Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education (126 Hours)

The Bachelor of Music Degree with a major in Music Education qualifies the graduate to apply for teacher licensure (PK-12 Music). This degree program totals 126 hours for Instrumental Emphasis and 126 hours for Vocal Emphasis. It will necessitate work beyond eight semesters. The student is urged to seek advisement from a Music Education advisor regarding specific course requirements. A distribution of general education requirements for teacher licensure is outlined. Degree requirements include both music and professional education courses. Additional Bachelor of Music degree requirements are described on the Bachelor of Music Overview page. Refer to the music department handbook (online at https://www.washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/arts-sciences/departments/music/current-students.html) for further details concerning this degree and corresponding curriculum.

All students seeking licensure to teach must be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Program. Admission is conditional on recommendation by the Music faculty. For admission requirements, see Education in this catalog.

Students pursuing this degree must complete the General Education requirements as listed in this catalog (with the addition of a correlate requirement in the Social Sciences of HI 105 Introduction to World Music and its History; EN 300 Advanced College Writing, Teaching Emphasis) and the following Music and Professional Education requirements:

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis - 126 Hours

General Education - 39 Hours

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses - 12 hours
WU 101	The Washburn Experience	3
EN 101	First Year Writing (minimum grade of C)	3
EN 300	Advanced College Writing (Teaching Emphasis Required)	3
MA 112	Contemporary College Mathematics (or above; minimum grade of C)	3
Social Science - 9 hours 1
HI 105	Introduction to World Music and its History (required of all Music Majors)	3
PY 317	Music and the Brain (suggested)	3
Elective		3
Natural Science / Mathematics - 9 hours 2
Elective		3
Elective		3
Elective		3
Arts / Humanities - 9 hours 3
CN 150	Public Speaking	3
Elective in Art or Theater (no music courses allowed)		3
Elective		3

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AN, EC, GG, HI, IL170, PO, PY, SO - Max 6 hours any discipline.

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AS, BI, CH, GL, MS, PS, IL170 - Max 6 hours any discipline.

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AR, CN, EN, FL102 or higher, IL170, MM, PH, RG, TH - Max 6 hours any discipline.

Music - 58 Hours 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Theory - 18 Hours
MU 122	Rhythm Perception-Music Majors 1	1
MU 123	Integrating Technology in Music	1
MU 215	Music Theory I	3
MU 314	Music Theory II	3
MU 315	Music Theory III	3
MU 316	Theory IV	3
MU 217	Aural Skills I	1
MU 311	Aural Skills II	1
MU 312	Aural Skills III	1
MU 317	Orchestration	2
Music History and Literature - 8 Hours
MU 325	Music History I	3
MU 326	Music History II	3
MU 327	Music History III	2
Music Lessons - 14 Hours
Applied Lessons in Concentration Area (MU 070 required each semester)		12
Piano - Students must take at least 2 hours of Group Piano or piano lessons and pass the Piano Proficiency Exam prior to the 4th Semester Jury. Students must enroll in Group Piano until the Piano Proficiency Exam is passed. For most, the following are required:
MU 133	Group Piano I	1
MU 134	Group Piano II	1
Conducting - 3 Hours
MU 237	Choral Lab (requirement for conducting courses, enroll for 0 credit)	0
MU 238	Instrumental Lab (requirement for conducting courses, enroll for 0 credit)	0
MU 240	Beginning Conducting	1
MU 441	Advanced Choral Conducting	1
MU 442	Advanced Instrumental Conducting	1
Techniques / Pedagogy - 8 Hours
MU 204	Vocal Techniques - Instrumental Majors	1
MU 205	Woodwind Techniques	1
MU 208	Guitar Techniques	1
MU 210	Brass Techniques	1
MU 211	String Techniques	1
MU 212	Percussion Techniques	1
MU 220	Vocal Diction for Singers (Enroll in Section B )	2
Ensembles - 7 Hours
Large Ensembles 2		6
Small Ensembles
MU 254	Small Ensembles-Lower Division	1
or MU 454	Small Ensembles-Upper Division

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Students must enroll in MU 122 Rhythmic Perception course for credit if they do not pass the entrance exam.

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• Students must enroll in 2 large ensembles each semester - one must be the major ensemble for the primary performance concentration.
• Vocalist/Strings/Keyboard: Marching Band is required for at least one semester.
• Wind/Brass/Percussion: Marching Band is required for at least four semesters.
• Choir: All instrumentalist must take one semester.

Professional Education Requirements - 29 Hours 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MU 150	Introduction to Music Education 1	1
MU 313	Foundations of Elementary Music Education 1	2
MU 417	Secondary Choral Methods 1	3
MU 418	Elementary/Secondary Music Education Instrumental Methods 1	3
MU 420	Jazz Band Pedagogy	1
MU 421	Marching Band Pedagogy	1
ED 285	Educational Psychology	3
ED 302	Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
ED 440	Student Teaching Grades P-12	12

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Courses that require fieldwork outside of class.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Music Department Proficiency Requirements (complete the following prior to scheduling the 4th Semester Peformance Proficiency Exam)
4th Semester Performance Proficiency Exam
Proficiency Requirements:
Piano Proficiency Exam (PPE) 1
Rhythmic Perception Exam (RPE) 1
48 Recital Attendance Credits 1
4th Semester Performance Proficiency Exam 2
Scale Proficiency Exam 1
Pass MU 215 Theory I (w/C or better) 1
Pass MU 217 Aural Skills I (w/C or better) 1
Senior Rectial (must pass recital jury)

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Students must complete all proficiency requirements prior to taking 4th Semester Performance Proficiency Exam.

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4th Semester Performance Proficiency Exam: Students who pass can enroll in upper division lessons, ensembles, music classes and music education and professional education classes.