Admission Requirements

All students who wish to complete the B.M.E. degree must be admitted to the Music Teacher Education Program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year. (A GPA of 2.8 is required to be admitted to this program.)

Prospective students are encouraged toĚýplease confer with the music education facultyĚýabout specific requirements for admission and certification.

Ěý

Student Teaching & Capstone Experience

Students pursuing the B.M.E. degree must successfully complete 14-weeks of full-time teaching experience in an approved music department of a school district. Students are under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and, at least, one University supervisor.

In conjunction with student teaching, students enroll in the music education senior seminar, which stresses a professional examination of principles of classroom management, legal rights and responsibilities, certification, accountability, and current issues in education.

The program culminates in a final exhibition whereĚýstudents participate in a formal presentationĚýof personal growth and competence via the electronic portfolio process.

Requirements for Class of 2026 and 2027

Bachelor of Music Education: Choral/General

36 Credits Required

Ěý

Core Music Courses (7.25 Credits)

  • MUS 105—Introduction to Theory and Musicianship (.5) OR Music Elective (.5) if exempted by placement exam
  • MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
  • MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
  • MUS 211—Theory III(.75)
  • MUS 121—Musicianship I(.75)
  • MUS 122—Musicianship II(.75)
  • MUS 221—Musicianship III(.5)
  • MUS 110—Introduction to Music Technology (.5)
  • MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
  • MUS 265—History of Western Music I(1)
  • MUS 266—History of Western Music II(1)

Ěý

Applied Lessons (5 Credits)

  • Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester in residence (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final three semesters)

Ěý

Ensembles (2.25 Credits)

  • MUS 276—Vox Animae or 277—Chamber Singers (1.75)

Participation every semester in residence

  • MUS 282—Music for the Stage (.5)

Ěý

Degree Specific Courses (8.25 Credits)

  • MUS 190—Foundations of Music Education (.75)
  • MUS 191—Italian Diction for Singers(.5)
  • MUS 192—German Diction for Singers(.5)
  • MUS 193—French Diction for Singers(.5)
  • MUS 194—English Diction for Singers(.2)
  • MUS 255—Instrumental and Choral Music Education Lab;Ěý.25 credit in the first two years; .5 credit in the junior year (1)
  • MUS 262—Music in Early Childhood (.5)
  • MUS 263—Music for Students with Diverse Needs (.75)
  • MUS 351—Elementary General Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula (.75)
  • MUS 352—Secondary Vocal Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula (.75)
  • MUS 355—Secondary General Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula (.5)
  • MUS 323—Orchestration (.5)
  • MUS 907—Beginning Folk Guitar I (.25)
  • MUS VOC—Applied Voice (non-voice majors) or MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (voice majors) (.5)

Ěý

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

Ěý

CLA Courses (7 Credits)

  • EDUC 222—Developmental Theories in EducationĚý(1)
  • Approved CLA electives from list*Ěý(2)
  • CLA electives(4)

Ěý

Career Related Electives (1.5 Credits)

  • Approved electives from list**Ěý(1.5)

Ěý

Capstone Projects (3 Credits)

  • MUS 451—Student Teaching in Music (2)
  • MUS 452—Senior Seminar in Music Education (1)

Ěý

Other

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam –Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.Ěý Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
  • One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
  • 2 Extended Studies Experiences; one must be an approved internship in a secondary school
  • MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence.
  • 1 credit in PPD course(s) – Course(s) taken to fulfill this requirement may count toward required CLA courses if taken in the CLA, and/or toward other Music requirements if taken in the SOM.

Ěý

**Approved Career Related Electives (1.5 Credits Required)

  • MUS BAS-VOC–Secondary lessons
  • MUS 335—Career Development
  • MUS 362—Conducting II
  • MUS 384—Jazz Theory
  • MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation
  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities
  • MUS 908—Beginning Folk Guitar II
  • MUS 171-180—Dance Courses
  • Techniques Courses: MUS 251—Percussion Techniques, MUS 252—String Techniques, MUS 253—Brass Techniques, MUS 254–Woodwind Techniques
  • Topics Courses (MUS 290 or 390): Dalcroze Eurhythmics, etc.

Ěý

*Approved CLA Electives (2 Credits Required)

Psychology

  • PSY 100—Introduction to Psychology

Sociology

  • SOC 237—Racial and Ethnic Relations
  • SOC 322—Black Issues and Identity
  • SOC 329—Social Inequalities

Language

  • French course
  • German course
  • Spanish course
  • Chinese course
  • Japanese course
  • Russian course
  • Italian course
  • Portuguese course

Anthropology

  • ANTH 151—Human Cultures
  • ANTH 251—Latin American and Caribbean Cultures
  • ANTH 271—African Cultures
  • ANTH 366—Performing Latin American Culture

Education Studies

  • EDUC 223—Deconstructing Difference: Education and Society
  • EDUC 240—Issues and Trends in Education
  • EDUC 275—Radical Philosophy and Education
  • EDUC 290—Topics
  • EDUC 305—The American High School:Ěý Anatomy of an Educational Institution
  • EDUC 311—Critical Multiculturalism
  • EDUC 320—Education and Social Change
  • EDUC 322—Thinking, Learning, and Ways of Knowing in Education
  • EDUC 325—History of American Education
  • EDUC 330—Comparative Education
  • EDUC 331—Theorizing Discipline in Educational Contexts
  • EDUC 332—Artistic Dimensions of Teaching
  • EDUC 350—Women in Education
  • EDUC 355—Education Process
  • EDUC 360—The Political Economy of Schools
  • EDUC 362—Education Reform
  • EDUC 390—Topics in Education Studies

Communications

  • COMM 123—Public Speaking
  • COMM 223—Public Communication and Controversy
  • COMM 225—Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 227—Intercultural Communication
  • COMM 327—Communication and Cultural Identity


Bachelor of Music Education: Instrumental/General

36 Credits Required

Ěý

Core Music Courses (7.25 Credits)

  • MUS 105—Introduction to Theory and Musicianship (.5) OR Music Elective (.5) if exempted by placement exam
  • MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
  • MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
  • MUS 211—Theory III(.75)
  • MUS 121—Musicianship I(.75)
  • MUS 122—Musicianship II(.75)
  • MUS 221—Musicianship III(.5)
  • MUS 110—Introduction to Music Technology (.5)
  • MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
  • MUS 265—History of Western Music I(1)
  • MUS 266—History of Western Music II(1)

Ěý

Applied Lessons (5 Credits)

  • Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester in residence (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final three semesters)

Ěý

Ensembles (2.25 Credits)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (1.75)
  • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 298A-Z—Chamber Music (.5; .25 credits per semester applicable toward degree)

Ěý

Degree Specific Courses (8.25 Credits)

  • MUS 190—Foundations of Music Education (.75)
  • MUS 251—Percussion Techniques(.5)
  • MUS 252—String Techniques(.5)
  • MUS 253—Brass Techniques(.5)
  • MUS 254—Woodwind Techniques(.5)
  • MUS 255—Instrumental and Choral Music Education Lab; .25 credit in the first two years;Ěý.5 credit in the junior year (1)
  • MUS 262—Music in Early Childhood(.5)
  • MUS 263—Music for Students with Diverse Needs(.75)
  • MUS 351—Elementary General Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula(.75)
  • MUS 354—Elementary and Secondary Instrumental Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula(.75)
  • MUS 355—Secondary General Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula(.5)
  • MUS 323—OrchestrationĚý(.5)
  • MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I (.25)
  • MUS 907—Beginning Folk Guitar I(.25)
  • MUS BME—Bassoon and Oboe(.25)

Ěý

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

Ěý

CLA Courses (7 Credits)

  • EDUC 222—Developmental Theories in EducationĚý(1)
  • Approved CLA electives from list*Ěý(2)
  • CLA electivesĚý(4)

Ěý

Career Related Electives (1.5 Credits)

  • Approved electives from list**Ěý(1.5)

Ěý

Capstone Projects (3 Credits)

  • MUS 451—Student Teaching in Music(2)
  • MUS 452—Senior Seminar in Music Education (1)

Ěý

Other

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam –ĚýStudents who do not complete the piano proficiency exam music enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.Ěý Piano classesĚýand lessons taken prior to the completion of the examĚýdo not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
  • One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
  • 2 Extended Studies Experiences; one must be an approved internship in a secondary school
  • MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residence.Ěý
  • 1 credit in PPD course(s) – Course(s) taken to fulfill this requirement may count toward required CLA courses if taken in the CLA, and/or toward other Music requirements if taken in the SOM.

Ěý

**Approved Career Related Electives (1.5 Credits Required)

  • MUS BAS-VOC—Secondary lessons
  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature
  • MUS 362—Conducting II
  • MUS 335—Career Development
  • MUS 384—Jazz Theory
  • MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation
  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for Primary Instrument
  • MUS 445—Making Music in Communities
  • MUS 908—Beginning Folk Guitar II
  • MUS 171-180—Dance Courses
  • Topics Courses (MUS 290 or 390): Dalcroze Eurhythmics, etc.

Ěý

*Approved CLA Electives (2 Credits Required)

Psychology

  • PSY 100—Introduction to Psychology

Sociology

  • SOC 237—Racial and Ethnic Relations
  • SOC 322—Black Issues and Identity
  • SOC 329—Social Inequalities

Language

  • French course
  • German course
  • Spanish course
  • Chinese course
  • Japanese course
  • Russian course
  • Italian course
  • Portuguese course

Anthropology

  • ANTH 151—Human Cultures
  • ANTH 251—Latin American and Caribbean Cultures
  • ANTH 271—African Cultures
  • ANTH 366—Performing Latin American Culture

Education Studies

  • EDUC 223—Deconstructing Difference: Education and Society
  • EDUC 240—Issues and Trends in Education
  • EDUC 275—Radical Philosophy and Education
  • EDUC 290—Topics
  • EDUC 305—The American High School: Anatomy of an Educational Institution
  • EDUC 311—Critical Multiculturalism
  • EDUC 320—Education and Social Change
  • EDUC 322—Thinking, Learning, and Ways of Knowing in Education
  • EDUC 325—History of American Education
  • EDUC 330—Comparative Education
  • EDUC 331—Theorizing Discipline in Educational Contexts
  • EDUC 332—Artistic Dimensions of Teaching
  • EDUC 350—Women in Education
  • EDUC 355—Education Process
  • EDUC 360—The Political Economy of Schools
  • EDUC 362—Education Reform
  • EDUC 390—Topics in Education Studies

Communications

  • COMM 123—Public Speaking
  • COMM 223—Public Communication and Controversy
  • COMM 225—Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 227—Intercultural Communication
  • COMM 327—Communication and Cultural Identity

Requirements for Class of 2025 and Earlier

Bachelor of Music Education: Choral/General

36 Credits Required

Ěý

Core Music Courses (5.75 Credits)

  • MUS 111–Theory I (.5)
  • MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
  • MUS 211—Theory IIIĚý(.75)
  • MUS 121—Musicianship IĚý(.75)
  • MUS 122–Musicianship IIĚý(.75)
  • MUS 221—Musicianship IIIĚý(.5)
  • MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
  • MUS 265—History of Western Music IĚý(.75)
  • MUS 266—History of Western Music IIĚý(.75)

Ěý

Applied Lessons (5 Credits)

  • Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester in residence (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final three semesters)

Ěý

Ensembles (2.25 Credits)

  • MUS 275—University Chorus, 276—Vox Animae, or 277—Chamber Singers (1.75)
  • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 282—Music for the Stage, 283—Performing Opera or 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.5)*
  • *Prior to Fall 2021: MUS 283—Performing Opera (.25) and 284—Performing Musical Theatre (.25)

Ěý

Degree Specific Courses (8.25 Credit)

  • MUS 190—Foundations of Music Education (.75) ^
  • MUS 191—Italian Diction for SingersĚý(.5)
  • MUS 192—German Diction for SingersĚý(.5)
  • MUS 193—French Diction for Singers(.5)
  • MUS 194—English Diction for SingersĚý(.5)
  • MUS 255—Instrumental and Choral Music Education Lab;Ěý.25 credit in the first two years;Ěý.5 credit in the junior year (1)
  • MUS 262—Music in Early Childhood (.5)
  • MUS 263—Music for Students with Diverse Needs (.75)
  • MUS 351—Elementary General Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula (.75)
  • MUS 352—Secondary Vocal Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula (.75)
  • MUS 355–Secondary General Music: Methods, Materials, and Curricula (.5)
  • MUS 323—Orchestration (.5)
  • MUS 907—Beginning Folk Guitar I (.25)
  • MUS VOC–Applied Voice (non-voice majors) or MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy (voice majors) (.5)

Ěý

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

Ěý

CLA Courses (7 Credits)

  • EDUC 222—Developmental Theories in EducationĚý(1)
  • Approved CLA electives from list*Ěý(2)
  • CLA electivesĚý(4)

Ěý

Career Related Electives (2 Credits)

  • Approved electives from list**Ěý(2)

Ěý

Capstone Projects (3 Credits)

  • MUS 451—Student Teaching in Music (2)
  • MUS 452–Senior Seminar in Music Education (1)

Ěý

Other

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam –ĚýStudents who do not complete the piano proficiency exam must enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed.Ěý Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
  • One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
  • 2 Extended Studies Experiences; one must be an approved internship in a secondary school
  • MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residenceĚý

Ěý

**Approved Career Related Electives (2 Credits Required)

  • MUS BAS-VOC–Secondary lessons Ěý Ěý Ěý Ěý Ěý ĚýĚý
  • MUS 115—Technology in Music Education
  • MUS 340—EntrepreneurshipĚý
  • MUS 362—Conducting II
  • MUS 384—Jazz Theory
  • MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation
  • MUS 399—Vocal Pedagogy
  • MUS 440—Practicum
  • MUS 908—Beginning Folk Guitar II
  • MUS 171-180—Dance Courses
  • Techniques Courses: MUS 251—Percussion Techniques, MUS 252—String Techniques, MUS 253—Brass Techniques, MUS 254–Woodwind Techniques
  • Topics Courses (MUS 290 or 390): Dalcroze Eurhythmics, etc.

Ěý

*Approved CLA Electives (2 Credits Required)

Psychology

  • PSY 100—Introduction to Psychology

Sociology

  • SOC 237—Racial and Ethnic Relations
  • SOC 322—Black Issues and Identity
  • SOC 329—Social Inequalities

Language

  • French course
  • German course
  • Spanish course
  • Chinese course
  • Japanese course
  • Russian course
  • Italian course
  • Portuguese course

Anthropology

  • ANTH 151—Human Cultures
  • ANTH 251—Latin American and Caribbean Cultures
  • ANTH 271—African Cultures
  • ANTH 366—Performing Latin American Culture

Education Studies

  • EDUC 223—Deconstructing Difference: Education and Society
  • EDUC 240—Issues and Trends in Education
  • EDUC 275—Radical Philosophy and Education
  • EDUC 290—Topics
  • EDUC 305—The American High School: Anatomy of an Educational Institution
  • EDUC 311—Critical Multiculturalism
  • EDUC 320—Education and Social Change
  • EDUC 322—Thinking, Learning, and Ways of Knowing in Education
  • EDUC 325—History of American Education
  • EDUC 330—Comparative Education
  • EDUC 331—Theorizing Discipline in Educational Contexts
  • EDUC 332—Artistic Dimensions of Teaching
  • EDUC 350—Women in Education
  • EDUC 355—Education Process
  • EDUC 360—The Political Economy of Schools
  • EDUC 362—Education Reform
  • EDUC 390—Topics in Education Studies

Communications

  • COMM 123—Public Speaking
  • COMM 223—Public Communication and Controversy
  • COMM 225—Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 227—Intercultural Communication
  • COMM 327—Communication and Cultural Identity

Bachelor of Music Education: Instrumental/General

36 Credits Required

Ěý

Core Music Courses (5.75 Credits)

  • MUS 111—Theory I (.5)
  • MUS 112—Theory II (.5)
  • MUS 211—Theory IIIĚý(.75)
  • MUS 121—Musicianship IĚý(.75)
  • MUS 122—Musicianship IIĚý(.75)
  • MUS 221—Musicianship IIIĚý(.5)
  • MUS 360—Conducting I (.5)
  • MUS 265—History of Western Music IĚý(.75)
  • MUS 266—History of Western Music IIĚý(.75)

Ěý

Applied Lessons (5 Credits)

  • Applied lessons on the primary instrument every semester in residence (.5 credit for first four semesters, 1 credit for final three semesters)

Ěý

Ensembles (2.25 Credits)

  • MUS 271—University Orchestra, 272—Large Instrumental Ensemble, 273—University Band, or 278—Jazz Ensemble (1.75)
  • Participation every semester in residence
  • MUS 298A-Z—Chamber Music (.5)
  • .25 credits per semester

Ěý

Degree Specific Courses (8.25 Credits)

  • MUS 190—Foundations of Music Education (.75) ^
  • MUS 251—Percussion TechniquesĚý(.5)
  • MUS 252—String TechniquesĚý(.5)
  • MUS 253—Brass TechniquesĚý(.5)
  • MUS 254—Woodwind TechniquesĚý(.5)
  • MUS 255—Instrumental and Choral Music Education Lab; .25 credit in the first two years;Ěý.5 credit in the junior year (1)
  • MUS 262—Music in Early ChildhoodĚý(.5)
  • MUS 263—Music for Students with Diverse NeedsĚý(.75)
  • MUS 351—Elementary General Music: Methods, Materials, and CurriculaĚý(.75)
  • MUS 354—Elementary and Secondary Instrumental Music: Methods, Materials, and CurriculaĚý(.75)
  • MUS 355—Secondary General Music: Methods, Materials, and CurriculaĚý(.5)
  • MUS 323—OrchestrationĚý(.5)
  • MUS 905—Beginning Class Voice I (.25)
  • MUS 907—Beginning Folk Guitar IĚý(.25)
  • MUS BME—Bassoon and OboeĚý(.25)
  • ^ = Prior to Fall 2021: MUS 150—Introduction to Music Education (.25) and MUS 170—Foundations of Music Education (.5)Ěý

Ěý

First-Year Seminar (1 Credit)

Ěý

CLA Courses (7 Credits)

  • EDUC 222—Developmental Theories in Education(1)
  • Approved CLA electives from list*(2)
  • CLA electives(4)

Ěý

Career Related Electives (2 Credits)

  • Approved electives from list**(2)

Ěý

Capstone Projects (3 Credits)

  • MUS 451—Student Teaching in Music(2)
  • MUS 452—Senior Seminar in Music Education (1)

Ěý

Other

  • Completion of Piano Proficiency Exam –Students who do not complete the piano proficiency exam music enroll in class piano or lessons until the exam is passed. Piano classes and lessons taken prior to the completion of the exam do not count toward the 36 credits needed to graduate.
  • One “W” certified and one “S” certified course (may overlap with above requirements)
  • 2 Extended Studies Experiences; one must be an approved internship in a secondary school
  • MUS 001—Concert Attendance is required every semester in residenceĚý

Ěý

**Approved Career Related Electives (2 Credits Required)

  • MUS BAS-VOC—Secondary lessons
  • MUS 115—Technology in Music Education
  • MUS 340—Music Entrepreneurship
  • MUS 343—Symphonic Literature
  • MUS 362—Conducting II
  • MUS 384—Jazz Theory
  • MUS 386—Jazz Improvisation
  • MUS 399—Pedagogy for Primary Instrument
  • MUS 440—Practicum
  • MUS 908—Beginning Folk Guitar II
  • MUS 171-180—Dance Courses
  • Topics Courses (MUS 290 or 390): Dalcroze Eurhythmics, etc.

Ěý

*Approved CLA Electives (2 Credits Required)

Psychology

  • PSY 100—Introduction to Psychology

Sociology

  • SOC 237—Racial and Ethnic Relations
  • SOC 322—Black Issues and Identity
  • SOC 329—Social Inequalities

Language

  • French course
  • German course
  • Spanish course
  • Chinese course
  • Japanese course
  • Russian course
  • Italian course
  • Portuguese course

Anthropology

  • ANTH 151—Human Cultures
  • ANTH 251—Latin American and Caribbean Cultures
  • ANTH 271—African Cultures
  • ANTH 366—Performing Latin American Culture

Education Studies

  • EDUC 223—Deconstructing Difference: Education and Society
  • EDUC 240—Issues and Trends in Education
  • EDUC 275—Radical Philosophy and Education
  • EDUC 290—Topics
  • EDUC 305—The American High School: Anatomy of an Educational Institution
  • EDUC 311—Critical Multiculturalism
  • EDUC 320—Education and Social Change
  • EDUC 322—Thinking, Learning, and Ways of Knowing in Education
  • EDUC 325—History of American Education
  • EDUC 330—Comparative Education
  • EDUC 331—Theorizing Discipline in Educational Contexts
  • EDUC 332—Artistic Dimensions of Teaching
  • EDUC 350—Women in Education
  • EDUC 355—Education Process
  • EDUC 360—The Political Economy of Schools
  • EDUC 362—Education Reform
  • EDUC 390—Topics in Education Studies

Communications

  • COMM 123—Public Speaking
  • COMM 223—Public Communication and Controversy
  • COMM 225—Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 227—Intercultural Communication
  • COMM 327—Communication and Cultural Identity