Course Plans

Major: Music Education

Catalog: 2006-2007

*See DegreeWorks for correct list of classes to meet requirements
**Class offered on alternate years. Adjust schedule as necessary. See department advisor for additional information.
Recommended Course Schedule Guide
First Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
MUSI 121 Theory I 3 MUSI 122 Theory I 3
BIBL 100 Bible Survey 4 PSYC 150 General Psychology 3
GEED 130 Freshman Seminar 1 MUSI 130 Music in World Cultures 2
WRIT 110 Freshman Composition 3 MUSA Ensemble 5 credit total required for 7 consecutive semesters 1
HHPA 120 Lifelong Fitness 2 MUSA 105/305 5 credit total required 1
MUSA Ensemble 5 credit total required for 7 consecutive semesters 1   *Natural Science GE Requirement (6-8 sem credit hrs) 3
MUSA 105/305 5 credit total required 1   *HHPA GE Requirement (activities class) 1
  *Natural Science GE Requirement (6-8 sem credit hrs) 3   *COMM GE Requirement 3
Total Semester Credits 18 Total Semester Credits 17
Cumulative Credits 18 Cumulative Credits 35
Second Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 240 Perspectives in Education 2 MUSI 180 Intro to Music Technology 2
MUSI 131 Sight Singing/Ear Training 1 MUSI 132 Sight Singing/Ear Training 1
MUSI 221 Theory II 4 MUSI 222 Theory II 4
MUSI 311 Music History 3 MUSI 312 Music History 3
MUSA Ensemble 5 credit total required for 7 consecutive semesters 1 MUSA Ensemble 5 credit total required for 7 consecutive semesters 0.5
MUSA 105/305 5 credit total required 1 MUSA 105/305 5 credit total required 1
  *MATH GE Requirement 3 PSYC 310 Lifespan Human Development 3
  *Fine Arts GE Requirement 3   *Humanties GE Elective Requirement 2-3
      Music Majors must pass Piano Profiency (recommended by end of Sophomore year)  
      Music Majors must pass Upper Division Jury (recommended by end of Sophomore year)  
Total Semester Credits 18 Total Semester Credits 16.5
Cumulative Credits 53 Cumulative Credits 69.5
Third Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 341 Learning Theory 2 EDUC 375 Student Teaching I & Cls Mgmt 2
MUSI 200 Basic Conducting 1.5 MUSI 272/273** Music Techniques 1
MUSI 271** For Instrumental Track Only 2 MUSI 410 Elementary Music Methods 3
MUSI 400** Music and Christian Faith 2 MUSA Ensemble 5 credit total required for 7 consecutive semesters 0.5
MUSA Ensemble 5 credit total required for 7 consecutive semesters 0.5   *Global and Cultural Understanding GE Requirement 3
MUSA 105/305 5 credit total required 1   *BIBL/RELI GE Requirement 3
RELI 300 Christian Foundations 3   *LITR GE Requirement 3
  *HIST GE Requirements 3      
  *Social Science GE Requirement (3 sem credit hours) 3      
Total Semester Credits 18 Total Semester Credits 15.5
Cumulative Credits 87.5 Cumulative Credits 103.0
Fourth Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 370 Curriculum and Instruction 3 EDUC 475 Student Teaching 12
MUSI 320 Form and Analysis 2 EDUC 490 Senior Seminar 3
MUSI 411** Middle level and HS Music Methods 3      
MUSI 460** Advanced Conducting 2      
MUSI 490 Senior Recital/Project 1      
MUSA Ensemble 5 credit total required for 7 consecutive semesters 0.5      
GEED 490 Senior Capstone 3      
Total Semester Credits 14.5 Total Semester Credits 15
Cumulative Credits 117.5 Cumulative Credits 132.5
    Total Credits for Degree 132.5

NOTES:

WRIT 110 may be waived with a verbal SAT score of 670 or higher. Math requirement may be waived with a math SAT score of 600 or higher.