Music Education - Elective Studies in Education Option

To be admitted as a major pursuing any degree in music, students must meet the following criteria:

Completion of 24 credits; cumulative GPA of 2.0; completion of 10 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a grade of C or better in those courses selected: MUS 151, 181, 182, 251, 252, 253, 254, and up to four credits of applied study; approval of the appropriate applied study area coordinator; [approval requires two semesters' study as specified by each area: Brass, Woodwind, Strings, Percussion, and Keyboard at 300 level with grade of B- or better, and Voice at 200 level with grade of B- or better]; completion of application available from department. Composition students must achieve a B or better in MUS 251 and 253.

In addition, for students advancing in any of the Bachelor of Music Education degrees, the College of Education requires 2.5 GPA and C or better in each course listed for the major, minor and professional core, plus a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Students following any teacher preparation option are required to present an acceptable senior half recital in the major performance medium.

Students following any teacher preparation option must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all of the following areas: cumulative GPA, Professional Education Core with a C or better in each course, and academic major (and minor if any) with a C or better in each course. Students must also be admitted into the College of Education. Since this option is likely to lead to enrollment in the MA in Music, students are advised that admission to graduate study requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Students must pass the Piano Proficiency Exam, pass the senior qualifying exam, achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA and a grade of C or better in all music classes, and a 2.5 GPA and a grade of C or better in all College of Education Professional Core courses. Class piano credits are not required for the degree. Instrumentalists must complete 4 credits in vocal performance studies (private lessons and/or ensemble) and vocalists must complete 4 credits of instrumental performance studies. Approved Performing Ensembles: See degree requirements for applicable (desired) endorsement.

This option provides professional preparation in music combined with studies in education. Students may complete teacher certification requirements after completion of this degree through further enrollment as undergraduate second degree candidates, enrollment as post-baccalaureate non-degree students, or as graduate students, each of which requires application for admission. Students planning to seek admission and enroll as graduate students should, at the beginning of their last semester of undergraduate study, complete the necessary form to count selected courses in the final undergraduate semester toward the graduate degree, up to a maximum of 6 credits.

As stated above, this option may lead to one of three paths to achieve teacher certification in designated arts: Music (choral, instrumental, and general). If a student elects to pursue teacher certification, requirements include: C or better in all music and education courses; 2.5 music average; 2.5 education average; 2.5 overall average; 4 credits vocal performance for instrumentalists; 4 credits instrumental performance for vocalists; upper-division exam, piano proficiency, solo half-recital. Approved performing groups: a minimum of 1 credit during each of 7 semesters, to include at least one semester of MUS 435 for instrumentalists and 428 for vocalists. Include a minimum of 2 credits in choral and 2 credits in instrumental performing groups. Note that during the second term of the senior year, only 10 credits are taken toward the degree. Students must enroll in 12 credits to be full time and may enroll in graduate credits if preparing to enroll in the MA degree program.

Only 9 credits of MUS courses can be used to fulfill UCORE requirements.

First Year
First Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
Biological Sciences [BSCI] with lab2	4
ENGLISH 101 [WRTG]	3
MUS 164	1
MUS 1813	0 or 1
MUS 2514	3
MUS 2524	1
MUS Ensemble 5	1
Second Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
HISTORY 105 [ROOT]	3
MUS 1823	0 or 1
MUS 190	1
MUS 2536	3
MUS 2546	1
MUS Ensemble 5	1
Physical Sciences [PSCI] with lab2	4
Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN]	3
Second Year
First Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
MUS 103 or 319	2
MUS 281	0 or 1
MUS 3514	3
MUS 3524	1
MUS 4914	2
MUS Ensemble5	1
TCH LRN 301	3
Second Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
MUS 3536	3
MUS 3546	1
MUS 359 [HUM] [M]6	3
MUS 4906	3
MUS Ensemble 5	1
TCH LRN 317	2
Complete Writing Portfolio
Pass Piano Proficiency
May Field Experience
Admitted into Major, Admitted into TCH LRN
Third Year
First Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
Diversity [DIVR] (Non-MUS)	3
ENGLISH 201 [WRTG]7	3
MUS 2584	2
MUS 360 [M]4	3
MUS 4554	2
MUS Ensemble 5	1
Second Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
Equity and Justice [EQJS]	3
MUS 428 or 435	1
MUS 461 [CAPS]6	3
MUS Electives	3
Social Sciences [SSCI]	3
Fourth Year
First Term	Credits
Applied MUS 1	2
Foreign Language, if needed	0-4
MUS Endorsement Electives8	4
MUS Ensemble 5	1
TCH LRN 464	3
TCH LRN 465	3
Senior Qualifying Exam
Reserve Credit for MA recommended
Second Term	Credits
ED PSYCH 468	3
Foreign Language, if needed	0-4
MUS 482 or 483	1
MUS Endorsement Electives8	4
TCH LRN 467 [M]	3
TCH LRN 470	3
Senior Half-Recital
Reserve Credit for MA recommended

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Footnotes

1	Applied Music: 14 credits required with a minimum of 2 credits at the 400 level. Approved courses include MUS 301-318, 320, 401-418, 420.
2	To meet College of Arts and Sciences requirements, students must complete 1 additional lab credit of [BSCI] or [PSCI] for a total of 8 credits (2 labs).
3	Class piano credits not required in degree.
4	Fall only.
5	Music ensemble: 6 credits required from MUS 428-444 with a minimum of 2 credits choral (MUS 429, 430, 431), and 2 credits instrumental (MUS 434, 436, 437, 438). 3 credits taken from ensemble courses designated as ARTS fulfill the [ARTS] UCORE requirement.
6	Spring only.
7	One from ENGLISH 201, 301, 302, or 402 is required for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Students who take ENGLISH 302 will need to take an additional [WRTG] or [COMM] course.
8	MUS Endorsement Electives (8 credits required including at least 1 term MUS 480): Approved courses include MUS 480, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 493, 494 and 495.