Music Education K-12, BS

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Please see catalog section on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements for additional information. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Credit Requirements

General Education: 32 Credits

General Education

Music courses used for the Major may also be used to fulfill General Education Humanities requirements

Music K -12 Major Core: 35 Credits

MUS 209 - String Methods 1 Credit(s)
MUS 213 - Brass Methods 1 Credit(s)
MUS 372 - Conducting 3 Credit(s)
MUS 374 - Arranging 4 Credit(s)
MUSE 133 - Techniques: Woodwinds 1 Credit(s)
MUSE 134 - Techniques: Percussion 1 Credit(s)
MUSI 107 - Music Theory I & Aural Perception 4 Credit(s)
MUSI 109 - Music Theory II & Aural Perception 4 Credit(s)
MUSI 152 - Voice in Class 4 Credit(s)
MUSI 202 - Introduction to Music Literature 4 Credit(s)

Select 4 credits from the following Lessons courses:

MUSI 187 - Performance Study 1 Credit(s)
MUSI 195 - Applied Music I 1-2 Credit(s)
MUSI 363 - Voice 1-2 Credit(s)
MUSI 387 - Performance Study 1 Credit(s)
MUSI 395 - Applied Music III 1-2 Credit(s)

Select 2 credits from choral ensembles and 2 credits from instrumental ensembles for a total of 4 credits:

MUSI 114 - Band: Umw Concert Band 1 Credit(s)
MUSI 147 - Choral Ensemble: Umw 1 Credit(s)
MUSI 312 - Choir III: Umw 1 Credit(s)
MUSI 314 - Band III: Umw Concert Band 1 Credit(s)

Professional Education Core: 36 Credits

See page 134 for recommended course sequence

EDU 201 - Introduction to Education With Field Experience 4 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology & Child Development 4 Credit(s)
EDU 306 - School Law & Advocacy for All K -12 Learners 4 Credit(s)
EDU 311 - Cultures, Diversity, & Ethics in Global Education 4 Credit(s)
EDU 371 - Foundations of Educational Technology for Secondary Schools 2 Credit(s)
EDU 382 - Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction 4 Credit(s)
EDU 444 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 4 Credit(s)
EDU 481 - Content Area Literacy 2 Credit(s)
MUSE 497 - Methods: Secondary School Music Programs 4 Credit(s)
HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education 4 Credit(s)

Student Teaching: 8 Credits

EDU 495A - Student Teaching: K - 12 2-15 Credit(s)

Electives: 17 Credits

Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128.

Music K -12 Major Total Credits: 128

Additional Music Education K-12 Major and Course Information

Ensemble participation is expected of Music K-12 Minors each semester of full-time attendance, except the student teaching semester. Also there are piano and voice requirements for the Music Education professional. Consult Music faculty for details.

Technology Requirement: prior to admission to the UMW Teacher Education Program (TEP), each student must demonstrate basic technology skills either by obtaining a passing score (600 out of 1000) on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or by obtaining at least a B- on a computer skills course. The UMW courses designed to meet this need are either COMS 115 - Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 - Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits).

Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTY 220 as an elective prior to enrolling in EDU 311 .

Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 - Internship for EDU 495S . Consult with the Director of Field Experiences to determine appropriate number of credits.

A recent certificate of first aid & safety (including child and adult CPR and AED, & infant CPR) is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.