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Music, BA K-12 Education Instrumental Certification Preparation

107 credit hours

Requirements

For students seeking K-12 certification in instrumental 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 11110Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences

3
EDU 20200Psychology of Teaching and Learning

3
EDU 21501Teacher Education Seminar I

1
EDU 30710Content Literacy for Diverse Learners

3
EDU 32100Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology

3
EDU 34100Education of the Exceptional Child

3
EDU 34310Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences

3
EDU 38700Reading/Writing across Curriculum

3
EDU 40400Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning

3
EDU 41000Student 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:

COM 10500Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking

3
COM 11000Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3
SW 20000Intercultural Communication

3

Content Area Coursework

9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDU 33542Secondary Methods of Teaching and Learning with Field Experience

3
EDU 33543Elementary Methods of Teaching Art, Music, & PE

3
MUS 36500Band and Orchestra Techniques

3

Foundation Coursework

39 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 10101First Year Seminar in Music

1
MUS 14100Music Theory I

4
MUS 21400Piano Proficiency I

1
MUS 21500Piano Proficiency II

1
MUS 21600Piano Proficiency III

1
MUS 22100Woodwind Techniques

1
MUS 22200Brass Techniques

1
MUS 22300Percussion Techniques

1
MUS 22400String Techniques

1
MUS 22600Guitar Techniques

1
MUS 24200Music Theory II

4
MUS 25000Introduction to Music Technology

3
MUS 32500Keyboard Techniques

1
MUS 35500History of Western Music I

3
MUS 35600History of Western Music II

3
MUS 35700World Music

3
MUS 36000Instrumental Composition and Arranging

3
MUS 38300Introduction to Conducting

3
MUS 38400Advanced Conducting-Instrumental

3

Note: MUS 35500, MUS 35600, and MUS 35700 may be used to satisfy the GE-Human Culture: Arts/Human Diversity requirement.

Private Lessons Coursework I

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 104XXPrivate Lessons

1-2
MUS 204XXPrivate Lessons

1-2

Private Lessons Coursework II

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 304XXPrivate Lessons

1-2
MUS 404XXPrivate Lessons

1-2

Ensemble Coursework

6 credit hours of large instrumental ensemble coursework from the following options:

MUS 209XXLarge Ensemble - Instrumental

0-1

Capstone Coursework

1 credit hour of coursework from the following option:

MUS 48800Senior Recital

1

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.

MUS 10200Concert/Recital Attendance

0

Vocal/Choral Endorsement Coursework

6 credit hours (minimum) of coursework from the following options:

2 credit hours of coursework in MUS 110XX-MUS 210XX

4 credit hours of coursework in MUS 12400, MUS 12500, and/or private voice lessons; MUS 37000; MUS 37500; MUS 37900; and MUS 38500.

Additional Requirements

  • 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.