The Bachelor of Music Education degree is offered for the purpose of training qualified students to teach music from preschool through grade 12 in public or private schools. In addition to the general knowledge base and Christian foundation in the core curriculum, candidates receive a broad and thorough foundation in music theory, history, performance, and pedagogy. Included in the program is approximately 800 hours of contact time in the public schools. The degree is offered with a choice of two tracks: choral or instrumental.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
MU 300 (World Music) 2 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
History 3 hrs.
PY 220 (Human Growth/Development) 3 hrs.
Natural Sciences/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 43 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Music Content Courses
MU 140, 141(Music Theory I & II) 6 hrs.
MU 142, 143 (Sight Sing/Ear Train) 2 hrs.
MU 220, 230 (Music History/Lit. I & II) 6 hrs.
MU 240, 241 (Music Theory III & IV) 6 hrs.
MU 242, 243 (Sight Sing/Ear Train) 2 hrs.
MU 350 (Orchestration and Arranging) 2 hrs.
MU 400 (Conducting) 3 hrs.
MU 400P (Conducting Practicum) NC
Applied Music:
Major Instrument 14 hrs.
Minor Instrument 4 hrs.
MU 099 (Music Seminar) NC
Large Ensemble 4 hrs.
Foundation Courses
ED 101 (Orientation to Teaching) 1 hr.
ED 200 (American Education) 3 hrs.
ED 310 (Assessment of Learning) 3 hrs.
ME 350 (Media and Technology) 3 hrs.
ED 403 (Exceptional Children) 3 hrs.
Professional Courses
ME 302 (Curriculum and Methods P-6) 3 hrs.
ME 302P (Methods Practicum P-6) 2 hr.
ME 390P (August Experience P-6) 1 hr.
ME 391P (August Experience 7-12) 1 hr.
ME 402 (Curriculum and Methods 7-12) 3 hrs.
ME 402P (Methods Practicum 7-12) 2 hr.
ME 451 (Classroom Behavior Mgmt) 3 hrs.
ME 475 (Student Teaching) 12 hrs.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EMPHASES:
CHORAL TRACK
MU 327 (Choral Literature & Tech) 3 hrs.
MU 327P (Choral Lit/Tech Practicum) NC
Choose one of the following: 2 hr.
MU 225 (Brass/Percussion Techniques)
MU 255 (Woodwind/String Techniques)
INSTRUMENTAL TRACK
MU 225 (Brass /Percussion Techniques) 2 hr.
MU 255 (Woodwind/Strings Techniques) 2 hr.
MU 299 (Instrumental Tech Practicum) NC
TOTAL 136-137 hrs.