Program: Music Education K-12, BS - University of Montana Western

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Catalog

Please see catalog section on applying for TEP Admission processes 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 Minor 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

MUSE 132 - Techniques: Brass 1 Credit(s)
MUSE 133 - Techniques: Woodwinds 1 Credit(s)
MUSE 134 - Techniques: Percussion 1 Credit(s)
MUSE 135 - Techniques: Strings 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)
MUSI 239 - Beginning Conducting 3 Credit(s)
MUSI 440 - Orchestration 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

EDU 201 - Introduction to Education With Field Experience 4 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology & Child Development 4 Credit(s)
EDU 311 - Cultures, Diversity, & Ethics in Global Education 4 Credit(s)
EDU 352 - Field Experience in Integrated Planning, Instruction, and Positive Classroom Management, P-12 4 Credit(s)
EDU 372 - Disciplinary Literacy and Technology 4 Credit(s)
EDU 382 - Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction 4 Credit(s)
EDU 444 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 4 Credit(s)
HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education 4 Credit(s)
MUSE 497 - Methods: K-12 School Music Program 4 Credit(s)

Student Teaching: 8-12 Credits

EDU 495A - Student Teaching: K - 12 2-15 Credit(s)
EDU 494 - Teacher Work Sample 2 Credit(s)

Electives:

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 Minor 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.

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

Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED for adults, children and infants is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.