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In addition to the professional education requirements, students pursuing licensure in the field of music (preK-12) must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better. The music education curriculum is divided into courses to enhance understanding of music theory, music history and music pedagogy and performance courses to provide a solid foundation in music performance.

Musicianship
MU 151 Music Theory Fundamentals (2)
MU 153 Sight-singing, Dictation, and Aural Skills (1)
MU 157 Class Piano (1)
MU 164 18th Century Functional Harmony (3)
MU 158 Class Piano (1)
MU 263 Chromatic Harmony (3)
MU 257 Class Piano (1)
MU 264 20th Century Compositional Techniques (3)
MU 258 Class Piano (1)
MU 320 World Music (3)
MU 331 History of Western Music I (3)
MU 332 History of Western Music II (3)
MU 362 Instrumental Arranging (1)
MU 354 Form and Analysis (2)
MU 244 Choral Conducting Techniques (1)
MU 246 Instrumental Conducting Techniques (1)
MU 249 English/Italian/Latin Vocal Diction (1)
MU 349 German/French Vocal Diction (1)
MU 282 Methods of Teaching Strings (1)
MU 283 Methods of Teaching Brass (1)
MU 284 Methods of Teaching Woodwinds (1)
MU 285 Methods of Teaching Percussion (1)
MU 286 Methods of Teaching Voice (1)
MU 287 Methods of Teaching Guitar (1)
MU 461 Teaching Choral Music (4)
MU 462 Teaching Instrumental Music (4)
MU 463 Teaching Elementary General Music (4)

Performance
MU 21XM Applied Primary Studio Lessons (4 hours total)
MU 41XM Applied Primary Studio Lessons (4 hours total)
MU 2XX Chamber Ensemble (2 hours total)
MU 480 Partial Senior Recital (1)

Depending on your primary focus, you will take applied lessons in two secondary areas, totaling 2 credit hours in each:
MU 217 Applied Secondary Voice (instrumental or piano major)
MU 21X Applied Secondary Inst. (instrumental, piano, or voice major)
MU 215 Applied Secondary Piano (voice major)
In addition, you will take part in a large ensemble pertaining to your area of interest:
MU 2XX Primary Large Ensemble (4 hours total)
MU 4XX Primary Large Ensemble (3+ hours total)
MU 2XX Secondary Large Ensemble – Secondary (4 hours total)

General Music Teacher Licensure Requirements Checklist

Instrumental Music Education

In addition to the professional education requirements, students pursuing licensure in the field of music (preK-12) must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better. The music education curriculum is divided into courses to enhance understanding of music theory, music history and music pedagogy and performance courses to provide a solid foundation in music performance.

Musicianship
MU 151 Music Theory Fundamentals (2)
MU 153 Sight-singing, Dictation, and Aural Skill (1)
MU 157 Class Piano (1)
MU 164 18th Century Functional Harmony (3)
MU 158 Class Piano (1)
MU 263 Chromatic Harmony (3)
MU 257 Class Piano (1)
MU 264 20th Century Compositional Techniques (3)
MU 258 Class Piano (1)
MU 320 World Music (3)
MU 331 History of Western Music I (3)
MU 332 History of Western Music II (3)
MU 362 Instrumental Arranging (1)
MU 354 Form and Analysis (2)
MU 246 Instrumental Conducting Techniques (1)
MU 249 English/Italian/Latin Vocal Diction (1)
MU 282 Methods of Teaching Strings (1)
MU 283 Methods of Teaching Brass (1)
MU 284 Methods of Teaching Woodwinds (1)
MU 285 Methods of Teaching Percussion (1)
MU 286 Methods of Teaching Voice (1)

Performance
MU 21XM Applied Primary Studio Lessons (4 hours total)
MU 41XM Applied Primary Studio Lessons (4 hours total)
MU 2XX Chamber Ensemble (2 hours total)
MU 480 Partial Senior Recital (1)

Depending on your primary focus, you will take applied lessons in two secondary areas, totaling 2 credit hours in each:
MU 217 Applied Secondary Voice (instrumental or piano major)
MU 21X Applied Secondary Inst. (instrumental, piano, or voice major)
MU 215 Applied Secondary Piano (voice major)
In addition, you will take part in a large ensemble pertaining to your area of interest:
MU 2XX Primary Large Ensemble (4 hours total)
MU 4XX Primary Large Ensemble (3+ hours total)
MU 2XX Secondary Large Ensemble – Secondary (4 hours total)

Instrumental Music Teacher Licensure Requirements Checklist

Vocal Music Education

In addition to the professional education requirements, students pursuing licensure in the field of vocal music (preK-12) must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better. The music education curriculum is divided into courses to enhance understanding of music theory, music history and music pedagogy and performance courses to provide a solid foundation in music performance.

Musicianship
MU 151 Music Theory Fundamentals (2)
MU 153 Sight-singing, Dictation, and Aural Skills (1)
MU 157 Class Piano (1)
MU 164 18th Century Functional Harmony (3)
MU 158 Class Piano (1)
MU 263 Chromatic Harmony (3)
MU 257 Class Piano (1)
MU 264 20th Century Compositional Techniques (3)
MU 258 Class Piano (1)
MU 320 World Music (3)
MU 331 History of Western Music I (3)
MU 332 History of Western Music II (3)
MU 354 Form and Analysis (2)
MU 362 Instrumental Arranging (1)
MU 244 Choral Conducting Techniques (1)
MU 249 English/Italian/Latin Vocal Diction (1)
MU 349 German/French Vocal Diction (1)
Two of the following four courses:
MU 282 Methods of Teaching String (1)
MU 283 Methods of Teaching Brass (1)
MU 284 Methods of Teaching Woodwinds (1)
MU 285 Methods of Teaching Percussion (1)
MU 286 Methods of Teaching Voice (1)
MU 287 Methods of Teaching Guitar (1)
MU 461 Teaching Choral Music (4)
MU 463 Teaching Elementary General Music (4)

Performance
MU 21XM Applied Primary Studio Lessons (4 hours total)
MU 41XM Applied Primary Studio Lessons (4 hours total)
MU 2XX Primary Large Ensemble (4 hours total)
MU 4XX Primary Large Enesmble (3+ hours total)
MU 2XX Secondary Large Eensemble – Secondary (4 hours total)
MU 2XX Chamber Ensemble (2)
MU 480 Partial Senior Recital (1)

In addition, you will earn credit in two of these three courses depending on the major performance area:
MU 217 Applied Secondary Voice (instrumental or piano major) 2 hours total
MU 21X Applied Secondary Instrument (instrumental, piano or voice major) 2 hours total
MU 215 Applied Secondary Piano (voice major) 2 hours total

Vocal Music Teacher Licensure Requirements Checklist

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