Music: Music Education Specialization (B.M.)

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.

Music Major Departmental Requirements (37 hours)

• MUS 101 - Introduction to Musical Studies 1
• MUS 110 - Music Theory I (C) 3
• MUS 110L - Aural Skills I (C) 1
• MUS 111 - Music Theory II (C) 3
• MUS 111L - Aural Skills II (C) 1
• MUS 210L - Aural Skills III (C) 1
• MUS 211L - Aural Skills IV (C) 1
• MUS 240 - Music Cultures of the World (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
• MUS 250 - Introduction to Electronic Music 2
• MUS 360 - Conducting (C) 2
• 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 XXX Applied Lessons (1x0/2x0/3x0/4x0) 7
• MUAP Applied Lessons (1x1/2x1/3x1/4x1) 8
• MUEN Major Ensemble (1xx/3xx) or MUS 117  4**

Music Education Specialization Courses (27 hours)

• MUS 100 - Music Appreciation (C) [SGR #4, HSDC] 3
• MUS 175 - Public School Strings Methods 2
• MUS 210 - Music Theory III (C) 3
• MUS 211 - Music Theory IV (C) 3
• MUS 330 - Music History I 3
• MUS 331 - Music History II 3
• MUS 351 - Elementary School Music Methods (C) 3
• MUS 374 - Percussion Methods I 1
• MUS 420 - Orchestration & Arranging (C) 3
• MUS 452 - Teaching Music in the Secondary Schools 2
• MUAP 117 - Class Piano I for Music Major Proficiency 0-2 *
• MUAP 118 - Class Piano II for Music Major Proficiency 0-2 *
• MUAP 483 - Public Recital (C) 1***

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

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

Teacher Education Requirements (30 hours)

• EDER 415 - Educational Assessment (C) 2
• EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education (C) 2
• EDFN 440 - Classroom Management (C) 2
• EDFN 475 - Human Relations (C) 3  
• ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching (C) 4
• EPSY 200 - Child/Adolescent Development and Learning 3
• INED 211 - South Dakota American Indian Culture and Education (C) [SGR #3, HSDC] 3
• SEED 296 - Field Experience (C) (Paraprofessional) 1
• SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy (C) 3
• SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching (C) 4
• SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (C) 3

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. (majority of students enter the program with piano proficiency and do not require this course, students that take this course use extra hours towards free electives)

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

Distance Program Leading to Professional Licensure

Location Matters. This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for a professional license or certification and allows students to enroll in at least one course through distance education during the first semester. Pursuant to Federal Regulations, the program may only admit students who are located in states where the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure or who attest in writing that they intend to seek licensure or employment in a state where the program meets those requirements. As part of your application to this program, you will be asked to provide additional information regarding your location to assist the program in determining your eligibility for admission. 

If you have questions regarding licensure, we encourage you to contact a program representative prior to submitting your admission application. For more information, visit USD’s Licensure-Track Programs page for links to the USD program websites and state licensure board websites. 

Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study experiences (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. If you have questions regarding supervised field study, please contact a program representative. 

Distance education courses or programs will not be offered outside of the United States without prior written approval from the University, which may be withheld for any reason. If you are taking distance courses while physically located outsides of the United States, it is your responsibility to confirm the following: (a) if the country will recognize an online degree; (b) whether the program meets licensure or certification requirements in the country including the availability of supervised field study opportunities in the country; and (c) if the country charges any additional taxes, withholdings or fees associated with online distance education programs.