B.M. in Music Education

Wells School of Music
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement3
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Diverse Communities requirement 3
MHL 180
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 2
Ethics requirement 3
MUE 220
Music for Diverse Learners
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement 13
Behavioral & Social Science requirement 3
Humanities requirement 23
Art requirement 3
MHL 180
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement 29
MHL 380
Western Art Music II
MUE 324
Music Administration and Advocacy
Speaking Emphasis requirement 9
MHL 280
Western Art Music I 3
MUE 431
Student Teaching I
MUE 432
Student Teaching II
Degree Requirements
Capstone requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Music Theory & Aurals Requirements
MTC 112Theory of Music I 33
MTC 114Aural Activities I 32
MTC 113Theory of Music II 33
MTC 115Aural Activities II 32
MTC 212Theory of Music III3
Production & Technology
MTC 169Music Technology Essentials2
Music History Requirements
MHL 180Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 33
MHL 280Western Art Music I 33
MHL 380Western Art Music II3
Applied Lessons
INM 121Applied Music Education Lesson2
or VOK 121 Applied Music Education Lesson
INM 122Applied Music Education Lesson2
or VOK 122 Applied Music Education Lesson
INM 221Applied Music Education Lesson2
or VOK 221 Applied Music Education Lesson
INM 222Applied Music Education Lesson2
or VOK 222 Applied Music Education Lesson
INM 321Applied Music Education Lesson2
or VOK 321 Applied Music Education Lesson
INM 322Applied Music Education Lesson2
or VOK 322 Applied Music Education Lesson
INM 421Degree Recital1
or VOK 421 Degree Recital
Ensembles 4
Complete 12 ensembles, 7 credits total.7
2 semesters of marching band/opera/chamber orchestra required. Register for 1 credit each.
ENS 311
Marching Band
ENS 335
Symphony Orchestra
ENS 336
Chamber Orchestra
VOC 424
Opera Production
2 Non-Major Area Ensembles 5, 6
1 Chamber Ensemble 6
7 consecutive semesters of concert ensembles required (courses are repeatable). 6
Instrumental only
ENS 312
Concert Band
ENS 313
Wind Symphony
ENS 314
Wind Ensemble
ENS 335
Symphony Orchestra
AES 131
String Ensemble
Vocal only
ENS 321
Orpheus Singers
ENS 322
Allegro Voices
ENS 323
Mastersingers
ENS 324
Oriana Chorale
ENS 325
Concert Choir
Keyboard only
ENS 312
Concert Band
ENS 313
Wind Symphony
ENS 314
Wind Ensemble
ENS 321
Orpheus Singers
ENS 322
Allegro Voices
ENS 323
Mastersingers
ENS 324
Oriana Chorale
ENS 325
Concert Choir
ENS 335
Symphony Orchestra
PIA 443
Keyboard Ensemble
Piano Requirements
Instrumental and Vocal only
PIA 150Piano Class I1
PIA 151Piano Class II1
Keyboard only
PIA 350Piano Class for Keyboard Majors1
Voice Requirements
Instrumental only
VOI 150Voice Class1
Keyboard only
VOI 150Voice Class1
VOI 350Voice Class for Vocal Music Education Majors1
Vocal only
VOI 350Voice Class for Vocal Music Education Majors1
Foundations
INS 110Woodwind Foundations1
INS 120Brass Foundations1
INS 130Percussion Foundations1
INS 140String Foundations1
INS 150Guitar & Ukulele Foundations1
Conducting
Instrumental only
CON 311Instrumental Conducting I1.5
CON 312Instrumental Conducting II1.5
Vocal only
CON 321Choral Conducting I1.5
CON 322Choral Conducting II1.5
Keyboard students can take either conducting sequence.
Required Music Education Courses
MUE 110Student-Centered Learning0.5
MUE 112Improvisation for Music Educators0.5
MUE 120Music Education Foundations I2
MUE 202Music Education Foundations II3
MUE 210Beginning Ensembles0.5
MUE 212Music Education and Social Change0.5
MUE 220Music for Diverse Learners3
MUE 300Music Education Stage 2 Field1
MUE 310Music Education Stage 3 Field1
MUE 320Traditional Methods3
MUE 322Progressive Methods3
MUE 324Music Administration and Advocacy3
MUE 326Ensemble Methods3
Education Courses
EDP 280Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education3
LAN 382Teaching English Language Learners PK-123
or ENG 382 Teaching English Language Learners PK-12
EDR 347Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms3
Additional Mathematics Course
1 Additional MAT. Suggested: MAT 101, MAT 103, MAT 104, MAT 113, MAT 115, or MAT 121, in addition to the General Education Mathematics requirement. 3
Electives
Complete 2 credits of electives2
Other Music Requirements
6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals)
Certification Exams and Requirements
Capstone Requirement
MUE 431Student Teaching I 76
MUE 432Student Teaching II 76
Total Minimum Credits Required129
1

No lab required

2

CLS 165 or LIT 165 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.

3

A minimum grade of a C- is required.

4

12 ensembles required. 7 total credits.

5

Instrumental students - Choir
Vocal students – Instrumental
Keyboard students – Choir or Instrumental

6

Register for 0.5 credit each semester.  

7

This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

Gold Track

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MUE 110 Student-Centered Learning 0.5
MUE 120 Music Education Foundations I 2
MTC 112 Theory of Music I 3
PIA 150 Piano Class I 1
VOI 150 Voice Class 1
INM 121
or VOK 121
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXMarching Band/Opera/Chamber Orchestra 1
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
FYE 100EMusic First Year Experience 3
 Credits16.5
Semester Two
MUE 202 Music Education Foundations II 3
MUE 112 Improvisation for Music Educators 0.5
MTC 113 Theory of Music II 3
MTC 114 Aural Activities I 2
PIA 151 Piano Class II 1
INM 122
or VOK 122
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
WRT 120 Effective Writing I 3
 Credits16.5
Year Two
Semester Three
MUE 210 Beginning Ensembles 0.5
MUE 220 Music for Diverse Learners 3
MTC 115 Aural Activities II 2
MTC 212 Theory of Music III 3
MHL 180 Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3
MTC 169 Music Technology Essentials 2
INM 221
or VOK 221
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXMarching Band/Opera/Chamber Orchestra 1
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
 Credits18
Semester Four
MUE 212 Music Education and Social Change 0.5
MHL 280 Western Art Music I 3
INM 222
or VOK 222
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
EDP 280 Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education 3
CON 311
or CON 321
 Instrumental Conducting I
or Choral Conducting I
 1.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
MAT XXXMath Gen Ed 3
WRT 2XX200-Level WRT Course 3
 Credits18
Year Three
Semester Five
MUE 326 Ensemble Methods 3
MHL 380 Western Art Music II 3
INM 321
or VOK 321
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
CON 312
or CON 322
 Instrumental Conducting II
or Choral Conducting II
 1.5
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
Humanities Gen Ed 3
Math Gen Ed 3
 Credits16.5
Semester Six
MUE 300 Music Education Stage 2 Field 1
MUE 320 Traditional Methods 3
MUE 324 Music Administration and Advocacy 3
INM 322
or VOK 322
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
EDR 347
or LAN 382
 Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
or Teaching English Language Learners PK-12
 3
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
Chamber Ensemble 0.5
Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed 3
Electives 1
 Credits17
Year Four
Semester Seven
MUE 310 Music Education Stage 3 Field 1
MUE 322 Progressive Methods 3
INM 421
or VOK 421
 Degree Recital
or Degree Recital
 1
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
LAN 382
or EDR 347
 Teaching English Language Learners PK-12
or Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
 3
Science Gen Ed 3
Interdisciplinary Gen Ed 3
 Credits14.5
Semester Eight
MUE 431 Student Teaching I 6
MUE 432 Student Teaching II 6
 Credits12
 Total Credits129

Purple Track

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MUE 110 Student-Centered Learning 0.5
MUE 120 Music Education Foundations I 2
MTC 112 Theory of Music I 3
PIA 150 Piano Class I 1
VOI 150 Voice Class 1
INM 121
or VOK 121
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXMarching Band/Opera/Chamber Orchestra 1
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
FYE 100EMusic First Year Experience 3
 Credits16.5
Semester Two
MUE 112 Improvisation for Music Educators 0.5
MTC 113 Theory of Music II 3
MTC 114 Aural Activities I 2
PIA 151 Piano Class II 1
EDP 280 Developmental and Psychological Perspectives in Education 3
INM 122
or VOK 122
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
WRT 120 Effective Writing I 3
 Credits16.5
Year Two
Semester Three
MUE 202 Music Education Foundations II 3
MUE 212 Music Education and Social Change 0.5
MTC 115 Aural Activities II 2
MTC 212 Theory of Music III 3
MHL 180 Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3
MTC 169 Music Technology Essentials 2
INM 221
or VOK 221
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXMarching Band/Opera/Chamber Orchestra 1
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
 Credits18
Semester Four
MUE 210 Beginning Ensembles 0.5
MUE 220 Music for Diverse Learners 3
MHL 280 Western Art Music I 3
INM 222
or VOK 222
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
CON 311
or CON 321
 Instrumental Conducting I
or Choral Conducting I
 1.5
INS XXXFoundations Course 1
MAT XXXMath Gen Ed 3
WRT 2XX200-Level WRT Course 3
 Credits18
Year Three
Semester Five
MUE 320 Traditional Methods 3
MHL 380 Western Art Music II 3
INM 321
or VOK 321
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
CON 312
or CON 322
 Instrumental Conducting II
or Choral Conducting II
 1.5
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
ENS XXXNon-Major Area Ensemble (optional) 0.5
Humanities Gen Ed 3
Math Gen Ed 3
 Credits16.5
Semester Six
MUE 300 Music Education Stage 2 Field 1
MUE 322 Progressive Methods 3
MUE 326 Ensemble Methods 3
INM 322
or VOK 322
 Applied Music Education Lesson
or Applied Music Education Lesson
 2
EDR 347
or LAN 382
 Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
or Teaching English Language Learners PK-12
 3
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
Chamber Ensemble 0.5
Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed 3
Electives 1
 Credits17
Year Four
Semester Seven
MUE 310 Music Education Stage 3 Field 1
MUE 324 Music Administration and Advocacy 3
INM 421
or VOK 421
 Degree Recital
or Degree Recital
 1
ENS XXXConcert Ensemble 0.5
LAN 382
or EDR 347
 Teaching English Language Learners PK-12
or Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
 3
Science Gen Ed 3
Interdisciplinary Gen Ed 3
 Credits14.5
Semester Eight
MUE 431 Student Teaching I 6
MUE 432 Student Teaching II 6
 Credits12
 Total Credits129