CLMU-2300 Keyboard Literature–Sp 2 hours A survey of music for the piano and its precursors, covering the period from 1600 to the present, with a focus on the works which have come to form the core of the repertoire. (odd years) CLMU-2310 Collaborative Piano–Fa, Sp 1 hour Supervised piano accompanying experience. The student is assigned to work with one vocalist or instrumentalist for the semester and will prepare music for studio lessons as well as public performances. CLMU-2750 Performance Seminar–Fa, Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar, that may take the form of a lecture, masterclass, or recital. CLMU-2760 Performance Portfolio–Fa, Sp 0 hours The student will assemble and present materials, that demonstrate performance achievement and professional awareness. The portfolio may include documentation of performances, masterclass, and repertoire. CLMU-2800 Introduction to Music Composition–Fa 2 hours Designed to introduce the student to the foundational concepts of musical composition. Students will gain facility with the tools of composition and will begin composing in various styles. CLMU-2850 Composition Seminar–Fa, Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to aspects of the compositional art that are not part of general course material. The seminar may take the form of a lecture, masterclass, or recital. CLMU-2860 Composition Portfolio–Fa 0 hours Designed as an opportunity for students to receive guidance and feedback on preparing, assembling, and presenting a composition portfolio. The portfolio may include documentation of performances, masterclasses, and completed compositions. CLMU-3110 Choral Repertoire–Fa 2 hours This course exposes the student to exemplary repertoire for choirs of all levels and voicings. Most class sessions are devoted to sight-reading and discussing a large number of choral pieces as well as evaluative listening to recordings. Open to all music majors, minors, and to all CU ensemble members. For music majors, it is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with MUED3630 Choral Methods. CLMU-3125 Song and Aria Literature–Sp 3 hours Survey of solo vocal repertoire encompassing art songs and arias from cantatas, operas, and oratorios. The scope includes monody beginning around 1600 to the present day, as well as important repertoire in all languages. Methodology includes analysis of scores, libretti, recordings, and historical background. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor. College Studies (COLL) COLL-0900 Foundations–Fa, Sp 1 hour Foundations is designed to orient students to the Cedarville University learning community, explore academic and life goals, and develop strengths to enhance academic success. The one-credit hour may not be used toward the hours needed for graduation. (Fee: $150) COLL-0925 0 hours Navigating College to Career With Purpose–Fa, Sp Smart Start is a course tailored for undeclared major students that provides an opportunity to explore the wide range of resources and programs available at Cedarville University. This course is designed to support students in identifying academic pathways that align with their interests, ultimately helping them to establish a focused direction for their studies while remaining grounded in the principles of God's Word. Pass/no pass. (Fee: $250) COLL-0930 MK/TCK PATHways to Success–Fa 1 hour This course is designed to help Missionary Kid (MKs) and Third Culture Kid (TCKs) students transition and adapt to expectations of “American” culture and academics while discovering their own potential for proactively managing and excelling in all facets of college life. The class is designed to give each student a successful start with proven cultural adjustment and academic strategies and skills to navigate being the ‘invisible immigrant.’ It will address challenges such as plagiarism, intercultural communication, and cultural intelligence while promoting growth in their spiritual walk. The course is a semester long extension of International-MK-TCK student orientation and sets the foundation for student success, retention, and persistence. This course does not count toward hours for graduation. (Fee:$150) COLL-0950 International GATEways to Success–Fa, Sp 1 hour This course is designed to help international students adapt to college-level learning in the American classroom and to help them transition to the expectations of “American” time while discovering their own potential to proactively manage and excel in all facets of college life. The class is designed to teach proven cultural adjustment and academic strategies, and address challenges such as plagiarism, intercultural communication, and cultural intelligence while promoting growth in their spiritual walk. The course will build on their new student orientation and provide the foundation for student success, retention, and persistence. This one credit hour course does not count toward the hours needed for graduation. (Fee: $300) COLL-1010 MAP 0 hours MAP (academic probation course) — a unique avenue in which to cultivate scholarship and discipline from a holistic approach for students who are struggling academically. The course is designed to help students in the context of relationship and accountability, to enable students to learn within the dynamics of their lives, to bring concrete strategies to the learning process and to develop skills that will translate into other realms of living. (Fee: $200) Communication Studies (COM) COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech–Fa, Sp 3 hours Public speaking and strong verbal communication skills are critical components of many careers. Students learn to inform others about ideas, advocate for a position, work in groups and teams, listen and critique messages, and practice conflict resolution. These skills are imperative to prepare students for an increasingly diverse workforce. COM-1120 Honors Speech–Fa 3 hours Exposes students to and prepares them for competition in the three general areas of intercollegiate forensic competition: oral interpretation (prose, poetry, dramatic-duo), public speaking (persuasion, informative, communication analysis), and limited preparation events (impromptu and extemporaneous speaking). Prerequisites: Audition; permission of instructor. COM-1150 Communication Seminar–Fa, Sp 1 hour A foundational seminar to provide students with a background in the discipline of communication and an orientation to the professional standards of the discipline. COM-2000 Persuasive Theory–Fa 3 hours Methods of applying contemporary communication theories on attitudes, involvement, and change are studied along with classical positions on the principles and methods of attitude change and advocacy. COM-2050 Communication Theory–Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction and critical assessment of communication theories that underlie interpersonal, group, organization, public, mass media, and cultural studies. 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 243 Course Descriptions CLMU-2300 – COM-2050
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