Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree Requirements
| Intrumental | Vocal or Keyboard | |
| General Education Curriculum (GEC)* | 35 hours | 35 hours |
| Fundamentals | ||
| ENGL 1301, 1302 | 6 | 6 |
| MATH (STAT 1301 or MATH 1307, 1309 or 1337 are recommended) | 3 | 3 |
| Information Technology | 3 | 3 |
| Science (one course
with lab) (PHYS 1320 is recommended) |
6 | 6 |
| Cultural Formations | ||
| (Diversity co-requisite in CF or Perspectives) | 3 | 3 |
| Perspectives | ||
| THEA 3311 or 4373 (Fulfills Meadows Co-Requirement) | 3 | 3 |
| HIST 2311 or 2312 (U.S.) | 3 | 3 |
| 2 Perspectives categories | 6 | 6 |
| Wellness | 2 | 2 |
| Supportive Courses | ||
| PSYC 2331 or EDU 2350 | 3 | 3 |
| Free Electives |
9 | 9 |
| Professional Education | ||
| EDU 5335 and EDU 5368/5369 | 14 | 14 |
| Methods (MUED 2250, MUED 3330 general, plus either 3331 instrumental, or 3332 vocal/keyboard concentrations) | 8 | 8 |
| Music | 65 hours | 65 hours |
| MUAS 1010 (MUAS 1020 first year fall term) (8 terms) | 0 | 0 |
| MUTH 1129, 1130, 1229, 1230, 2129, 2229, 2130, 2230, 5330 | 15 | 15 |
| MUHI 1202, 3301, 3302 | 8 | 8 |
| PERB 1131, 1132, 2131, 2132 (or 1233, 1234) | 4 | 4 |
| MUPR (Performance Studies) | 14 | 14 |
| MUCO 3208/3210 (vocal), 3209/3211 (instrumental) | 4 | 4 |
| PERE (Large Ensemble) | 5 | 5 |
| PERE (Chamber Ensemble) Keyboard concentrations may substitute one credit of MUAC 1001, 1002 Vocal concentrations may substitute one credit of Large Ensemble |
1 | 1 |
| PERB 3116 (Contemporary Music Workshop) | 1 | 1 |
| MUAS 2149, 3152, 3155, 5110 | 4 | 4 |
| Instrumental: 3146, 3147, 3148, 3149, 3150, 3151, 5154 (optional for strings) | 7 | |
| Vocal or keyboard: 3146 or 3147, 3148 or 3149, 3150 or 3151, 4230 | 5 | |
| PERB (Diction: Choose any two from the following: 2106, 2108, 2107, 2109) | 2 | |
*Additional requirements for Teacher Instrumental Vocal or Keyboard Certification (Student Teaching) |
6 | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 hours | 124 hours |
Successful completion of the state TExES examination.
The senior major has three performance options: (1) to continue the study of the instrumental or vocal concentration, with one solo performance in general recital; (2) to divide study between the concentration and a secondary instrument or voice; or (3) to engage in the private study of one or more instruments or voice other than the concentration. Prior to student teaching certification, students must submit documentation of 45 observation hours in schools.
Student teaching, in addition to being subject to the eligibility requirements published by the Center for Teacher Education, must be approved by the Music Education department, must follow successful completion of all methods (MUED) and techniques (MUAS) courses, and is considered a full-time endeavor, with no daytime course work or concurrent ensemble assignments.
Dual Degree in Performance and Music Education
Students who meet degree candidacy criteria in both performance
and music education, can pursue dual degrees in these fields. If begun by
the second or third semester, the second degree can usually be achieved with
a range of 9-17 additional credits (approximately one semester), through
wise use of electives and curricular planning. Students considering these
plans should consult their adviser and the department heads as early as possible
in their academic program.
The state mandated “TExES” examination is usually taken during the term of student teaching and requires concurrent attendance in preparation seminars. Students are not eligible to apply for certification until completion of degree requirements, student teaching and successful completion of the TExES.
