The Minor in Music for Education: Early Childhood minor is designed to support students interested in developing their skills at using music with young children. The minor includes studies in music performance and teaching, including a field experience with preK music. 

The minor also allows students majoring in Early Childhood Education an opportunity to stack credentials, providing a competitive edge in the job market. 

To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.

Related Links

 

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

CURRICULUM GUIDE

GPA REQUIREMENT

Minor GPA: 2.00 or higher

MINOR REQUIREMENTS

• Students must complete at least 9 credit hours of MUSI in their minor from SRU.
• Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU.
• A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above).
• A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all coursework.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Foundations of Music Coursework
MUSI 151	Music Theory and Musicking I	2
MUSI 154	Musicianship Skills I	1
MUSI 203	Musician's Health	1
MUSI 253	Music Theory and Analysis II	2
MUSI 256	Musicianship Skills II	1
Required Foundations of Music Education Coursework
MUSI 111	Introduction to Music Education & Field Experience I	3
MUSI 291	Field Experience II: Pre-K Music	1
MUSI 335	Early Childhood and Elementary Music Methods	3
MUSI 357	Music Education for Diverse Learners	3
Performance Study
Select 2 credits from the following:		2
MUSI 131	Class Piano I
MUSI 132	Class Piano II
MUSI 133	Class Voice & Diction
or MUSI 238	Voice Techniques
MUSI 134	Functional Voice Skills
MUSI 179	Applied Piano
or MUSI 279	Applied Piano
or MUSI 379	Applied Piano
or MUSI 479	Applied Piano
or MUSI 166	Applied Performance Piano
or MUSI 266	Applied Performance Piano
or MUSI 366	Applied Performance Piano
or MUSI 466	Applied Performance Piano
MUSI 181	Applied Voice
or MUSI 281	Applied Voice
or MUSI 381	Applied Voice
or MUSI 481	Applied Voice
or MUSI 165	Applied Performance Voice
or MUSI 265	Applied Performance Voice
or MUSI 365	Applied Performance Voice
or MUSI 465	Applied Performance Voice
MUSI 182	Applied Strings
or MUSI 282	Applied Strings
or MUSI 382	Applied Strings
or MUSI 482	Applied Strings
or MUSI 167	Applied Performance Strings
or MUSI 267	Applied Performance Strings
or MUSI 367	Applied Performance Strings
or MUSI 467	Applied Performance Strings
MUSI 183	Applied Brass
or MUSI 283	Applied Brass
or MUSI 383	Applied Brass
or MUSI 483	Applied Brass
or MUSI 169	Applied Performance Brass
or MUSI 269	Applied Performance Brass
or MUSI 369	Applied Performance Brass
or MUSI 469	Applied Performance Brass
MUSI 184	Applied Woodwinds
or MUSI 284	Applied Woodwinds
or MUSI 384	Applied Woodwinds
or MUSI 484	Applied Woodwinds
or MUSI 168	Applied Performance Woodwind
or MUSI 268	Applied Performance
or MUSI 368	Applied Performance
or MUSI 468	Applied Performance
MUSI 185	Applied Percussion
or MUSI 285	Applied Percussion
or MUSI 385	Applied Percussion
or MUSI 485	Applied Percussion
or MUSI 170	Applied Performance Percussion
or MUSI 270	Applied Performance Percussion
or MUSI 370	Applied Performance
or MUSI 470	Applied Performance
MUSI 189	Integrated Musicking Across Contexts I
MUSI 234	Class Piano III
MUSI 235	Class Piano IV
MUSI 249	Integrated Musicking Across Contexts II
Any Music Ensemble (below) at the 400 level
Ensembles
Select 4 credits of 100–300 level		4
MUSI 109-409	Jazz Combo 1
MUSI 113-413	Saxophone Quartets 1
MUSI 114-414	Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MUSI 115-415	Concert Choir 1
MUSI 116-316	University Choir
MUSI 117-417	Chamber Singers 1
MUSI 118-318	Marching Pride
MUSI 119-419	Concert Band 1
MUSI 120-320	Jazz Ensemble
MUSI 121-421	Symphony Orchestra 1
MUSI 122-322	Chamber String Ensemble 1
MUSI 123-323	Brass Ensemble 1
MUSI 125-325	Percussion Ensemble 1
MUSI 126-326	Flute Choir 1
MUSI 192-392	Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble 1
MUSI 193-393	Jazz Lab Band 1
MUSI 194-394	World Percussion Ensemble 1
MUSI 196-396	Winter Guard 1
MUSI 239	Chamber Music Performance 1
MUSI 237	Opera Performance 1
Music Electives
Select 2 credits to reach 25 total credits for minor		2
MUSI 129	Modern Band & Guitar/Ukulele Techniques
MUSI 204	Art and Science of Performing
MUSI 206	Fundamentals of Conducting
MUSI 247	Percussion Techniques
MUSI 334	Choral Methods
MUSI 406	Advanced Conducting
MUSI 254	Music Theory and Analysis III
MUSI 257	Musicianship Skills III
MUSI 355	Music Theory and Analysis IV
MUSI 378	Musicianship Skills IV
Total Hours		25

¹

Ensembles requirement must include 4 credits at the 100–300 level. 

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

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

MINOR IN MUSIC FOR EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD (56D)
Effective: Fall 2025
Revised 07.16.2026
UCC 04.28.2026