B.M. in Music Education - Instrument Concentration

(*Note: As of Fall 2023, this program is no longer accepting new students.)

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement4
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Music History III
Diverse Communities requirement3
Music Methods and Materials II 9
Ethics requirement3
Music for Diverse Learners
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement 16-8
Behavioral & Social Science requirement6
Humanities requirement6
Introduction to World Literature 8
Topics in Literature
Arts requirement3
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 2
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Introduction to World Literature 8
Topics in Literature
Music Methods and Materials I 9
Music Methods and Materials II 9
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Student Teaching I 9
Student Teaching II 9
Degree Requirements
Capstone requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Music Theory & Aurals Requirements
MTC 112Theory of Music I 23
MTC 114Aural Activities I 22
MTC 113Theory of Music II 23
MTC 115Aural Activities II 22
MTC 212Theory of Music III3
MTC 214Aural Activities III2
MTC 213Theory of Music IV3
Music History Requirements
MHL 180Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 23
MHL 211Music History II 23
MHL 212Music History III3
Applied Lessons
INM 111Applied Lesson1.5
INM 112Applied Lesson1.5
INM 211Applied Lesson1.5
INM 212Applied Lesson1.5
INM 311Applied Lesson1.5
INM 312Applied Lesson1.5
INM 411Applied Lesson1.5
INM 412Applied Lesson1.5
Major Ensembles
7 semesters required; repeatable3.5-7
Marching Band
Concert Band
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
Symphony Orchestra
String Ensemble 4
Choral Ensembles
3 courses required; repeatable1.5
Orpheus Singers
Allegro Voices
Mastersingers
Oriana Chorale
Concert Choir
Piano Requirements 5
PIA 191Piano Class (Minor)0.5
PIA 192Piano Class (Minor)0.5
PIA 291Piano Class1
PIA 292Piano Class1
Voice Requirements
VOI 191Voice Class (Minor)0.5
VOI 192Voice Class (Minor)0.5
VOI 2911
Instrument Courses
ABC 191Brass Class0.5
ABC 192French Horn Class (Music Education)0.5
or ABC 193 Trombone Class (Music Education)
APC 191Non-Pitched Percussion Class0.5
APC 192Pitched Percussion Class0.5
ASC 191Violin/Viola Class1
ASC 194Cello Class0.5
or ASC 195 Bass Class
or INS 295 Guitar Class I
AWC 191Single Reed Class0.5
AWC 192Flute/Recorder Class0.5
AWC 193Double-Reed Class0.5
Required Music Education Courses
MUE 201Music Education Seminar0.5
MUE 220Music for Diverse Learners3
MUE 331Music Methods and Materials I 93
MUE 332Music Methods and Materials II 93
MUE 333Instrumental Methods and Materials2
Conducting
CON 311Instrumental Conducting I1.5
CON 312Instrumental Conducting II1.5
Elementary Band/Orchestra
AEB 101Elementary Band0.5
AEO 101Elementary Orchestra0.5
Jazz Techniques
AJZ 365Jazz Ensemble Techniques0.5
Education Courses
EDA 103Foundations of Special Education3
EDP 250Educational Psychology3
LAN/ENG 382Teaching English Language Learners PK-123
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
Other Music Requirements
6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals)
Studio Hour 6
Certification Exams and Requirements
Clearances - completed each summer
Basic Skills (Qualifying PAPA, CORE, SAT and/or ACT scores)
Music Education Skills Assessment (MESA)
2.8 GPA (upon entering MUE 331)
Teacher Candidacy
School of Music Education Application
Praxis II - Fundamental Subjects
Praxis II - Music Content
Capstone Requirement
MUE 431Student Teaching I 7,96
MUE 432Student Teaching II 7,96
Total Minimum Credits Required129
1

No lab required.

2

A minimum grade of C- is required.

3

2 semesters required except strings/double reeds

4

Guitar Ensemble; Guitar Only

5

Requirement may be waived via competency exam 

6

Thursdays at 11 am.

7

This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

8

This course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.

9

A minimum grade of C is required.