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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: 155

General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree

  • A dynamic list of approved general education courses offered by term is available on the NDSU General Education Requirements website.
  • General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, if applicable.
First Year Experience (F)1
Skills For Academic Success (Also offered with the following prefixes: ABEN, AGRI, BUSN, HD&E, ME, NURS, PHRM)
Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits40

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.
Music Core Requirements for Education Majors
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology (May satisfy general education category B)3
HDFS 230Life Span Development (May satisfy general education category B)3
or PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology
MUSC 103Introduction to Music History (May satisfy general education category A)3
MUSC 130Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 131Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 132Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 133Ear Training & Sight Singing II1
MUSC 230Theory and Analysis III3
MUSC 231Theory and Analysis IV3
MUSC 232Ear Training & Sight Singing III1
MUSC 233Ear Training & Sight Singing IV1
MUSC 250Basic Conducting2
MUSC 331Instrumental Arranging2
MUSC 340Music History I3
MUSC 341Music History II3
MUSC 344Wind Band Literature2
MUSC 349Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I2
MUSC 351Instrumental Conducting & Literature2
MUSC 352Choral Conducting & Literature2
MUSC 353Woodwind Methods I2
MUSC 354Woodwind Methods II2
MUSC 355Brass Methods2
MUSC 357Marching Band Methods & Techniques2
or MUSC 358 Jazz Methods
MUSC 359Percussion Methods2
MUSC 380Recital1
or MUSC 480 Recital
MUSC 385Music Entrepreneurship3
MUSC 481Instrumental Music Methods2
MUSC 482Choral Music Methods2
MUSC 483Elementary Music Methods2
Professional Education Requirements
EDUC 321Introduction to Teaching3
EDUC 322Educational Psychology3
EDUC 451Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment3
EDUC 485Student Teaching Seminar1
EDUC 486Classroom Management for Diverse Learners3
EDUC 487Student Teaching9
EDUC 488Applied Student Teaching3
EDUC 489Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds3
Instrumental Track Requirements
Major Instrumental Ensemble: Must enroll in MUSC 303 Wind Symphony for 5 semesters and MUSC 111 Marching Band for 2 semesters. 7
Wind Symphony
University Symphony Orchestra (for string majors)
Marching Band
Minor Ensembles: Must enroll in 2 different semesters as approved by adviser. May be selected from the following ensembles:2
University Band
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 163Voice Class for Instrumentalists2
Performance Attendance: Must enroll in the following for 5 different semesters:
MUSC 180Performance Attendance0
Applied Major Instrument: All students enrolled in applied instruction must participate in a major ensemble specific to their area. Two semesters each of 100 level, 200 level, and 300 level. One semester of 400 level. Select from the following:7
Applied Piano
Applied Wind Instruments
Applied Percussion Instruments
Applied Upper Strings
Applied Lower Strings
Applied Guitar
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 Credits115

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: 151

General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree

  • A dynamic list of approved general education courses offered by term is available on the NDSU General Education Requirements website.
  • General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, if applicable.
First Year Experience (F)1
Skills For Academic Success (Also offered with the following prefixes: ABEN, AGRI, BUSN, HD&E, ME, NURS, PHRM)
Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits40

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.
Music Core Requirements for Education Majors
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology (May satisfy general education category B)3
HDFS 230Life Span Development (May satisfy general education category B)3
or PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology
MUSC 103Introduction to Music History (May satisfy general education category A)3
MUSC 130Theory and Analysis I3
MUSC 131Theory and Analysis II3
MUSC 132Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 133Ear Training & Sight Singing II1
MUSC 174Pronunciation for Singers I1
MUSC 175Pronunciation for Singers II1
MUSC 230Theory and Analysis III3
MUSC 231Theory and Analysis IV3
MUSC 232Ear Training & Sight Singing III1
MUSC 233Ear Training & Sight Singing IV1
MUSC 250Basic Conducting2
MUSC 332Survey of Choral Literature2
MUSC 340Music History I3
MUSC 341Music History II3
MUSC 349Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I2
MUSC 350Vocal Methods & Pedagogy II2
MUSC 351Instrumental Conducting & Literature2
MUSC 352Choral Conducting & Literature2
MUSC 353Woodwind Methods I2
MUSC 355Brass Methods2
MUSC 359Percussion Methods2
MUSC 380Recital1
or MUSC 480 Recital
MUSC 385Music Entrepreneurship3
MUSC 481Instrumental Music Methods2
MUSC 482Choral Music Methods2
MUSC 483Elementary Music Methods2
Professional Education Requirements
EDUC 321Introduction to Teaching3
EDUC 322Educational Psychology3
EDUC 451Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment3
EDUC 485Student Teaching Seminar1
EDUC 486Classroom Management for Diverse Learners3
EDUC 487Student Teaching9
EDUC 488Applied Student Teaching3
EDUC 489Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds3
Vocal Track Requirements
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
University Symphony Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
Performance Attendance: Must enroll for 5 different semesters
MUSC 180Performance Attendance0
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)
Applied Piano
Piano Class II
Piano Class III
Piano Class IV
Total Credits111

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.