Music Education (K-12), Keyboard Emphasis (Instrumental Orientation), B.M.

Bachelor of Music in Music Education (K-12)

Coordinator: José Rivera

Upon successful completion of the program of study in Music Education and related requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach in the State of North Carolina. For a more detailed description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this catalog.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Freshman Seminar and General Education: 45 (39)* Sem. Hrs.

Essential Standards: 63 Sem. Hrs.

Select one Emphasis (^*6 semester hours may count toward General Ed)

Keyboard Emphasis (Instrumental Orientation)

• MUS 1001. University Chorale (1 credit)
• MUS 3351. Accompanying (1 credit) 3 hours
• MUS 1140. Theory I (3 credits)
• MUS 1150. Theory II (3 credits)
• MUS 2140. Theory III (3 credits)
• MUS 2150. Theory IV (3 credits)
• MUSL 1140. Lab I (1 credit)
• MUSL 1150. Lab II (1 credit)
• MUSL 2140. Lab III (1 credit)
• MUSL 2150. Lab IV (1 credit)
• MUS 2250. Class Woodwind (1 credit)
• MUS 2260. Class Brass (1 credit)
• MUS 2270. Class Percussion (1 credit)
• MUS 2280. Class Strings (1 credit)
• MUS 2290. Vocal Methods (1 credit)
• MUS 2450. Music Technology (2 credits)
• MUS 2540. Introduction to Music Education (1 credit)
• MUS 2940. The World of Music: Antiquity to the Baroque Era (3 credits) ¹
• MUS 2930. The World of Music: Classical to the Contemporary Era (3 credits) ²
• MUS 3290. Conducting (2 credits)
• MUS 3301. Rehearsal Strategies (2 credits)
• MUS 3340. Orchestration and Arranging (2 credits)
• MUS 3970. World Music: A Global Study (3 credits)
• MUS 4040. Senior Recital (0-2 credits)
• MUS 4250. Piano Pedagogy (2 credits)

All students

Applied Music (MUSP) 14 hours

Professional Studies Core: 9 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3150. Developmental Perspectives of Educational Psychology (Grades K‐12) (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Content Pedagogy: 17 Sem. Hrs.

• MUS 4000. Elementary Music Methods and Materials (3 credits)
• MUS 4490. Internship (Full Semester) (9 credits)
• MUS 4750. Professional Seminar for Pre-Service Music Teachers (2 credits)
• MUS 4200. Secondary Instrumental Music Methods (3 credits)

Total: 128 Sem. Hrs.

¹MUS 2940  fulfills the Fine Arts requirement in General Education.

²MUS 2930  fulfills the Humanities (Fine Arts) Elective requirement in General Education.

NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in Music Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.