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May 30, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Music Education, BME (45-4440) (132.5 hours)
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Major, Bachelor of Music Education Degree
The graduate with a Bachelor of Music Education degree will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Interpret and analyze music through historical, cultural, and theoretical study.
- Perform, improvise, and create in individual and collaborative settings with technique, musicality, and artistry.
- Apply current pedagogical and administrative techniques of music at elementary and secondary school levels.
- Demonstrate functional piano performance skills.
Music Education, BME (45-4440) (4 Year Guide)
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Major Requirements: 63.5 Semester Hours
Core Requirements: 49.5 Semester Hours
Ensembles: 7 Semester Hours
BME majors are expected to be in an instrumental or vocal ensemble during every semester up to their student teaching semester, with a minimum of seven (7) separate semesters. Students taking lessons in instrumental areas not listed below are required to complete 6 hours of large ensemble, plus 1 additional hour of small or large ensemble chosen in consulation with area coordinator or applied instructor. Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Students:
3 Combined Semester Hours in
(up to 2 total semester hours of MUS 1081 , MUS 4081 & MUS 4025 , may be applied toward degree) 1 Semester Hour in
- Small or large ensemble (in consultation with area coordinator or applied instructor) (1)
6 Combined Semester Hours in
1 Semester Hour in
- Small or large ensemble (in consultation with area coordinator or applied instructor) (1)
Select 1 of the 2 Areas: 14 Semester Hours
Instrumental Area (MU10): 14 Semester Hours
Music Education Courses: 9 Semester Hours
Music Education Electives: 5 Semester Hours
Students focusing on instrumental music education will not take the course corresponding to their major applied instrument. Vocal Area (MU11): 14 Semester Hours
Music Education Courses: 14 Semester Hours
Professional Education Requirements: 36 Semester Hours
Professional Education requires an overall 3.0 GPA and a grade of C or better for each course. Music Professional Education Course: 3 Semester Hours
Student Teaching Semester: 12 Semester Hours
General Education Requirements: 33 Semester Hours
All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements for the full listing of requirements. The following general education courses are required by this major: Minimum Total: 132.5 Semester Hours
*This course has a prerequisite not listed in the program if admission by examination is not sufficient. + Course requires a grade of C or better. Note: MUS 1210 - Experiencing Music GE (3) cannot be counted in the Music Degree Major courses or General Education courses for this degree. |
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