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Music Education Major

Check Sheet

Thirty-Six Units are required for Bachelor of Music Education Degree.

Five Courses in Music Theory

  • MUS_CLAS 141 (grade of C must be earned)
  • MUS_CLAS 142 (grade of C must be earned)
  • MUS_CLAS 241 (grade of C must be earned)
  • MUS_CLAS 242
  • MUS_CLAS 341

Three Courses in Musicology

  • MUS_CLAS 210
  • MUS_CLAS 211
  • MUS_CLAS 212

Conducting

  • MUS_CLAS 205

Six Courses in Music Education

  • MUS_CLAS 320
  • MUS_CLAS 321
  • MUS_CLAS 410
  • MUS_CLAS 412
  • MUS_CLAS 440
  • MUS_CLAS 476

Seven courses in Piano/ Voice/ Instrument Techniques

  • MUS_CLAS 120
  • MUS_CLAS 121
  • MUS_CLAS 150
  • MUS_CLAS 152
  • MUS_CLAS 154
  • MUS_CLAS 156
  • MUS_CLAS 159

Four Education Courses

  • MUS_CLAS 149
  • EDUC 201
  • EDUC 320
  • EDUC 340

Applied Studies and Ensembles

  • Seven semesters of applied study at the 200-level on the student’s principal instrument/ voice at the 200-level.
  • Seven semesters of major ensemble on the student’s principal instrument/ voice
  • Two semesters of Chamber Music MUS_ENS 191
  • One semester of large ensemble outside the primary performance area.

Additional Requirements

  • Successful completion of a piano proficiency exam.
  • Acceptance into music teacher education in the Spring of the sophomore year.
  • Acceptance into teacher education in the Fall of junior year.
  • All State education requirements for licensure.