Courses

In this course, students explore their relationship to self and others through words, sound, music and other arts. Through a “here-and-now” training music therapy group that focuses on the moment-to-moment feelings, thoughts, and experiences of the group members, students gain an understanding of music therapy group process. To supplement the experience, students are placed in clinical settings where they observe and lead music therapy groups with a music
therapy supervisor.

In this course, students continue to explore their relationship to self and others through words, sound, music and other arts. Through a “here-and-now” training music therapy group that focuses on the moment-to-moment feelings, thoughts, and experiences of the group members, students gain an understanding of music therapy group process. To supplement the experience, students are placed in clinical settings where they observe and lead music therapy groups with a music therapy supervisor.

Group lessons (by examination) in guitar, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, observation.

Study and performance of chamber music.

Study and performance of chamber music.

A performance class devoted to precise understanding of orchestral excerpts from standard repertoire found on auditions. Students study includes tempo, dynamics, articulation & precision.

A performance class devoted to precise understanding of orchestral excerpts from standard repertoire found on auditions. Students study includes tempo, dynamics, articulation & precision.

An examination of scale fingerings, arpeggios, bowings, articulations & rhythmic patterns through single scales & double stops.

An examination of scale fingerings, arpeggios, bowings, articulations and rhythmic patterns through single scales and double stops.

An integrated seminar for masters students working on independent study projects under the supervision of a faculty member. The seminar focuses on the process of psychological research and its application. Includes discussion of issues, problems, and questions related to field and research experiences. Student's research projects culminate in an individually-produced comprehensive paper or capstone project.

Overview of the health care delivery system and ethical, organizational, economic, and political issues influencing delivery of care which affect occupational therapy practice; includes ethics, advocacy, quality assurance, personnel relations, program development, and management of all aspects of occupational therapy services.

Improving food access in underserved communities is a key focus of healthy food
policy. Building on the foundation of the core course Food Policy, this course is a deep study of two to three existing food policies. Students will learn how the policies were created, how they were implemented, and the intended goals of the policies. We engage in critical analysis of the consequences.
effectiveness of policies through a careful examination of the peer reviewed research that
assesses whether the intended goals were achieved and whether there were any unintended

This course introduces students to the theories and procedures used to provide aural rehabilitation to children and adults who have hearing loss.

The consortium exists to facilitate graduate students taking needed coursework at Hebrew Union College. It is for course-taking only. It does not arrange or sanction dissertation research and/or faculty consultation at member institutions. The consortium provides for cross-registration between institutions.

This course exposes the students to the various issues, trends, research, & practice related to the high school to college transition. There is a social justice framework guiding much of the materials assigned & discussed to expose students to the various realities impacting specific student populations. The materials in this course focus on American educational institutions & trends.

Analysis of the changing role of higher education in a diverse & contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on the mission & role of public & private two-year & four-year colleges in urban settings. Federal & state higher education policies along with recent court decisions are reviewed in relation to their impact on educational access, equity, & pluralism. Recent social & educational systemic initiatives developed to respond to the needs of a growing diverse society are examined.

This one-semester workshop enables students in the M.A. Higher Education & Student Affairs to launch & complete their capstone project, which consists of a professional philosophy statement & portfolio. The capstone requires students to apply their academic & experiential learning to challenges found in the professional field.

Examines legal problems & issues as they affect the students, faculty, & administrators of colleges & universities. Major topics include liability, contract law, due process, confidentiality of records, search & seizure, and discrimination.

This course is an introduction to finance and public policy within higher education. The course explores policy bases for financing higher education and examines how public policies affect various constituents in higher education. The primary content includes financial benefits of postsecondary and higher education, federal and state funding for higher education, tuition policies, need- and merit-based financial aid programs, and student access and affordability issues.

Individually designed internship program to meet special needs of masters candidates. Experiences may combine supervised work assignments at metropolitan and overseas universities, colleges, or community colleges with research studies to be completed in connection with such work responsibilities.