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Bachelor of Music with Major in Music Education (42-hour Music Core + Professional Education Courses + Additional Music Courses)

Take all hours in the Music Core and select one emphasis below (Vocal/General or Instrumental/General).

Core Requirements

 

Required Music Core: 24 hours

MUS 111Music Theory I

3
MUS 103Ear Training/Sight Singing I

1
MUS 112Music Theory II

3
MUS 104Ear Training/Sight Singing II

1
MUS 211Music Theory III

2
MUS 203Ear Training & Sight Singing III

1
MUS 220Survey of Music Literature

3
MUS 311Conducting I

2
MUS 315History of Music I

3
MUS 316History of Music II

3
MUS 340Arranging and Composing Methods

2

Applied Studies: 6 hours

6 hours/6 semesters of MUS 150-MUS 350: V, I, IG, K.

 

Recital: 1 hour

MUS 399Recital

1
Or
MUS 499Recital

1
Option of MUS 399 or MUS 499 determined by major.

Secondary Performance: 4 hours

MUS 121Class Piano

1
MUS 122Class Piano

1
MUS 221Class Piano

1
MUS 222Class Piano

1

Or

2 hours from:

MUS 129VElec & 2ndary Applied-Voice

1.0 - 2.0
MUS 129IApplied Music for Elective

1.0 - 2.0
MUS 129IGApplied Music for Elective

1.0 - 2.0

And

2 hours from:

MUS 229VApplied Music for Elective

1.0 - 2.0
MUS 229IApplied Music for Elective

1.0 - 2.0
MUS 229IGApplied Music for Elective

1.0 - 2.0

Ensemble Experience: 7 hours/semesters

Recital Attendance: Take 6 semesters of MUS 000

The Music Education emphasis requires 6 semesters.

MUS 220 fulfills the Fine Arts requirement in the General Core.

Vocal/General Instructor Emphasis

Professional Music Education: 18 hours

MUS 116Singer's Diction I

2
MUS 201Introduction to Music Education

2
MUS 303Music Technology for Education

1
MUS 313Elementary Music Methods and Materials

2
MUS 321Advanced Class Piano I

1
MUS 430Advanced Choral Techniques

2
MUS 439Leading in the Learning Environment (music Education)

3
EDU 424Teaching Music in Secondary School

3

Select 2 courses from: 2 hours

MUS 237String Methods

1
MUS 238Woodwind Methods

1
MUS 241Brass Methods

1
MUS 242Percussion Methods

1

Additional Music Courses: 4 hours

MUS 212Music Theory IV

2
MUS 213Improvisation Techniques

2

Teacher Licensure Courses for Music (Grades K–12): 31 hours

EDU 150Foundations of American Education

2
EDU 340Comprehending Text

2
PSY 213Introduction to Psychology

3
SE 230Learning in Diverse Classrooms

3
EDU 308Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning

3
EDU 440Internship I

4
EDU 441Internship II

12
EDU 451Problem-Based Seminar

2

Students must complete applicable portions of the Praxis II.

For additional information, see the Assistant Dean for Teacher Education and Accreditation.

Instrumental/General Instructor Emphasis

Professional Music Education: 18 hours

MUS 201Introduction to Music Education

2
MUS 205Vocal Methods I for Instrumental Music Education Majors

1
MUS 237String Methods

1
MUS 238Woodwind Methods

1
MUS 241Brass Methods

1
MUS 242Percussion Methods

1
MUS 303Music Technology for Education

1
MUS 313Elementary Music Methods and Materials

2
MUS 439Leading in the Learning Environment (music Education)

3
MUS 440Advanced Instrumental Techniques

2
EDU 424Teaching Music in Secondary School

3

Additional Music Courses: 4 hours

MUS 212Music Theory IV

2
MUS 213Improvisation Techniques

2

Teacher Licensure Courses for Music (Grades K–12): 31 hours

EDU 150Foundations of American Education

2
EDU 340Comprehending Text

2
PSY 213Introduction to Psychology

3
SE 230Learning in Diverse Classrooms

3
EDU 308Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning

3
EDU 440Internship I

4
EDU 441Internship II

12
EDU 451Problem-Based Seminar

2

Students must complete applicable portions of the Praxis II.

For additional information, see the Assistant Dean for Teacher Education and Accreditation.

In addition to the requirements listed, ALL music students must take MUS 220, which fulfills the Fine Arts requirement in the General Core.