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Dec 22, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2014-2015 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Music Education, B.M.
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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).
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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. 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. 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:
E. Music Instruction (10 units)
Instrumental Area of Emphasis
Select ONE of the following:
Elementary General Music Area of Emphasis
Select TWO of the following:
F. Music Literature (3 units)
Select ONE of the following: G. Additional Music Courses (12 units)
H. Music Core Courses (22 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: 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)
- 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)
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. Fall Semester (16-17 units)
Spring Semester (14-15 units)
Fall Semester (14-15 units)
Spring Semester (14-16 units)
Fall Semester (15-17 units)
Spring Semester (16-17 units)
Fall Semester (14-15 units)
Spring Semester (16-17 units)
Fall Semester (14-15 units)
Spring Semester (12 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 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.
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 |
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