Secondary Education K-12 Music Major

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Completion of the music courses as well as the professional education sequence lead to secondary certification, which enables the holder to teach music at the K-12 level.

Students with a Bachelor of Music Education major must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater [overall, in the major, and in the minor(s)] with no grade below a “B-” in the professional education sequence and no grade below a “C” in the major or in the minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Music department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/musicians-and-singers.htm

Total Credits Required 130 Credits

General Education 30-40 Credits

Required Courses in Major 65 Credits

Music Core Courses 34 Credits

MU 101 - Theory 1 2 Credits
MU 102 - Aural Skills 1 2 Credits
MU 103 - Class Piano 1 2 Credits
MU 104 - Theory 2 2 Credits
MU 105 - Aural Skills 2 2 Credits
MU 106 - Class Piano 2 2 Credits
MU 145 - Introduction to Music Literature [HUME] 3 Credits
MU 201 - Theory 3 2 Credits
MU 202 - Aural Skills 3 2 Credits
MU 204 - Theory 4 2 Credits
MU 210 - Aural Skills 4 2 Credits
MU 211 - Orchestration and Arranging 2 Credits
MU 301 - Music History 1 2 Credits
MU 302 - Music History 2 2 Credits
MU 303 - Music History 3 2 Credits
MU 304 - Form and Analysis 2 Credits
MU 490 - Senior Recital 1 Credits

Performance Lessons 6 Credits

Ensembles 5 Credits

See large and small ensemble requirements

Choral or instrumental. Each course is worth a half credit per semester.

Choral

Large Ensembles 3.5 Credits
Elective Ensembles 1.5 Credits

Instrumental

Large Ensembles 2.5 Credits
Small Ensembles 1.0 Credits
Elective Ensemble 1.5 Credits
MU 001 - Music Forum/Concert Attendance 0 Credits *

Area of Specialization

Choose either Choral or Instrumental:

Choral 20 Credits

MU 140 - Class Piano 3 2 Credits
MU 143 - Secondary Instrumental Methods 1 Credits
MU 150 - Percussion Class 2 Credits
MU 172 - Diction for Singers 2 Credits
MU 208 - Conducting 1 2 Credits
MU 212 - Choral Methods 2 Credits
MU 218 - Introduction to Music Education 1 Credits
MU 280S - Single Reeds Class 1 Credits
MU 349 - Methods and Materials in Music Education/Elementary 2 Credits **
MU 350 - Methods and Materials in Music Education/Secondary 2 Credits **
Music Electives 1 Credit
MU 230H - High Brass Class 1 Credits or
MU 230L - Low Brass Class 1 Credits
MU 260U - Upper Strings Class 1 Credits or
MU 260L - Lower Strings Class 1 Credits

Instrumental 19 Credits

MU 111 - University Choir 0.5 Credits
MU 150 - Percussion Class 2 Credits
MU 170 - Class Voice 1 Credits or
MU 171 - Performance 1 1 Credits
MU 208 - Conducting 1 2 Credits
MU 218 - Introduction to Music Education 1 Credits
MU 230H - High Brass Class 1 Credits
MU 230L - Low Brass Class 1 Credits
MU 260L - Lower Strings Class 1 Credits
MU 260U - Upper Strings Class 1 Credits
MU 280D - Double Reeds Class 1 Credits
MU 280F - Flute Class 1 Credits
MU 280S - Single Reeds Class 1 Credits
MU 345A - Marching Band Practicum 1 Credits
MU 349 - Methods and Materials in Music Education/Elementary 2 Credits **
MU 350 - Methods and Materials in Music Education/Secondary 2 Credits **
Music Electives .5 Credits

Professional Studies 30 Credits

Notes:

*Additional Degree Requirement:
Majors must attend weekly departmental events held on Fridays at 1 p.m. and attend a specified number of concerts each semester. All attendance is administered through mandatory enrollment in MU 001 , a zero credit course. Details are found in the Student Music Major Handbook.

**MU 349 and MU 350 will count in the Professional Education GPA.