Music Education
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Music Education
Department Information
• Department Location:
Reineke Fine Arts Center
• Department Phone:
701-231-7932
• Department Email:
ndsu.performing.arts@ndsu.edu
• Department Web Site:
www.ndsu.edu/performingarts/music/ (http://www.ndsu.edu/performingarts/music/)
• Credential Offered:
B.Mus.
• Plan Of Study Sample:
bulletin.ndsu.edu/programs-study/undergraduate/music-education/ (http://bulletin.ndsu.edu/programs-study/undergraduate/music-education/)
Major Requirements
Major: Music Education - Instrumental Music Track
Degree Type: B.Mus
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 143
University Degree Requirements
1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
5. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
6. Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institution.
a. Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU resident credits as defined in #7.
b. Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
7. At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements (http://catalog.ndsu.edu/academic-policies/undergraduatepolicies/degree-and-graduation/) section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
Code
Title
Communication (C)
12
ENGL 110
College Composition I
ENGL 120
College Composition II
COMM 110
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
†
Quantitative Reasoning (R)
†
Science and Technology (S)
3
†
Humanities and Fine Arts (A)
†
Cultural Diversity (D)
Total Credits
†
6
6
2
*†
Global Perspectives (G)
10
†
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B)
Wellness (W)
Credits
*†
39
2
Music Education
*
May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category.
†
General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases,
where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general
education categories.
• A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here (http://catalog.ndsu.edu/academic-policies/
undergraduate-policies/general-education/#genedcoursestext).
Major Requirements
• A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Code
Title
Credits
Music Core Requirements for Education Majors
PSYC 111
HDFS 230
or PSYC 250
Introduction to Psychology (May satisfy general education category B)
3
Life Span Development (May satisfy general education category B)
3
Developmental Psychology
MUSC 103
Introduction to Music History (May satisfy general education category A)
3
MUSC 130
Theory and Analysis I
3
MUSC 131
Theory and Analysis II
3
MUSC 132
Ear Training & Sight Singing I
1
MUSC 133
Ear Training & Sight Singing II
1
MUSC 189
Skills for Academic Success
1
MUSC 230
Theory and Analysis III
3
MUSC 231
Theory and Analysis IV
3
MUSC 232
Ear Training & Sight Singing III
1
MUSC 233
Ear Training & Sight Singing IV
1
MUSC 250
Basic Conducting
2
MUSC 331
Instrumental Arranging
2
MUSC 340
Music History I
3
MUSC 341
Music History II
3
MUSC 344
Wind Band Literature
2
MUSC 349
Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I
2
MUSC 351
Instrumental Conducting & Literature
2
MUSC 352
Choral Conducting & Literature
2
MUSC 353
Woodwind Methods I
2
MUSC 354
Woodwind Methods II
2
MUSC 355
Brass Methods
2
MUSC 357
Marching Band Methods and Techniques
1
MUSC 358
Jazz Methods
1
MUSC 359
Percussion Methods
2
MUSC 380
Recital
1
or MUSC 480
1
Recital
MUSC 385
Music Entrepreneurship
3
MUSC 481
Instrumental Music Methods
2
MUSC 482
Choral Music Methods
2
MUSC 483
Elementary Music Methods
2
Professional Education Requirements
EDUC 321
Introduction to Teaching
3
EDUC 322
Educational Psychology
3
EDUC 451
Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment
3
EDUC 485
Student Teaching Seminar
1
EDUC 486
Classroom Management for Diverse Learners
3
EDUC 487
Student Teaching
9
EDUC 488
Applied Student Teaching
3
Music Education
EDUC 489
3
Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds
3
Instrumental Track Requirements
Major Instrumental Ensemble: Must enroll in MUSC 303 Wind Symphony for 5 semesters and MUSC 111 Marching Band for 2 semesters.
MUSC 303
Wind Symphony
MUSC 304
University Symphony Orchestra (for string majors)
MUSC 111
Marching Band
7
Minor Ensembles: Must enroll in 2 different semesters as approved by adviser. May be selected from the following ensembles:
MUSC 112
2
University Band
MUSC 311
Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 314
Brass Chamber Ensemble
MUSC 315
Woodwind Chamber Ensemble
MUSC 316
String Chamber Ensemble
MUSC 318
Mixed Chamber Ensemble
MUSC 322
Jazz Combo
Major Choral Ensemble (Must enroll for 2 different semesters as approved by adviser):
MUSC 116
2
Cantemus
MUSC 117
Statesmen of NDSU
MUSC 215
University Chamber Singers
Applied Voice:
MUSC 163
MUSC 165
Voice Class for Instrumentalists
2
Applied Piano
Applied Major Instrument: All students enrolled in applied instruction must participate in a major ensemble specific to their area. Two
semesters each of 100 level, 200 level, and 300 level. One semester of 400 level. Select from the following:
MUSC 168
Applied Wind Instruments
MUSC 169
Applied Percussion Instruments
MUSC 170
Applied Upper Strings
MUSC 171
Applied Lower Strings
MUSC 172
Applied Guitar
7
Applied Piano: Private (MUSC 165) or class (MUSC 160; MUSC 161; MUSC 260; MUSC 261)
MUSC 165
Applied Piano (up to 2 semesters with permission)
MUSC 160
Piano Class I
MUSC 161
Piano Class II
MUSC 260
Piano Class III
MUSC 261
Piano Class IV
Total Credits
1
4
116
MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students--A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a
college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their
major are not required to take MUSC 189.
Proficiency Waiver
• Piano proficiency exam must be completed before student teaching.
• Piano credit requirements listed may be waived in whole or in part for successful completion of the piano proficiency.
• Piano majors may fulfill this requirement by accompanying or performance on a secondary medium according to the discretion of the student's
applied instructor/adviser.
Degree Requirements and Notes
• Music majors may not declare a music minor.
• See School of Education (https://www.ndsu.edu/education/) for admission requirements.
Major Requirements
Major: Music Education - Vocal Music Track
Degree Type: B.Mus
4
Music Education
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 151
University Degree Requirements
1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
5. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
6. Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institution.
a. Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU resident credits as defined in #7.
b. Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
7. At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements (http://catalog.ndsu.edu/academic-policies/undergraduatepolicies/degree-and-graduation/) section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
Code
Title
Credits
Communication (C)
12
ENGL 110
College Composition I
ENGL 120
College Composition II
COMM 110
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
†
Quantitative Reasoning (R)
†
Science and Technology (S)
3
†
Humanities and Fine Arts (A)
†
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B)
Wellness (W)
10
6
†
6
†
Cultural Diversity (D)
2
*†
Global Perspectives (G)
*†
Total Credits
39
*
May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category.
†
General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases,
where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general
education categories.
• A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here (http://catalog.ndsu.edu/academic-policies/
undergraduate-policies/general-education/#genedcoursestext).
Major Requirements
• GPA of 2.75 or better in the teaching specialty is required for placement in student teaching and exit from the program.
• A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MUSC prefix courses.
Code
Title
Credits
Music Core Requirements for Education Majors
PSYC 111
Introduction to Psychology (May satisfy general education category B)
3
HDFS 230
Life Span Development (May satisfy general education category B)
3
or PSYC 250
Developmental Psychology
MUSC 103
Introduction to Music History (May satisfy general education category A)
3
MUSC 130
Theory and Analysis I
3
MUSC 131
Theory and Analysis II
3
MUSC 132
Ear Training & Sight Singing I
1
MUSC 133
Ear Training & Sight Singing II
1
MUSC 174
Pronunciation for Singers I
1
MUSC 175
Pronunciation for Singers II
1
Music Education
1
5
MUSC 189
Skills for Academic Success
MUSC 230
Theory and Analysis III
3
MUSC 231
Theory and Analysis IV
3
MUSC 232
Ear Training & Sight Singing III
1
MUSC 233
Ear Training & Sight Singing IV
1
MUSC 250
Basic Conducting
2
MUSC 332
Survey of Choral Literature
2
MUSC 340
Music History I
3
MUSC 341
Music History II
3
MUSC 349
Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I
2
MUSC 350
Vocal Methods & Pedagogy II
2
MUSC 351
Instrumental Conducting & Literature
2
MUSC 352
Choral Conducting & Literature
2
MUSC 353
Woodwind Methods I
2
MUSC 355
Brass Methods
2
MUSC 359
Percussion Methods
2
MUSC 380
Recital
1
or MUSC 480
1
Recital
MUSC 385
Music Entrepreneurship
3
MUSC 481
Instrumental Music Methods
2
MUSC 482
Choral Music Methods
2
MUSC 483
Elementary Music Methods
2
Professional Education Requirements
EDUC 321
Introduction to Teaching
3
EDUC 322
Educational Psychology
3
EDUC 451
Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment
3
EDUC 485
Student Teaching Seminar
1
EDUC 486
Classroom Management for Diverse Learners
3
EDUC 487
Student Teaching
9
EDUC 488
Applied Student Teaching
3
EDUC 489
Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds
3
Major Choral Ensemble: Must be taken in 7 different semesters. Select from the following in consultation with adviser:
7
Vocal Track Requirements
MUSC 116
Cantemus
MUSC 117
Statesmen of NDSU
MUSC 306
Concert Choir
Minor Choral/Vocal Ensemble: Must be taken in 2 different semesters. Select two credits from the following in consultation with adviser:
MUSC 215
University Chamber Singers
MUSC 317
Madrigal Singers
MUSC 319
Opera Workshop
Major Instrumental Ensemble: Must be taken in 2 different semesters. Select two credits from the following in consultation with adviser:
MUSC 111
Marching Band
MUSC 112
University Band
MUSC 303
Wind Symphony
MUSC 304
University Symphony Orchestra
MUSC 311
Jazz Ensemble
Applied Voice: Must enroll in the following as indicated:
MUSC 167
Applied Voice (for 2 semesters)
MUSC 267
Applied Voice (for 2 semesters)
MUSC 367
Applied Voice (for 2 semesters)
MUSC 467
Applied Voice (for 1 semester)
Students enrolled in applied instruction must participate in a major ensemble specific to applied area.
2
2
7
6
Music Education
Applied Piano: Private (MUSC 165) or class (MUSC 160; MUSC 161; MUSC 260; MUSC 261)
MUSC 160
or MUSC 165
MUSC 161
Applied Piano
Piano Class II
MUSC 260
Piano Class III
MUSC 261
Piano Class IV
Total Credits
1
4
Piano Class I (Up to 2 semesters of MUSC 165 with permission)
112
MUSC 189 is only required for first-time, first-year students--A first-time, first-year student is defined as a student who has not yet completed a
college course as a college student. Students that are not first-time, first-year students that either transfer into the university or change their
major are not required to take MUSC 189.
Proficiency Waiver
• Piano proficiency exam must be completed before student teaching.
• Piano credit requirements listed may be waived in whole or in part for successful completion of the piano proficiency.
• Piano majors may fulfill this requirement by accompanying or performance on a secondary medium according to the discretion of the student's
applied instructor/adviser.
Degree Notes
• Music majors may not declare a music minor.
• See School of Education (https://www.ndsu.edu/education/) for admission requirements.
Minor Requirements
Minor: Music Education
Required Credits: 19
Code
Title
Credits
Required Courses
MUSC 103
Introduction to Music History
3
MUSC 130
Theory and Analysis I
3
MUSC 131
Theory and Analysis II
3
MUSC 132
Ear Training & Sight Singing I
1
MUSC 133
Ear Training & Sight Singing II
1
Applied Study Electives
2
Major Ensemble Electives
2
Music Education Practicum: Select one of the following:
MUSC 481
MUSC 482
Choral Music Methods
MUSC 483
Elementary Music Methods
Music Education Methods: Select one from the following:
MUSC 349
2
Vocal Methods & Pedagogy I
MUSC 353
Woodwind Methods I
MUSC 355
Brass Methods
MUSC 359
Percussion Methods
Total Credits
Minor Requirements and Notes
• A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
Minor Requirements
Instrumental Music Education Minor
Required Credits: 19
2
Instrumental Music Methods
19
Music Education
7
Code
Title
MUSC 103
Introduction to Music History
3
MUSC 130
Theory and Analysis I
3
MUSC 131
Theory and Analysis II
3
MUSC 132
Ear Training & Sight Singing I
1
MUSC 133
Ear Training & Sight Singing II
1
MUSC 351
Instrumental Conducting & Literature
Instrumental Enselmble: Select 2 credits from the following:
MUSC 111
Credits
2
2
Marching Band
MUSC 112
University Band
MUSC 303
Wind Symphony
Music Education Methods
MUSC 353
Woodwind Methods I
2
MUSC 355
Brass Methods
2
MUSC 359
Percussion Methods
2
Music Education Practicum
MUSC 481
Instrumental Music Methods
Total Credits
2
23
Minor Requirements
Minor: Vocal Music Education
Required Credits: 20
Code
Title
MUSC 103
Introduction to Music History
3
MUSC 130
Theory and Analysis I
3
MUSC 131
Theory and Analysis II
3
MUSC 132
Ear Training & Sight Singing I
1
MUSC 133
Ear Training & Sight Singing II
1
MUSC 352
Choral Conducting & Literature
2
Choral Ensemble: Select 2 credits from the following:
MUSC 116
Credits
2
Cantemus
MUSC 117
Statesmen of NDSU
MUSC 215
University Chamber Singers
MUSC 306
Concert Choir
Music Education Methods
MUSC 162
Voice Class
1
MUSC 163
Voice Class for Instrumentalists
2
Music Education Practicum
MUSC 482
Total Credits
Choral Music Methods
2
20