Music Education K-12

General Education Requirements 

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category8
Natural and Physical Science (ND:LABSC)
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Additional Sciences (ND:SCI)
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Technology Solutions for Society
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Principles of Information Security
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Social Implications of Computer Technology 3
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Bible as Literature
Mythology
Women and Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Popular/Rock Music
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology 1
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir 2
Athletic Band
Concert Band 2
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

Required

2

Students must choose two credits from these courses.

3

Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.

Major Requirements

Application required for entry into program: application form, audition, program plan. The student must achieve a grade of C or better in each of the specified courses.
Required Core Courses
MUS 122Music Theory I3
MUS 123Aural Skills I1
MUS 124Music Theory II3
MUS 125Aural Skills II1
MUS 171Introduction to Music Technology1
MUS 200Music Convocation 10
MUS 205Basic Conducting2
MUS 222Music Theory III3
MUS 223Aural Skills III1
MUS 224Music Theory IV3
MUS 225Aural Skills IV1
MUS 301Scoring and Arranging2
MUS 331Music History & Literature I3
MUS 332Music History & Literature II3
K-12 Music Certification
MUS 111Class Piano I 21
MUS 112Class Piano II 21
MUS 211Class Piano III 21
MUS 212Class Piano IV 21
MUS 226Woodwind Methods1
MUS 227Brass Methods1
MUS 228Percussion Methods1
MUS 229Guitar Methods1
MUS 230String Methods1
MUS 231Diction for Singers I1
MUS 232Diction for Singers II1
MUS 325Vocal Methods1
MUS 390Music in the Elementary School3
MUS 403Choral Methods and Literature3
MUS 404Instrumental Methods and Literature3
Primary Instrument Performance
100 Level Applied Music4
200 Level Applied Music4
MUS 298Sophomore Proficiency0
300 Level Applied Music2
Primary Ensembles4
Concert Choir
Concert Band
Small Ensembles2
University Singers
Opera Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Commercial Music Ensemble 3
Percussion Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Total Credits64

Professional Education Sequence

Professional Education Sequence for Music
EDUC 240Educating Exceptional Students3
EDUC 283Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education3
EDUC 351Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management1
EDUC 352Culturally Diverse Practicum1
EDUC 375Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 2
EDUC 400Educational Psychology2
EDUC 450Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues2
EDUC 480Student Teaching (Secondary)10
MUS 249Introduction to Music Education 2
MUS 388Progressive Music Education I3
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
Total Credits32
 
1

Students must register for MUS 200 Music Convocation each semester they are registered for Applied Music.

2

Students whose primary instrument is piano must substitute MUS 212 Class Piano IV, MUS 153 Applied Voice (1 cr.) and MUS 350 Applied Piano (2 cr.) for these courses.

3

Students must complete at least 1 credit of Commercial Music Ensemble as part of the 2-credit Small Ensemble requirement.

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 64 Hrs

Total Professional Education Sequence 32 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 135 Hrs

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

 

Plan of Study

Fall Even Entry

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Applied Music2Applied Music2
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 120 (Gen Ed)3
MUS 1111MUS 1121
MUS 1223MUS 1243
MUS 1231MUS 1251
MUS 171 (Introduction to Music Technology)3MUS 2492
Primary Ensemble1Primary Ensemble1
UNIV 1501Social Science (Gen Ed)3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Applied Music2Applied Music2
Speech Communication (Gen Ed)3Lab Science (Gen Ed)4
CIS 170 (Gen Ed)3Wellness (Gen Ed)2
MUS 2052Math (Gen Ed)3
MUS 2111MUS 2121
MUS 2223MUS 2243
MUS 2231MUS 2251
MUS 2311MUS 2980
Primary Ensemble1MUS 2321
 Primary Ensemble1
 17 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Applied Music1Applied Music1
Literacies (Gen Ed)3EDUC 3511
MUS 2271MUS 2291
MUS 2301MUS 3012
MUS 3313MUS 3251
MUS 4043MUS 3323
Social Science (Gen Ed)3MUS 3883
 MUS 4033
 Secondary Ensemble (Gen Ed)1
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 2403EDUC 3521
EDUC 2833EDUC 3752
EDUC 4002EDUC 4502
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4MUS 1431
MUS 2281MUS 201 (Gen Ed)3
MUS 3903MUS 2261
Secondary Ensemble (Gen Ed)1PSYC 2503
 17 13
Fifth Year
FallCredits 
EDUC 48010 
 10 
Total Credits 137

Fall Odd Entry

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Applied Music2Applied Music2
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 120 (Gen Ed)3
MUS 1111Math (Gen Ed)3
MUS 1223MUS 1121
MUS 1231MUS 1243
MUS 171 (Introduction to Music Technology)3MUS 1251
Primary Ensemble1MUS 2492
UNIV 1501Primary Ensemble1
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Applied Music2Applied Music2
MUS 2052Lab Science (Gen Ed)4
MUS 2111MUS 2121
MUS 2223MUS 2243
MUS 2231MUS 2251
Primary Ensemble1MUS 3883
Speech Communication (Gen Ed)3Primary Ensemble1
Social Science (Gen Ed)3Secondary Ensemble (Gen Ed)1
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Applied Music1Applied Music1
Literacies (Gen Ed)3EDUC 3511
MUS 2281HPER 100 (Gen Ed)2
MUS 2311MUS 1431
MUS 3313MUS 2261
MUS 3903MUS 2321
Social Science (Gen Ed)3MUS 3012
CIS 170 (Gen Ed)3MUS 3323
 18 12
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 2403EDUC 3521
EDUC 2833EDUC 3752
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4EDUC 4502
EDUC 4002MUS 201 (Gen Ed)3
MUS 4043MUS 2291
MUS 2271MUS 3251
MUS 2301MUS 4033
Secondary Ensemble (Gen Ed)1PSYC 2503
 18 16
Fifth Year
FallCredits 
EDUC 48010 
 10 
Total Credits 137

 Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

 
 

Music Learning Outcomes

VCSU Music Majors will:

  1. Demonstrate competence in basic musicianship skills. (Musicianship)
  2. Develop requisite performance skills as a soloist and ensemble member, consistent with the objectives of their degree plan. (Performance)
  3. Interpret and analyze music from a variety of cultures and time periods. (Analysis)
  4. Demonstrate teaching skills consistent with the objectives of their degree plan. (Pedagogy)