Music Education, BA

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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 181 - Class Voice 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: 66 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 in the 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.