Transfer Guide JCCC AA to UCM BME Music Education: Vocal Option

AA General Education Requirements: 30 Semester Hours

• MUS 126 Introduction to World Music (3) transfers as  MUS 1225 - Music of the World’s Cultures GE (3)
• POLS 124 American National Government (3) transfers as  POLS 1510 - American Government GE (3)

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• HIST 140 U.S. History to 1877 (3) transfers as  HIST 1350 - History of the United States to 1877 GE (3)

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• HIST 141 U.S. History Since 1877 (3) transfers as  HIST 1351 - History of the United States from 1877 GE (3)

AA Elective Options: 30 Semester Hours

• MUS 141 Music Theory: Harmony I (3) transfers as  MUS 1111 - Theory I (3)
• MUS 142 Music Theory: Harmony II (3) transfers as  MUS 1112 - Theory II (3)
• MUS 131 Sight-Singing and Ear Training I (2) transfers as  MUS 1121 - Aural Training I (1)
• MUS 132 Sight-Singing and Ear Training II (2) transfers as  MUS 1122 - Aural Training II (1)
• MUS 143 Music Theory: Harmony III (3) transfers as  MUS 2111 - Theory III (3)
• MUS 155 Introduction to the Recording Studio (2) transfers as  MUS 1410 - Fundamentals of Music Technology I : Hardware (0.5) AND MUS 1420 - Fundamentals of Music Technology I : Software (0.5)  
• EDUC 121 Introduction to Teaching (3) transfers as  EDFL 2100 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3) *
• PSYC 225 Educational Psychology (3) transfers as  EDFL 2240 - Educational Psychology GE (3) *
• EDUC 220 Survey of the Exceptional Child (3) transfers as  EDSP 2100 - Education of the Exceptional Child (3) *
• EDUC 285 Student Teaching: Early Childhood Education (3) transfers as  FLDX 2150 - Introductory Field Experience (1) *

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• PSYC 215 Child Development (3) transfers as  PSY 2220 - Child and Adolescent Psychological Development (3) *

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• PSYC 218 Human Development (3) transfers as  PSY 3220 - Life-Span Development (3) *

Minimum Total Hours Required for JCCC AA: 60 Semester Hours

*Must earn a 3.00 GPA or higher with no grade lower than a C in Professional Education courses.

Major Requirements: 38-42 Semester Hours

• MUS 1000 - Recital Attendance (0) (7 semesters)
• MUS 1390 - Introduction to Music Education (2)
• MUS 1400 - Computer Music Notation (0.5)
• MUS 1610 - Voice I (1)
• MUS 2112 - Theory IV (3)
• MUS 2121 - Aural Training III (1)
• MUS 2122 - Aural Training IV (1)
• MUS 2300 - Fundamentals of Conducting (3)
• MUS 2631 - Diction for Singers I (1)
• MUS 3211 - Early Music (3)
• MUS 3310 - Choral Conducting (3)
• MUS 3610 - Voice II (1.5) (4.5)
• MUS 4130 - Choral Arranging (2)
• MUS 4230 - Choral Literature (3)
• MUS 4320 - Methods of Teaching Middle School Music (2)

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• MUS 1615 - Opera Theatre (1-2) (1)

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• MUS 1620 - Musical Theatre Practicum (1-2) (1)

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• Large vocal ensemble (7)
• Piano (Keyboard competency is demonstrated by passing MUS 2502 with a B or better or passing the piano proficiency exam.) (0-4)

Professional Education Requirements: 25 Semester Hours

Must earn a 3.00 GPA or higher with no grade lower than a C in Professional Education courses.

• EDFL 2250 - Introduction to English Language Learners and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (2)
• EDFL 4210 - Introduction to Content Area Literacy (2)
• EDFL 4970 - Secondary Teaching and Behavioral Management (2)
• FLDX 3000 - Field Experience in the Content Area (1)
• FLDX 4970 - Field Experience II in the Content Area (1)
• MUS 3305 - Methods of Teaching Elementary School Music (2)
• MUS 3315 - Choral Techniques (3)

General Education Requirements: 6 Semester Hours

The following general education courses are required for this major and should be taken at UCM.

• MUS 1450 - Audio and Acoustics GE (3)
• MUS 3212 - Music of the Common Practice Era GE (3)

Minimum Total Hours Required for BME: 120 Semester Hours

This guide is based on the UCM 2021 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Time to degree completion and course sequencing will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on planned placement in math, reading, and writing. See the current UCM Undergraduate Catalog and JCCC Course Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.