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

This endorsement qualifies a person to teach 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, and MUS 431C SECONDARY CHORALE METHODS. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams and complete a voice assessment with a member of the voice faculty during the first week of classes.

Essential Studies
Professional Education 1
Core Requirements
MUS 100U/300UELECTIVE PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/GUITAR1
MUS 101STUDENT RECITAL0
MUS 103/303CONCERT CHOIR4
MUS 115KPRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO 22
MUS 115SPRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/VOICE 22
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 215KPRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO 22
or MUS 215S PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/VOICE
MUS 220FUNCTIONAL PIANO 32
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 250MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, VOCAL1
MUS 252MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, VOCAL1
MUS 298PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM0
MUS 299SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM0
MUS 315KPRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO 22
or MUS 315S PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/VOICE
MUS 321CHORAL CONDUCTING2
MUS 362KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER2
MUS 399SOLO HALF-RECITAL0
MUS 403CONCERT CHOIR 40
Elective Chamber Ensembles1
Electives in Music History2
Upper Division Electives 52
Total Credits49
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

The major instrument for students completing this endorsement must be either voice or piano, and a minimum of two semesters of study in each area is required. Vocal majors will typically complete MUS 115K PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO after completing MUS 220 FUNCTIONAL PIANO. Piano majors should consult the voice faculty regarding the completion of MUS 115S PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/VOICE.

3

Piano majors may substitute two credits of MUS 315K PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO for MUS 220 FUNCTIONAL PIANO with permission from the instructor.

4

Complete 3 semesters of participation.

5

Any 300-400 level music course.

Elective Chamber Ensembles

(Courses may be taken for repeated credit)

MUS 104/304VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE1

Electives in Music History

MUS 432TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE2