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Nov 03, 2025
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]
Music Education Major
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(91-97 credits)**
This major is for students wanting to teach choral or instrumental music in elementary or secondary schools.
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Core Courses (58 credits)
Theory and Skills (16 credits):
History and Literature (12 credits):
Basic Musicianship (5 credits):
Performance (14 credits):
Music Education (11 credits)
All Music Education courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better to fulfill requirement. Choose one of the following concentrations:
Choral/General Education Concentration (33-36 credits)
Class Instrument (4 credits):
Choose one pair from the following: Choose 2 credits from the following:
Ensembles (4-7 credits)
Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit: Choose 4 credits from the following:
Choose 0-3 credits from the following:
Music Education (10 credits):
All Music Education courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better to fulfill requirement. Professional Education (15 credits):
Instrumental/General Education Concentration (35-39 credits)
Class Instrument (2 credits):
Ensembles (4-7 credits):
Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit. Choose 4 credits from the following:
Choose 0-3 credits from the following:
Music Education (14-15 credits):
All Music Education courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better to fulfill requirement. Choose one from the following:
Professional Education (15 credits):
For Licensure Complete the Following Not Included in the Major:
Professional Education Courses Taught in the Bayh College of Education:
To Add Licensure in Other Areas of the Major-Select One of the Following:
Instrumental Option for Choral Majors (15-17 credits)
Choose 3 credits from the following:
Choral Option for Instrumental Majors (16 credits)
Choose 4 credits from the following:
Choose 2 credits from the following:
Keyboard Proficiency
Music education majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site. Event Attendance
A large number of concerts and recitals representing a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres occurs every semester. This resource of musical events is an integral part of a musician’s training. All music majors and minors must attend a specified number of concerts, recitals, and Contemporary Music Festival events before graduation. Information concerning this requirement is available in the school office. |
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