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. It is recommended that music education majors consult with the chair or contact the study abroad office.