Music Education (Precertification) Specialization

This specialization is designed for students desiring to be music educators. Students may qualify for certification as a music educator if they complete all of the following: the Music major, the Music Education specialization, the Education minor, and the fifth-year student teaching experience. Students interested in becoming certified educators should contact the College's Education Department about all requirements related to certification, including admission to the Teacher Education program.

Requirements

Music Theory Coursework (18 credits)

MUS-101Introduction to Music Theory and Sound Studies

3 credits

MUS-101LAural Skills

1 credit

MUS-200Diatonic Harmony through Counterpoint

3 credits

MUS-201Seminar in Chromatic Harmony

3 credits

MUS-202Twentieth-Century Styles

3 credits

MUS-275Aural Skills for Music Educators

2 credits

MUS-425Musical Form and Analysis

3 credits

Music Education Coursework

Music Education Core

Complete all of the following courses. It should be noted that 6 credits of the music education courses will count towards the elective category in the music major.

MUS-220Introduction to Music Technology

1 credit

MUS-341Beginning Conducting

2 credits

MUS-342Advanced Conducting

1 credit

MUS-346Woodwind Instrument Techniques

1 credit

MUS-347Brass and Percussion Instrument Techniques

2 credits

MUS-355Studio Teaching and Organization

1 credit

MUS-442Music Methods and Materials

3 credits

MUSAP-131Keyboard Skills for Music Educators I

1 credit

MUSAP-132Keyboard Skills for Music Educators II

1 credit

MUS-546 Music Methods for Elementary Teachers is also required for students interested in teaching at the elementary level. This is typically taken during the fifth year of the education program. 

Pedagogy and Practicum (1 credit)

Complete one course.

MUS-443String Pedagogy and Practicum

1 credit

MUS-444Choral Pedagogy and Practicum

1 credit

MUS-445Band Pedagogy and Practicum

1 credit

Area-specific Courses (3-5 credits)

Students pursuing the choral education track should complete MUS-238, MUS-239, and MUS-333 . Students pursuing an instrumental track should complete MUS-350 .

MUS-238English and German Diction for Singers

1 credit

MUS-239French and Italian Diction for Singers

1 credit

MUS-333Vocal Pedagogy and Literature

3 credits

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MUS-350Orchestration

3 credits

Applied Lessons (1 credit)

An additional two semesters of MUSAP courses are required beyond the six semesters required for the Music major, for a total of eight semesters and 4 credits.

MUSAP-430Applied Music IV

0.5-1 credits

MUSAP-430Applied Music IV

0.5-1 credits

Concert Attendance

An additional two semesters of MUS-001 are required beyond the 4 semesters required for the Music major, for a total of six semesters and 0 credits of MUS-001.

MUS-001Concert/Recital Attendance

0 credits

MUS-001Concert/Recital Attendance

0 credits