Music Education Area - Piano/Organ Emphasis, B.M.

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive education in music theory, history, and education. Students will develop their musical skills through applied music courses and ensemble participation. The program also includes a strong foundation in professional education, preparing students for careers as music educators.

Program Outline

Outline:

Theory:

16 Hours

• Take each course on this list: 14 Hours
• MUS 101 - Theory I (Credits: 3)
• MUS 102 - Theory II (Credits: 3)
• MUS 201 - Theory III (Credits: 3)
• MUS 202 - Theory IV (Credits: 3)
• Choose one course from this list: 2 Hours
• MUS 302 - Orchestration (Credits: 2)
• MUS 303 - Choral Arranging (Credits: 2)

Music History and Literature:

11 Hours

• Take each course on this list:
• MUS 221 - Music Literature (Credits: 3)
• MUS 321 - History of Music I (Credits: 3)
• MUS 322 - History of Music II (Credits: 3)
• Choose one course from this list: 2 Hours
• MUS 458 - Piano Literature I (Credits: 2)
• MUS 459 - Piano Literature II (Credits: 2)

Music Education:

17 Hours

• Take each course on this list: 13 Hours
• MUS 240 - Foundations and Principles of Music Education (Credits: 3)
• MUS 340 - Elementary Music Methods (Credits: 3)
• MUS 343 - Conducting I (Credits: 2)
• MUS 344 - Conducting II (Credits: 2)
• MUS 346 - Accompanying (Credits: 1)
• MUS 441 - Piano Pedagogy (Credits: 2)
• Choose one course from this list: 1 Hours
• MUS 241 - Woodwind Methods Class (Credits: 1)
• MUS 242 - Brass Methods Class (Credits: 1)
• MUS 243 - String Methods Class (Credits: 1)
• MUS 244 - Percussion Methods Class (Credits: 1)
• Choose one course from this list: 3 Hours
• MUS 342 - Secondary Vocal Music Methods (Credits: 3)
• MUS 348 - Secondary Instrumental Music Methods (Credits: 3)

Professional Education:

27 Hours

• Take each course on this list:
• ED 199 - Entry to Teacher Preparation (Credits: 0)
• ED 299 - Admission to Educator Preparation Program (CAP 2) (Credits: 0)
• ED 300 - Human Development and Learning Theory (Credits: 3)
• ED 325 - Teaching Diverse Learners (Credits: 3)
• ED 359 - Content Literacy (Credits: 3)
• ED 390 - Assessment and Instructional Strategies (Credits: 3)
• ED 399 - Admission to Student Teaching (Credits: 0)
• ED 414 - Classroom Management (Credits: 3)
• ED 499 - Educator Preparation Program Exit (CAP 4) (Credits: 0)
• ED 450 - Student Teaching (Credits: 12)
• ORED 451 - Residency I (Credits: 6)
• ED 452 - Residency II (Credits: 6)

Applied Music:

17 Hours

• Take each course on this list:
• MUA - Piano (Credits: 12)
• MUA - Voice (Credits: 4)
• MUA - Organ (Credits: 1 )
• Note After piano proficiency

Ensembles:

3 Hours