Program: Music Education Major - Indiana State University

Aug 15, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

(79-81 credits with an additional 9 credits of Professional Education Courses)**

This major is for students wanting to teach choral or instrumental music in elementary or secondary schools.

*Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and Indiana State Board of Education approved. For more information click http://caepnet.org

Core Courses (45 credits):

Musicianship (3 credits):

MUS 103 - Introduction to Musicianship 3 Credits

Music Theory (12 credits):

Ensembles (4 credits):

Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. (Only 4 semester have to be taken for credit)

Choral/General Education Students should complete 4 credits of the following:
MUS 219-*419 - University Chorale 0-1 Credits
Instrumental/General Students should complete 4 credits of the following:
MUS 259-*459 - University Symphony Orchestra 0-1 Credits
MUS 269W-*469W - Wind Orchestra 0-1 Credits

Music Education (14 credits):

MUS 201 - Introduction to Music Education 2 Credits
MUS 392 - Music Procedures in the Elementary School 3 Credits
MUS 393 - Secondary General Music 3 Credits
MUS 418 - Special Music Education 3 Credits
MUS 490 - Teaching Music Field Experience 0 Credits (Must be taken twice)
Choose one of the following:
MUS 391 - The Teaching of Choral Music 3 Credits
(for choral/general education majors only)
(for instrumental/gneral education majors)
MUS 394 - Instrumental Methods 3 Credits

Professional Education in the School of Music (12 credits):

MUS 495 - Student Teaching in Music 11 Credits
MUS 496 - Teaching an Integrated Unit in Music 1 Credits

Professional Education in the College of Education (9 credits):

CIMT 350 - Collaborating for Student Development 3 Credits
EPSY 202 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 Credits
EPSY 341 - Education in a Multicultural Society 3 Credits

Choose one of the following concentrations (8-10 credits):

All Music Education courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better to fulfill requirement.

Choral/General Education Concentration (8 credits)

MUS 287 - Italian and English Diction and Repertoire for Singing 1 Credits
MUS 289 - German and French Diction and Repertoire for Singing 1 Credits
MUS 381 - Choral Conducting 2 Credits
MUS 411 - Vocal Pedagogy 2 Credits
MUS 457 - Choral Literature and Materials (Small Forms) 2 Credits

Instrumental/General Education Concentration (9-10 credits)

MUS 382 - Instrumental Conducting 2 Credits
MUS 420 - String Techniques 1 Credits
MUS 421 - Woodwind Techniques 1 Credits
MUS 422 - Brass Techniques 1 Credits
MUS 423 - Percussion Techniques 1 Credits
MUS 438 - Jazz Procedures 2 Credits
Choose one of the following based on your instrument:
MUS 424 - Marching Band Procedures 2 Credits
Students who take MUS 424 must also register for MUS 409
MUS 409 - Sycamore Marching Band 0-1 Credits

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.

Keyboard Proficiency:

All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.