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Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

Overview

The purpose of the Music Education program at North Greenville University is to offer a liberal arts-based music curriculum which leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education - Choral or Instrumental. In keeping with the institution’s mission, this program seeks to enable students to integrate academic discipline and an enriched cultural experience in a Christ-centered environment by offering course work that will develop music teachers who possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to foster learning in youth, and who are equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.

The goals of the Music Education program at North Greenville University are that its graduates 1) demonstrate proficiency in the language and grammar of music; 2) acquire skills using the basic elements of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, texture, dynamics, movement, and form in both aural and visual analysis; 3) develop an understanding of the relationship between music history and literature from past and contemporary cultures (both western and non-western) and the influence that music and other performing arts forms have on each other; 4) demonstrate a personal commitment to the art of music in teaching music as an element of civilization, and to encourage the artistic and intellectual development of students, serving as a role model for students through a commitment as an independent professional; 5) acquire skills in recreating, through performance compositions from all historic, cultural, and stylistic perspectives, thus providing opportunities to create new compositions representative of the 21st century; 6) develop the capability to lead students to an understanding of music as an art form, as a means of communication, and as a part of their intellectual and cultural heritage; 7) demonstrate the capability to inspire others and to excite the imagination of students, thus engendering a respect of music and a desire for musical knowledge and experiences; 8) demonstrate the ability to evaluate ideas, methods assessments, and policies in the arts, the humanities, and in arts education for impact on the musical and cultural development of students; 9) demonstrate knowledge of research, research sources, and research techniques in Music Education, thus gaining the ability to use research in the teaching and assessing of music and the improving of musicianship; 10) demonstrate knowledge of the theories of child development and learning styles as appropriate to classroom instruction, K-12.


Requirements for admission into the Teacher Education program for students who have not taken the above-referenced classes because of transferring to North Greenville University or changing majors include recommendations from other instructors as designated by the College of Education.

A student may not be enrolled in MUED-3320, MUED-4401/4402 until he/she has been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

STUDENTS MUST HAVE SECURITY CLEARANCE BEFORE COMPLETING ANY FIELD EXPERIENCE HOURS.

ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE FIELD EXPERIENCES IN THE SCHOOLS MUST HAVE TAKEN A RECENT TB TEST 30 DAYS BEFORE BEGINNING THE FIELD EXPERIENCE.

The Music Education degree is a four-year degree.

Some students elect to earn dual certification in instrumental music and vocal/choral music. As of 2005, the South Carolina Department of Education required 8 hours of private voice or vocal methods for vocal/choral certification. This requirement may be changed at any time by SCSDE. Dual certification will take at least 10 semesters including student teaching.

The Teacher Education Program was recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

No extracurricular activities, including athletic practices, games, and musical performances, are to interfere with the student teaching period.

Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum

Required Courses

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3
CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2
CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3
ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3
ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3
BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3
PHSC-1430Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World

4
PHSC-1431Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab

0
PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3
COLL-1100NGU 101

1
CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1
EDSE-3395Reading and Writing in The Content Area

3
MUSC-1350Introduction to Music History

3
MUSC-2230Diction 1

2
MUSC-2231Diction 2

2
MUSC-3250Music History 1

2
MUSC-3260Music History 2

2

Communication

Choose one from the list below.

COMM-2300Oral Communication

3
COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3
COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3

Civic Awareness

Choose one from the list below.

PLSC-2310American National Government

3
HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3
HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3

Mathematics

Choose one from the list below.

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Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3
Total Credit Hours:49

Major Requirements

Disciplinary Core

MUSC-1000Recital/Seminar

0
MUSC-1430Music Theory 1

4
MUSC-1440Music Theory 2

4
MUSC-2240Basic Conducting

2
MUSC-2350Computer Technology for Musicians

3
MUSC-2430Music Theory 3

4
MUSC-2440Music Theory 4

4
MUSC-3340Advanced Conducting

3
MUSC-3270Music History 3

2
MUAP-4000Senior Recital

0

MUSC-1000: Each semester. 

Methods Requirements

MUED-2100String Techniques

1
MUED-2110Brass Techniques

1
MUED-2120Woodwind Techniques

1
MUED-2130Vocal/Choral Methods

1
MUED-2140Percussion Methods

1
MUED-3105Clinical Experience II

1
MUED-3320Music in Elementary School

3
MUED-4401Secondary Methods and Management - Choral

4
MUED-4900Directed Student Teaching

9
MUED-4390Student Teaching Seminar

3

Professional Education Courses

EDUC-1310Introduction to Education

3
EDUC-3341Human Growth and Development in Education

3
EDUC-3350The Exceptional Learner

3
MUED-2150Music Lesson Planning

1
Total Credit Hours:58
Primary Concentration 21
Secondary Concentration 4
Tertiary Concentration (if applicable) 3
Total Degree Requirements 132
 Total Degree Requirements (Primary Strings Concentration) 135

 

 

Music Concentrations

All BA in Music Education students must select one primary and one secondary concentration from the list below. Students who select a Strings primary instrument must select a tertiary concentration.

Bassoon Primary

Must take MAPL-2274 four times, and MAPL-3274 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Bassoon Secondary

Must take MAPL-1174 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Cello Primary

Must take MAPL-2262 four times, and MAPL-3262 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUOR-1100.
Total Credit Hours:21

Cello Secondary

Must take MAPL-1162 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Cello Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1162 three times.
Total Credit Hours:3

Clarinet Primary

Must take MAPL-2271 four times, and MAPL-3271 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Clarinet Secondary

Must take MAPL-1171 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Double Bass Primary

Must take MAPL-2263 four times, and MAPL-3263 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUOR-1100.
Total Credit Hours:21

Double Bass Secondary

Must take MAPL-1163 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Double Bass Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1163 three times.
Total Credit Hours:3

Euphonium Primary

Must take MAPL-2233 four times, and MAPL-3233 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Euphonium Secondary

Must take MAPL-1133 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Flute Primary

Must take MAPL-2270 four times, and MAPL-3270 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Flute Secondary

Must take MAPL-1170 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

French Horn Primary

Must take MAPL-2231 four times, and MAPL-3231 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:21

French Horn Secondary

Must take MAPL-1131 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Guitar Primary

Must take MAPL-2280 four times, and MAPL-3280 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of a large ensemble.
Total Credit Hours:21

Guitar Secondary

Must take MAPL-1180 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Oboe Primary

Must take MAPL-2273 four times, and MAPL-3273 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Oboe Secondary

Must take MAPL-1173 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Organ Primary

Must take MAPL-2240 four times, and MAPL-3240 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of a large ensemble, as assigned by faculty.
Total Credit Hours:21

Organ Secondary

Must take MAPL-1140 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Percussion Primary

Must take MAPL-2250 four times, and MAPL-3250 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 two times in first two fall semesters. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Percussion Secondary

Must take MAPL-1150 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Piano Primary

Must take MAPL-2210 four times, and MAPL-3210 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of large ensemble (MUCB-1100, MUOR-1100, or MUVC-1100) as assigned by faculty. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Piano Secondary

Must take MAPL-1101 and/or MAPL-1110 for a total of four hours.
Total Credit Hours:4

Saxophone Primary

Must take MAPL-2272 four times, and MAPL-3272 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 three times. 
Total Credit Hours:21

Saxophone Secondary

Must take MAPL-1172 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Trombone Primary

Must take MAPL-2232 four times, and MAPL-3232 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 three times.
Total Credit Hours:21

Trombone Secondary

Must take MAPL-1132 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Trumpet Primary

Must take MAPL-2230 four times, and MAPL-3230 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 three times.
Total Credit Hours:21

Trumpet Secondary

Must take MAPL-1130 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Tuba Primary

Must take MAPL-2234 four times, and MAPL-3234 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUCB-1100. Must take MUMB-1000 or MUMB-1100 three times.
Total Credit Hours:21

Tuba Secondary

Must take MAPL-1134 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Viola Primary

Must take MAPL-2261 four times, and MAPL-3261 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUOR-1100.
Total Credit Hours:21

Viola Secondary

Must take MAPL-1161 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Viola Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1161 three times.
Total Credit Hours:3

Violin Primary

Must take MAPL-2260 four times, and MAPL-3260 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUOR-1100.
Total Credit Hours:21

Violin Secondary

Must take MAPL-1160 four times.
Total Credit Hours:4

Violin Tertiary

Must take MAPL-1160 three times.
Total Credit Hours:3

Voice Primary

Must take MAPL-2220 four times, and MAPL-3220 three times. Must complete 7 semesters of MUVC-1100.
Total Credit Hours:21

Voice Secondary

Must take MAPL-1102 and/or MAPL-1120 for a total of four hours.
Total Credit Hours:4