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Dec 23, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)
Music Education, B.M.
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The University of Nevada, Reno School of Music provides education in the history, performance, theory, and pedagogy of music. Its mission is to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully contribute as performers, scholars, and educators. To this end, and following the mission of the university as a whole, the school provides high quality, accredited, undergraduate and graduate degree programs in performance, education, and research. The school offers courses, ensembles, and concerts that reflect the diversity and richness of the world’s cultures, and maintains a learning environment where student performers and scholars may regularly interact with professional teacher/mentors.
NOTE: For all students entering the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) degree program, any grade of C- or lower in the coursework for the major must be repeated (courses may only be repeated once).
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- describe and integrate theoretical analysis, the study of music history and society, and music performance skills through writing, speaking, discussion, and musical performing, as exemplified through successful completion of coursework. (C, CT)
- describe and analyze music compositions through the application of analytical techniques in music theory, as exemplified through successful completion of coursework. (QR)
- apply effective music teaching skills and knowledge through the use of effective instructional methods, content knowledge, and classroom management, as exemplified through successful completion of coursework and the student internship.
- demonstrate musical performance skills and knowledge as evidenced through successful completion of musical ensembles, applied lessons, and recital components.
Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno
Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.
If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.
Graduation Requirements
- Total Units | 132-141
- Cumulative GPA | 2.0
- University GPA | 2.0
- Major GPA | 2.0 in major; “C” or better in all major coursework
- Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
- Major Residency | 15 Units of Major Requirements at UNR
- Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units
I. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO2 courses.
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses.
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
Music majors will satisfy the Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression requirement through the Ensemble requirement. F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. II. Additional Core Requirements (3 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog. A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO9 courses.
B. Diversity & Equity - CO10
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
Music Education majors are exempt from the College of Liberal Arts foreign language and breadth requirements. IV. Major Requirements (107-111 units)
An audition for admission in the student’s area of concentration is required prior to acceptance into this School of Music program. For more information visit https://www.unr.edu/music, or contact the School of Music.
A. Concert Requirement (0 units)
B. Lower Division Applied Individual Instruction (8 units)
Applied music units must be on a single instrument or voice.
C. Upper Division Applied Individual Instruction (8 units)
Upper division barrier exam required. Applied music units must be on a single instrument or voice.
D. Piano Competency (0-4 units)
All students must pass the piano proficiency exam at least 1 full year prior to anticipated internship.
Optional functional piano sequence:
E. Music Instruction Emphasis (10 units)
Select ONE emphasis from the following: Select ONE of the following:
3. Elementary General Music Emphasis
Select TWO of the following:
F. Music Literature (3 units)
Select ONE of the following: G. Additional Music (12 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. Seven total units of Ensemble coursework is required (3 units are counted in the Core General Education Requirement above). K. Conducting and Senior Recital (4 units)
Choose one track from the following: 2. Choral & Elementary General Music Track
L. Music Education Practicum (6 units)
M. Professional Education (30 units)
Nevada requirements for licensure as a K-12 music specialist. N. Additional Examination Requirements (0 units)
- PRAXIS I Exam: Core Academic Skills for Educators (#5752) or CBEST (0 units)
- PRAXIS Exam: Music Content & Instruction (#5114) (0 units)
- PRAXIS Exam Principles of Learning and Teaching (#5622 or #5624), choose either K-6 or 7-12 version (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 PRAXIS I or CBEST
- Previous acceptance into the College of Ed Secondary Teacher Ed program
- Application
- Liability insurance
- Substitute license, as needed
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: Core Academic Skills for Educators or CBEST
PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning & Teaching, K-6 or 7-12 versions
PRAXIS II: Music: Content & Instruction
Note(s):
Applied study - - 100-level lower division applied study (8 units)
- 300-level upper division applied study (8 units)
Major 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) One fall semester of Marching Band may be used as your major ensemble.
- if your instrument is violin, viola, cello, or bass, enroll in Symphony Orchestra
Functional Piano ( MUS 109 , MUS 110 , MUS 209 , MUS 210 ) - 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.
Barrier Exam - must be passed on major instrument 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 - acceptance required to enroll in EDSP 411 , EDSC 483 Deadlines: Oct 1 for Spring admission; Mar 1 for Summer admission V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
Spring Semester (13 units)
Spring Semester (14 units)
Spring Semester (16 units)
Spring Semester (13 units)
Spring Semester (12 units)
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