Bachelor of Science - Education - Field Endorsement in Music (Grades PK-12)

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.

Essential Studies
Professional Education 1
Core Requirements
MUS 100U/300UELECTIVE PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/GUITAR1
MUS 101STUDENT RECITAL0
Complete four semesters from the following:4
MUS 102/302
WIND SYMPHONY
MUS 103/303
CONCERT CHOIR
MUS 115PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION (two semesters)2
MUS 126EAGLE BAND (repeatable) 20
MUS 131
& 131L		THEORY I
and THEORY I LABORATORY		4
MUS 132
& 132L		THEORY II
and THEORY II LAB		4
MUS 199ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY0
MUS 215PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION (two semesters)2
MUS 220FUNCTIONAL PIANO2
MUS 227SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY3
MUS 231
& 231L		THEORY III
and THEORY III LABORATORY		4
MUS 232THEORY IV2
MUS 238DICTION I2
MUS 239DICTION II2
MUS 240PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING2
MUS 251/351MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, FIELD 34
MUS 298PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM0
MUS 299SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM0
MUS 315PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION (two semesters)2
MUS 321CHORAL CONDUCTING2
MUS 322INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING2
MUS 352MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, FIELD (culminating semester)1
MUS 357INSTRUMENTATION & ARRANGING2
MUS 362KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER2
MUS 399SOLO HALF-RECITAL0
MUS 402WIND SYMPHONY 40
MUS 403CONCERT CHOIR 40
Electives in Music History2
Elective Chamber Ensemble1
Total Credits52
1

Music education majors complete MUS 156 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION in place of EDUC 224 TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR LEARNING within the Professional Education requirements.

2

One semester of participation in the fall is required.

3

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.

4

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. 

Elective Chamber Ensembles

(Courses may be taken for repeated credit)

MUS 104/304VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE1
MUS 105/305JAZZ BAND1
MUS 106/306JAZZ AND POP COMBO1
MUS 107/307WOODWIND ENSEMBLE1
MUS 108/308BRASS ENSEMBLE1
MUS 109/309PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE1
MUS 111/311GUITAR ENSEMBLE1

Electives in Music History

MUS 432TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE2

The following classes are recommended as supportive classes:

MUS 315RSURVEY OF INSTRUMENT REPAIR TECHNIQUES1
MUS 413JAZZ AND POP ARRANGING2