UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
B. M. Music (MUS)
College: Arts & Sciences
Music Education Option
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - MUS (Minimum 87 hours)
Core Courses: (21 hours)
_____ MUS 110
Introduction to Music Technology (1) Pre/Corequisite: MUS *111
(Meets Computer Requirement)
_____ +*MUS 111
Theory I (2), Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I Lab (1) Prerequisite: Theory Placement Test required
_____ *MUS 112
Theory II (2), Aural Skills and Sight-Singing II Lab (1) Prerequisite: MUS 111 with a “C-” or better
_____ *MUS 211
Theory III (2), Aura Skills and Sight-Singing III Lab (1) Prerequisite: MUS 112
_____ *MUS 285
Conducting I (2) Prerequisite: MUS 300
_____ *MUS 300
Theory IV: Applications of Music Theory (2), Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV Lab (1) Prereq: MUS 211
_____ +MUS 351-352
Introduction to Music History I, II (3, 3)
Collateral Courses: (6 hours)
_____ +FNA 101
Cultures of the World Through Music and Dance (3)
_____ +PSY 105
General Psychology (3)
Performance and Music Ensemble (15 hours)
In addition to the core requirements listed above, the music education major must complete:
_____ MUS *196, *396 Performance Core: Applied Music in the major applied instrument (7 hours/7 semesters with not less than 3
hours/3 semesters at the 300 level)
_____ MUS 183, 184, 185, 186, 187 Core Music Ensemble: Large Ensemble appropriate to the student's concentration 7 hours/ taken
each semester excepting the student teaching semester . Keyboard and guitar students may substitute up to
4 hours from MUS 130, MUS 182.
_____ MUS 242
Piano Proficiency (1) Prerequisites: MUS 241 with C- or better (piano majors may substitute a secondary
applied in lieu of MUS 242.)
Concentration Core (25-28 hours)
Wind and Percussion Majors: 27 hours
MUS 146 or +186 (based on singing placement test results), 244, 245, 286, 306, 320, 325, *326, 331, *373, and 393.
String Majors: 27 hours
MUS 146 or +186 (based on singing placement test results), 243, 244, 245, 286, 306, 320, *326, 331, *373, and 393.
Vocal Majors: 28 hours
MUS 272, 273, 286, 306, *326, 331, 370 *377, and 393.
Piano and Guitar Majors: 25-26 hours
MUS 146 (if required based on singing placement test results), 272, 273, 286, 306, *326, 331, *377, and 393.
Note: Minimum of 4 semesters of MUS +186, but may substitute up to 4 hours from MUS 130 and 182.
NOTE: All proficiency examinations and admission to upper-divisional applied music study are prerequisites to formal admission into the teacher
education program in music.
Watson School of EDN Requirements: (22 hours)
_____ EDN 200/EDNL 200 Teacher, School & Society (4)
_____ +EDN 203 Psychological Foundations of Teaching (3)
______ EDN 356 Reading for K-12 Teachers (3)
______ EDN 409 Practicum (12) (Meets Applied Learning Requirement)
NOTE: For details on certification requirements, see the catalogue under MUS EDN and Watson College of Education; see the WCE website listed
below. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the School of EDN as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the
sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level
and may be changed by the state at any time.
NOTE: To satisfy the Oral Communication Requirement, a student must successfully complete MUS 285 or 496.
NOTE: Music education majors are not required to take EDN 408 during the professional semester.
A minimum final grade of “C-” (2.00) is required in each music course and a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better is required for
graduation.
*These courses require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy University Studies Foundations & Approaches and Perspectives requirements
Requirements to declare MUS: Completion of 24 hours. Satisfactory audition, completion of application, and consent of
faculty. For further information, see the MUS website: http://www.uncw.edu/music and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
This document is considered an unofficial guide. Please refer to your degree audit for the latest updates.
4/25/14