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This concentration is
designed for students pursuing licensure in the field of music education K-12
and who can demonstrate proficiency in at least one instrument or voice. A
recital is required. Students are given final approval to enter into a teaching
practicum only upon satisfactory completion of Praxis I and II and a
comprehensive diagnostic examination. The major areas covered in the
examination are music theory, music history, music education concepts, keyboard
harmony, and ear training, sight singing and piano proficiency.
Music education students
must complete EITHER the classical studies OR jazz/contemporary concentration, the JSC General Ed requirements and the following:
Note: many courses are not offered every semester or year. Make sure your plan takes this into account.
The following documents (you can also get them from the Registrar's Office or their links on BlackBoard) are invaluable for figuring this all out! Download, study and fill them out.
Classical Performance Major with K-12 licensure Suggested 5-Year Plan with design your own template |
Classical Performance Major (with K-12 licensure) Plan of Study |
Required Courses
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
Info |
|
MUS-3410 |
Conducting I |
3 |
Offered every other year
(A) |
|
MUS-3402 |
Conducting II |
3 |
Offered every other year
(A) |
|
MUS-3215 |
Music Technology for the
Classroom |
3 |
Offered every other year
(A) in the fall |
|
MUS-3160 |
Elementary School Music
Methods |
3 |
Offered every other year
(B) in the fall |
|
MUS-3210 |
Secondary School Music
Methods |
3 |
Offered every other year
(A) in the fall |
|
MUS-3720 |
Seminar in Music
Education * |
2 (6) |
Offered every year only
in the spring |
|
EDU-2040 |
Child Development |
3 |
|
|
EDU-2110 |
Introduction to
Exceptional Populations |
3 |
|
|
EDU-2170 |
Adolescent Development |
3 |
|
|
EDU-2320 |
Engaged in Creative
Teaching and Learning |
3 |
|
|
EDU-3020 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
|
EDU-3240 |
Literacy Development in
the Content Areas |
3 |
|
|
EDU-4830 |
Music Student Teaching |
12 |
|
|
|
Sub Total Credits |
51 |
|
A minimum of 8 credits from the following two-and/or
three-credit courses (these are offered on an alternating basis depending on
need and availability of instructors):
|
MUS-1050 |
Elementary Piano Class |
2 |
|
MUS-2040 |
Foreign Language Diction |
2 |
|
MUS-2120 |
String Instrument
Teaching Methods |
2 |
|
MUS-2130 |
Woodwind Instrument
Teaching Methods |
2 |
|
MUS-2140 |
Brass Instrument
Teaching Methods |
2 |
|
MUS-2240 |
Percussion Instrument
Teaching Methods |
2 |
|
MUS-2330 |
Elementary Voice Class |
3 |
|
MUS-3060 |
Vocal Pedagogy K-12 |
2 |
|
MUS-3080 |
Choral Literature |
2 |
|
Total Credits |
|
61 |
* Seminar in Music
Education must be taken each year, beginning in the sophomore year, until
coursework is completed.
Students pursuing more
than one applied instrument in any given semester may register for not more
than one credit in a secondary applied instrument. Instrumental and voice
students, other than pianists, must study classical piano as a second
instrument either in piano class or in a one-credit lesson per semester or a
combination of both, to total 4 credits. In addition, at least two of the
required ensemble credits (MUS-2222) must be in Choir.
This program of study is
designed for students who are already proficient in a classical instrument or
voice and who are interested in advanced training in all areas of technique,
musical theory, history and style. It is designed for students who are
seriously interested in pursuing advanced degrees or careers in classical music
performance, or in teaching music. Ensembles can include small string, wind and
vocal chamber ensembles, Chamber Singers, choir and band. Graded juries are
held each semester and a senior recital is required.
Required Courses
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
Info |
|
MUS-1051 |
Keyboard Harmony I |
1 |
|
|
MUS-1052 |
Keyboard Harmony II |
1 |
Spring semester |
|
MUS-1061 |
Ear Training I |
1 |
|
|
MUS-1062 |
Ear Training II |
1 |
|
|
MUS-1231 |
Music Theory I |
3 |
|
|
MUS-1232 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
Spring semester |
|
MUS-2023 |
Ear Training III |
1 |
|
|
MUS-2024 |
Ear Training IV |
1 |
|
|
MUS-2053 |
Keyboard Harmony III |
1 |
|
|
MUS-2054 |
Keyboard Harmony IV |
1 |
|
|
MUS-2160 |
Introduction to
Technology in Music |
2 |
|
|
MUS-2313 |
Music Theory III |
3 |
|
|
MUS-2314 |
Music Theory IV |
3 |
|
|
MUS-3031 |
History of Western Music
I |
4 |
Offered every other year
(B) |
|
MUS-3032 |
History of Western Music
II |
4 |
Offered every other year
(B) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MUS-1120, 3240,4030 |
Applied Lessons |
12 |
|
|
MUS-2220 |
Music Ensemble |
4 |
|
|
MUS-4720 |
Senior Recital |
2 |
|
|
THA-2121 |
Acting I |
3 |
|
|
Total Credits |
|
51 |
|
This program is designed
for students interested in pursuing careers in jazz performance or contemporary
music and who can demonstrate reasonable competency in at least one instrument
or in voice. It is designed for students who are seriously interested in
pursuing advanced degrees or careers in Jazz performance, or in teaching music.
Required Courses
|
Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
Info |
|
MUS-1051 |
Keyboard Harmony I |
1 |
|
|
MUS-1052 |
Keyboard Harmony II |
1 |
|
|
MUS-1061 |
Ear Training I |
1 |
|
|
MUS-1062 |
Ear Training II |
1 |
|
|
MUS-1231 |
Music Theory I |
3 |
|
|
MUS-1232 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
|
|
MUS-2013 |
Jazz/Contemporary Theory
III |
3 |
|
|
MUS-2014 |
Jazz/Contemporary Theory
IV |
3 |
|
|
MUS-2111 |
Jazz/Contemporary Ear
Training III |
1 |
|
|
MUS-2112 |
Jazz/Contemporary Ear
Training IV |
1 |
|
|
MUS-2160 |
Introduction to
Technology in Music |
2 |
|
|
MUS-2211 |
Jazz/Contemporary
Keyboard III |
1 |
|
|
MUS-2212 |
Jazz/Contemporary
Keyboard IV |
1 |
|
|
MUS-3031 |
History of Western Music
I |
4 |
Offered every other year
(B) |
|
*or * |
|
|
|
|
MUS-3032 |
History of Western Music
II |
4 |
Offered every other year
(B) |
|
MUS-3040 |
Jazz in America |
3 |
|
|
MUS-3140 |
Jazz Arranging |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MUS-1120,3240,4030 |
Applied Lessons |
12 |
|
|
MUS-2220 |
Music Ensemble |
4 |
|
|
MUS-2310 |
Jazz Improvisation |
3 |
|
|
MUS-4720 |
Senior Recital |
2 |
|
|
THA-2121 |
Acting I |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credits |
|
56 |
|