Music Education Major (Option 1: Instrumental - even year start plan), BME (45-440) (4 Year Guide)

Suggested Schedule

Music Edu. Major (Option 1: Instrumental - even start year), BME Degree - 132.5-139.5 hours

• + MUS 1100  with a grade of C or better may be required as a prerequisite to MUS 1111  if the student does not pass this course by the admission examination.
• * This course is only offered during the semester listed.
• ** The six hours of Instrument Techniques Classes include the following (all courses are worth one credit hour): MUS 1701 , MUS 2801 , MUS 2802 , MUS 2901 , MUS 2902 , and MUS 2950 .
• *** This course is offered only in even-numbered years. Students who enter UCM in an odd-numbered year may take this course during their senior year, taking PSY 4230  in its place in the junior year.
• ¹⁰ This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
• The Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA) is an exam required of all Teacher Education students. Students must pass all areas of the MoGEA for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Students should take and successfully complete the MoGEA before completion of their sophomore year (60 earned hours). See your academic advisor to discuss the classes needed to prepare for the exam.
• Teacher Education candidates must take the appropriate Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) for their certification area before they can student teach, and must pass it in order to be recommended for certification. Information and registration is available on the MEGA website: http://www.mo.nesinc.com/.
• See www.ucmo.edu/cert for statement and information (including application) on admission to teacher education. Full admission is required before student teaching. The application for student teaching is due approximately one year in advance.