Nov 09, 2024

Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Music Education, BA

Introduction

The Bachelor of Arts with emphasis in music education is a four-year undergraduate program designed for students who are interested in majoring in music education but are still not fully committed to earning teaching licensure at the undergraduate level. This program provides students with a comprehensive preparation in the areas of music performance, music theory and history, conducting, piano proficiency, instrumental techniques, and method courses.

Upon completion of the requirements for the BA with an emphasis in music education degree, students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to enter a graduate program that leads to a teaching license.

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Core & Other Graduation Requirements

Music Core Courses: Required for all Bachelor of Arts in Music majors

Music Theory: 16 Credits

MUS 111 - Music Theory I 4 credit(s)
MUS 112 - Music Theory II 4 credit(s)
MUS 211 - Music Theory III 4 credit(s)
MUS 212 - Music Theory IV 4 credit(s)

Music History: 8 Credits

MUS 220W - Music Survey I 4 credit(s)
MUS 221 - Music Survey II 4 credit(s)

Ensembles: 8 semesters

Large ensemble appropriate to the student’s instrument or voice each semester in residence; may be taken for 0 or 1 credit. Students with junior standing or above may register at the 300-level for upper-division credit.

MUSE 153 - Pacific Univ. Concert Choir 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 353 - Advanced Concert Choir 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 158 - Orchestra 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 358 - Advanced Philharmonic Orchestra 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 163 - Chamber Singers 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 363 - Advanced Chamber Singers 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 165 - Symphonic Band 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 365 - Advanced Symphonic Band 0-1 credit(s)

Applied Music: 8 Credits

Private instruction with a Pacific University instructor every semester in residence

MUSL 171 - Applied Music: 1st Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 172 - Applied Music: 2nd Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 271 - Applied Music: 3rd Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 272 - Applied Music: 4th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 371 - Applied Music: 5th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 372 - Applied Music: 6th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 471 - Applied Music: 7th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 472 - Applied Music: 8th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)

Piano: 2 Credits

(and pass the Piano Proficiency Test)

MUS 185 - Functional Piano I 1 credit(s) *
MUS 186 - Functional Piano II 1 credit(s) *

Recital Attendance: 0 Credits

MUS 100 - Concert Hour 0 credit(s) (0-credit) seven semesters

Total: 34-42 Credits

* Waived for students who pass the Piano Proficiency Test without enrolling in these courses

Major Requirements

Techniques and Methods: Choose Four:

* A Music education major is to take the methods courses not representing the family of his or her major instrument or voice.

MUS 182 - Vocal Techniques 1 credit(s)
MUS 233 - String Techniques 1 credit(s)
MUS 234 - Woodwind Techniques 1 credit(s)
MUS 235 - Brass Techniques 1 credit(s)
MUS 236 - Percussion Techniques 1 credit(s)

Total: 67 Credits

Note: This curriculum does not include teaching licensure/certification. Students majoring in Music Education and seeking licensure to teach in public schools may elect one of two paths: 1) They may complete licensure courses through the School of Learning and Teaching’s College of Education concurrently with or following undergraduate study (34 credits), typically requiring an additional year beyond the baccalaureate degree, or degree and licensure in five years; or 2) pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching degree (twelve-month program) which includes licensure requirements. Licensure requirements can be found in the Pacific University College of Arts and Sciences Catalog under Education/Required Professional Courses for Early Childhood & Elementary School Authorizations or Middle School and High School Authorizations, as appropriate; and Master of Arts in Teaching requirements can be found in the College of Education section of the Pacific University Graduate and Professions Catalog.

Program Details

Program Length

Four years for a complete BA degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress.

Program Learning Outcomes

Specific student learning outcomes for students are organized in two broad and interrelated areas:

Music Competencies

Students will perform at a high level of proficiency on their primary instrument or in their primary voice type.
Students will play all other musical instruments traditionally taught in Pre-K through 12^th grade music education settings at the intermediate level and demonstrate intermediate singing skills.
Students will demonstrate intermediate piano skills and an advanced level of aural discrimination and sight-reading skills.
Students will demonstrate competent conducting skills and a knowledge of scoring for voice, band, and orchestra, as well as arranging music for the needs of their ensembles.

Teaching Competencies

Students will demonstrate a proficiency in content knowledge including a knowledge of music history, theory, world music, and music technology.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in general pedagogical knowledge including unit and lesson planning, assessment techniques, classroom management, and effective rehearsal techniques.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge of educational aims, purposes, and values including national/state standards for music.