Music Education (B.M.)

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105-106 Major Hours, 129-130 Degree Hours

Students may have individual reasons for changing the order of the following curriculum. Students must consult their advisors before completing their schedules. Students will be certified K-12 music education in the state of South Dakota by completing all the hours listed below, passing certification exams, and passing student teaching.

Departmental Requirements (64 hours)

MUS 100 - Music Appreciation (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
MUS 110 - Basic Music Theory I (C) 2
MUS 110L - Basic Music Theory I Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 111 - Basic Music Theory II (C) 2
MUS 111L - Basic Music Theory II Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 374 - Percussion Methods I 1
MUS 175 - Public School Strings Methods 2
MUS 210 - Advanced Music Theory I (C) 2
MUS 210L - Advanced Music Theory I Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory II (C) 2
MUS 211L - Advanced Music Theory II Laboratory (C) 2
MUS 240 - Music Cultures of the World (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
MUS 250 - Introduction to Electronic Music 2
MUS 330 - Music History I 3
MUS 331 - Music History II 3
MUS 351 - Elementary School Music Methods (C) 3
MUS 360 - Conducting (C) 2
MUS 420 - Orchestration & Arranging (C) 3
MUS 452 - Teaching Music in the Secondary Schools 2
MUAP 1X0; 2X0; 3X0; 4X0 - Applied Music Lessons (2 cr/per sem.) 8
MUAP 1X1; 2X1; 3X1; 4X1 - Applied Music Lessons (2 cr/per sem.) 8
MUAP 170 - Recital Laboratory I 0
MUAP 270 - Recital Laboratory II 0
MUAP 370 - Recital Laboratory III 0
MUAP 470 - Recital Laboratory IV 0
MUAP 483 - Public Recital (C) * 1
MUEN 1XX Major Ensemble (2 sem.)** 2
MUEN 3XX Major Ensemble (2 sem.)** 2

Majors must select one of the following groups (11-12 hours)

Students majoring in music education must concentrate in one of the following areas:

Vocal Music (11 Hours)

Instrumental Music (12 hours)

Note:

Students must have a CGPA of 2.6 to co-register for EDFN 338 and SEED 296 and to be admitted to Teacher Education. Beginning Summer 2015, students must have a CGPA of 2.7 to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

Teacher Education Requirements (30 hours)

Note:

*Piano proficiency for all majors: All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam either through instruction in two years of class piano or through private piano lessons and/or a separate exam each semester.

**Major Ensemble: All music majors must be registered for credit for a major ensemble every semester of their course study, excluding the student teaching semester.

Recital: A half senior recital is required of music education majors, with the option of doing a full senior recital at the discretion of each studio teacher. When doing a half recital, students should find a partner with whom to fill out the hour concert. The student’s major teacher must approve all recital literature and preparation.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

Music Education, B.M. 4-year plan guide