Music Education (PreK-12), Bachelor of Music (BM)
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education prepares individuals to teach instrumental, vocal, and general music to students in grades PreK-12. For additional information about our Music Education Program, contact the following faculty:
For information regarding auditions for the Music Department, please click here.
Program Learning Outcomes
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PO1: Musical Analysis and Interpretation: Students will analyze and interpret structural, theoretical, and historical elements of music both visually and aurally, applying this knowledge in instructional and performance contexts. (UO2, UO3, UO6)
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PO2: Performance Proficiency: Students will perform on their primary instrument or voice with technical mastery, artistic expression, and stylistic awareness across a range of genres and historical periods. (UO1, UO5, UO6)
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PO3: Collaborative Musicianship: Students will contribute effectively in ensemble settings, demonstrating balance, blend, intonation, and musical expression to achieve shared artistic goals. (UO1, UO5, UO7)
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PO4: Creative Musicianship: Students will arrange, compose, improvise, and adapt music for diverse learners, using knowledge of theory, style, and instrumental/vocal characteristics. (UO2, UO5, UO6)
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PO5: Pedagogical and Diagnostic Skills: Students will demonstrate functional performance skills on voice, piano, guitar, and secondary instruments, and apply pedagogical methods to identify strengths, address weaknesses, and improve student performance across PreK–12 settings. (UO1, UO2, UO5, UO9)
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PO6: Technology Integration: Students will use current technologies to support composition, performance, analysis, teaching, assessment, and program administration. (UO4, UO5, UO10)
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PO7: Professional Development and Advocacy: Students will exhibit professional attributes and leadership in the music classroom, including program building, advocacy for music education, and reflective practice as teacher-musicians. (UO5, UO7, UO8)
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PO8: Cultural and Historical Literacy: Students will demonstrate an understanding of music from diverse historical periods and cultures and integrate this knowledge into repertoire selection and teaching practices. (UO6, UO8, UO9)
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PO9: Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques: Students will analyze scores and apply conducting and rehearsal strategies to effectively lead vocal and instrumental ensembles. (UO1, UO2, UO5)
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PO10: Assessment and Instructional Design: Students will design, implement, and assess instruction using state and national standards, developmentally appropriate strategies, and accommodations for diverse learners. (UO2, UO5, UO9)
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PO11: Classroom Management and Learning Environment: Students will create positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments using effective management strategies, motivational techniques, and social–emotional awareness. (UO5, UO7, UO8, UO9)
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Overall GPA for Teacher Candidacy: 2.8 or higher
GPA required to graduate: 3.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 87 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
MUSI 114-414 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | |
MUSI 115-415 | Concert Choir | |
MUSI 116-416 | University Choir | |
MUSI 118-418 | Marching Pride | |
MUSI 119-419 | Concert Band | |
MUSI 121-421 | Symphony Orchestra | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Requirement Waived | ||
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Additional Rock Studies 2 Requirements | ||
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| CDEV 248 | Human Development and Education | 3 |
| SEFE 326 | ELL Strategies and Practice | 3 |
| or CIEL 326 | Teaching Multi Language Learners | |
| SEFE 342 | Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
MATH 113-499 | Math Requirement | |
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- 44 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 44 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Music Courses | ||
| Students must earn a “C” or higher in Musicianship Skills, Music Theory and Music Ed courses 3 | ||
| Music Education Core | ||
| MUSI 111 | Introduction to Music Education & Field Experience I 2,3 | 3 |
| MUSI 129 | Modern Band & Guitar/Ukulele Techniques 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 203 | Musician's Health 2,3 | 1 |
| MUSI 247 | Percussion Techniques 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 304 | String Techniques 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 357 | Music Education for Diverse Learners 2,3 | 3 |
| MUSI 334 | Choral Methods 2,3 | 3 |
| MUSI 335 | Early Childhood and Elementary Music Methods 2,3 | 3 |
| MUSI 336 | Instrumental Methods 2,3 | 3 |
| Pick one from the following | 2 | |
| Marching Band Techniques 2,3 | ||
| Music Production & Promotion I 2,3 | ||
or MUSI 475 | Music Production & Promotion II | |
or MUSI 476 | Music Production & Promotion III | |
| Rehearsal and Production 2,3 | ||
| Projects in Theatre 2,3 | ||
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Tracks | 6 | |
Voice Track (6 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Wind Instruments 2,3 | ||
| Voice Techniques 2,3 | ||
| Diction for Singers 2,3 | ||
| Diction for Singers II 2,3 | ||
Instrumental Track (6 credits) | ||
| Class Voice & Diction 2,3 | ||
| Brass Techniques 2,3 | ||
| Woodwind Techniques 2,3 | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Music Academics | ||
| MUSI 151 | Music Theory and Musicking I 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 253 | Music Theory and Analysis II 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 254 | Music Theory and Analysis III 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 355 | Music Theory and Analysis IV 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 154 | Musicianship Skills I 2,3 | 1 |
| MUSI 256 | Musicianship Skills II 2,3 | 1 |
| MUSI 257 | Musicianship Skills III 2,3 | 1 |
| MUSI 378 | Musicianship Skills IV 2,3 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Keyboard Improvisation 2,3 | ||
| Instrumental Improvisation 2,3 | ||
| MUSI 359 | History of Music I 2,3 | 3 |
| MUSI 373 | History of Music II 2,3 | 3 |
| MUSI 206 | Fundamentals of Conducting 2,3 | 2 |
| MUSI 406 | Advanced Conducting 2,3 | 2 |
| Subtotal | 23 | |
| Major Applied - Must all be in the same instrument | ||
| Students must earn a “C” or better in each semester of applied major study. Four credits at the 400 level are required. | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Applied Piano 2 | ||
| Applied Voice 2 | ||
| Applied Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) 2 | ||
| Applied Brass (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium) 2 | ||
| Applied Woodwinds (Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Flute, Saxophone) 2 | ||
| Applied Percussion 2 | ||
| Select 6 credit of the following: | 6 | |
| Applied Piano 2 | ||
| Applied Voice 2 | ||
| Applied Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) 2 | ||
| Applied Brass (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium) 2 | ||
| Applied Woodwinds (Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Flute, Saxophone) 2 | ||
| Applied Percussion 2 | ||
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Applied Minor | 4 | |
| Students must earn a “C” or better in each semester of applied major study. | ||
| Voice and Instrumental Majors | ||
| Class Piano I and Class Piano II and Class Piano III and Class Piano IV 1,2,3 | ||
MUSI 179-479 | Applied Piano 2,3 | |
| Piano Majors | ||
MUSI 181-481 | Applied Voice 2,3 | |
MUSI 182-482 | Applied Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) 2,3 | |
MUSI 183-483 | Applied Brass (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium) 2,3 | |
MUSI 184-484 | Applied Woodwinds (Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Flute, Saxophone) 2,3 | |
MUSI 185-485 | Applied Percussion 2,3 | |
| Subtotal | 4 | |
| Ensemble Participation | ||
| Three semesters must be at the 300+ level. The student must earn a “C” or better in each semester to satisfy the requirement. Students must play in one ensemble every semester up to 6 semesters. See Ensemble Policy below. | ||
| Ensembles | 3 | |
| Jazz Combo 2,3 | ||
| Saxophone Quartet 2,3 | ||
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Concert Choir 2,3 | ||
| University Chorus 2,3 | ||
| Chamber Singers 2,3 | ||
| Marching Pride 2,3 | ||
| Concert Band 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Symphony Orchestra 2,3 | ||
| Chamber String Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Brass Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Flute Choir 2,3 | ||
| Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Lab Band 2,3 | ||
| World Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Combo 2,3 | ||
| Saxophone Quartet 2,3 | ||
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Concert Choir 2,3 | ||
| University Chorus 2,3 | ||
| Chamber Singers 2,3 | ||
| Marching Pride 2,3 | ||
| Concert Band 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Symphony Orchestra 2,3 | ||
| Chamber String Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Brass Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Flute Choir 2,3 | ||
| Opera Performance 2,3 | ||
| Chamber Music Performance 2,3 | ||
| Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Lab Band 2,3 | ||
| World Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Combo 2,3 | ||
| Saxophone Quartet 2,3 | ||
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Concert Choir 2,3 | ||
| University Chorus 2,3 | ||
| Chamber Singers 2,3 | ||
| Marching Pride 2,3 | ||
| Concert Band 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Symphony Orchestra 2,3 | ||
| Chamber String Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Brass Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Flute Choir 2,3 | ||
| Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Lab Band 2,3 | ||
| World Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Combo 2,3 | ||
| Saxophone Quartet 2,3 | ||
| Symphonic Wind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| University Chorus 2,3 | ||
| Chamber Singers 2,3 | ||
| Marching Pride 2,3 | ||
| Concert Band 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Symphony Orchestra 2,3 | ||
| Chamber String Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Brass Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Flute Choir 2,3 | ||
| Opera Performance 2,3 | ||
| Chamber Music Performance 2,3 | ||
| Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Jazz Lab Band 2,3 | ||
| World Percussion Ensemble 2,3 | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Field & Professional Education | ||
| MUSI 291 | Field Experience II: Pre-K Music 2,3 | 1 |
| MUSI 339 | Field Experience IV: Secondary Music 2,3 | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Field Experience III: Elementary Music 2,3 | 1 |
| MUSI 455 | Student Teaching - Music 2,3 | 12 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 87 | |
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Instrumental Majors: May take any choir instead of Class Piano IV: MUSI 115, MUSI 116, or MUSI 117.
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Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
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Grade of “C” or better required.
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Ensemble Policy
While students are encouraged to participate in a variety of ensemble experiences, students must participate in at least one ensemble on their primary instrument every semester in which they are enrolled at SRU and taking applied lessons.
Students are required to complete an ensemble placement audition each semester after which ensemble directors, in consultation with applied teachers and advisors, will assign semester ensemble placements. Only once all ensembles have been staffed and no other opportunities exist for a specific primary instrument will participation on a secondary instrument be counted toward this requirement.
Important Information for Music Education Majors
- Piano & Skills Proficiencies: Music education students are expected to achieve a level of proficiency by the end of each required Class Piano and Musicianship Skills course. Students will not be permitted into Field Experience III or IV or Student Teaching until their final proficiency tests are passed; see guidelines. Applied Piano majors will follow the same proficiency schedule as the class piano students. Applied Piano Majors will select another instrument for their minor applied requirement but still must pass the piano proficiencies.
- Music Education majors have a choice of Instrumental Improvisation or Keyboard Improvisation.
- Students must pre-register for Student Teaching one year in advance and must be admitted into Teacher Candidacy.
- Six credits of Math (MATH 113 or higher) required prior to admission to Teacher Candidacy
- Intro to Music Education (MUSI 111), Critical Writing (ENGL 102), Critical Reading (ENGL 104), High Incidence Disabilities (SPED 121) and Human Development (CDEV 248)are required for admission to Teacher Candidacy.
Completed Requirements Checklist
Requirement Description
- Music Education: Freshman Review
- Music Education: Upper Division Review
- Teacher Candidacy Review
- Musicianship Skills Proficiency
- Piano Proficiency
- Music Methods Competencies
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs (short-term, semester)
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership development
- Career education and development
- Internships
- Field Experiences
- Student Teaching
- Volunteering (schools, health care facilities, churches, communities)
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
MUSIC EDUCATION - BM (5232)
This program is effective as of Fall 2022
Revised 07.10.2025
UCC 01.31.2023
Recommended Four-Year Plan for students starting in even years
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Major Applied – 200 level | 2 | |
| Ensemble (major instrument) – 100 level (Arts Inq. I) | 1 | |
| MUSI 111 | Introduction to Music Education & Field Experience I | 3 |
| MUSI 129 | Modern Band & Guitar/Ukulele Techniques | 2 |
| MUSI 131 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUSI 151 | Music Theory and Musicking I | 2 |
| MUSI 154 | Musicianship Skills I | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
| Class Voice & Diction (instrumental majors only) | ||
| Diction for Singers (voice majors only) | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 3 | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar | 0-1 |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Applied – 200 level | 2 | |
| Ensemble – 200 level (Arts Inquiry 2) | 1 | |
| MUSI 132 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUSI 253 | Music Theory and Analysis II | 2 |
| MUSI 256 | Musicianship Skills II | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
| Musician's Health (piano and non-string inst. Majors) | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Diction for Singers II (voice majors only) | ||
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing 4 | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| Hours | 17-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major Applied – 200 level | 2 | |
| Ensemble – 200 level (Arts Inquiry 3) | 1 | |
| MUSI 206 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 234 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUSI 254 | Music Theory and Analysis III | 2 |
| MUSI 257 | Musicianship Skills III | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
Choral Ensemble (Instrument Track Option) |
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| Introduction to Wind Instruments | ||
| Field Experience II: Pre-K Music 9 | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading 4 | 3 |
| MATH 113 or Higher | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Applied – 400 level | 2 | |
| Ensemble – 200 Level | 1 | |
| MUSI 235 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
| MUSI 355 | Music Theory and Analysis IV | 2 |
| MUSI 357 | Music Education for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| MUSI 378 | Musicianship Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSI 406 | Advanced Conducting (w/Lab) | 2 |
| CDEV 248 | Human Development and Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Musician's Health | ||
| Voice Techniques | ||
| Field Experience II: Pre-K Music | ||
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major Applied – 400 level | 2 | |
| Ensemble – 300 level | 1 | |
| MUSI 247 | Percussion Techniques | 2 |
| MUSI 304 | String Techniques | 2 |
| MUSI 334 | Choral Methods | 3 |
| MUSI 359 | History of Music I | 3 |
| CIEL 326 | Teaching Multi Language Learners | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 373 | History of Music II | 3 |
| Major Applied – 400 level | 2 | |
| Ensemble – 400 level | 1 | |
| MUSI 335 | Early Childhood and Elementary Music Methods (w/Field Experience) 5 | 3 |
| MUSI 353 | Field Experience III: Elementary Music | 1 |
| MB Techniques/Theatre/Production | 1 | |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSI 336 | Instrumental Methods | 3 |
| MUSI 339 | Field Experience IV: Secondary Music | 1 |
| MUSI 360 & MUSI 361 |
Keyboard Improvisation and Instrumental Improvisation |
2 |
| SEFE 342 | Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 455 | Student Teaching - Music | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours** | 125-130 | |
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Piano & Skills Proficiencies: Music education students are expected to achieve a level of proficiency by the end of each required Class Piano and Musicianship
Skills course. Applied piano majors will follow the same proficiency schedule as the class piano students. Students will not be permitted to take the methods
block or student teach until the proficiencies are passed. See guidelines. PIANO MAJORS will select another instrument for their minor applied requirement but
still must pass the piano proficiencies.- b
Field Experience 1: Observation due for Freshman Review & Field Experience II: Exploration due for Upper Division Review, which occur in March or April.
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Six credits of MATH 113 or higher, ENGL 102, ENGL 104, SPED 121, MUSI 111, CDEV 248, and the diverse assignment from Music Education for Diverse Learners are required for admission to Teacher Candidacy.
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Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy is a prerequisite for all Field 3 and Field 4 courses.
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Students must pre-register for student teaching one year in advance and must be admitted into Teacher Candidacy.
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Music Education majors have a choice of Instrumental Improvisation or Keyboard Improvisation.
Recommended Four-Year Plan for students starting in odd years
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MUSI 151 | Music Theory and Musicking I | 2 |
| MUSI 154 | Musicianship Skills I | 1 |
| Major Applied – 200 level | 2 | |
| MUSI 131 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| Ensemble (major instrument) – 100 level (Arts Inq. I) | 1 | |
| MUSI 111 | Introduction to Music Education & Field Experience I | 3 |
| MUSI 129 | Modern Band & Guitar/Ukulele Techniques | 2 |
| MUSI 131 | Class Piano I 1 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Class Voice & Diction (instrumental majors only) | ||
| Diction for Singers (voice majors only) | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 3 | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar | 0-1 |
| Hours | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 253 | Music Theory and Analysis II | 2 |
| MUSI 256 | Musicianship Skills II | 1 |
| Major Applied – 200 level | 2 | |
| MUSI 132 | Class Piano II 1 | 1 |
| Ensemble – 200 level (Arts Inquiry 2) | 1 | |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Class Piano IV | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| SPED 121 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing 4 | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSI 254 | Music Theory and Analysis III | 2 |
| MUSI 257 | Musicianship Skills III | 1 |
| Major Applied – 200 level | 2 | |
| MUSI 234 | Class Piano III 1 | 1 |
| Ensemble – 200 level (Arts Inquiry 3) | 1 | |
| MUSI 206 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading 4 | 3 |
| MATH 113 | Mathematics as a Liberal Art (or higher level) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Field Experience II: Pre-K Music 9 | ||
| Diction for Singers | ||
Choral Ensemble (Instrument Track Option) |
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| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 355 | Music Theory and Analysis IV | 2 |
| MUSI 378 | Musicianship Skills IV | 1 |
| Major Applied – 400 level | 2 | |
| MUSI 235 | Class Piano IV 1 | 1 |
| Ensemble – 200 Level | 1 | |
| MUSI 406 | Advanced Conducting (w/Lab) | 2 |
| MUSI 357 | Music Education for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| CDEV 248 | Human Development and Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
Woodwind Instrument Techniques (Instrumental Track) |
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| Musician's Health | ||
| Diction for Singers II | ||
| Field Experience II: Pre-K Music | ||
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSI 359 | History of Music I | 3 |
| Major Applied – 400 level | 2 | |
| Assigned Ensemble – 300 level | 1 | |
| MUSI 247 | Percussion Techniques | 2 |
| MUSI 304 | String Techniques | 2 |
| MUSI 334 | Choral Methods | 3 |
| CIEL 326 | Teaching Multi Language Learners | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 373 | History of Music II | 3 |
| Major Applied – 400 level | 2 | |
| Ensemble – 400 level | 1 | |
| MUSI 335 | Early Childhood and Elementary Music Methods (w/Field Experience) 5 | 3 |
| MUSI 353 | Field Experience III: Elementary Music | 1 |
| MB Techniques/Theatre/Production | 1 | |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSI 360 & MUSI 361 |
Keyboard Improvisation and Instrumental Improvisation 8 |
2 |
| MUSI 336 | Instrumental Methods | 3 |
| MUSI 339 | Field Experience IV: Secondary Music | 1 |
| SEFE 342 | Educational Psychology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 455 | Student Teaching - Music | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours** | 127-129 | |
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Piano & Skills Proficiencies: Music education students are expected to achieve a level of proficiency by the end of each required Class Piano and Musicianship
Skills course. Applied piano majors will follow the same proficiency schedule as the class piano students. Students will not be permitted to take the methods
block or student teach until the proficiencies are passed. See guidelines. PIANO MAJORS will select another instrument for their minor applied requirement but
still must pass the piano proficiencies.- b
Field Experience 1: Observation due for Freshman Review & Field Experience II: Exploration due for Upper Division Review, which occur in March or April.
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Six credits of MATH 113 or higher, ENGL 102, ENGL 104, SPED 121, MUSI 111, CDEV 248, and the diverse assignment from Music Education for Diverse Learners are required for admission to Teacher Candidacy.
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Acceptance to Teacher Candidacy is a prerequisite for all Field 3 and Field 4 courses.
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Students must pre-register for student teaching one year in advance and must be admitted into Teacher Candidacy.
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Music Education majors have a choice of Instrumental Improvisation or Keyboard Improvisation.
**This document serves as a guide. Earning a degree requires at least 120 credits, though some majors require more. Before registering for courses, consult your academic adviser and review your curriculum guide. Be sure to review and confirm your plan with your adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 5232
Revised:03.11.2026