MUT 1111-1112, Music Theory I & II - Required of all music majors and minors. Study of music theory and its relationship to historical evolution of music. Includes diatonic chords, non-harmonic tones, harmonizing of figured bass and melodies, simple modulation, and introduction to chromatic harmony.

MUT 2116-2117, Music Theory III & IV - Required of all music majors. Continuation of MUT 1111-1112 but on a more advanced level. Study of counterpoint, chromatic harmony, advanced modulation, study and analysis of forms in music, and introduction to 20th century harmony. Historical overview of evolution of music.

MUT 1241-1242, Aural Theory I & II - Aural and vocal recognition of music materials. Includes sight-singing and dictation (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic).

MUT 2246-2247, Aural Theory III & IV - Continuation of MUT 1241-1242 but on a more advanced level. 

MUH 3211, History of Western Music I: Antiquity to 1700 - A study of the music of western civilization from the ancient Greeks through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

MUH 3212, History of Western Music II: 1700 to 1900 - The study of western music from the Classical, Romantic, and Impressionistic periods.

MUH 4371, Music since 1900 - Stylistic development of western music since 1900 and the principles by which this music is organized.

MUH 4633, Music in the United States - A study of the historical roles of the diverse music found in American culture. The course will cover folk and ethnic music, popular music (including country, blues, soul, and rock), jazz, and classical music.

MUH 3117, History of Musical Theater - Through lectures, video, recordings, and class discussions, the course will trace the evolution of musical theatre from the nineteenth century to the present day. Students will explore musical genres including: opera, operetta, tin pan alley, musical comedy, and broadway musicals. Additionally, students will identify historical and cultural references of the productions, and assess performances viewed in class.

MUL 1110, Introduction to Music Literature - A survey of music and influential composers from early forms to contemporary compositions. The aims of the course are to widen the musical horizons and receptivities and to develop discrimination. Recorded music is used extensively for listening. No formal musical background is prerequisite. This course is satisfactory of a Humanities credit for graduation.

The basic elements of conducting and score preparation with techniques and practice in conducting.

MUG 3104, Conducting I
MUG 4102, Conducting II

MUS 1360, Introduction to Music Technology - An introductory survey of computer technology in music, including music notation, midi, sequencing, and digital recording.

MUS 1290, Musical Theater Lab - This course, open to all FC students, is a singing/interpretive laboratory experience specifically focusing on helping students, at all levels, with audition preparation and the dramatic/musical performances of solo and group songs and scenes from musical theatre repertoire.

MUY 1000, Music Therapy - An overview of the field of music therapy including history, theory, and clinical practice. Open to undergraduate students seeking a pre-requisite to continue to a music therapy program, or other music majors curious about music therapy.

MVK 4930, Piano Pedagogy - An introduction to the teaching of piano at the elementary level through an examination of beginning methods and materials, teaching techniques, and studio management.

Class Piano - Courses offered for both major and non-majors for beginners or those with little background experience. A comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard which includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training, and ensembles.

Private instruction offered for both Principle and Secondary applied lessons in a wide variety of instruments. Includes the study of tone production, technique, and repertoire from the standard literature. Performance in studio classes and recitals may be required.

MUS 1010, Recital/Concert Attendance - This course is required whenever a student registers for applied music lessons. The requirement for the successful completion of the course is attendance at 10 department-approved recitals/concerts throughout the semester for music majors and 5 for non-majors.

MUE 2040, Introduction to Music Education - The purpose of this course is for students to gain an overview of the historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations that have shaped and directed music education in America and abroad. Consideration will also be given to the relationship between assessment and instruction along with a curriculum for all students.

MUE 3311, Methods of Teaching General Music - This course includes methodologies for teaching general music in the classroom. Course topics focus on the non-performance music curriculum. This course also includes the study of learning theories appropriate to elementary-aged music students combined with applications in practical lesson plans. Classroom meetings are combined with field experience observations, practice teaching, and instrument proficiencies.

MUE 4332, Instrumental Methods - This course will have students develop critical thinking skills in the area of instrumental music education through review of scholarly literature and the discussion of current issues facing music educators. Instructional planning, organization, objectives, and methodology for teaching in an ensemble along with rehearsal design and procedure, marching band techniques, and program management will be covered. This course requires Field Experience in schools. 

MUE 4331, Choral Methods - The purpose of this course is to give music education students the opportunity to study curriculum and instructional materials, techniques, and rehearsal strategies which are applicable to secondary level choirs. Students will utilize the text and professional journal articles to synthesize current strategies for instruction of vocal techniques and choral methods. This course will equip you with the skills, understandings, and values that will enable you to better serve your students as a choral music educator. This course offers comprehensive coverage of developing a successful secondary choral music program. This course requires Field Experience in schools.

Class instruction in each instrument category to prepare music education majors to teach in schools. 

MUE 2460, Brass Techniques
MUE 2470, Percussion Techniques
MUE 2440, String Techniques
MUE 3431, Choral Techniques
MUE 2450, Woodwind Techniques

EDF 2085, Teaching Diverse Populations - This course explores the demographics of today's society, prejudice, and its foundations, concepts of culture, the roots of diversity and commonality, exceptionalities, barriers to cultural understanding, and dealing with diversity in the classroom. 

RED 3309, Early and Emergent Literacy K-2 - This course is designed to increase understanding of early literacy development and the conditions which promote total literacy for children birth to second grade. Language theory and current research are used to shape informed practices regarding literacy development. Connections are made among all aspects of literacy learning including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course explores the science of reading instruction including the five components of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. 

TSL 3080, Introduction to TESOL - This course is designed to introduce students to the theories, research, issues, and practices of TESOL. Some of the legal issues that have influenced the field will be explored. Special attention will be given to the needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, the nature of first and second language acquisition, multiculturalism and sociolinguistics, classroom management, curriculum development, and issues of evaluation and assessment. 

MUE 4940, Internship - The internship is the culminating experience of the Music Education degree. It is a full semester field experience in approved public or private schools, with the intern assuming increasing responsibility in the classroom. The intern will be placed for half a semester (7 weeks) in an elementary general music classroom and for half a semester (7 weeks) in a secondary school in the student's area of specialization: band, choral, or orchestra. The intern will progress from observing to full responsibility for classes or rehearsals in each setting, under the direction of the cooperating teacher and a college supervisor.

MUE 4936, Music Education Senior Seminar - This course provides opportunities for synthesis of all that the prospective music teacher has learned throughout the music education curriculum in the context of the intern experience.