Music Education (Precertification) Specialization
This specialization is designed for students desiring to be music educators. Students may qualify for certification as a music educator if they complete all of the following: the Music major, the Music Education specialization, the Education minor, and the fifth-year student teaching experience. Students interested in becoming certified educators should contact the College's Education Department about all requirements related to certification, including admission to the Teacher Education program.
Requirements
Music Theory Coursework (18 credits)
| MUS-101 | Introduction to Music Theory and Sound Studies | 3 credits |
| MUS-101L | Aural Skills | 1 credit |
| MUS-200 | Diatonic Harmony through Counterpoint | 3 credits |
| MUS-201 | Seminar in Chromatic Harmony | 3 credits |
| MUS-202 | Twentieth-Century Styles | 3 credits |
| MUS-275 | Aural Skills for Music Educators | 2 credits |
| MUS-425 | Musical Form and Analysis | 3 credits |
Music Education Coursework
Music Education Core
Complete all of the following courses. It should be noted that 6 credits of the music education courses will count towards the elective category in the music major.
| MUS-220 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 credit |
| MUS-341 | Beginning Conducting | 2 credits |
| MUS-342 | Advanced Conducting | 1 credit |
| MUS-346 | Woodwind Instrument Techniques | 1 credit |
| MUS-347 | Brass and Percussion Instrument Techniques | 2 credits |
| MUS-355 | Studio Teaching and Organization | 1 credit |
| MUS-442 | Music Methods and Materials | 3 credits |
| MUSAP-131 | Keyboard Skills for Music Educators I | 1 credit |
| MUSAP-132 | Keyboard Skills for Music Educators II | 1 credit |
MUS-546 Music Methods for Elementary Teachers is also required for students interested in teaching at the elementary level. This is typically taken during the fifth year of the education program.
Pedagogy and Practicum (1 credit)
Complete one course.
| MUS-443 | String Pedagogy and Practicum | 1 credit |
| MUS-444 | Choral Pedagogy and Practicum | 1 credit |
| MUS-445 | Band Pedagogy and Practicum | 1 credit |
Area-specific Courses (3-5 credits)
Students pursuing the choral education track should complete MUS-238, MUS-239, and MUS-333 . Students pursuing an instrumental track should complete MUS-350 .
| MUS-238 | English and German Diction for Singers | 1 credit |
| MUS-239 | French and Italian Diction for Singers | 1 credit |
| MUS-333 | Vocal Pedagogy and Literature | 3 credits |
| - | or | |
| MUS-350 | Orchestration | 3 credits |
Applied Lessons (1 credit)
An additional two semesters of MUSAP courses are required beyond the six semesters required for the Music major, for a total of eight semesters and 4 credits.
Concert Attendance
An additional two semesters of MUS-001 are required beyond the 4 semesters required for the Music major, for a total of six semesters and 0 credits of MUS-001.
| MUS-001 | Concert/Recital Attendance | 0 credits |
| MUS-001 | Concert/Recital Attendance | 0 credits |