Music Education

[B.S. in MUSIC EDUCATION -  0832]

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education leads to New York State initial certification to teach vocal and instrumental music in kindergarten through grade 12. As an alternative to employment in the public schools, music education graduates also find employment in Christian schools, performance, private teaching, and the music industry. Students follow a vocal, band instrument, or string instrument music education curriculum track. 

SPECIFICS OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION B.S. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours:  124-125

General Education Requirements:  Per General Education list (see General Education Division). Exceptions: ART 101 or FNA 102 (only one course is required and MUS 104 is not permitted); the 3-semester-hour history/economics/social sciences elective is not required.

Minimum Requirements:  Overall and major GPA of 2.7; no grade less than C in the major; C+ or higher in 100- and 200-level education courses; B- or higher in 300- and 400-level education courses; minimum grade of C in CMC 101, CMP 101, and mathematics proficiency course. 

Transfer Requirements:  Audition.  See institutional transfer policies.

Application to Major:  Entrance audition is required.  A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 is required to be accepted and to remain in the major.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all music courses is required to be accepted to the major.  Students must pass applied area performance proficiency during sophomore year. Standard institutional major application must be submitted to the Music Department prior to the proficiency. Students cannot take upper-level Music Education courses if the major application is not approved. In addition, students must apply to the Teacher Education Division after completing two EDU courses (EDU 190 and EDU 202) and must apply to student teach by the appropriate deadline.  Contact the Teacher Education Division for specific deadlines and forms.

Major Requirements:  64.5-65.5 hours