ACADEMIC PROGRAM APPROVAL

CHECKLIST

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate by March 1. Proposals received after this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog for that year.

1. Proposed change leads to the degree of

( ) Bachelor of Arts ( ) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy

( ) Bachelor of Science ( ) Master of Science ( x ) Other Bachelor of Music-Major: Music Education-All Concentrations

2. ( ) New major/curriculum Title to be entered in record of students who select this program

( ) New minor Title to be entered in record of students who select this program

( ) Change from provisional to permanent status.

3. ( ) Revision of existing: ( x ) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration

Present title: Bachelor of Music—Major: Music Education—All Concentrations

Records System Program Code XMI, XMV

( x ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours

( ) Add concentration Title

( ) Delete concentration Title

4. ( ) Deletion of existing/disestablish: ( ) major ( ) minor ( ) Other _______________________________

Title Code______________________

5. ( ) Policy Change____________________________________________________________________________________

Title/Department

ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

Department Chairperson Date

Dean of College Date

Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR Studies Date

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com. Date

Secretary, Faculty Senate Date

Date of Senate Resolution Date to be Effective

Registrar Program Code Date

Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Planning Date

Provost Date

Board of Trustee Notification Date

a. Rationale for creation, revision, or deletion:

MUED179 Freshman Seminar in Music Education was developed in order to provide Music Education students with an early exposure to the issues and challenges of Music Education. It is important for students to begin their work in this program in their first semester, and for them to understand better the nature of their academic path. The course also allows the Music Education faculty an early opportunity to evaluate the student’s potential and suitability for the field.

b. Summary of program:

Under Music Methods: Add MUED179 Freshman Seminar in Music Education (1 Credit). This adds one credit hour to each program.

DEGREE: BACHELOR OF MUSIC

MAJOR: MUSIC EDUCATION–INSTRUMENTAL

CONCENTRATION: PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENT

The concentration designates the student’s principal instrument. A list of instrumental options can be obtained from the Department or the College of Arts and Science Advisement Center.

CURRICULUM CREDITS

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing (minimum grade C-)...... 3

Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing........................ 3
multicultural, ethnic, and/or gender-related content.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Skill Requirements

Writing: (minimum grade C-)............................................................... 3

A second writing course involving significant writing experience including two papers with a combined minimum of 3,000 words to be submitted for extended faculty critique of both composition and content. This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours. Appropriate writing courses are normally designated in the semester’s Registration Booklet.

Mathematics: One of the following..................................................... 0-4

MATH 113 Contemporary Mathematics

(designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 114 College Mathematics and Statistics

(designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 115 Pre-Calculus

(designed for students who intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 221 Calculus I

MATH 241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
Successful performance on the college proficiency exam (0 credits awarded).

Breadth Requirements

Art or Art History course, to be selected from Group A or B.................... 3

Group A............................................................................................. 9

Understanding and appreciation of the creative arts and humanities. Nine credits representing at least two departments. (This requirement is partially satisfied by MUSC 195 and 196.)

Group B............................................................................................. 9

The study of culture and institutions over time. (MUSC 311, 312, and 313 satisfy this requirement.)

Group C............................................................................................. 9

Empirically based study of human beings and their environment. Nine credits representing at least two areas. (MUSC 309 is recommended for partial fulfillment of this requirement.)

Group D............................................................................................. 4

The study of natural phenomena through experiment and analysis. One science course with an associated laboratory.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Applied Music

MUSC 100 Recital Attendance (six semesters required)............ 0

MUSC 161 Private Study........................................................ 2

MUSC 162 Private Study........................................................ 2

MUSC 261 Private Study........................................................ 2

MUSC 262 Private Study........................................................ 2

MUSC 361 Private Study........................................................ 2

MUSC 362 Private Study........................................................ 2

MUSC 461 Private Study........................................................ 2

MUSC 175 Class Piano: Elementary I...................................... 1

MUSC 176 Class Piano: Elementary II..................................... 1

MUSC 174 Class Voice: Beginning.......................................... 1

MUSC 301 Junior Recital........................................................ 0

Theory

MUSC 185/186 Ear Training and Sight Singing I and II..................... 4

MUSC 285/286 Advanced Ear Training and
Sight Singing I and II.............................................. 4

MUSC 195/196 Harmony I and II.................................................... 6

MUSC 295/296 Advanced Harmony I and II..................................... 6

MUSC 331 Orchestration........................................................ 2

Ensemble

MUSC 113 Marching Band...................................................... 3

An additional four credits from MUSC 113, MUSC 114, MUSC 115.......... 4

Literature

MUSC 211 Introduction to Music History.................................. 3

MUSC 311 Music History: 400-1600........................................ 3

MUSC 312 Music History: 1600-1827...................................... 3

MUSC 313 Music History: 1825 to the Present......................... 3

Secondary Instruments

MUSC 214 Stringed Instruments Class.................................... 1

MUSC 215 High Brass Instruments Class................................ 1

MUSC 216 Low Brass Instruments Class................................. 1

MUSC 217/218 Woodwind Instruments Class I and II....................... 2

MUSC 219 Percussion Instruments......................................... 1

Music Methods

MUED179 Freshman Seminar in Music Education………………1

MUSC 287 Music Technology................................................. 3

MUSC 335 Basic Conducting.................................................. 2

MUED 279 Practicum in Music Education................................ 3

MUED 337 Instrumental Conducting........................................ 2

MUED 379 Music in the Elementary and
Junior High (or Middle) School................................ 3

MUED 479 Secondary Music Materials and Approaches........... 3

Music Electives

Six music electives excluding ensemble and private study on.................. 6
primary instrument.

Professional Studies

EDUC 413 Educational Psychology – Social Aspects............... 3

EDUC 414 Educational Psychology – Cognitive Aspects........... 3

EDUC 419 Diversity in the Classroom...................................... 3

EDUC 400 Student Teaching.................................................. 9

EDUC 430 Classroom Management........................................ 1

Grade of C- or better required in all major and Professional Studies courses.

To be eligible to student teach, Music Education students must have a GPA of 2.75 in their music major and an overall GPA of 2.5. Students must also pass a teacher competency test as established by the University Council on Teacher Education. Students should consult the teacher education program coordinator to obtain the student teaching application and other information concerning student teaching policies.

CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF 131

DEGREE: BACHELOR OF MUSIC

MAJOR: MUSIC EDUCATION—GENERAL/CHORAL

CONCENTRATION: PIANO

CURRICULUM CREDITS

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing (minimum grade C-)...... 3

Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing........................ 3
multicultural, ethnic, and/or gender-related content.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Writing: (minimum grade C-)............................................................... 3

Mathematics: One of the following..................................................... 0-4

MATH 113 Contemporary Mathematics

(designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 114 College Mathematics and Statistics

(designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 115 Pre-Calculus

(designed for students who intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 221 Calculus I

MATH 241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
Successful performance on the college proficiency exam (0 credits awarded).

Breadth Requirements

Art or Art History course, to be selected from Group A or B.................... 3

Group A............................................................................................. 9

Understanding and appreciation of the creative arts and humanities. Nine credits representing at least two areas. (This requirement is partially satisfied by MUSC 195 and 196.)

Group B............................................................................................. 9

The study of culture and institutions over time. (MUSC 311, 312, and 313 satisfy this requirement.)

Group C............................................................................................. 9

Empirically based study of human beings and their environment. Nine credits representing at least two areas. (MUSC 309 is recommended for partial fulfillment of this requirement.)

Group D............................................................................................. 4

The study of natural phenomena through experiment and analysis. One science course with an associated laboratory.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Applied Music

MUSC 100 Recital Attendance (six semesters required)............ 0

MUSC 161 Private Study (piano)............................................. 2

MUSC 162 Private Study (piano)............................................. 2

MUSC 261 Private Study (piano)............................................. 2

MUSC 262 Private Study (piano)............................................. 2

MUSC 361 Private Study (piano)............................................. 2

MUSC 362 Private Study (piano)............................................. 2

MUSC 461 Private Study (piano)............................................. 2

MUSC 161 Private Study (voice).............................................. 1

MUSC 162 Private Study (voice).............................................. 1

MUSC 261 Private Study (voice).............................................. 1

MUSC 262 Private Study (voice).............................................. 1

MUSC 480 Vocal Pedagogy.................................................... 3

MUSC 171 Diction: English and Italian..................................... 1

MUSC 271 Diction: German.................................................... 1

MUSC 272 Diction: French..................................................... 1

MUSC 301 Junior Recital........................................................ 0

Theory

MUSC 185/186 Ear Training and Sight Singing I and II..................... 4

MUSC 285/286 Advanced Ear Training and
Sight Singing I and II.............................................. 4

MUSC 195/196 Harmony I and II.................................................... 6

MUSC 295/296 Advanced Harmony I and II..................................... 6

MUSC 397 Contemporary Harmony......................................... 3

Ensemble: One of the following (any 7 semesters)................................. 7

MUSC 108              University Singers
or
MUSC 109              Choral Union
or
MUSC 110              Choral

Literature

MUSC 211 Introduction to Music History.................................. 3

MUSC 311 Music History: 400-1600........................................ 3

MUSC 312 Music History: 1600-1827...................................... 3

MUSC 313 Music History: 1825 to the Present......................... 3

MUSC 328 Choral Literature.................................................... 2

Secondary Instruments

MUSC 214 Stringed Instruments Class.................................... 1

MUSC 215 High Brass Instruments Class................................ 1
or
MUSC 217 Woodwind Instruments Class I

Music Methods

MUED179 Freshman Seminar in Music Education………………1

MUSC 287 Music Technology................................................. 3

MUSC 335 Basic Conducting.................................................. 2

MUED 279 Practicum in Music Education................................ 3

MUED 336 Choral Conducting................................................. 2

MUED 379 Music in the Elementary and
Junior High (or Middle) School................................ 3

MUED 479 Secondary Music Materials and Approaches........... 3

Music Electives

Three credits of music electives excluding ensemble and........................ 3
private study on primary instrument. (MUSC 407 recommended)

Professional Studies

EDUC 413 Educational Psychology – Social Aspects............... 3

EDUC 414 Educational Psychology – Cognitive Aspects........... 3

EDUC 419 Diversity in the Classroom...................................... 3

EDUC 400 Student Teaching.................................................. 9

EDUC 430 Classroom Management........................................ 1

Grade of C- or better required in all major and Professional Studies courses.

CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF 135

DEGREE: BACHELOR OF MUSIC

MAJOR: MUSIC EDUCATION—GENERAL/CHORAL

CONCENTRATION: VOICE

CURRICULUM CREDITS

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing (minimum grade C-)...... 3

Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing........................ 3
multicultural, ethnic, and/or gender-related content.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Writing: (minimum grade C-)............................................................... 3

Mathematics: One of the following..................................................... 0-4

MATH 113 Contemporary Mathematics

(designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 114 College Mathematics and Statistics

(designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 115 Pre-Calculus

(designed for students who intend to continue the study of mathematics)

MATH 221 Calculus I

MATH 241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
Successful performance on the college proficiency exam (0 credits awarded).

Breadth Requirements

Art or Art History course, to be selected from Group A or B.................... 3

Group A............................................................................................. 9

Understanding and appreciation of the creative arts and humanities. Nine credits representing at least two areas. (This requirement is partially satisfied by MUSC 195 and 196.)

Group B............................................................................................. 9

The study of culture and institutions over time. (MUSC 311, 312, and 313 satisfy this requirement.)

Group C............................................................................................. 9

Empirically based study of human beings and their environment. Nine credits representing at least two areas. (Music 309 is reommended for partial fulfillment of this requirement.)