Education, Music PreK-Adult (BS ED)

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, with certification to teach music in the public schools, requires successful completion of 120 semester hours, including: (1) the General Education Program ; (2) the Professional Education Component; and (3) the requirements associated with the certification for Music PreK-Adult. This degree qualifies graduates for certification to teach music at the preschool, elementary, middle-school and high-school level.

Professional Education Component

A 2.75 Grade Point Average required with a C or better in each course.

EDSP 303 Introduction to Special Education (3)
EDUC 210 Diversity, Culture, and Education in a Pluralistic Society (3)
EDUC 301 Educational Technology (3)
EDUC 305 Psychology of Teaching and Learning (3)
EDUC 306 Classroom Management and Instructional Strategies (3)
EDUC 418 Content Area Reading (3)
Teacher Residency I
EDSP 409 Strategies for the Secondary Classroom Inclusive Environment (3)
EDUC 416 Assessment and the Data Informed Teacher (3)
EDUC 450 Clinical Experience Level IV (6)
Teacher Residency I
EDUC 460 Clinical Experience Level V Residency II (12)

Content Specialization Requirements

A 2.50 Grade Point Average required with a C or better in each course.

MUS 106 Music Theory I (3)
MUS 106A Aural Theory I (1)
MUS 107 Music Theory II (3)
MUS 107A Aural Theory II (1)
MUS 161 Class Piano I (1)
MUS 162 Class Piano II (1)
MUS 206 Music Theory III (3)
MUS 206A Aural Theory III (1)
MUS 302 History and Analysis of Music I (3)
MUS 303 Music Education I - General (3)
MUS 304 Music Education II - Choral (3)
MUS 305 Music Education III - Instrumental (3)
MUS 306 History and Analysis of Music II (3)
MUS 329 Music Theory IV: Scoring and Arranging (3)
MUS 329A Aural Theory IV (1)
MUS 410 Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques (3)
Major Ensemble (3 Credit Hours Total)
MUS 451 Collegiate Singers (1) *
MUS 453A Marching Band (1) *
MUS 453B Concert Band (1) *
*Satisfies General Education Requirement