MUSIC EDUCATION LICENSURE:
40 credit program of study
| REQUIREMENTS |
| MUS 271 |
Music Theory III |
3cr |
| MUS 272 |
Music Theory IV |
3cr |
| MUS 265 |
Class Piano III |
1cr |
| MUS 266 |
Class Piano IV |
1cr |
| MUS 209 |
Music Skills III |
1cr |
| MUS 210 |
Music Skills IV |
1cr |
| MUS 313 |
Orchestration |
3cr |
| MUS 316 |
Teaching Children Music |
3cr |
| MUS 317 |
Teaching Music in Secondary Schools |
3cr |
| MUS 340 |
Principles of Conducting |
2cr |
| MUS 414 |
Student Teaching & Observation |
3cr |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
3cr |
| PSY 201 |
Child Psychology |
3cr |
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| PSY 215 |
Adolescent Psychology |
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| FIRST YEAR TOTAL 30cr |
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| Choose four credits from: |
| MUS 214 |
Vocal Methods |
1cr |
| MUS 215 |
String Methods |
1cr |
| MUS 216 |
Percussion Methods |
1cr |
| MUS 217 |
Woodwind Methods |
1cr |
| MUS 218 |
Brass Methods |
1cr |
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4cr |
| Choose six credits from: |
| MUS 394 |
Seminar: Electronic Music |
3cr |
| MUS 395 |
Seminar: Music History |
3cr |
| MUS 397 |
Seminar: Music Theory |
3cr |
| MUS 398 |
Seminar: World Music |
3cr |
| MUS 318 |
Jazz Arranging & Composition |
3cr |
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6cr |
The Department of Music requires a minimum acceptable grade of C (2.000) in each music course that will be included in the fulfillment of the Music major and minor requirements. Music Education Licensure students are required to maintain a minimum grade of B- in each music course and a cumulative grade point average of 2.75. (A GPA of 2.5 will qualify for probationary status.)
Other Requirements:The Department of Music is approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to offer courses for a Licensure in Music Education at both the elementary level (grades PreK-9) and the secondary level (grades 5-12). Reciprocal agreements allow this certification to be valid in many states in addition to Massachusetts. The program is open to all qualified baccalaureate music majors. It is also available to individuals with degrees who wish to gain certification in music education. Requirements to enter and remain active in the student teaching preparation curriculum leading to provisional certification with advanced standing:
- An interview with the Department Chairperson and Music Education Coordinator.
- Pass the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (CLST) of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) as an entrance requirement of this option.
- Pass the Music Content Area test of the MTEL as a prerequisite to student teaching. Program requirements will be revised to reflect on-going develpments in state regulations and educational reform.
