Students interested in becoming a candidate for licensure must work in consultation with an advisor from an Educator Preparation Program. Also refer to the Educator Preparation section of the Catalog.
Degree Requirements
Area I - Foundation Skills - 3 hours
| FSL 101 | Foundations of Scholarship and Learning | 3 |
| | or | |
| HON 101 | First Year Honors Seminar | 3 |
FSL 101 is required for new and transferring freshmen with less than 24 credit hours. Students must earn a "C" or higher in FSL 101 or HON 101.
Area I - Rhetoric and Communication - 9 hours
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101 and ENG 102 or HON 110.
Area I - Mathematics - 3-4 hours
Choose one from the following:
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ALL courses.
Area I - Computer Literacy - 3 hours
Choose one from the following:
| CIS 170 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| | or | |
| ED 190/CIS 190 | Introduction to Computers for Instruction | 3 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in all courses.
Area II - The Arts - 3 hours
Choose one from the following:
Students must earn a "C" or higher in MU 129.
Area II - Literature in English - 3 hours
Choose one from the following:
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ALL courses.
Area II - Social Science and Humanities - 6 hours
| PSY 211 | Psychology of Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| SOC 221 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ALL courses.
Area II - History - 6 hours
Choose one sequence from the following:
| HIS 111 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 112 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
| | or | |
| HIS 191 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 192 | World Civilization since 1500 | 3 |
| | or | |
| HIS 201 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| | and | |
| HIS 202 | History of the United States II | 3 |
Area II - The Natural Sciences - 8 hours
Choose two different science disciplines from the following:
Students must earn a "C" or higher in all courses.
Required Music Core Courses - 48-64 hours
| MU 131 | Elementary Music Theory I | 3 |
| MU 132 | Elementary Music Theory II | 3 |
| MU 133 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
| MU 134 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MU 210 | Music History Survey I | 3 |
| MU 220 | Music History Survey II | 3 |
| MU 231 | Advanced Music Theory I | 3 |
| MU 232 | Advanced Music Theory II | 3 |
| MU 255 | Piano Proficiency | 0 |
| MU 256 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MU 330 | Basic Conducting Techniques | 3 |
| MU 340 | Arranging and Instrumentation | 3 |
| MU 430 | Advanced Conducting Techniques | 3 |
| MU 431 | Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MU 451 | Degree Recital | 1 |
| 4 semesters | Applied Private Instruction 100 level | 1-2 |
| 4 semesters | Applied Private Instruction 300 level | 2-3 |
| 4 semesters | Performance Ensemble 100 level | 0-1 |
| 4 semesters | Performance Ensemble 300 level | 0-1 |
| 4 semesters | Recital/Concert Enrichment - MU 117 | 0 |
| 4 semesters | Recital/Concert Enrichment - MU 317 | 0 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ALL courses.
Professional Education Core Courses - 27 hours
| ED 201 | Education as a Profession | 3 |
| ED 230/PSY 230 | Exceptional and Culturally Diverse Students | 3 |
| ED 300 | Instructional Assistance I | 1 |
| ED 301 | Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| ED 400 | Instructional Assistance II | 2 |
| ED 435 | Enhanced Student Teaching | 9 |
| ED 436 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| MU 369 | Materials and Methods for Elementary School Music | 3 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ALL courses. Exception: ED 301 requires a "B" or higher.
Instrumental Performance emphasis - 7 hours
| MU 370 | Materials and Methods for Secondary Instrumental Music | 3 |
| MU 425 | Instrumental Methods (Brass) | 1 |
| MU 426 | Instrumental Methods (Woodwind) | 1 |
| MU 427 | Instrumental Methods (Percussion) | 1 |
| MU 428 | Instrumental Methods (Strings) | 1 |
Students must earn a "C" or higher in ALL courses.
Review Courses - As recommended by advisor - 0-8 hours
Students must be enrolled in Class Piano/Applied Piano until MU 255, Piano Proficiency Examination is passed.