Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education

Students are admitted to the degree programs based upon their musicality and musical literacy rather than on performance accomplishments. Musical background and proficiency in an applied instrument/voice will determine placement within the department. For a copy of Policies and Guidelines, contact the Department of Music.

Requirements for the Music Education Major (Pre-K - 12)

• Core Curriculum Requirements: 64 hours, including:
  • Social sciences: EDSP 200 and EDFD 110.
  • Fine arts requirement included within the major
• 51 hours in music courses: MUSC 200, 201, 202, 203, 210, 211, 221, 300, 301, 302, 303, 310, 311, 320, 321, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 401, 420, 421
• 8 hours in applied music
• Pass applied music examination at the end of each semester
• 8 semesters of participation in a vocal and/or instrumental ensemble
• Pass a piano proficiency examination before the senior year
• 19 hours of education courses required for degree: EDFD 110, EDSP 200, EDMS 131, EDRE 471, EDMS 350, EDSP 380, and EDMS 411
• 9 hours of student teaching and seminar (EDMS 471) for certification
• Pass a piano proficiency examination before the senior year
• Present a recital or write a thesis in major area of concentration during the senior year
• Recital attendance (minimum of 40 recitals)
• A 2.000 cumulative average must be attained in the music and education courses