Program: Music Education, B.M. - University of Nevada, Reno

University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

Apr 24, 2025

NOTE: For all students entering the Bachelor of Music–Applied Music and the Bachelor of Music–Music Education degree programs, any grade of C- or lower in the coursework for the major must be repeated (courses may only be repeated once).

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE : Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (3-6 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Music majors will satisfy the Fine Arts requirement through the Ensemble requirement.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (3 units)

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

Music Education majors are exempt from the College of Liberal Arts foreign language and breadth requirements.

III. Major Requirements (102-104 units)

Entrance Audition is required.

A. Concert Requirement

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) Must complete eight semesters.

B. Lower Division Applied Individual Instruction (6-8 units)

Applied music units must be on a single instrument or voice. Vocal Music Education majors may use two units of MUS 105 - Vocal Techniques to apply toward the eight units required in lower division applied music.

C. Upper Division Applied Individual Instruction (8 units)

Upper division audition required. Applied music units must be on a single instrument or voice.

D. Piano Competency (0 units)

A piano proficiency exam must be passed at least 1 full year prior to anticipated internship.

Optional functional piano sequence:

MUS 109R & MUS 110R –Functional Piano I and II (1 unit each)
MUS 209R & MUS 210R –Functional Piano III and IV (1 unit each)

E. Music Instruction (10 units)

Instrumental Area of Emphasis

MUS 105 - Vocal Techniques (2 units)
MUS 385 - String Class Methods (2 units)
MUS 386R - Percussion Class Methods (2 units)
MUS 387 - Brass Class Methods (2 units)
MUS 388 - Woodwind Class Methods (2 units)

Choral Area of Emphasis

Select ONE of the following:

MUS 380 - Classroom Instruments (2 units)
DAN 253 - Methods of Teaching Dance and Rhythms (2 units)

Elementary General Music Area of Emphasis

MUS 105 - Vocal Techniques (2 units)
MUS 380 - Classroom Instruments (2 units)
DAN 253 - Methods of Teaching Dance and Rhythms (2 units)

Select TWO of the following:

F. Music Literature (3 units)

Select ONE of the following:

MUS 122R - Survey of Jazz (3 units)
MUS 124R - History of the American Musical Theatre (3 units)
MUS 420R - History and Methods of Television Music (3 units)
MUS 421 - Gender and Ethnicity in American Music (3 units)
MUS 425 - Film Music (3 units)
MUS 431 - Exploring World Music (3 units)

J. Major Ensemble (4 units)

Vocal majors must take choral ensemble courses and instrumental majors must take band or orchestra courses in order to satisfy this requirement. An additional 3 units of Ensemble coursework is counted in the Core Curriculum Fine Arts section above.

K. Conducting and Senior Recital (4 units)

Choose one track from the following:

Instrumental Track

MUS 362R - Beginning Conducting (2 units)
MUS 364 - Instrumental Conducting (2 units)
MUS 498R - Senior Recital–Music Education (0 units)

Choral & Elementary General Music Track

MUS 362R - Beginning Conducting (2 units)
MUS 363R - Choral Conducting (2 units)
MUS 498R - Senior Recital–Music Education (0 units)

L. Music Education Practicum (6 units)

MUS 369 - Elementary Music Practicum (2 units)
NOTE: MUS 381R is a corequisite for MUS 369 .
MUS 370 - Middle School Music Practicum (2 units)
MUS 371 - High School Music Practicum (2 units)

M. Professional education requirements for licensure as music special K-12 in Nevada (24 units)

EPY 330B - Principles of Educational Psychology/Secondary (3 units)
COM 113 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 units)
EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Diversity section above.)
EDU 202 - Introduction to Teaching (Secondary) (3 units)
EDU 210 - Nevada School Law (3 units)
CTL 699B - Supervised Internship - Secondary Education (12 units)

N. Additional Examination Requirements (0 units)

Pre-professional Skills Test (0 units)
PRAXIS Exam (#0113) Music Content Knowledge (0 units)
PRAXIS Exam (#A0524) Principles of Learning and Teaching, choose either K-6 or 7-12 version (0 units)
PRAXIS Exam (#0111) Music Concepts and Processes (0 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (0 units)

VI. Total Units (138-148 units)

42 or more units must be in courses numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule

This outline should serve as a guide for students entering the BM-ME program in fall of an even-numbered year. This IS NOT a substitute for advising. You MUST meet with the Coordinator of the Music Education program each term as you plan for the following semester.

A. First Year

Fall Semester (16-17 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Lower Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 141 - Diction I (2 units)
MUS 203R - Music Theory I (3 units)
MUS 211 - Sightsinging and Dictation I (1 unit)
MUS 109R - Functional Piano I (1 unit)
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Core Curriculum Math (3 units)

Spring Semester (14-15 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Lower Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 204R - Music Theory II (3 units)
MUS 212 - Sightsinging and Dictation II (1 unit)
MUS 110R - Functional Piano II (1 unit)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (14-15 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Lower Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 209R - Functional Piano III (1 unit)
MUS 301 - Music Theory III (3 units)
MUS 311R - Sightsinging and Dictation III (1 unit)
CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
EDU 202 - Introduction to Teaching (Secondary) (3 units)
PRAXIS I (PPST) or CBEST exam (0 units)

Spring Semester (14-16 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Lower Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 210R - Functional Piano IV (1 unit)
MUS 300 - Continuation Exam (0 units)
MUS 302 - Music Theory IV (3 units)
MUS 312R - Sightsinging and Dictation IV (1 unit)
CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science Group A (3-4 units)
Barrier exam (0 units)
Piano Proficiency Exam (0 units)
Apply to COE Teacher Preparation Program

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15-17 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Upper Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 105 - Vocal Techniques (2 units)
MUS 362R - Beginning Conducting (2 units)
MUS 371 - High School Music Practicum (2 units)
MUS 341 - Music History I (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science Group A or B (3-4)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Upper Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 363R - Choral Conducting (2 units)
MUS 370 - Middle School Music Practicum (2 units)
MUS 384 - Instrumental Music Methods (3 units)
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
MUS 342 - Music History II (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (14-15 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Upper Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 369 - Elementary Music Practicum (2 units)
MUS 381R - Methods for Elementary Music Specialist (3 units)
COM 113 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 units)
EPY 330B - Principles of Educational Psychology/Secondary (3 units)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
Upper Division Applied study (2 units)
Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 142 - Diction II (2 units) OR
MUS 417 - Vocal Pedagogy (2 units)
MUS 420R - History and Methods of Television Music (3 units) OR
MUS 421 - Gender and Ethnicity in American Music (3 units) (capstone) OR
MUS 425 - Film Music (3 units) (capstone) OR
MUS 431 - Exploring World Music (3 units) (capstone)
MUS 441 - Choral Music Methods (3 units)
MUS 498R - Senior Recital–Music Education (0 units)
MUSE 101 - Concert Choir (1 unit) OR
MUSE 401 - Concert Choir (1 unit)
OR
MUSE 103 - Chamber Chorale (1 unit) OR
MUSE 403 - Chamber Chorale (1 unit)
EDU 210 - Nevada School Law (3 units)
PRAXIS II (Music: Content Knowledge (0 units)

E. Fifth Year

Fall Semester (14-15 units)

Ensemble (1-2 units)
MUS 380 - Classroom Instruments (2 units)
MUS 416R - Orchestration (3 units)
DAN 253 - Methods of Teaching Dance and Rhythms (2 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
EDSP 411 - Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (3 units)
PRAXIS II exam (Principles of Learning and Teaching, K-6 or 7-12)

Spring Semester (12 units)

CTL 699B - Supervised Internship - Secondary Education (12 units)
PRAXIS II Exam (Music: Concept & Processes) (0 units)

CTL 699B - Supervised Internship - Secondary Education (1 to 9 units S/U Only)
PRAXIS II exam (Music: Concepts & Processes) (0 units)

Note(s):

Prerequisites for supervised internship:

Completed a minimum of 30 units of college coursework
2.74 overall GPA
Passing scores from either PPST or CBEST
Two letters of recommendation
Short essay
Application

Piano Proficiency Exam - must be passed at least 1 full year prior to internship (Spring 4) at the latest.

PRAXIS II Exams - must be passed for name to be forwarded to Nevada State Department of Education for licensure
PRAXIS I: PPST or CBEST
PRAXIS II: Music: Content Knowledge
PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning & Teaching, K-6 or 7-12 versions
PRAXIS II: Music: Concepts & Processes

Note(s):

Applied study -

if your instrument is voice, enroll in MUS 105 - Vocal Techniques during your first term.
100-level lower division applied study (6-8 units)
300-level upper division applied study (8 units)

Ensemble -

if your instrument is voice, piano, or guitar, enroll in a choral ensemble (Concert Choir or Chamber Choir)
if your instrument is wind or percussion, enroll in an instrumental ensemble (Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Symphony Orchestra)
if your instrument is violin, viola, cello, or bass, enroll in Symphony Orchestra

Functional Piano ( MUS 109R , MUS 110R , MUS 209R , MUS 210R )

these courses are optional and depend upon your piano skills. They will prepare you for the piano proficiency exam. This preparation can also be done through applied study.

Diction I (MUS 141 ), Diction II MUS 142 ), & Vocal Pedagogy (MUS 417 ) - you will choose two of these courses as part of your degree program.

Barrier Exam - must be passed to enroll in upper-division applied study. See your applied instructor regarding the contents of the exam.

Applying to the College of Education Teacher Preparation Program http://www.unr.edu/education/academics - acceptance required to enroll in EDSP 411 , CTL 699B

Deadlines: Oct 1 for Spring admission; Mar 1 for Summer admission

Music Education, B.M.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

A. English (3-8 units)

B. Mathematics (3-6 units)

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

H. Diversity (3 units)

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (102-104 units)

A. Concert Requirement

B. Lower Division Applied Individual Instruction (6-8 units)

C. Upper Division Applied Individual Instruction (8 units)

D. Piano Competency (0 units)

E. Music Instruction (10 units)

Instrumental Area of Emphasis

Choral Area of Emphasis

Select ONE of the following:

Elementary General Music Area of Emphasis

Select TWO of the following:

F. Music Literature (3 units)

G. Additional Music Courses (12 units)

H. Music Core Courses (22 units)

I. Continuation Exam

J. Major Ensemble (4 units)

K. Conducting and Senior Recital (4 units)

Instrumental Track

Choral & Elementary General Music Track

L. Music Education Practicum (6 units)

M. Professional education requirements for licensure as music special K-12 in Nevada (24 units)

N. Additional Examination Requirements (0 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (0 units)

VI. Total Units (138-148 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (16-17 units)

Spring Semester (14-15 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (14-15 units)

Spring Semester (14-16 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15-17 units)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (14-15 units)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

E. Fifth Year

Fall Semester (14-15 units)

Spring Semester (12 units)

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