Music Education Major, B.Mus.

53.5 - 66.5 hours

Note: This program will require more than eight (8) semesters to complete. At least one summer session or an additional semester of study may be required to complete the program.

It is the objective of the School of Music to provide training and experiences to properly qualify students for positions as teachers or supervisors of music in the public schools. The program meets the requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education for the Standard Special Certificate, which qualifies the holder to teach and supervise music in grades K-12.

Since the curriculum in Music Education allows very few electives, students are advised that at least one summer session or an additional semester of study may be required to complete this program.

Students desiring an undergraduate degree with a Music Education major must be received into the Teacher Education program. Students should apply for acceptance into the Teacher Education program during the sophomore year, prior to the Upper-Division Hearing. Students must pass the Illinois Subject-Matter Knowledge test prior to student teaching.

Teacher licensure candidates are advised that teacher licensure is constantly undergoing state and national review. The program listed in the Catalog may require revision during the student’s course of study.

The Piano Proficiency Exam must be satisfied before, or in the same semester as the Upper Division Hearing.

Required Before Teacher Education Program Entry:

Required After Teacher Education Program Entry, before Student Teaching:

Required After Teacher Education Program Entry, during Student Teaching:

Required Field Experience Hours:

Required:

ADDITIONAL MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

8 additional hours from the following:

AND 2 hours of Applied Music Emphasis

AND Required Music Courses

AND 2 additional hours from the following:

And completion of one of the following:

Vocal Emphasis Required:

Instrumental/Keyboard Emphasis Required:

Required Supporting Course:

ENGL 335 - Reading in the Content Areas

Recommended Supporting Courses:

Plus:

The required professional education courses and general education courses as described in the School of Education information for all Teacher Education programs. All professional education, general education courses for teachers, major, endorsement, and supporting courses require a grade of “C-” or better for teacher licensure and graduation.

Preparatory applied course credit does not count toward the Applied Music emphasis. It is strongly recommended for students with a piano emphasis that MULT 305 - Piano Pedagogy be substituted for two hours of the Applied Music upper-division requirement.