Music Education, B.M.E.

Freshman Year (28 Sem. Hrs.)

• ENGL 1001 English Composition (3)
• MUED 1700 Orientation to Music Education (1) (2 semesters)
• MUS 1740 Introduction to Music History I (2)
• MUS 1741 Introduction to Music History II (2)
• Major applied music courses (4)
• Major ensemble courses (2)

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• MATH 1021 College Algebra (3) or
• MATH 1029 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics (3)

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• General education approved mathematics course (3)
• PSYC 2000 Introduction to Psychology (3)
• Area of concentration/elective (4)

Sophomore Year (35 Sem. Hrs.)

• MUED 1000 Foundations of Music Education (3)
• MUED 2045 Teaching Music in Diverse Settings (3)
• MUS 1700 Recital Hour (0) (2 semesters)

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• MUS 2731 Music Theory I (4) or
• MUS 2733 HONORS: Music Theory I (4)

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• MUS 2732 Music Theory I (4) or
• MUS 2734 HONORS: Music Theory II (4)

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• Major applied music courses (4)
• Major ensemble courses (2)
• ENGL 2000 English Composition (3)
• General education life or physical science sequence (6)
• Area of concentration/elective (6)

Junior Year (37 Sem. Hrs.)

• MUED 3171 Principles of Teaching Secondary School Music (3)
• MUS 1700 Recital Hour (0) (2 semesters)
• MUS 2053 Survey of Music History I (3)
• MUS 2054 Survey of Music History II (3)

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• MUS 3731 Music Theory III (4) or
• MUS 3733 Music Theory III (4)

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• MUS 3732 Music Theory IV (4) or
• MUS 3734 Music Theory IV (4)

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• Major applied music courses (4)
• Major ensemble courses (2)
• General education approved humanities course (3)
• PSYC 2078 Adolescent Psychology (3)
• Area of concentration/elective (8)

Senior Year (28 Sem. Hrs.)

• EDCI 3136 Reading in the Content Areas (3)
• MUED 3170 Principles of Teaching Elementary School Music (3)
• MUED 3630 Student Teaching in Music (9)
• Major ensemble course (1)
• General education approved humanities courses (6)
• General education approved social sciences course (3)
• General education life or physical science course (one semester lecture in alternate science) (3)

128 Total Sem. Hrs.

All students in the BMEd program shall participate in band (MUS 4250 , MUS 4251 , MUS 4252 , MUS 4253 , MUS 4254 ), orchestra (MUS 4261 ), or chorus (MUS 4232 , MUS 4233 , MUS 4234 , or MUS 4236 ) for seven semesters. Students with an instrumental emphasis may count MUS 4253  Jazz Band for a maximum of two of the seven required ensemble hours. Large ensemble assignments are made at the discretion of the counselor and the ensemble conductors. Any request for adjustment of the rules pertaining to performance in large ensembles must be submitted to a reviewing committee.

Students wishing to be certified in more than one area (band and orchestra, band and vocal, etc.) should see their faculty advisors for certification requirements and proficiencies. Such programs normally require a minimum of five years to complete.

Piano proficiency at the level of MUS 1133  or equivalent is required.

Areas of Concentration