Music Education (Instrumental) (BA Degree)

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A major in Music Education (Instrumental) consists of 94 hours and does not require a minor. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the major.

[Certification Program for Grades PreK-12]

Music Education (Instrumental) (94 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

ENGL 111 - English Composition and Rhetoric I (3 hours)
ENGL 112 - English Composition and Rhetoric II (3 hours)
COMM 110 - Public Speaking (3 hours)
MUSI 241 - Introduction to Language Diction (3 hours)
MUSI 403 - Teaching Music in the Elementary School (3 hours) *
*Requires admission to the Professional Program in Teacher Education
ENGL 202 - Survey of American Literature (3 hours) or
ENGL 203 - Survey of English Literature I (3 hours) or
ENGL 204 - Survey of English Literature II (3 hours)
MUSI 371 - Music History and Literature I (3 hours)
CHST 111 - Survey of the Old Testament (3 hours)
CHST 112 - Survey of the New Testament (3 hours)
HIST 111 - Perspectives on World Civilizations I (3 hours) or
HIST 112 - Perspectives on World Civilizations II (3 hours) or
HIST 113 - Perspectives on World Civilizations III (3 hours)
HIST 211 - American History I (3 hours) or
HIST 212 - American History II (3 hours)
HEAL 201 - Dimensions of Personal Health and Wellness (3 hours)
MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures (3 hours) or higher

Natural Science

(Any 8 hours with at least one course from Biology and one course from Physics, Geology, or Chemistry)

Major Requirements Music (61 hours)

Music Performance
-major instrument (14 Hours)
Piano/
Music Performance
  (3 Hours) (May include 3 credits of
Group Piano I
  ,
Group Piano II
  , and
Group Piano III
  )
MUSI 100 - Admitted to the Horton School of Music (0 hours)
MUSI 198 - Musicianship I (4 hours)
MUSI 199 - Musicianship II (4 hours)
MUSI 298 - Musicianship III (4 hours)
MUSI 299 - Musicianship IV (4 hours)
MUSI 095-20 - Studio Proficiency (0 hours)
MUSI 252 30 - Group Piano IV (1 hours)
MUSI 237 - Brass Techniques (1 hours)
MUSI 238 - Woodwind Techniques (1 hours)
MUSI 239 - String Techniques (1 hours)
MUSI 240 - Percussion Techniques (1 hours)
MUSI 243 - Vocal Techniques (1 hours)
MUSI 301 - Elementary Conducting (2 hours)
MUSI 302 - Advanced Conducting (2 hours)
MUSI 345 - Music Composition and Arranging (3 hours)
MUSI 360 - Recital (1 hours)
MUSI 372 - Music History and Literature II (3 hours)
Wind Ensemble and other ensembles
(8 Hours)
Marching Band
(3 Hours)

Education (33 hours)

Professional Foundations

EDUC 201 - Principles and Philosophy of Education (3 hours)
EDUC 300 - Psychology Applied to Effective Teaching (3 hours)
EDUC 313 - Human Growth and Child Development (3 hours)
SPED 361 - Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (3 hours)

Professional Studies

Requires Admission to the School of Education

EDUC 325 - Teaching Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (3 hours)
EDUC 405 - School, Parent, and Community Relations (3 hours)
MUSI 405 - Teaching Music in the Secondary School (3 hours)

Requires Admission to Clinical Practice

EDUC 442 - Clinical Practice in the Elementary and Secondary Schools (12 hours)

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.