Requirements
For students seeking K-12 certification in vocal/choral music, the Bachelor of Arts in music can be combined with a minor in education. This program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the following courses:
Education (Grades K-12) Minor Coursework
37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
| EDU 11110 | Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences | 3 |
| EDU 20200 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDU 21501 | Teacher Education Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU 30710 | Content Literacy for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 32100 | Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology | 3 |
| EDU 34100 | Education of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 34310 | Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences | 3 |
| EDU 38700 | Reading/Writing across Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 40400 | Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning | 3 |
| EDU 41000 | Student Teaching | 12 |
Notes: (1) The total number of credit hours required for K-12 certification is dependent on the student’s major content area.
(2) Students in secondary education (9-12) and K-12 certification programs must officially declare a minor in either secondary education (9-12) or education (K-12) in order to be recognized for the additional educational coursework completed.
Oral Communications Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Content Area Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
| EDU 32300 | Methods of Teaching Elementary School Music | 3 |
| EDU 33800 | Secondary Methods of Teaching Music | 3 |
Foundation Coursework
40 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Private-Lessons Coursework I
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Private-Lessons Coursework II
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Ensemble Coursework
6 credit hours of large choral ensemble coursework from the following options:
Capstone Coursework
1 credit hour of coursework from the following option:
Seminar Coursework
Zero credit hour course in which students are required to enroll every fall and spring semester (except during student teaching) from matriculation to degree conferral.
Instrumental Endorsement Coursework
4 credit hours (minimum) of instrumental endorsement coursework from the following options:
2 credit hours of MUS 109XX-MUS 209XX.
2 credit hours of private instrumental lessons; MUS 22100, MUS 22200, MUS 22300, MUS 22400, and MUS 22600; MUS 36000; MUS 36500; and MUS 38400.
Additional Requirement Coursework
- A three-credit hour U.S. Government course.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Passing scores on periodic assessments of program-level student learning outcomes, including the Piano Proficiency Exam.