This endorsement qualifies a person to teach instrumental and vocal music in grades PK-12. A student must complete the following program in addition to the Essential Studies and Professional Education requirements, including successful completion of MUS 431A ELEMENTARY MUSIC METHODS, MUS 431C SECONDARY CHORALE METHODS, and MUS 431D SECONDARY INSTRUMENTAL METHODS. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.
All Music majors must complete MUS 234 WORLD MUSIC for the Essential Studies Culture and Society category requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 234 | WORLD MUSIC | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Studies | ||
| Professional Education 1 | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| MUS 100U/300U | ELECTIVE PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/GUITAR | 1 |
| MUS 101 | STUDENT RECITAL | 0 |
| Complete four semesters from the following: | 4 | |
| WIND SYMPHONY | ||
| CONCERT CHOIR | ||
| MUS 115 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION (two semesters) | 2 |
| MUS 118 | PIANO TECHNIQUES | 1 |
| Complete one semester from the following: | 0-1 | |
| EAGLE BAND 2 | ||
| EAGLE DRUM LINE 2 | ||
| MUS 131 & 131L | THEORY I and AURAL SKILLS I | 4 |
| MUS 132 & 132L | THEORY II and AURAL SKILLS II | 4 |
| MUS 156 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| MUS 199 | ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY | 0 |
| MUS 215 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION (two semesters) | 2 |
| MUS 220 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO | 2 |
| MUS 227 | SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY | 3 |
| MUS 231 | THEORY III | 3 |
| MUS 231L | AURAL SKILLS III | 1 |
| MUS 232 | POST-TONAL THEORY | 2 |
| MUS 240 | PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING | 2 |
| MUS 241 | SURVEY OF LYRIC DICTION | 3 |
| MUS 251/351 | MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, FIELD 3 | 3-4 |
| MUS 299 | SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM | 0 |
| MUS 315 | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION (two semesters) | 2 |
| MUS 321 | CHORAL CONDUCTING | 2 |
| MUS 322 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING | 2 |
| MUS 352 | MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, FIELD (culminating semester) | 1 |
| MUS 357 | INSTRUMENTATION & ARRANGING | 2 |
| MUS 362 | KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER | 2 |
| MUS 399 | SOLO HALF-RECITAL | 0 |
| MUS 402 | WIND SYMPHONY 4 | 0 |
| MUS 403 | CONCERT CHOIR 4 | 0 |
| MUS 432 | TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |
| Elective Chamber Ensemble | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 54-56 | |
Music education majors complete MUS 156 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION in place of EDUC 224 TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR LEARNING within the Professional Education requirements.
One semester of participation in the fall is required.
This is a one-credit repeatable course. Transfer students may be asked to complete a performance assessment in order to substitute coursework from other institutions for MUS 251 MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, FIELD. The Music Education Practicum curriculum includes units in jazz education.
Both MUS 402 and 403 are required. The ensemble for the primary performing area should be taken every semester as a junior or senior, except during Student Teaching.
(Courses may be taken for repeated credit)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 104/304 | VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 105/305 | JAZZ BAND | 1 |
| MUS 106/306 | JAZZ AND POP COMBO | 1 |
| MUS 107/307 | WOODWIND ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 108/308 | BRASS ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 109/309 | PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| MUS 111/311 | GUITAR ENSEMBLE | 1 |
The following classes are recommended as supportive classes:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 315R | SURVEY OF INSTRUMENT REPAIR TECHNIQUES | 1 |
| MUS 413 | JAZZ AND POP ARRANGING | 2 |
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