.)
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 341 Event Planning (2 cr.)
MGT 342 Event Management (2 cr.)
MGT 343 Human Resource Management (4 cr.)
MGT 344 Managerial Communication (4 cr.)
MGT 355 Methods of Training (4 cr.)

Marketing and Publicity Concentration	20
Required Courses	12
PR 231 Introduction to Public Relations	4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing	4
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management	4
Elective Courses	8
Choose eight credits from the following:	8
MKT 411 Professional Selling (4 cr.)
MKT 432 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications (4 cr.)
MKT 470 E-Commerce and Digital Marketing (4 cr.)
PR 330 Public Relations Message Design (4 cr.)

Multimedia Production Concentration	20
Required Courses	16
BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media [PERS]	4
BC 250 Introduction to Multimedia Production	4
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast	4
CS 101 Web Site Construction [INTT] *	4
Elective	4
Choose one course from the following:	4
BC 473A Advanced Media Production-Audio (4 cr.)
BC 473F Advanced Media Production-Field Television Production (4 cr.)
BC 473M Advanced Media Production-Multimedia (4 cr.)
BC 473W Advanced Media Production-Script Writing (4 cr.)

Other Required Course	4
SP 100 Public Address [EFFC]	4


Recommended but Not Required
MGT 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.) [PERS]

*Additional Degree Requirement: Majors must attend weekly departmental events held on Fridays at 1 p.m. and attend a specified number of concerts each semester. All attendance is administered through mandatory enrollment in MU 001, a zero-credit course. Details are found in the Student Music Major Handbook.

If CS 101 is being used to satisfy the General Education Integrative Thinking requirement, students must choose four credits of electives.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Insurance and Risk Management Major

The Insurance and Risk Management major provides students with basic competency in the functional areas of insurance and risk management. The program provides students with an educational foundation that is needed to prepare for professional exams and national licenses in individual and commercial insurance, and risk management. This major combines the applications of analytical skills to the challenges in the commercial insurance industry. This program leads to careers in business, insurance, and risk management.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Business Core*	32
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I	4
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II	4
FIN 351 Financial Management I	4
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business	4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management	4
MGT 325 Operations Management	4
MGT 344 Managerial Communication	4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing	4

Insurance and Risk Management Core	32
CIS 222 Quantitative Business Problem Solving	4
CIS 440 Management Information Systems	4
FIN 201 Introduction to Risk Management	4
FIN 375 Commercial Insurance	4
FIN 433 Insurance Operations	4
MGT 436 Strategic Management	4
Electives	8
Choose two courses from the ACT, EC, FIN, MA, MGT prefixes.**

Other Required Courses	8
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles	4
EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles	4

General Education Requirements
MA 113 Finite Mathematics [QUAR]	4
MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [QUAR]	4
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII]	4
SO 101 Introductory Sociology [PERS] or	4
SO 113 Social Problems (4 cr.) [PERS]

This major does not require a minor.

* Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.

** Courses will be chosen with consent of the adviser.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Theatre Technology and Design Major - Bachelor of Fine Arts

A focused program of study specializing in the areas of technology and design for the theatre and entertainment world. Admittance into the Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Technology and Design program will occur in sophomore year based off of an interview and portfolio submission. When admitted into the BFA, a student will choose one of six different disciplines in which to study. The program culminates in a capstone project resulting in a realized theatrical design.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Courses Required in Major	71

BFA Core	27
TH 120 Music Theory for Theatre & Dance Students	2
TH 131 Stagecraft	2
TH 132 Acting 1 or	2
TH 134 Acting for BFA (2 cr.)
TH 141 Fundamentals of Design	2
TH 360 Theatre History 1	4
TH 361 Theatre History 2 or	4
TH 260 Dramatic Lit (4 cr.)
TH 432 Theatre and Entertainment Careers	1
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management	4
TH 480 Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone	1
TH 491 Practicum in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 cr.)	4
One credit repeated four times.
TH 493 Field Studies or	1
TH 492 Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 - 8 cr.)

Technology and Design Foundation	24
TH 140 Stage Electrics	2
TH 142 Sound and Media Engineering	2
TH 143 Costume Construction	2
TH 233 Digital Drafting and Rendering	2
TH 234 Makeup Studio	2
TH 240 Introduction to Lighting Design	2
TH 241 Introduction to Scenic Design	2
TH 242 Introduction Sound and Media Design	2
TH 243 Introduction to Costume Design	2
TH 253 Introduction to Stage Management	2
TH 352 Directing Theory	4

Intermediate Courses	8
Choose 8 credits from the following:	8
TH 333 Scenic Painting (2 cr.)
TH 334 Casting and Molding (2 cr.)
TH 340 Programming for Lighting (2 cr.)
TH 341 Stage Properties (2 cr.)
TH 342 Programming for Sound and Media (2 cr.)
TH 343 Advanced Costume Construction (2 cr.)

Advanced Courses	12
Choose 12 credits from the following:	12
TH 331 Advanced Stagecraft (4 cr.)
TH 440 Advanced Lighting Design (4 cr.)
TH 441 Advanced Scenic Design (4 cr.)
TH 442 Advanced Sound and Media Design (4 cr.)
TH 443 Advanced Costume Design (4 cr.)
TH 453 Advanced Stage Management (4 cr.)

General Electives	9-19

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Musical Theatre Major - Bachelor of Fine Arts

The BFA in Musical Theatre major is a conservatory-style immersive training program in performance for aspiring musical theatre professionals. Students will be trained in all aspects of musical theatre performance including, voice, acting and dance. A unit of ten students will be selected from national auditions each year for acceptance into the program.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

BFA in Musical Theatre	72

Musical Theatre Core	27
TH 120 Music Theory for Theatre & Dance Students	2
TH 131 Stagecraft	2
TH 134 Acting for BFA	2
TH 141 Fundamentals of Design	2
TH 360 Theatre History 1	4
TH 361 Theatre History 2 or	4
TH 260 Dramatic Lit (4 cr.)
TH 432 Theatre and Entertainment Careers	1
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management	4
TH 480 Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone	1
TH 491 Practicum in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 cr.)	4
One credit repeated four times.
TH 493 Field Studies or	1
TH 492 Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 - 8 cr.)

Musical Theatre Foundation	26
MU 103 Class Piano 1	2
TH 245 Voice and Movement	4
TH 300 Vocal Performance Lessons (1 cr.)	8
One credit repeated eight times.
TH 262 Musical Theatre Studio I	2
TH 263 Musical Theatre Studio II	2
TH 364 Musical Theatre Studio III	2
TH 365 Musical Theatre Studio IV	2
TH 404 American Musical Theatre	4

Dance Foundation	19
DAN 201 Beginning Ballet Technique or	2
DAN 301 Intermediate Ballet Technique (2 cr.) or
DAN 401 Advanced Ballet Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 202 Beginning Contemporary Technique or	2
DAN 302 Intermediate Contemporary Technique (2 cr.) or
DAN 402 Advanced Contemporary Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 203 Beginning Jazz Technique or	2
DAN 303 Intermediate Jazz Technique (2 cr.) or
DAN 403 Advanced Jazz Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 204 Beginning Tap Dance or	1
DAN 304 Dance Improvisation (1 cr.) or
DAN 404 Dance Management (2 cr.)
DAN 205 Hip-Hop	1
DAN 208 Conditioning for Performers	1
DAN 305 History and Theory of Dance [HUME]	4
DAN 310 Choreography Audition Prep	1
Dance Electives	5
Choose five credits from the DAN prefix.

General Electives	8-18

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Dance Major - Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor Arts in Dance major at NMU focuses on technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science to create well-rounded, thinking dance professionals. Whether a chosen focus is on stage or behind the scenes, students will have the option to add on a “track” to the required coursework to create an individualized educational experience based on their needs post-graduation.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Dance Major	56-80

Dance Foundation Courses	50

Technique	12
Choose 12 credits from the following:	12
DAN 201 Beginning Ballet Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 301 Intermediate Ballet Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 401 Advanced Ballet Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 405 Pointe Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 202 Beginning Contemporary Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 302 Intermediate Contemporary Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 402 Advanced Contemporary Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 203 Beginning Jazz Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 303 Intermediate Jazz Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 403 Advanced Jazz Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 204 Beginning Tap Dance *** (1 cr.)
DAN 307 Intermediate Tap Dance *** (1 cr.)

Choreography and Performance	15
TH 132 Acting 1	2
DAN 304 Dance Improvisation	1
DAN 306 Dance Practicum (1 cr.)	4
Must be taken four times for credit.
DAN 308 Creative Composition	2
DAN 310 Choreography Audition Prep ***	1
DAN 311 Dance Pedagogy	4
DAN 480 Dance Capstone	1

History and Theory	8
DAN 130 The Dance Experience	4
DAN 305 History and Theory of Dance [HUME]	4

Field Experience	1
TH 493 Field Studies	1

Dance Science	5
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
DAN 208 Conditioning for Performers ***	1

Music	2
TH 120 Music Theory for Theatre & Dance Students	2

Production and Management	7
TH 141 Fundamentals of Design	2
TH 432 Theatre and Entertainment Careers	1
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management	4


Foreign Language Requirement	4
FR 202 Intermediate French II [INTT] (Preferred Course)	4
Course in Foreign Language at the 202 level or higher, preferably FR 202.


Dance Track Options	22-24
Students may add one track from the following optional tracks:

Dance Science Track	22
ES 315 Physiology of Exercise	4
ES 317 Anatomical Kinesiology	3
ES 417 Biomechanics	3
HN 210 Nutrition for Humans	4
HL 260 Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology	3
PH 201 College Physics I [SCII] *	5

Dance Business Track	24
Choose 24 credits from the following:	24
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I (4 cr.)
FIN 224 Personal Financial Management (4 cr.)
MGT 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.) [PERS]
MGT 215 Entrepreneurship (4 cr.)
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (4 cr.)
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 341 Event Planning (2 cr.)
MGT 342 Event Management (2 cr.)
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing (4 cr.)

Cluster Track	24
With adviser approval, select a cluster of cognate courses from two or more departments totaling 24 credits.
A course list must be submitted to the Registrar before the second semester of the student's junior year.

Electives	6-18
DAN 201 Beginning Ballet Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 301 Intermediate Ballet Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 401 Advanced Ballet Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 202 Beginning Contemporary Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 302 Intermediate Contemporary Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 402 Advanced Contemporary Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 203 Beginning Jazz Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 303 Intermediate Jazz Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 403 Advanced Jazz Technique *** (2 cr.)
DAN 204 Beginning Tap Dance *** (1 cr.)
DAN 307 Intermediate Tap Dance *** (1 cr.)
DAN 205 Hip-Hop (1 cr.)
DAN 206 Cultural Dance (1 cr.)
DAN 207 Social Dance ** (1 cr.)
DAN 295 Special Topics in Dance ** (1 - 2 cr.)
DAN 309 Dance Internship (1 - 12 cr.)
DAN 310 Choreography Audition Prep *** (1 cr.)
DAN 492 Internship in Dance (1 - 12 cr.)
DAN 495 Special Topics in Dance ** (2 - 4 cr.)
DAN 310 Choreography Audition Prep (1 cr.)
TH 130 The Theatre Experience (4 cr.) [HUME]
TH 140 Stage Electrics (2 cr.)
TH 240 Introduction to Lighting Design (2 cr.)
TH 142 Sound and Media Engineering (2 cr.)
TH 143 Costume Construction (2 cr.)
TH 234 Makeup Studio (2 cr.)
TH 242 Introduction Sound and Media Design (2 cr.)
TH 243 Introduction to Costume Design (2 cr.)
TH 245 Voice and Movement (4 cr.)
TH 247 Performance Studio ** (4 cr.)
TH 330 Acting 2 (4 cr.)
TH 352 Directing Theory (4 cr.)
TH 360 Theatre History 1 (4 cr.)

* Prerequisites may be required.

** Can be repeated for credit with different subject matter.

***May be taken up to two times for credit.

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Certification of Advanced Study in Spanish

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Languages, Literatures, and International Studies department page.

Total Credits Required

Total Credits Required for Certification	8
SN 301 Advanced Spanish [EFFC]	4
SN 302 Advanced Spanish II	4

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Subscribe to 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin