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BM in Music Education: Elementary Music Specialist Emphasis
(117.5 hours*, including licensure hours)



This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.

A five-year program, the degree offers a dual major in elementary music education and elementary education. It will also prepare the student for licensure as an elementary classroom teacher and as an elementary music specialist. Graduates may obtain a teaching position in either area or a combination of both, pursue graduate work, or use the degree as preparation for other fields of endeavor.

Program Requirements    |    View MAP

  1. See the college advisement center for the application procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree program.

  2. Complete the following lower-division music core courses:

  3. Complete one of the following options:
    1. Instrumentalists complete the following:
    2. Vocalists complete the following:

  4. Complete six hours of the following in your major instrument or voice (students must be enrolled in 250R or 260R each semester in residence up to six semesters):
      MUSIC 250R : Performance Study. (.5-1:0.5:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Music major status (K-12 Choral Emphas or Elementary Music Specialist Emphasis only).
      DESCRIPTION: Performance study, private instruction, and studio class.
      NOTE: From one to three hours of daily practice required. Fee.

      MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Music major status.
      DESCRIPTION: Private instruction and studio class.
      NOTE: From one to four hours of daily practice. Fee.

                  : Performance Instruction: Woodwinds.
                  : Performance Instruction: Harpsichord.
                  : Performance Instruction: Organ.
                  : Performance Instruction: Voice.
                  : Performance Instruction: Trumpet.
                  : Performance Instruction: Horn.
                  : Performance Instruction: Trombone.
                  : Performance Instruction: Tuba.
                  : Performance Instruction: Percussion.
                  : Performance Instruction: Piano.
                  : Performance Instruction: Recorder.
                  : Performance Instruction: Violin.
                  : Performance Instruction: Viola.
                  : Performance Instruction: Cello.
                  : Performance Instruction: Harp.
                  : Performance Instruction: Flute.
                  : Performance Instruction: Oboe.
                  : Performance Instruction: Clarinet.
                  : Performance Instruction: Bassoon.
                  : Performance Instruction: Saxophone.
                  : Performance Instruction: Synthesizer.
                  : Performance Instruction: Euphonium.
                  : Performance Instruction: Brass and Percussion.
                  : Performance Instruction: Strings.
                  : Performance Instruction: String Bass.
                  : Performance Instruction: Guitar.

  5. Complete at least one hour of large ensemble each semester for four semesters. Piano and vocal emphasis majors should participate in choral ensembles. At least one choral ensemble experience is recommended for instrumental emphasis majors.

  6. Complete the following upper-division music core courses:

  7. Complete one course from the following:

  8. Complete the following:

  9. Make formal application for admission to the elementary education program through the Teacher Education Department (201) MCKB).

  10. Students who receive a grade lower than C– in any of the professional or support courses, or whose GPA drops below 2.85 in any of the professional or support courses, will be discontinued from the elementary education program.

  11. Complete all GE courses, including the following, prior to beginning program:

  12. Complete an application seminar (seminar schedule posted on Education Advisement and Certification Center Web page and in 120 MCKB).

  13. Complete the following courses after admission to the program:

  14. Complete 12 hours of one of the following (prior application required):
      EL ED 400R : Elementary Student-Teaching Internship. (1-12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      EL ED 400R : Elementary Student-Teaching Internship. (1-12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W
      PREREQUISITE: Three-semester professional sequence and prior application; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grde in methods courses (El Ed 302, 356, 357, 361, 363, 365, 372).
      DESCRIPTION: Semester-long or two consecutive term, full-day student teaching internship in the public schools. Seminar attendance required.
      NOTE: See Education Advisement and Certification Office for application dates.

      EL ED 496R : Academic Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      EL ED 496R : Academic Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F
      PREREQUISITE: Three-semester professional sequence and prior application; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grade in methods courses (El Ed 302, 356, 357, 361, 363, 365, 372).
      DESCRIPTION: A full-year classroom teaching internship in the public schools in lieu of El Ed 400, student teaching.
      NOTE: See Education Advisement and Certification Office for application dates.

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