Bachelor of Music with Major in Music Education
Instrumental or Choral Emphasis
Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:
I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).
II. The Following Curriculum:
Music majors must achieve a grade of C or better in every music course taken toward the degree in order to pass the Sophomore Proficiency.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
MUSC 203 | Music and Culture | 3 |
MUSC 310 & MUSC 311 | Music History Survey I and Music History Survey II | 6 |
MUSC 256 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
Harmony and Theory Sequence | ||
MUSC 130 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUSC 134 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUSC 230 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MUSC 234 | Music Theory IV: Music Theory since 1900 | 3 |
Aural Skills Sequence | ||
MUSC 131 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
MUSC 135 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
MUSC 231 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
MUSC 235 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
Piano Proficiency through Level IV or Keyboard Skills Sequence: | 4 | |
Keyboard Skills I | ||
Keyboard Skills II | ||
Keyboard Skills III | ||
Keyboard Skills IV | ||
Professional Education | ||
T&L 250 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
T&L 251 | Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities | 3 |
T&L 252 | Child Development | 3 |
T&L 386 | Field Experience | 1 |
T&L 433 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
T&L 486 | Field Experience | 1-4 |
T&L 487 | Student Teaching | 4-16 |
T&L 488 | 1 | |
(See advisor for clarification.) | ||
Emphasis | ||
Select one emphasis from the options below (and optional track). | 49-50 | |
Total Credits | 99-115 |
Instrumental Emphasis
This coursework meets the criteria for the Instrumental Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Other Studies | ||
MUSC 423 | Instrumental and Choral Arranging | 2 |
MUSC 427 | Analysis of Musical Form | 2 |
MUSC 417 | Instrumental Literature | 2 |
Performance | ||
Major Instrument | 7 | |
Major Instrumental Ensemble | 7 | |
Piano as a secondary instrument (may include Keyboard Skills Sequence below) | 4 | |
Keyboard Skills I | ||
Keyboard Skills II | ||
Keyboard Skills III | ||
Keyboard Skills IV | ||
MUSC 357 & MUSC 358 | Choral Conducting and Instrumental Conducting | 4 |
MUSC 459 | Senior Recital | 1-2 |
Music Education | ||
MUSC 140 | Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice | 5 |
MUSC 140 | Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice | 1 |
MUSC 440 | Methods and Materials for Elementary Music | 3 |
MUSC 441 | Methods and Materials for Middle and Secondary School Music | 3 |
MUSC 446 | Instrumental Classroom Methods and Materials | 3 |
Music Technology | ||
MUSC 340 | Introduction to Music Technology * | 2 |
Total Credits | 46-47 |
- *
Credits apply toward T&L 390 Special Topics
Optional Choral Licensure Track
This additional coursework meets the criteria for Choral Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Vocal/Choral Option | ||
MUSC 445 | Choral Methods | 3 |
MUSC 416 | Choral Literature | 2 |
Select one of the following: | 1 | |
Concert Choir | ||
Varsity Bards Chorus | ||
Allegro Chorus | ||
MUSC 357 | Choral Conducting * | 2 |
MUSC 140 | Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice * | 1 |
Total Credits | 9 |
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Included in Instrumental Emphasis
Vocal/Choral Emphasis
This coursework meets the criteria for the Choral Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Other Studies | ||
MUSC 423 | Instrumental and Choral Arranging | 2 |
MUSC 427 | Analysis of Musical Form | 2 |
MUSC 416 | Choral Literature | 2 |
Performance | ||
Major Instrument or Voice | 7 | |
Major Choral Ensemble | 7 | |
Voice or Piano as a secondary instrument (may include Keyboard Skills Sequence below) | 4 | |
Keyboard Skills I | ||
Keyboard Skills II | ||
Keyboard Skills III | ||
Keyboard Skills IV | ||
MUSC 357 & MUSC 358 | Choral Conducting and Instrumental Conducting | 4 |
MUSC 459 | Senior Recital | 1 |
Music Education | ||
MUSC 140 | Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice | 2 |
MUSC 150 | Class Lessons | 1 |
MUSC 180 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 3 |
MUSC 242 | Diction for Singers | 1 |
MUSC 440 | Methods and Materials for Elementary Music | 3 |
MUSC 441 | Methods and Materials for Middle and Secondary School Music | 3 |
MUSC 444 | Applied Music Pedagogy | 2 |
MUSC 445 | Choral Methods | 3 |
Music Technology | ||
MUSC 340 | Introduction to Music Technology * | 2 |
Total Credits | 49 |
- *
Credits apply toward T&L 390 Special Topics
Optional Instrumental Licensure Track
This additional coursework meets the criteria for Instrumental Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Instrumental Option | ||
MUSC 446 | Instrumental Classroom Methods and Materials | 3 |
MUSC 417 | Instrumental Literature | 2 |
Large Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | |
Wind Ensemble | ||
University Band | ||
Symphony Orchestra | ||
University Chamber Orchestra | ||
MUSC 357 | Choral Conducting * | 2 |
MUSC 140 | Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice | 1 |
Total Credits | 9 |
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Included in Vocal/Choral Emphasis