Music Education (B.M.)

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This program prepares students for positions as teachers and/or supervisors of choral, instrumental and general music in public or private schools. Upon successful completion of all degree requirements, music education graduates are eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with reciprocity in 48 states through the NASDTEC Interstate Contract. In the music education curriculum students pursue licensure for K-12 teaching in instrumental/choral/general music. Because licensure requirements are subject to change by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and are beyond the control of the College, the College reserves the right to alter program requirements as necessary.

Requirements

Students pursuing this degree are required to earn a total of 139 credits.

Core Adjustments for Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Music education students receive the following core reductions unless they validate Language I or II (see details below).

HIS 121 - Historical Perspectives on Culture, Belief and Civilization Credits: 4
Civic Responsibility theme
Natural World theme
Aesthetic Sensibilities and Practices theme (fulfilled by program)
Human Person theme (fulfilled by PSY 244 Developmental Psychology )
Global Understanding theme (reduced by 2 credits; fulfilled by MUS 245 World Music )

Core Language Validation

If Language I is validated by a placement exam, the student in either the music education or performance program must complete one of the courses waived above. If both Language I and II are validated, the student must complete two of the courses waived above.

Music Education

Students majoring in music education must complete the following music courses:

MUS 117 - Introduction to Music Education Credits: 2
MUS 118 - Music Education Prepracticum Credits: 0
MUS 211 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUS 212 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUL 211 - Music Theory Labs I Credits: 1
MUL 212 - Music Theory Labs II Credits: 1
MUS 221 - Music History and Literature I Credits: 2
MUS 222 - Music History and Literature II Credits: 2
MUS 245 - World Music Credits: 2
MUS 311 - Music Theory III Credits: 3
MUL 311 - Music Theory Labs III Credits: 1
MUS 315 - 20th-Century Techniques Credits: 4
MUS 318 - Conducting Credits: 4
MUS 319 - Advanced Conducting Credits: 2
MUS 321 - Music History and Literature III Credits: 2
MUS 322 - Music History and Literature IV Credits: 2
MUS 323 - Music History and Literature V Credits: 2
MUS 327 - Choral Methods and Literature Credits: 4
MUS 328 - Instrumental Methods and Literature Credits: 4
MUS 335 - Music Education I (K–5) Credits: 4
MUS 336 - Music Education II (6–12) Credits: 4
MUS 346 - Instrumentation and Arranging Credits: 2
MUS 407 - Music Education Seminar Credits: 2
MUS 415 - Practicum Credits: 12
PSY 244 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 4
Applied music (28 credits on one instrument, including piano proficiency as applicable)
Instrument classes, as noted below
Meet music major ensemble requirement (seven semesters - see below)
Passing of piano and voice proficiency examinations
Successful completion of a senior recital

Instrument Classes

7 credits of instrument classes:

Instrument Majors

Voice Majors

MUS 092 - Vocal Diction Class Credits: 1 (two semesters)
MUS 093 - Woodwind Class Credits: 1
MUS 094 - Brass Class Credits: 1
MUS 095 - String Class Credits: 1
MUS 096 - Percussion Class Credits: 1
MUS 097 - Guitar Class Credits: 1

Ensemble Requirement

Seven semesters of ensemble participation are required. The following ensembles may be applied:

MUS 250 - College Choir Credits: 1 credit or participation recorded for semester
MUS 251 - Symphonic Band Credits: 1 credit or participation recorded for semester
MUS 252 - Men’s Ensemble Credits: 1 credit or participation recorded for semester
MUS 253 - Gordon Symphony Orchestra Credits: 1 credit or participation recorded for semester
MUS 254 - Women’s Choir Credits: 1 credit or participation recorded for semester
MUS 258 - Wind Ensemble Credits: 1 credit or participation recorded for semester

Practicum

Students are placed in appropriate school settings for a 12-credit (minimum 15-week) student teaching experience supervised by College faculty, staff and cooperating practitioner(s). Students must apply for their practica during the year prior to their student teaching and be registered and finalized prior to starting their teaching assignment. Practicum Prerequisites: full approval in the appropriate teacher education program, successful completion of major coursework and senior recital, and successful completion of the Massachusetts tests for educator licensure (communication, literacy skills and music). As licensure requirements are subject to change by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and are beyond the control of the College, the College reserves the right to alter program requirements as necessary.