University of Indianapolis – College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Music Teaching Majors (All School Settings)
Bachelor of Music
MUS5
updated 05/15
Courses for All Grade Education Majors (49 hours)
Freshman Year
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MUS
MUS
ENGL
ENGL
104
106
101
102
Exploration in Music Education (2)
Freshman Experience in Music (1)
English Composition (3) [Semester I]
Western World Literature and Composition (3) [Semester II]
203
204
290
201
220
Psychology of Development, Learning, and Instruction (4) and
Field Experience (.5)
Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)
Classroom Communication (3)
Advanced Composition (3)
365
371
300
390
391
Middle Level/High School Practicum (1) and [Semester I]
Special Needs in the Secondary Classroom (3)
Social & Political Contexts of Education (3)
Secondary Choral Methods (3) or
Secondary Instrumental Methods (3)
492
495
496
498
401
Exit from Program Portfolio (.5)
High School Supervised Teaching (6)
MS/JH Supervised Teaching (6)
Elementary (all-grade) Supervised Teaching (4-6)
Teaching of Elementary School Music (4) [Semester I]
Sophomore Year
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 EDUC
 COMM
 ENGL
Gateway #1
Junior Year
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 EDUC
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MUS
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MUS
Senior Year
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*EDUC
*EDUC
*EDUC
*EDUC
MUS
*School of Education controlled classes. Admission through School of Education.
Gateway #1 (end of year two) requires: cumulative GPA 2.75; completion with a C grade or higher in
EDUC 100, 203, 204, COMM 201; and passing scores on state required tests.
Major Courses Required:
Freshman Year
Semester I
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MUS
100
MUS
105
MUS 140/145
MUS
150
MUS
118/
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140
MUS
160
MUS
161
MUS
180
MUS
213
Music Fundamentals (3) (no credit toward major) or MUS 121 Elem Theory (3)
Foundations for the Collegiate Musician (1)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Keyboard Skills I (1) or
Private Applied Piano (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-l)
Diction for Singers I (2) (Choral)
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Semester II
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121
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150
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119/
140/145
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160
 MUS
161
 MUS
180
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104
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MUS
214
Elementary Theory (3) or MUS 220 Intermediate Theory (3)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Keyboard Skills II (1) or
Private Applied Piano (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Exploration in Music Education (2)
Diction for Singers II (2) (Choral)
Sophomore Year
Semester I
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220
MUS
131
MUS
125
MUS 140/145
MUS
150
MUS
122
MUS 140/ 145
MUS
160
MUS
161
MUS
180
MUS
251
MUS
279
Intermediate Theory (3) or MUS 223 Advanced Theory (3)
Music History I (2)
Microcomputer Applications in Music (2)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Keyboard Skills III (1) or
Private Applied Piano (or minor area for piano majors) (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
String Techniques (Instrumental) (1) [choral choice of two]
Campus Band (.5 – 1)
Semester II
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223
 MUS
232
 MUS
257
 MUS 140/145
 MUS
150
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MUS
150-UD
 MUS
124
 MUS
160
 MUS
161
 MUS
180
 MUS
253
 MUS
261
**Entrance to Program
Advanced Theory (3) or MUS 322 Tonal Forms (3)
Music History II (2)
Basic Conducting (2)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Upper Divisional (0)
Keyboard Skills IV (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Woodwind Techniques (1) (Instrumental) [choral choice of two]
Guitar Techniques (1) (Instrumental elective) [choral choice of two]
Junior Year
Semester I
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MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
322
233
340/345
150
160
161
180
250
254
308
362
Tonal Forms (3) (if not taken second semester of Sophomore year)
Music History III (2)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Voice Techniques (1)
Brass Techniques (1) (Instrumental) [choral choice of two]
Jazz Pedagogy (2) (Instrumental)
Advanced Instrumental Conducting I (1) (Instrumental)
Semester II
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MUS
332
 MUS 340/345
 MUS
150
 MUS
160
 MUS
161
 MUS
180
 MUS
370
 MUS
311
 MUS
252
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363
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390
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391
Music History IV (3)(W/S)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Junior Recital (no credit) (required)
Contemporary Vocal Styles (1) (Choral)
Percussion Techniques (1) (Instrumental) [choral choice of two]
Advanced Choral Conducting I (1) (Choral)
Secondary Choral Methods (3) (Choral) or
Secondary Instrumental Methods (Instrumental) (3)
Senior Year
Semester I
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MUS
MUS
MUS
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MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
340/345
150
160
161
180
365
364
401
454
455
470
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Concert Choir (.5- 1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Advanced Choral Conducting II (1) (Choral) or
Advanced Instrumental Conducting II (1) (Instrumental)
Teaching Elementary School Music (4)
Marching Band Techniques (Instrumental majors only) (1)
Instrumental/Choral Arranging (2)
Senior Recital (no credit) (required)
Semester II
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K-12 Student Teaching (12 hours) (required)
Please note the following:
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
An Audition is required before admission into all Music Degree programs
Passing Theory Proficiency Exam or Music Fundamentals with a B- minimum is prerequisite to MUS 121.
A Piano Proficiency Exam is required. Applied study is required until exam is passed. (See Music Handbook).
LESSONS
All music majors will be required to enroll in a minimum of one hour of applied lessons in the major instrument and one
hour of Performance Disciplines during each semester of enrollment. A minimum of seven semesters of applied lessons
and seven semesters of Performance Disciplines are required for the Bachelor of Science/Arts/Music, with a minimum of
three hours at the 300 level
A minimum of four hrs of secondary instrument study, is required of Music Education majors
ENSEMBLES
As part of the 4.5 hrs of ensemble participation required of all majors, attendance in a large ensemble is required during
all semesters of enrollment. A minimum of 1 semester of small ensemble is required of all majors. All instrumental
majors must enroll in MUS 208 Jazz Improvisation I (3) or MUS 207 Jazz Keyboard (2).
Scholarship students must enroll in 2 ensembles in each of the 7 semesters before Student Teaching. Placement is to be
determined by the ensemble directors.
All music education students are required to register for 7 semesters of large Ensemble at .5 credits and a
minimum of 2 semesters of small ensemble at .5 credits.
Two semesters of participation in Crimson Express may serve as the equivalency requirement for MUS 311.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
MUS 213 Vocal Diction I and MUS 214 Vocal Diction II are highly recommended for Vocal Majors in the freshman year.
A grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Music (K-12) Teaching
Major.
An equivalent of six semesters of Recital Attendance is required. (See Music Handbook).
The Sophomore Evaluation/Upper Divisional must be completed in order to register for 300/400 level music
classes.(See Music Handbook)
All Music Education majors must complete the Entrance to Program requirements per Education Department
requirements.
The Music Teaching (K-12) major requires a minimum of 69.5 hours of music coursework, (some courses are
Gen Ed equivalent), 39 additional EDUC requirements (some courses are Gen Ed equivalent), and an
additional 34.5 Gen Ed Core requirements.
The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree require a minimum of 120 hours.
This program may require attendance in both day and extended programs classes.
See the General Education Core for additional course requirements.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Music (K-12) Teaching Major and its requirements,
contact a faculty advisor from the Music Department 788-3283, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center,
Room 103) or The Center for Advising and Student Achievement (788-2057, Schwitzer Student Center,
Room 206). Courses and requirements sometimes change so keep in contact with your advisor.