4-Year Plan for B.S.E. in Music Education
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Required | |
| MUSI 104 - Language of Music 2 | 3.0 |
| MUSI 11 - Vocal Techniques | 1.0 |
| MUSI 128 - Marching Band Camp | 0.5 |
| MUSI 129 - Marching Band | 0.5 |
| Major Performance | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 |
| General Education | |
| FYEX 100 - Set the Stage: Music Education | 3.0 |
| English 110 - (G4) Intro to College Writing | 3.0 |
| Math 100 - (G2) Survey of Mathematical Ideas | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15.5 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Required | |
| MUSI 112 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis 1 | 3.0 |
| MUSI 131 - Class Piano 1 | 2.0 |
| MUSI 151 - String Techniques | 1.0 |
| MUSI 153 - Percussion Techniques | 1.0 |
| MUSI 280 - Technology in the Music Classroom | 3.0 |
| Major Performance | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 |
| General Education | |
| COMM 100 - (G4) Fundamentals of Speech | 3.0 |
| WELL 175 - (Well) Personal Fitness | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17.5 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Required | |
| MUSI 156 - Brass Techniques | 1.0 |
| MUSI 212 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis 2 | 3.0 |
| MUSI 231 - Class Piano 2 | 2.0 |
| MUSI 350 - Art of Teaching Modern Band | 3.0 |
| Major Performance | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 |
| University Choir | 0.5 |
| General Education | |
| MATH 104 - (G2) Fundamentals of Math 1 | 3.0 |
| EDFN 211 - Foundations of Modern Education | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Required | |
| MUSI 312 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis 3 | 3.0 |
| MUSI 331 - Class Piano 3 | 2.0 |
| MUSI 347 - Art of Teaching Choral Techniques | 3.0 |
| MUSI 381 - Conducting 1 | 2.0 |
| Major Performance | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 |
| University Choir | 0.5 |
| General Education | |
| EDFN 241 - Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3.0 |
| PHIL 100 - (G1) Introduction to Philosophy *ONLINE* | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Required | |
| MUSI 152 - Woodwinds 1 | 1.0 |
| MUSI 362 - (W) Music History and Literature 1 | 3.0 |
| MUSI 412 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis 4 | 3.0 |
| MUSI 481 - Conducting 2 | 2.0 |
| Major Performance | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 |
| General Education | |
| BIOL 100 - (G2, L, W) General Biology | 3.0 |
| ENT 201 - (G3) The Art of Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16.5 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Required | |
| MUSI 317 - Art of Teaching Elementary Music Kodaly | 3.0 |
| MUSI 363 - (P) Music History and Literature 2 | 3.0 |
| MUSI 373 - Art of Instrumental Techniques | 3.0 |
| Major Performance | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 |
| General Education | |
| WRIT 318 - (AW) Web Writing *ONLINE* | 3.0 |
| GEOG 120 - (CD, G3) Human Geography | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16.5 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Required | |
| MUSI 373 - Art of Teaching Seconday Methods | 3.0 |
| Major Performance | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | 0.5 |
| General Education | |
| WRIT 318 - (AW) Web Writing *ONLINE* | 3.0 |
| GEOG 120 - (CD, G3) Human Geography | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 10.5 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | |
| EDMU 461 - Student Teaching | 9.0 |
| EDSE 471 - Student Teaching Seminar | 3.0 |
| COMM 220 - (G1) Survey of Media *ONLINE* | 3.0 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |