Music Education Bachelor's Degree
This page represents sample curriculum only and does not reflect the most recent program requirements. For current requirements, please view the major grids.
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-111 | Private Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| PW-111 | Music Application and Theory | 4 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| MTEC-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 1: choose one AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing |
2 |
| ET-1xx | Ear Training 2: choose one ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering |
2 |
| HR-11x | Harmony 2: choose one HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering |
2 |
| LENG-223 | Literature | 3 |
| ME-111 | Introduction to Music Education * | 1 |
| ME-152 | Computer Applications for Music Education | 2 |
| ISKB-221 | Keyboard Class for Music Education 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 3
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-231 | Solfege 1 | 2 |
| HR-2xx | Harmony 3: choose one HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive |
2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| LENG-221 | Preparing for the Massachusetts Communication Skills Licensing Exam * | 3 |
| ME-326 | Multimedia for the Educator | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) AR–112, AR–313, AR–314, AR–316, COND–341, ISBR–221 or ISBR–231 (whichever not taken), ISGT–221, ISPC–221, ISST–221, ISWD–221, ISWD–223, LENG-352, ME-328, ME-332, ME-342, ME-352, ME-355, ME–385, ME-387, ME-388, ME-389, ME-498, PSMT-341, PST-385, PSVC-422 |
1 |
| ISKB-222 | Keyboard Class for Music Education 2 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 4
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-232 | Solfege 2 | 2 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 4: choose one HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive |
2 |
| ISKB-321 | Keyboard Class for Music Education 3 | 1 |
| COND-221 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
| ISWD-222 | Single Reeds for Music Education Majors: Clarinet/Saxophone | 1 |
| ENVC-361 | Music Education Concert Choir * | 1 |
| ME-211 | Elementary Class Methods * | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| MHIS-251 | General Music History 1 | 2 |
| ISKB-322 | Keyboard Class for Music Education 4 | 1 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| COND-321 | Choral Rehearsal Techniques | 2 |
| ME-212 | Music Classroom Methods and Materials * | 2 |
| ME-311 | Secondary Class Methods * | 3 |
| PIXX-311 | Private Instruction 5 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| LSOC-211 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MHIS-252 | General Music History 2 | 2 |
| ISBR-2xx | Brass: choose one ISBR-221 High Brass for Music Education Majors ISBR-231 Low Brass for Music Education Majors |
1 |
| COND-222 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| PIXX-312 | Private Instruction 6 | 1 |
| ME-341 | Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective * | 2 |
| ME-381 | Survey of Instrumental Literature | 1 |
| ME-431 | Instrumental Methods/Materials | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LMSC-xxx | Mathematics/Natural Sciences (200 level or above) | 3 |
| MHIS-22X | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States (choose one) | 2 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies (any LVIS course) | 3 |
| LSOC-411 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| COND-322 | Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques | 2 |
| ME-321 | Choral Methods and Materials * | 1 |
| ME-383 | Survey of Choral Music Literature | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 8
Child and Adolescent Psychology
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LHIS-xxx | History (any LHIS course) | 3 |
| LMAS-xxx | Music and Society (any LMAS course) | 3 |
| LPHL-475 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| ME-475 | Pre-practicum Apprenticeship/Seminar * | 1 |
| PSME-311 | Recital Class | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) AR–112, AR–313, AR–314, AR–316, COND–341, ISBR–221 or ISBR–231 (whichever not taken), ISGT–221, ISPC–221, ISST–221, ISWD–221, ISWD–223, LENG-352, ME-328, ME-332, ME-342, ME-352, ME-355, ME–385, ME-387, ME-388, ME-389, ME-498, PSMT-341, PST-385, PSVC-422 |
5 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 9
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME-495 | Practice Teaching Seminar (6 credits post-coursework) * | 6 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
* Offered spring and fall only
Some students choose to study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus(Opens in a new window). It is recommended that music education majors consult with the chair or contact the study abroad office.