Music, BA K - 12 Education Instrumental Certification Preparation

Education (Grades K-12) Minor Coursework

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37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• EDU 11110 - Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 20200 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 21501 - Teacher Education Seminar I 1 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 30710 - Content Literacy for Diverse Learners 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 32100 - Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 34100 - Education of the Exceptional Child 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 34310 - Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 38700 - Reading/Writing across Curriculum 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 40400 - Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 41000 - Student Teaching 12 Credit Hour(s)

Oral Communications Coursework

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3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• COM 10500 - Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)
• COM 11000 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s)
• SW 20000 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)

Content Area Coursework

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9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• EDU 33542 - Secondary Methods of Teaching and Learning with Field Experience 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EDU 33543 - Elementary Methods of Teaching Art, Music, & PE 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 36500 - Band and Orchestra Techniques 3 Credit Hour(s)

Foundation Coursework

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39 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• MUS 10101 - First Year Seminar in Music 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 14101 - Music Theory I 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 14102 - Ear Training I 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 21400 - Piano Proficiency I 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 21500 - Piano Proficiency II 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 21600 - Piano Proficiency III 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 22100 - Woodwind Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 22200 - Brass Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 22300 - Percussion Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 22400 - String Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 22600 - Guitar Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 24201 - Music Theory II 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 24202 - Ear Training II 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 25000 - Introduction to Music Technology 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 32500 - Keyboard Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 35500 - History of Western Music I 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 35600 - History of Western Music II 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 35700 - World Music 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 36000 - Instrumental Composition and Arranging 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 38300 - Introduction to Conducting 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 38400 - Advanced Conducting-Instrumental 3 Credit Hour(s)

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

Private Lessons Coursework I

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3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• MUS 104XX - Private Lessons 1-2 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 204XX - Private Lessons 1-2 Credit Hour(s)

Private Lessons Coursework II

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3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• MUS 304XX - Private Lessons 1-2 Credit Hour(s)
• MUS 404XX - Private Lessons 1-2 Credit Hour(s)

Ensemble Coursework

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

• MUS 209XX - Large Ensemble Instrumental 0-1 Credit Hour(s)

Capstone Coursework

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1 credit hour of coursework from the following option:

• MUS 48800 - Senior Recital 1 Credit Hour(s)

Seminar Coursework

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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 10200 - Concert/Recital Attendance 0 Credit Hour(s)

Vocal/Choral Endorsement Coursework

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

• 2 credit hours of coursework in 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

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• 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.

Notes:

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(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.