An immersive investigation into writing songs in specific musical genres. Prerequisite: MUS 306.

A study of church music in Europe and the United States. Prerequisite: admission to Music candidacy; MUS 311.

Methods and materials for teaching instrumental music, grades 5-12. Topics include sequential curriculum development, standards-based rehearsal design, and teaching in a heterogeneous setting. Includes pre- student teaching field experience. Prerequisites: MUS 230; Admission to Music Candidacy, Tier Two: Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education. Co-requisite: TEPD Pre-student teaching field experience. Recommended: MUS 144, 146, 244, 246, 344.

Principles, concepts, materials, and methods of a comprehensive secondary school choral and general music program. Prerequisites: MUS 280, 333; Admission to Music Candidacy; Tier Two: Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education.

Individualized program of applied studio instruction in voice performance expanding on advanced technique, musicianship, literature, and performance practice. This course is repeatable and intended as a two-semester foundation and pre-requisite for professional study at the 700-level. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Music; Successful completion of a 400-level performance jury.

Student-initiated study guided by faculty member or faculty committee. This course is repeatable up to 12 hours when content does not duplicate previous independent studies. Prerequisite: Music Candidacy.