Department of Music
2006 – 2007 University Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Education
GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
FOR STUDENTS PREPARING TO TEACH
SECONDARY SCHOOL – Music Education K-12
BASIC SKILLS
Basic Skills .................................................................................................. 12
COMM 207 Speech Communication* ............................................ 3
ENGL 101 English Composition* .................................................. 3
ENGL 190 Honors English Composition* or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing* ................................ 3
Mathematics (Select one) .................................................................. 3
MATH 110 College Algebra with Review* ............................. 3
MATH 113 College Algebra* .................................................. 3
MATH 133 Quantitative Reasoning* ....................................... 3
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics* ............................................ 3
*Must have a “C” or better in each of these Basic Skills courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
General Education Electives ................................................................... 29-36
Sciences........................................................................................... 8-10
Natural Sciences (Select one)
BIOL 111 and 112 General Biology and Lab ........................... 5
BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science .................................... 4
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I ............................................. 4
Physical Sciences (Select one)
CHEM 105 and 106 Introductory Chemistry and Lab .............. 4
PHYS 160 and 165 Physical Geology and Lab......................... 5
PHYS 162 and 163 Physical Oceanography and Lab ............... 4
PHYS 166 and 167 Meteorology and Lab ................................ 4
PHYS 171 and 172 Physical Science and Lab .......................... 4
PHYS 175 and 176 Descriptive Astronomy and Lab ................ 4
PHYS 375 and 176 Solar System Astronomy and Lab ............. 4
Political Studies (Select one) ......................................................................... 3
POLS 101 U.S. Politics ..................................................................... 3
POLS 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics................................ 3
Producing and Consuming (Select one from two of the following
three categories) ...................................................................................... 5-6
Economy
ECON 191 Issues in Today’s Economy ......................................... 3
FCS 230 Consumer Education ........................................................ 3
Technology
GT 190 Introduction to Technological Systems................................ 2
GT 350 Technology and Civilization................................................ 3
TE 551 Technological Literacy for Educators .................................. 3
TM 350 Societal Influence of Technology ....................................... 3
Business
ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting .................................................. 3
CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems ........................................ 3
MGMKT 101 Introduction to Business ............................................ 3
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (Select one) .................................................3
MUSIC 321 History of Music .............................................................. 3
Cultural Studies (Select one) ...................................................................... 3-5
MLL 124 French Language and Culture I ............................................ 5
MLL 134 German Language and Culture I .......................................... 5
MLL 144 Portuguese Language and Culture I ..................................... 5
MLL 154 Spanish Language and Culture I .......................................... 5
MLL 184 Russian Language and Culture I .......................................... 5
MLL 194 Korean Language and Culture I ........................................... 5
GEOG 106 World Regional Geography ............................................... 3
GEOG 300 Elements of Geography ..................................................... 3
GEOG 304 Human Geography ........................................................... 3
WOMEN 399 Issues in Women’s Studies............................................ 3
Health and Well Being ............................................................................... 4-6
Psychological
PSYCH 155 General Psychology ...................................................... 3
Physical (Select one)
FCS 203 Nutrition and Health ........................................................... 3
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts ............................................... 1
Human Heritage (Select one from one of the following
three categories) ........................................................................................3
History
HIST 101 World History to 1500 ...................................................... 3
HIST 102 World History from 1500 ................................................. 3
HIST 201 American History to 1865 ................................................ 3
HIST 202 American History from 1865 ............................................ 3
Literature
ENGL 113 General Literature ........................................................... 3
ENGL 114 General Literature (Genre) .............................................. 3
ENGL 116 General Literature (Theme) ............................................ 3
ENGL 120 Literature and Film ......................................................... 3
ENGL 315 Mythology ...................................................................... 3
Philosophy
PHIL 103 Introduction to Philosophy ............................................... 3
PHIL 105 Ethics ................................................................................ 3
PHIL 111 Ethics: Applied Emphasis (___) ....................................... 3
PHIL 208 Logic and Critical Thinking.............................................. 3
PHIL 231 World Religions ............................................................... 3
TOTAL .................................................................................................. 41-48
NOTE: After ENGL 101, take 2 WL courses (including MUSIC 121) before taking ENGL 299.
NOTE: The information contained herein is intended to be used for the planning of a student’s academic program and does not
constitute a contract. While this guide was prepared with the latest information available on 6/8/2006, courses, graduation
requirements, and curricula are subject to change.
MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirements for graduation include: 124 semester hours of which 60 hours must be
from a four-year university. In addition, 45 semester hours must be upper division and 30 hours in residence at PSU (including 24 of the last 30).
Minimum GPA are: 2.0 overall, 2.,0 in the major and 2.0 in the resident courses at PSU. Requirements for all Baccalaureate Degrees are listed on
page 45 of the 2005-07 University Catalog. General Education requirements are listed on page 48, General Education requirements for students
planning to teach are listed on 48-49. *Teacher certification requires a 2.5 GPA rather than a 2.0.
MUSIC EDUCATION
Hours
Applied Music................................................................................................................................................................................... 19-21
MUSIC 250/450 Applied Music ................................................................................................................................................. 14
MUSIC 131/132 Piano Class ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Music 191/391 Recital Attendance (7 semesters) ......................................................................................................................... 0
MUSIC 231/232 Intermediate Piano Class ................................................................................................................................... 2
(Keyboard majors take 4 hours from MUSIC 250 applied Music (Piano)
Piano Proficiency Passed*
MUSIC 288 Applied Diction for Singers (Vocal only)................................................................................................................. 1
MUSIC 289 Applied Diction for Singers II (Vocal only) ............................................................................................................. 1
MUSIC 492 Senior Recital ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Music Theory .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16-19
MUSIC 111 Aural Skills & Theory I ............................................................................................................................................ 4
MUSIC 113 Aural Skills & Theory II .......................................................................................................................................... 4
MUSIC 211 Aural Skills & Theory III ......................................................................................................................................... 4
MUSIC 213 Aural Skills & Theory IV ......................................................................................................................................... 4
MUSIC 413 Orchestration (Instrumental only) ............................................................................................................................ 3
Music Education ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24-25
MUSIC 238 Basic Conducting ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
MUSIC 241 Introduction to Music Education .............................................................................................................................. 1
MUSIC 326 Pedagogy/Literature (Vocal only) ............................................................................................................................ 2
MUSIC 330 Woodwind Techniques ............................................................................................................................................. 2
MUSIC 331 Brass Techniques ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
MUSIC 333 Percussion Techniques ............................................................................................................................................. 1
MUSIC 336 Vocal Techniques (Instrumental only) ..................................................................................................................... 1
MUSIC 337 Choral Conducting ................................................................................................................................................... 2
MUSIC 338 Instrumental Conducting .......................................................................................................................................... 2
MUSIC 340 Organization of the Instrumental Music Program..................................................................................................... 3
MUSIC 342 String Techniques .................................................................................................................................................... 1
MUSIC 344 Marching Band Techniques...................................................................................................................................... 1
MUSIC 345 Jazz Ensemble Techniques ....................................................................................................................................... 1
MUSIC 431 Teaching Comprehensive Musicianship in Grades K-8 ............................................................................................ 3
MUSIC 432 Secondary Choral Methods ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Music History and Literature ...................................................................................................................................................................5
MUSIC 121 Introduction to Music Literature, WL ...................................................................................................................... 2
MUSIC 322 History of Music ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Music Organization ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
MUSIC 156/356 Band or MUSIC 176/376 Orchestra (Instrumental only) or
MUSIC 187/387 University Choir (Vocal only) ........................................................................................................................... 7
Professional Education ..........................................................................................................................................................................29
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology ...................................................................................................................................... 3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology (must earn at least a “B”) .................................................................................................. 3
SSAS 510 Overview of Ed for Exceptional Children ................................................................................................................... 3
CURIN 520 or 720 Middle & Sec. Reading ................................................................................................................................. 3
Admission to Teacher Ed (Sophomore year)
Admission to Prof Semester (Junior year)
Professional Semester (Senior year) ........................................................................................................................................... 17
(Includes MUSIC 579 Supervised Student Teaching)
TOTAL.................................................................................................................................................................................................103
*Piano Proficiency must be completed before admission to Professional Semester.
**No course less than a C.
NOTE: When a student attains 85 semester hours of credit (including current enrollment) the student must apply for a Degree
Check in the Office of the Registrar (Degree Checking Section), Room 102 Russ Hall.
ME as of June 21, 2006.