The Bachelor of Music in Music Education (B.Mus.)
Certification in Music Education
Students must complete the School of Education requirements, complete the common music requirements, complete either the vocal or instrumental emphasis and pass a piano proficiency examination prior to student teaching. Piano credit requirements may be waived in whole or in part upon successful completion of the piano proficiency examinations. Specific general education requirements, School of Education requirements, and other information may be obtained from the Division of Performing Arts office.
Major Requirements
Major: Music Education - Instrumental Music Track
Degree Type: B.Mus
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 143
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Experience (F): | ||
| UNIV 189 | Skills For Academic Success (Students transferring in 24 or more credits do not need to take UNIV 189.) | 1 |
| Communication (C): | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| ENGL 358 | Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 |
| or ENGL 322 | Writing and the Creative Process | |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (R): Select from current general education list | 3 | |
| Science & Technology (S): | 10 | |
| A one-credit lab must be taken as a co-requisite with a general education science/technology course unless the course includes an embedded lab experience equivalent to a one-credit course. Select from current general education list. | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts (A): | ||
| MUSC 103 | Introduction to Music History | 3 |
| Select from current general education list | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (B): | ||
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HDFS 230 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| or PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Wellness (W): Select from current general education list | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D): Select from current general education list | ||
| Global Perspectives (G): Select from current general education list | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Major Requirements
- A GPA of 2.75 or better in the teaching specialty is required for placement in student teaching and exit from the program.
- A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 40 | |
| Music Core Requirements for Education Majors | 54 | |
| MUSC 130 | Theory and Analysis I | 3 |
| MUSC 131 | Theory and Analysis II | 3 |
| MUSC 132 | Ear Training & Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUSC 133 | Ear Training & Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUSC 230 | Theory and Analysis III | 3 |
| MUSC 231 | Theory and Analysis IV | 3 |
| MUSC 232 | Ear Training & Sight Singing III | 1 |
| MUSC 233 | Ear Training & Sight Singing IV | 1 |
| MUSC 250 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC 331 | Instrumental Arranging | 2 |
| MUSC 340 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSC 341 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUSC 344 | Wind Band Literature | 2 |
| MUSC 349 | Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I | 2 |
| MUSC 351 | Instrumental Conducting & Literature | 2 |
| MUSC 352 | Choral Conducting & Literature | 2 |
| MUSC 353 | Woodwind Methods I | 2 |
| MUSC 354 | Woodwind Methods II | 2 |
| MUSC 355 | Brass Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 357 | Marching Band Methods & Techniques | 2 |
| or MUSC 358 | Jazz Methods | |
| MUSC 359 | Percussion Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 380 | Recital | 1 |
| or MUSC 480 | Recital | |
| MUSC 385 | Music Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MUSC 481 | Instrumental Music Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 482 | Choral Music Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 483 | Elementary Music Methods | 2 |
| Professional Education Requirements | 28 | |
| EDUC 321 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 322 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 451 | Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 485 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 486 | Classroom Management for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 487 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 488 | Applied Student Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 489 | Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds | 3 |
| Instrumental Track Requirements | 24 | |
| Major Intrumental Ensemble: Must enroll in MUSC 303 Wind Symphony for 5 semesters and MUSC 111 Marching Band for 2 semesters. | 7 | |
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Marching Band | ||
| Minor Ensembles: Must enroll in 2 different semesters as approved by adviser. May be selected from the following ensembles: | 2 | |
| University Band | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Brass Chamber Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Chamber Ensemble | ||
| String Chamber Ensemble | ||
| Mixed Chamber Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| Major Choral Ensemble (Must enroll for 2 different semesters as approved by adviser): | 2 | |
| Cantemus | ||
| Statesmen of NDSU | ||
| University Chamber Singers | ||
| Applied Voice: | ||
| MUSC 163 | Voice Class for Instrumentalists | 2 |
| Performance Attendance: Must enroll in the following for 5 different semesters: | ||
| MUSC 180 | Performance Attendance | 0 |
| Applied Major Instrument: All students enrolled in applied instruction must participate in a major ensemble specific to their area. Select from the following: | 7 | |
| Applied Piano | ||
| Applied Wind Instruments | ||
| Applied Percussion Instruments | ||
| Applied Upper Strings | ||
| Applied Lower Strings | ||
| Applied Guitar | ||
2 semesters each of 100 level, 200 level, and 300 level | ||
One semester of 400 level | ||
| Applied Piano: Private (MUSC 165) or class (MUSC 160; MUSC 161; MUSC 260; MUSC 261) | 4 | |
| Applied Piano (up to 2 semesters with permission) | ||
| Piano Class I | ||
| Piano Class II | ||
| Piano Class III | ||
| Piano Class IV | ||
| Total Credits | 143 | |
Proficiency Waiver
- Piano proficiency exam must be completed before student teaching.
- Piano credit requirements listed may be waived in whole or in part for successful completion of the piano proficiency.
- Piano majors may fulfill this requirement by accompanying or performance on a secondary medium according to the discretion of the student's applied instructor/adviser.
Degree Requirements and Notes
- Music majors may not declare a music minor.
- See School of Education for admission requirements.
Major Requirements
Major: Music Education - Vocal Music Track
Degree Type: B.Mus
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 139
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Experience (F): | ||
| UNIV 189 | Skills For Academic Success (Students transferring in 24 or more credits do not need to take UNIV 189.) | 1 |
| Communication (C): | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| ENGL 358 | Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 |
| or ENGL 322 | Writing and the Creative Process | |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (R): Select from current general education list | 3 | |
| Science & Technology (S): | ||
| A one-credit lab must be taken as a co-requisite with a general education science/technology course unless the course includes an embedded lab experience equivalent to a one-credit course. Select from current general education list | 10 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (A): | ||
| MUSC 103 | Introduction to Music History | 3 |
| Select from current general education list | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (B): | ||
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HDFS 230 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| or PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Wellness (W): Select from current general education list | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D): Select from current general education list | ||
| Global Perspectives (G): Select from current general education list | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Major Requirements
- GPA of 2.75 or better in the teaching specialty is required for placement in student teaching and exit from the program.
- A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 40 | |
| Music Core Requirements for Education Majors | 54 | |
| MUSC 130 | Theory and Analysis I | 3 |
| MUSC 131 | Theory and Analysis II | 3 |
| MUSC 132 | Ear Training & Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUSC 133 | Ear Training & Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUSC 174 | Pronunciation for Singers I | 1 |
| MUSC 175 | Pronunciation for Singers II | 1 |
| MUSC 230 | Theory and Analysis III | 3 |
| MUSC 231 | Theory and Analysis IV | 3 |
| MUSC 232 | Ear Training & Sight Singing III | 1 |
| MUSC 233 | Ear Training & Sight Singing IV | 1 |
| MUSC 250 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC 332 | Survey of Choral Literature | 2 |
| MUSC 340 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSC 341 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUSC 349 | Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I | 2 |
| MUSC 350 | Vocal Methods & Pedagogy II | 2 |
| MUSC 351 | Instrumental Conducting & Literature | 2 |
| MUSC 352 | Choral Conducting & Literature | 2 |
| MUSC 353 | Woodwind Methods I | 2 |
| MUSC 355 | Brass Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 359 | Percussion Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 380 | Recital | 1 |
| or MUSC 480 | Recital | |
| MUSC 385 | Music Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MUSC 481 | Instrumental Music Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 482 | Choral Music Methods | 2 |
| MUSC 483 | Elementary Music Methods | 2 |
| Professional Education Requirements | 28 | |
| EDUC 321 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 322 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 451 | Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 485 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 486 | Classroom Management for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 487 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 488 | Applied Student Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 489 | Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds | 3 |
| Vocal Track Requirements | 22 | |
| Major Choral Ensemble: Must be taken in 7 different semesters. Select from the following in consultation with adviser: | 7 | |
| Cantemus | ||
| Statesmen of NDSU | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Minor Choral/Vocal Ensemble: Must be taken in 2 different semesters. Select two credits from the following in consultation with adviser: | 2 | |
| University Chamber Singers | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Major Instrumental Ensemble: Must be taken in 2 different semesters. Select two credits from the following in consultation with adviser: | 2 | |
| Marching Band | ||
| University Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Performance Attendance: Must enroll for 5 different semesters | ||
| MUSC 180 | Performance Attendance | 0 |
| Applied Voice: Must enroll in the following as indicated: | 7 | |
| Applied Voice (for 2 semesters) | ||
| Applied Voice (for 2 semesters) | ||
| Applied Voice (for 2 semesters) | ||
| Applied Voice (for 1 semester) | ||
| Students enrolled in applied instruction must participate in a major ensemble specific to applied area. | ||
| Applied Piano: Private (MUSC 165) or class (MUSC 160; MUSC 161; MUSC 260; MUSC 261) | 4 | |
| Piano Class I (Up to 2 semesters of MUSC 165 with permission) | ||
or MUSC 165 | Applied Piano | |
| Piano Class II | ||
| Piano Class III | ||
| Piano Class IV | ||
| Total Credits | 139 | |
Proficiency Waiver
- Piano proficiency exam must be completed before student teaching.
- Piano credit requirements listed may be waived in whole or in part for successful completion of the piano proficiency.
- Piano majors may fulfill this requirement by accompanying or performance on a secondary medium according to the discretion of the student's applied instructor/adviser.
Degree Notes
- Music majors may not declare a music minor.
- See School of Education for admission requirements.
