Music Education, BME (45-440) - Instrumental Option (135-136.5 hours)

Major Requirements: 64.5-68.5 Semester Hours

• MUS 1000  -  Recital Attendance (0) (7 semesters)
• MUS 1111  -  Theory I (3) *
• MUS 1112  -  Theory II (3)
• MUS 1121  -  Aural Training I (1)
• MUS 1122  -  Aural Training II (1)
• MUS 1225  -  Music of the World’s Cultures GE (3)
• MUS 1390  -  Introduction to Music Education (2)
• MUS 1400  -  Computer Music Notation (0.5)
• MUS 1450  -  Audio and Acoustics GE (3)
• MUS 1701  -  String Class (1)
• MUS 2111  -  Theory III (3)
• MUS 2112  -  Theory IV (3)
• MUS 2121  -  Aural Training III (1)
• MUS 2122  -  Aural Training IV (1)
• MUS 2300  -  Fundamentals of Conducting (3)
• MUS 2801  -  Woodwind Class I (1)
• MUS 2802  -  Woodwind Class II (1)
• MUS 2901  -  Brass Class I (1)
• MUS 2902  -  Brass Class II (1)
• MUS 2950  -  Percussion Class (1)
• MUS 3212  -  Music of the Common Practice Era GE (3)
• MUS 3213  -  Music Since 1900 (3)
• MUS 3308  -  Marching Band Techniques (1)
• MUS 3320  -  Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques (3)
• MUS 4115  -  Instrumentation (3)
• MUS 4381  -  Jazz Pedagogy (2)

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• MUS 1410  -  Introduction to Sound Reinforcement (0.5)

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• MUS 1420  -  Concert Recording (0.5)

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• MUS 1430  -  Introduction to Audio Production (0.5)

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• MUS 1440  -  Introduction to MIDI (0.5)

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• Major instrument, 1000 level (4)
• Major instrument, 3000 level (4.5)
• Major large instrumental 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: 35 Semester Hours

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

• EDFL 2100  -  Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3)
• 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)
• EDSP 2100  -  Education of the Exceptional Child (3)
• FLDX 2150  -  Introductory Field Experience (1)
• 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 3306  -  Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music (2-3) (3)

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• CFD 1220  -  Child and Adolescent Development (3)

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• PSY 2220  -  Child and Adolescent Psychological Development (3)

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• PSY 3220  -  Life-Span Development (3)

General Education: 33 Semester Hours

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are required by this major:

• EDFL 2240  -  Educational Psychology GE (3)
• MUS 1225  -  Music of the World’s Cultures GE (3)
• MUS 1450  -  Audio and Acoustics GE (3)
• MUS 3212  -  Music of the Common Practice Era GE (3)
• POLS 1510  -  American Government GE (3)

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• HIST 1350  -  History of the United States to 1877 GE (3)

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• HIST 1351  -  History of the United States from 1877 GE (3)

Minimum Total: 135-136.5 Semester Hours

For additional certification to teach vocal music with the INSTRUMENTAL Major Option, B.M.E. Degree, see the school chair.

 ¹⁰ Competency 10 course

* This course has a prerequisite not listed in the program if admission by examination is not sufficient.

NOTE: MUS 1210 - Experiencing Music GE (3)  cannot be counted in the Music Degree Major courses or General Education courses for this degree.