Music Education Degree Requirements

Complete these requirements for a Music Education bachelor's degree.

Bachelor of Music with Major in Music Education

Instrumental or Choral Emphasis

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from UND) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. The Following Curriculum:

Music majors must achieve a grade of C or better in every music course taken toward the degree in order to pass the Sophomore Proficiency.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses
MUSC 203	Music and Culture	3
MUSC 310 & MUSC 311	Music History Survey I and Music History Survey II	6
MUSC 256	Basic Conducting	2
Harmony and Theory Sequence
MUSC 130	Music Theory I	3
MUSC 134	Music Theory II	3
MUSC 230	Music Theory III	3
MUSC 234	Music Theory IV: Music Theory since 1900	3
Aural Skills Sequence
MUSC 131	Aural Skills I	1
MUSC 135	Aural Skills II	1
MUSC 231	Aural Skills III	1
MUSC 235	Aural Skills IV	1
Piano Proficiency through Level IV or Keyboard Skills Sequence:		4
MUSC 133	Keyboard Skills I
MUSC 136	Keyboard Skills II
MUSC 233	Keyboard Skills III
MUSC 236	Keyboard Skills IV
Professional Education
T&L 250	Introduction to Education	3
T&L 251	Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities	3
T&L 252	Child Development	3
T&L 386	Field Experience	1
T&L 433	Multicultural Education	3
T&L 486	Field Experience	1-4
T&L 487	Student Teaching	4-16
T&L 488	Senior Seminar	1
(See advisor for clarification.)
Emphasis
Select one emphasis from the options below (and optional track).		49-50
Total Credits		99-115

Instrumental Emphasis

This coursework meets the criteria for the Instrumental Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Other Studies
MUSC 423	Instrumental and Choral Arranging	2
MUSC 427	Analysis of Musical Form	2
MUSC 417	Instrumental Literature	2
Performance
Major Instrument		7
Major Instrumental Ensemble		7
Piano as a secondary instrument (may include Keyboard Skills Sequence below)		4
MUSC 133	Keyboard Skills I
MUSC 136	Keyboard Skills II
MUSC 233	Keyboard Skills III
MUSC 236	Keyboard Skills IV
MUSC 357 & MUSC 358	Choral Conducting and Instrumental Conducting	4
MUSC 459	Senior Recital	1-2
Music Education
MUSC 140	Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice	5
MUSC 140	Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice	1
MUSC 440	Methods and Materials for Elementary Music	3
MUSC 441	Methods and Materials for Middle and Secondary School Music	3
MUSC 446	Instrumental Classroom Methods and Materials	3
Music Technology
MUSC 340	Introduction to Music Technology ^*	2
Total Credits		46-47

*: Credits apply toward T&L 390 Special Topics

Optional Choral Licensure Track

This additional coursework meets the criteria for Choral Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Vocal/Choral Option
MUSC 445	Choral Methods	3
MUSC 416	Choral Literature	2
Select one of the following:		1
MUSC 260	Concert Choir
MUSC 263	Varsity Bards Chorus
MUSC 264	Allegro Chorus
MUSC 357	Choral Conducting ^*	2
MUSC 140	Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice ^*	1
Total Credits		9

*: Included in Instrumental Emphasis

Vocal/Choral Emphasis

This coursework meets the criteria for the Choral Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Other Studies
MUSC 423	Instrumental and Choral Arranging	2
MUSC 427	Analysis of Musical Form	2
MUSC 416	Choral Literature	2
Performance
Major Instrument or Voice		7
Major Choral Ensemble		7
Voice or Piano as a secondary instrument (may include Keyboard Skills Sequence below)		4
MUSC 133	Keyboard Skills I
MUSC 136	Keyboard Skills II
MUSC 233	Keyboard Skills III
MUSC 236	Keyboard Skills IV
MUSC 357 & MUSC 358	Choral Conducting and Instrumental Conducting	4
MUSC 459	Senior Recital	1
Music Education
MUSC 140	Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice	2
MUSC 150	Class Lessons	1
MUSC 180	Introduction to Music Therapy	3
MUSC 242	Diction for Singers	1
MUSC 440	Methods and Materials for Elementary Music	3
MUSC 441	Methods and Materials for Middle and Secondary School Music	3
MUSC 444	Applied Music Pedagogy	2
MUSC 445	Choral Methods	3
Music Technology
MUSC 340	Introduction to Music Technology ^*	2
Total Credits		49

*: Credits apply toward T&L 390 Special Topics

Optional Instrumental Licensure Track

This additional coursework meets the criteria for Instrumental Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Instrumental Option
MUSC 446	Instrumental Classroom Methods and Materials	3
MUSC 417	Instrumental Literature	2
Large Instrumental Ensemble		1
MUSC 270	Wind Ensemble
MUSC 271	University Band
MUSC 274	Symphony Orchestra
MUSC 275	University Chamber Orchestra
MUSC 357	Choral Conducting ^*	2
MUSC 140	Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice	1
Total Credits		9

*: Included in Vocal/Choral Emphasis

Music Education Degree Requirements Disclaimer

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

Licensure Requirements

This program meets the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in several states. Check our licensure map for more details.

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General Education Courses

Essential Studies (ES) is UND’s program in general education. Along with your required major courses, it helps form the core of your UND undergraduate education. Your ES courses focus on essential skills employers require including communication, critical thinking and problem solving.