Requirements
Graduate with a Music Education degree.
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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MUSC 099 PROGRAM ATTENDANCE | (Minimum 5 semesters required before Student Teaching) | 0 |
| 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 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 | 96-112 | |
Instrumental Emphasis
This coursework meets the criteria for the Instrumental Licensure in Music Education in North Dakota.
| 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 180 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 3 |
| 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 | 49-50 | |
| * | 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.
| 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 Men's Chorus | |
MUSC 264 | Women's 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.
| 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.
| 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 |
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