Music Education Teaching Major

BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION (B.M.E.)

» Program Prerequisite: Must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department).
 
» Minor: Not required.
 
» Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Teaching majors must also achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program.
 
» Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for either the Choral or Instrumental Emphasis; a minimum of 62 credit hours is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) -- 23-28 of these are required within the major.

Advisement

Music majors should meet with an advisor prior to registration. For current advisor listing please refer to Music Area procedures and policies.

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department).

General Education

Refer to General Requirements for Bachelor of Music requirements. TBE TE1700 and LibSci/TBE TD1704 or LibSci TD2201 will fulfill the Computer Literacy general education requirement. Psych SS1010 is recommended.

Refer to the Music Area procedures and policies.
 
A student must be enrolled in Group Keyboard Instruction classes or private piano lessons until piano proficiency is passed. Students may not register for private instruction at the 3000 or 4000 level until piano proficiency is passed.

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education

Required Courses (minimum of 65-68 credit hours)
Students whose main performing instrument is piano must also take two semesters of Music 1620 and one semester of Music 2620 voice lessons.

Foreign Language

See Foreign Language Requirements in the Music Area procedures and policies.

Course Requirements for Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education

Required Courses (minimum 65 credit hours)

Foreign Language

See Foreign Language Requirements in the Music Area procedures and policies.

 

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