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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08

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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 [Archived Catalog]

Music Education Major: Instrumental Emphasis (B.Mus.)

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Major code BM5107

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required. See the School of Music Handbook for a complete statement concerning requirements.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 222

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

To specialize in music education, you must choose one of two areas of concentration: instrumental music education or choral/general music education. Upon completion of the program and State Board of Education requirements, the music education candidate will receive an Ohio Multi-Age License for teaching music in the public schools.

Principal Instrument

The principal instrument may be any wind or string instrument, percussion, or piano or organ. Wind, string, and percussion principals must elect Piano (class piano-MUS 141 - 243-or studio piano MUS 341) as the secondary instrument. Piano or organ principals must follow procedures outlined in the School of Music Undergraduate Handbook.

Freshman

Principal Instrument Credit Hours: 6
Performance Group Credit Hours: 3–6
Tier I English Composition Credit Hours: 5
Tier I Quantitative Skills Credit Hours: 4-5

COMS 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 4
MUS 101 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
MUS 102 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3
MUS 103 - Music Theory III Credit Hours: 3
MUS 104 - Dictation and Sight Singing I Credit Hours: 1
MUS 105 - Dictation and Sight Singing II Credit Hours: 1
MUS 106 - Dictation and Sight Singing III Credit Hours: 1
MUS 125 - Introduction to Music History and Literature Credit Hours: 4
MUS 163 - Introduction to Music Education Credit Hours: 2
MUS 178 - Computer Skills for Musicians Credit Hours: 2
MUS 90 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 5

Select from the following:

MUS 141 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 142 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 143 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
or
MUS 341 - Piano Credit Hours: 1 to 4
A total of 6 credit hours is required for the freshman year.

Sophomore

Principal Instrument Credit Hours: 6
Performance Group Credit Hours: 3–6
Tier II Electives Credit Hours: 8-12

EDTE 200 - Learning, Human Growth, and Development Credit Hours: 6
EDTE 201 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 202 - Field Experience in Education Credit Hours: 2
MUS 179 - Technology for Music Educators Credit Hours: 2
MUS 201 - Music Theory IV Credit Hours: 3
MUS 202 - Music Theory V Credit Hours: 3
MUS 203 - Music Theory VI Credit Hours: 3
MUS 204 - Dictation and Sight Singing IV Credit Hours: 2
MUS 205 - Dictation and Sight Singing V Credit Hours: 2
MUS 206 - Dictation and Sight Singing VI Credit Hours: 2
MUS 90 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0

Select from the following:

Select two courses from the following:

MUS 261A - Upper Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 261B - Lower Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263A - Percussion Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263E - Trumpet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263F - Horn/Trombone Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263G - Euphonium/Tuba Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263H - Flute/Saxophone Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263I - Clarinet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263K - Double Reed Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2

Select from the following:

MUS 241 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 242 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 243 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
or
MUS 341 - Piano Credit Hours: 1 to 4
A total of 6 credit hours is required for the sophomore year.

Junior

Principal Instrument Credit Hours: 6
Music Education elective Credit Hours: 2
Performance Group Credit Hours: 3–6
English Composition (300 level) Credit Hours: 4

EDCS 301 - Education and Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
EDSE 350 - Secondary School Planning and Instruction Credit Hours: 4
EDSE 351 - Secondary School Teaching and Learning Credit Hours: 5
EDTE 371B - Instructional Adaptations for Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs–Secondary Credit Hours: 4
MUS 304 - Instrumentation Credit Hours: 3
MUS 321 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 322 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 323 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 362 - Teaching Instrumental Music in the Elementary and Middle School Credit Hours: 3
MUS 362L - Teaching Instrumental Music in the Elementary/Middle School–Laboratory Band Credit Hours: 1
MUS 363 - Secondary School Instrumental Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 3
MUS 455 - Basic Conducting Credit Hours: 3
MUS 456A - Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 3
MUS 464 - Marching Band Techniques Credit Hours: 2
MUS 90 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0

Select from the following:

Select two courses from the following:

MUS 261A - Upper Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 261B - Lower Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263A - Percussion Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263E - Trumpet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263F - Horn/Trombone Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263G - Euphonium/Tuba Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263H - Flute/Saxophone Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263I - Clarinet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263K - Double Reed Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2

Senior

Performance Group Credit Hours: 2–4
Tier II Elective Credit Hours: 9-13

EDCS 400 - School, Society, and the Professional Educator Credit Hours: 4
Tier III equivalent.
EDPL 461 - Student Teaching in Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 7
EDPL 463 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools Credit Hours: 6
EDPL 465 - Student Teaching Seminar Credit Hours: 3
MUS 147 - Class Voice Credit Hours: 2
MUS 148 - Class Voice Credit Hours: 2
MUS 465 - Jazz Ensemble Methods Credit Hours: 2
MUS 90 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0

Select one course from the following:

MUS 366 - Teaching of Music in the Elementary Grades Credit Hours: 3
MUS 366A - Introduction to Orff Schulwerk Credit Hours: 3
MUS 366B - Early Childhood Music Education Credit Hours: 3
MUS 468 - General Music in the Junior High School Credit Hours: 3

Select from the following

Select 4 courses from the following:

MUS 261A - Upper Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 261B - Lower Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263A - Percussion Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263E - Trumpet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263F - Horn/Trombone Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263G - Euphonium/Tuba Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263H - Flute/Saxophone Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263I - Clarinet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263K - Double Reed Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2

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