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2013-2014 Academic Catalog

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2013-2014 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music (K-12) Education, B.S.

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Educational Outcomes

All music majors will develop musical performance skills through the pursuit of a primary applied concentration, piano proficiency, and ensemble experiences.
All music majors will develop an understanding of the function and structure of music through the study of music theory.
All music majors will develop a general understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of music of Western and non-Western traditions.
All music majors will understand how to use technology applications that are appropriate for music.
All music majors will develop ethical values to guide their personal and professional lives.
Music education majors will develop:
1. the ability to teach musical concepts.
2. the ability to advocate for music education.
3. the ability to organize a music classroom and curriculum
Music majors with an emphasis in music industry will develop:
1. a general understanding of music business.
2. the ability to record and master recordings.
3. an understanding of live sound reinforcement.

GPA 2.75

Minimum Graduation Requirements (135 credit hours)

C OR BETTER ON ALL Specialty/Content, Professional Studies, and Student Teaching Courses

Music Core (44 credit hours)

MUSI 152 - Theory I Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 171 - Worlds of Music Credits: 2 hours
MUSI 251 - Theory II Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 252 - Theory III Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 351 - Theory IV Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 102 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1 hour
MUSI 201 - Aural Skills II Credits: 1 hour
MUSI 202 - Aural Skills III Credits: 1 hour
MUSI 254 - Finale Credits: 1 hour
MUSI 301 - Aural Skills IV Credits: 1 hour
MUSI 371 - Music History I Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 372 - Music History II Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 141 - Fundamentals of Conducting Credits: 2 hours
MUSI 429 - Recital Credits: 0 hours
Major Ensemble Credits: 7 hours
Performance Lab (7 semesters) Credits: 0 hours
Primary Applied Concentration Credits: 8 hours
Class Piano Credits: 2 hours

Music Education (10 credit hours)

Instrumental/Vocal Techniques Credits: 5 hours
MUSI 432 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1 hour (Instrumental Concentrations Only)
MUSI 444 - Choral Arranging Credits: 2 hours or
MUSI 452 - Orchestration Credits: 2 hours
MUSI 449 - Instrumental Conducting Credits: 2 hours or
MUSI 453 - Choral Conducting Credits: 2 hours

MUSI Technology Elective (3 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

MUSI 256 - Computer Applications for Music Credits: 2 hours
If MUSI 256, complete one additional credit hour of Music Elective study.
MUSI 354 - Basic Audio and Live Sound Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 356 - Introduction to Recording Studio Techniques Credits: 3 hours

Professional Studies (15 credit hours)

EDUC 201 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 301 - Introduction to Special Education – WI Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 320 - Foundations of American Education – CT Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 340 - Multicultural Education Credits: 3 hours
EDUC 403 - Classroom Management - CT Credits: 3 hours

Clinical Practice (20 credit hours)

* Students must pass the PRAXIS I exam prior to enrollment in MUSI 341 .

MUSI 341 - Music Materials and Methods for the Elementary Grades Credits: 3 hours *
MUSI 342 - Music Materials and Methods for the Secondary Grades Credits: 3 hours *
EDUC 480 - Directed Student Teaching Credits: 14 hours

Additional Requirements (6 credit hours)

PSYC 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3 hours
PSYC 211 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3 hours

Plus (6 credit hours)

IS 101 - Basic Computer Applications Credits: 3 hours
COMM 101 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 hours or
COMM 201 - Voice and Articulation Credits: 3 hours
C or Better in IS 101 and COMM 101 or COMM 201

General Education Requirements (31 credit hours)

Perspectives (0 Credit Hours)

PERS 101 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 102 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 103 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours
PERS 104 - Perspectives Credits: 0 hours

Critical Thinking (4 credit hours)

CT 101 - Critical Thinking Credits: 2 hours
CT 102 - Critical Thinking Credits: 2 hours

Composition and Literature (6 credit hours)

ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 102 - Composition and Introduction to Literature Credits: 3 hours

Religion (3 credit hours)

REL 101 - Understanding the Bible: Texts and Contexts Credits: 3 hours

History (6 credit hours)

HIST 105 - Discovering America Credits: 3 hours
HIST 110 - Discovering the World Credits: 3 hours

Science with Laboratory (4 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

BIOL 101 - General Biology I Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 102 - General Biology II Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 211 - Earth Science Credits: 4 hours

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

100 level or higher Credits: 3 hours

Health (3 credit hours)

SSPE 201 - Health Credits: 3 hours

Physical Education Activity (2 credit hours)

Physical Education Activity Credits: 1 hour
Physical Education Activity Credits: 1 hour

Critical Thinking-Designated Courses (2 courses)

Critical Thinking (CT) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)
CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)

Writing Intensive-Designated Courses (2 courses)

Writing Intensive (WI) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

WI-Designated Course (must be met with a course from the major)
WI-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)

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