Licensure in Music Education

This concentration is designed for student pursuing licensure in the field of music education K-12 and who can demonstrate proficiency in at least one instrument or voice. A recital is required.

Students are given final approval to enter into a teaching practicum only upon satisfactory completion of Praxis I and II and a comprehensive diagnostic examination.

The major areas covered in the examination are music theory, music history, music education concepts, keyboard harmony and ear training, sight singing and piano proficiency.

Music education students must complete either the classical studies or jazz/commercial concentration and the following additional required courses:

Licensure in Music Education

This concentration is designed for students pursuing licensure in the field of music education K-12 and who can demonstrate proficiency in at least one instrument or voice. A recital is required. Students are given final approval to enter into a teaching practicum only upon satisfactory completion of Praxis I and II and a comprehensive diagnostic examination. The major areas covered in the examination are music theory, music history, music education concepts, keyboard harmony, and ear training, sight singing and piano proficiency.

Music education students must complete either the classical studies or jazz/commercial concentration and the following:

Required Courses                                                 Credits

MUS-3410

Conducting I

 3

MUS-3402

Conducting II

 3

MUS-3215

Music Technology for the Classroom

 3

EDU-2040

Child Development

 3

EDU-2110

Introduction to Exceptional Populations

 3

EDU-2170

Adolescent Development

 3

EDU-2320

Engaged in Creative Teaching and Learning

 3

EDU-3020

Educational  Psychology

 3

EDU-3240

Literacy Development in the Content Areas

 3

EDU-4830

Music Student Teaching

12

MUS-3160

Elementary School Music Methods

 3

MUS-3210

Secondary School Music Methods

 3

MUS-3720

Seminar in Music Education *

 2

 

A minimum of 8 credits from the following two-and/or three-credit courses:   

MUS-1050

Elementary Piano Class

2

MUS-2040

Foreign Language Diction

2

MUS-2120

String Instrument Teaching Methods

2

MUS-2130

Woodwind Instrument Teaching Methods

2

MUS-2140

Brass Instrument Teaching Methods

2

MUS-2240

Percussion Instrument Teaching Methods

2

MUS-2330

Elementary Voice Class

3

MUS-3060

Vocal Pedagogy K-12

 

MUS-3080

Choral Literature

2

 

Total                                                                                           65-70

* Seminar in Music Education must be taken each year, beginning in the sophomore year, until coursework is completed.

Students pursuing more than one applied instrument in any given semester may register for not more than one credit in a secondary applied instrument. Instrumental and voice students, other than pianists, must study classical piano as a second instrument either in piano class or in a one-credit lesson per semester or a combination of both, to total 4 credits. In addition, at least two of the required ensemble credits (MUS-2222) must be in Choir.

Course Descriptions and Other Requirements

See the course catalogue for other important requirements.