Music Education PK-12, Bachelor of Music
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4) | 12 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 2: Writing Skills | ||
| Introduction of Academic Writing | ||
| LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8) | 9 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts | ||
| Music History and Literature I | ||
| LOPER 7: Social Science | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 1 | 6 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
| LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity | ||
| Teaching in a Democratic Society | ||
| LOPER 11: Wellness | 3 | |
| Including: | ||
| Healthy Wealthy and Wise | ||
| Program-Specified Requirements | 3 | |
| Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research | ||
| Professional Sequence | ||
| Complete all required courses | 20 | |
| Including: | ||
| Reading and Inclusion in K-12 Classrooms | ||
| Management and Assessment in K-12/Secondary Classrooms | ||
| Endorsement | ||
| Complete all required courses | 67 | |
| Unrestricted electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Endorsement
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Courses | ||
| MUS 109 | Introduction to Music Education | 2 |
| MUS 110 | Brass Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 111 | Woodwind Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 114 | Percussion Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 120 | String Techniques | 1 |
| MUS 122 | Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 198 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUS 199 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUS 200 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 201 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 337 | Sight Singing and Ear Training III | 1 |
| MUS 338 | Sight Singing and Ear Training IV | 1 |
| MUS 339 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 340 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 348 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
| MUS 356 | Field Experience in the Elementary Music Classroom | 0.5 |
| MUS 357 | Elementary Music Methods | 3 |
| MUS 406 | Instrumental Conducting & Literature | 3 |
| MUS 407 | Choral Conducting and Literature | 3 |
| MUS 425 | Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 467 | Field Experience in the Secondary Music Classroom | 0.5 |
| MUS 468 | Secondary Instrumental Methods | 3 |
| MUS 470 | Secondary Choral Methods | 3 |
| MUS 130 | Voice Techniques | 1 |
| or MUS 145 | Diction for Singers I | |
| MUS 140 | Piano Techniques I 2 | 1 |
| MUS 141 | Piano Techniques II 2 | 1 |
| MUS 240 | Piano Techniques III 2 | 1 |
| MUS 241 | Piano Techniques IV 2 | 1 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Music in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| Marching Band/Jazz Ensemble Methods | ||
| Secondary Lessons-each student must take 1 credit hour of MUS 149 (Private Instruction-Secondary Instrument) in a different area than their primary instrument. | ||
| MUS 149 | Private Instruction, Secondary Instrument | 1 |
| Music Education Private Instruction | 7 | |
Select 3-4 credit hours of the following in one area (voice, piano, or single band/orchestra instrument) | ||
| Private Instruction, Primary Instrument | ||
Select 2-3 credit hours of the following in the same area as above (voice, piano, or single band/orchestra instrument) | ||
| Advanced Private Instruction | ||
Select 1 credit hour in the same area as above (voice, piano, or single band/orchestra instrument) | ||
| Advanced Applied Instruction with Recital | ||
| Music Education Ensembles | ||
| Students must enroll in an ensemble every semester for a minimum of 7 semesters; at least 3 credit hours must be earned in an ensemble that matches the student’s principal applied area. At least 1 credit hour must be earned in an ensemble outside of the student’s principal applied area. Students must have experience in both instrumental and vocal ensembles. | ||
| Select 7 credit hours of the following: | 7 | |
| Marching Band | ||
| Symphonic Band | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Choraleers | ||
| University Men's Chorus | ||
| University Women's Chorus | ||
| Kearney Area Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 67 | |
| 1 | Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required GS hours. |
| 2 | Requirements may be met through proficiency examination; credit hours to be replaced by Music Electives; see advisor |