Music Education BS Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Music Education. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Music Education
121
A Bachelor of Arts Science in Music degree requires 121 credits. With about 15 credits a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum overall gpa of 2.75 is required and a major gpa of 3.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Music Education
93
To complete the major, 93 credits are required. All credits are taken in the music department, with 4 credits in private instruction and 4 credits in large ensemble performance (.5 credits taken each semester). Additionally a no credit senior recital is required.
General Education Credits Required for a BS in Music Education
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-110 Theory & Harmony I BS Music Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-114 Keyboard Proficiency I BS Music Education Requirement/General Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUA 0195-112 Aural Skills & Musicianship I BS Music Education Requirement/General Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUE 0199-150 Introduction to Music Education BS Music Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| Private Instruction BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| 14 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUA 0195-111 Theory & Harmony II BS Music Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-113 Aural Skills & Musicianship II BS Music Education Requirement/General Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUA 0195-115 Keyboard Proficiency II BS Music Education Requirement/General Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUE 0199-171 Vocal Techniques: Music Ed BS Music Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| Private Instruction BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| ANT 0103-111 Cultural Anthropology General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communications Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16-17 credits |
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUH 0196-123 Music History I: Foundation Study BS Music Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-210 Theory & Harmony III BS Music Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUE 0199-250 Foundations of Music Education BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| EST 0836-221/222 Select 1 course BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-212 Aural Skills & Musicianship III BS Music Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUA 0195-216 BS Music Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| Private Instruction BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| MUE 0199-272 BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| 15.5 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUH 0196-220 Music History II BS Music Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-211 Theory & Harmony IV BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUE 0199-251 Music Education Methods I BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| EST 0836-302 Persp on Teach & Learning BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-213 Aural Skills & Musicianship IV BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUA 0195-217 Keyboard Proficiency IV BS Music Requirement |
1 credit |
| Private Instruction BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| MUE 0199-371 BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| 15.5 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUA 0195-135 Technology for Music Educators BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUE 0199-350 Music Education Methods II Elementary BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Methods Ensemble BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Group Instruction: Brass Lab BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Private Instruction¹ BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance² BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| World Music Ensemble BS Music Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| MUH 0196-223 Music History III BS Music Education Requirement/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 0836-304 Community, Schools and Society BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15 credits |
¹Students must register in any of the following areas: piano, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, guitar, harpsichord or organ.
²Students must register in any of the following areas: orchestra performance, chorale or concert band.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUE 0199-351 Music Education Methods III Secondary BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUA 0195-413 Conducting & Orchestration BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Private Instruction BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| ELY 0802-301 Literacy for Music Educators BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credits |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EST 0836-305 Child w/Special Needs BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credit |
| MUA 0195-414/416 Select 1 course from above BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| MUE 0199-414 Music Ed Methods IV BS Music Education Requirement |
2 credits |
| Private Instruction BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance BS Music Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Formal Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Humanities Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MUD 0832-480 Student Teaching in Music EdBS Music Education Requirement |
6 credits |
| MUD 0832-490 Reflective Practice Seminar BS Music Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Private Instruction BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| Large Ensemble Performance BS Music Education Requirement |
.5 credits |
| MUO 0197-280 Improvisation Ensemble BS Music Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| HED 0834-610 Health Prep for Teachers BS Music Education Requirement |
1 credit |
| 12 credits |
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