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Program checklist · Music Education, BSEd Major in

Music Education, BSEd Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Music Education, BSEd Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.1017
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_c91a7b7f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

1. The Successful Completion of 129 Semester Hours

0 items

    2. Liberal Arts

    0 items

      3. Residence Requirements

      0 items

        4. The Following General and Major Requirements

        0 items

          a) WSC

          2 items
          1. WSC 001
            Composition Semester Hours: 3-4
            Not resolved to a course
          2. WSC 002
            Composition Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          b) History

          0 items

            c) Social Sciences

            2 items
            1. FDED 127
              Introduction to Philosophy of Education Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course
            2. PHI 014
              (HP) Ethics Semester Hours: 3-4
              Not resolved to a course

            d) World Language

            0 items

              e) Scientific Processes

              0 items

                f) Communication

                1 item
                1. RHET 001
                  (CP) Oral Communication Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course

                g) Artistic Expression

                0 items

                  h) Information Retrieval

                  1 item
                  1. CSC 005
                    (CS) Overview of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course

                  i) Mathematical Processes

                  0 items

                    j) Music Course Work

                    0 items

                      Requirements

                      1 item
                      1. MUS 020
                        (CP) Chamber Ensemble Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Requirements

                      6 items
                      1. MUS 021
                        (CP) University Band Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. MUS 022
                        (CP) University Symphony Orchestra Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. MUS 023
                        (CP) University Mixed Chorus Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. MUS 024
                        (CP) University Wind Ensemble Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. MUS 025
                        (CP) University Chorale Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. MUS 026
                        (CP) Chamber Orchestra Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Requirements

                      3 items
                      1. MUS 020L
                        Chamber Ensemble Lab Semester Hours: 0 Students must take the Chamber Choir section of MUS 020L.
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. MUS 023
                        (CP) University Mixed Chorus Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. MUS 025
                        (CP) University Chorale Semester Hours: 0-0.5
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Requirements

                      19 items
                      1. MUS 035
                        Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. MUS 035A
                        Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. MUS 048
                        (AA) Music Histories, Genres and Cultures Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. MUS 061
                        Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: MUS 061A - Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 3
                      5. MUS 062
                        Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: MUS 062A - Elementary Eartraining Semester Hours: 3
                      6. MUS 063
                        Advanced Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. MUS 064
                        Advanced Eartraining Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. MUS 069
                        Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: MUS 069A - Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint Semester Hours: 3
                      9. MUS 070A
                        Introduction to Harmony and Analysis Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      10. MUS 071
                        Harmony Semester Hours: 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                      11. MUS 072
                        Harmony Semester Hours: 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                      12. MUS 107A
                        Instrumental Conducting Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      13. MUS 108
                        Choral Conducting Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                      14. MUS 143
                        History of Music Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      15. MUS 144
                        History of Music Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      16. MUS 145
                        History of Music: The 20th-Century Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      17. MUS 154
                        Form Analysis Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      18. MUS 165
                        Scoring for Band Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: MUS 166 - Orchestration Semester Hours: 3
                      19. MUS 172A
                        Choral and General Music Methods in the Secondary School Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Requirements

                      16 items
                      1. MUS 031
                        String Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. MUS 032
                        Percussion Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. MUS 032A
                        Advanced Percussion Techniques Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. MUS 033
                        Woodwind Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. MUS 033A
                        Advanced Woodwind Techniques Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. MUS 034
                        Brass Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. MUS 034A
                        Advanced Brass Techniques Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. MUS 035
                        Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      9. MUS 035A
                        Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      10. MUS 035B
                        Intermediate Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      11. MUS 035C
                        Advanced Piano Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      12. MUS 036
                        Voice Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      13. MUS 036A
                        Voice Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      14. MUS 037A
                        Recorder Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      15. MUS 038A
                        Guitar Class Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      16. This includes MUS 035 and 035 A, B, and C if required (see note).
                        Not resolved to a course

                      5. Professional Education Coursework - Semester Hours: 30

                      16 items
                      1. CT 102
                        Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. (See footnotes *)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. CT 179
                        Student Teaching (Undergraduate) Semester Hours: 6
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. FDED 111
                        The American School Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: FDED 127 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education Semester Hours: 3
                      5. LYST 102
                        Literacy, Art, Music and Dance Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. SED 100M
                        Applications of Technology in Music Education Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. SED 111
                        Teaching Music at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. (See footnotes *)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      9. SED 112
                        Teaching Instrumental Music Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      10. (See footnotes *)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      11. SED 122
                        Music for the World’s Children: An Introduction to Music Education Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      12. SED 151
                        The Secondary School Teacher Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      13. (See footnotes *)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      14. SED 178
                        Reflective Practice and Classroom Analysis Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      15. SPED 102
                        Inclusion: Meeting Special Needs in PreK-12 Programs Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      16. (See footnotes *)
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Footnotes

                      4 items
                      1. CT 102
                        Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3 Field placement - grades 7-9 (20 clock hours)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. SED 111
                        Teaching Music at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3 Field placement - grades 7-12 (30 clock hours)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. SED 112
                        Teaching Instrumental Music Semester Hours: 3 Field placement - grades 7-12 (30 clock hours)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. SPED 102
                        Inclusion: Meeting Special Needs in PreK-12 Programs Semester Hours: 3 Field placement - grades 7-12 (20 clock hours)
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Student Teaching Prerequisites

                      3 items
                      1. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on overall course work or permission of adviser
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. A GPA of 2.5 or higher in music content courses
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Graduation Requirements

                      6 items
                      1. Completion of criteria listed in 1-4 above.
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work.
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. An overall GPA of 2.75 or better in all course work.
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. A GPA of 2.5 or better in music course work.
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. An electronic portfolio, illustrating the student’s education course work and professional accomplishments.
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. Completion of all required Educational Law Seminars.
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Teacher Certification Requirements

                      6 items
                      1. Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. Fire and Arson Prevention
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. School Violence Prevention and Intervention
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. Highway and School Safety/Prevention of Child Abduction
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention required under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
                        Not resolved to a course
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