Music: Bachelor of Music Education (Grades K-12)
The Bachelor of Music Education degree allows students interested in a career as music educators the opportunity to hone their musical skills while learning and practicing innovative and research-based teaching strategies under the direction of experienced faculty. Students select either the Choral/General (Grades K-12) or the Instrumental/General (Grades K-12) track. The Bachelor of Music Education degree is comprehensive, meaning a minor is not required. This degree prepares students to teach K-12 music.
134 total credits required (including General Education courses)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Required Courses | ||
| MUSI 141 | Woodwind Techniques | 1.00 |
| MUSI 143 | Percussion Techniques | 1.00 |
| MUSI 150 | Concert/Recital Class (must pass six semesters and must enroll every semester in the program) | 0.00 |
| MUSI 161 | Music and World Culture | 3.00 |
| MUSI 171 | Ear Training I | 1.00 |
| MUSI 172 | Ear Training II | 1.00 |
| MUSI 173 | Theory I | 3.00 |
| MUSI 174 | Theory II | 3.00 |
| MUSI 200 | Music Technology | 1.00 |
| MUSI 241 | Brass Techniques | 1.00 |
| MUSI 243 | String Techniques | 1.00 |
| MUSI 271 | Ear Training III | 1.00 |
| MUSI 273 | Theory III | 3.00 |
| MUSI 343 | Elements of Improvisation | 2.00 |
| MUSI 344 | Songwriting and Composition | 3.00 |
| MUSI 362 | Music History I | 3.00 |
| MUSI 363 | Music History II | 3.00 |
| MUSI 368 | Ensemble Techniques | 1.00 |
| MUSI 370 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2.00 |
| MUSI 374 | Orchestration | 2.00 |
| MUSI 380 | Conducting I | 2.00 |
| MUSI 390 | Conducting II | 1.00 |
| MUSI 395 | Half Recital | 1.00 |
| MUSED 165 | Introduction to Music Education | 1.00 |
| MUSED 370 | General Music Methods | 3.00 |
| MUSED 371 | Choral Methods and Literature | 3.00 |
| MUSED 372 | Instrumental Methods and Literature | 3.00 |
| Applied Music: Major Instrument (must enroll every semester in the program and must include 4 credits at the 300 level) | 12.00 | |
| Large Ensemble (select one of the following) | 4.00 | |
| Chorale (must enroll every semester in the program) | ||
| Symphonic Band (must enroll every semester in the program) | ||
| University Orchestra (must enroll every semester in the program) | ||
| Piano proficiency exam (must pass at least 1 semester prior to student teaching) | ||
| General Education Courses in the BME | ||
| Humanities 1 | 3.00 | |
| Arts 2 | 3.00 | |
| Teacher Education Required Course | ||
| ENGED 465 | Content Area Literacy | 3.00 |
| T ED 100 | Orientation to Teacher Education | 1.00 |
| T ED 200 | Introduction to Education | 3.00 |
| T ED 270 | Multicultural Education | 3.00 |
| T ED 300 | Theories of Student Learning | 3.00 |
| T ED 394 | Principles and Practices of Inclusive Teaching | 3.00 |
| T ED 470 | Student Teaching Residency | 12.00 |
| Emphasis | ||
| Select either Choral or Instrumental Emphasis | ||
| Choral | ||
| MUSI 145 | English and Italian Diction | 1.00 |
| MUSI 146 | French and German Diction | 1.00 |
| MUSI 107/307 | UWS Singers (minor ensemble) | 1.00 |
| Instrumental | ||
| MUSI 139 | Applied Music-Voice | 1.00 |
| Applied Minor (one semester at 1 credit must be taken on an instrument outside of the student's major instrument family) | 1.00 | |
| Minor Ensemble 3 | 1.00 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Jazz Band | ||
| Chamber Winds | ||
| Global Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Total Hours | 106.00 | |
- 1
Fulfilled through MUSI 161 Music and World Culture
- 2
Fulfilled through music ensemble requirement
- 3
Must enroll in one semester and use primary instrument.