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Program checklist · Music Education - Major (Bachelor of Music)

Music Education - Major (Bachelor of Music)

Nazareth University · Rochester, NY

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Program
Award
Music Education - Major (Bachelor of Music)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Return to: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS A-Z Music education majors at Nazareth University qualify for P-12 certification in music from the New York State Department of Education. As a state certification requirement, students complete professional courses in instrumental, choral, and general music methods. The student teaching experience serves as the capstone for this program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for student teacher placement. To earn teacher certification, students must complete all music education courses (as defined in the department handbook) with a grade of C or higher, and must pass the New York State teacher certification exams. The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education requires the following minimum credits for degree completion: Choral emphasis - 121.5 credits Instrumental Band emphasis - 122.5 credits Instrumental String emphasis - 122 credits Requirements for New York Initial Teacher Certification All teacher candidates must successfully complete the following to meet the requirements for New York teacher certification: Academic and education program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher All education course work with a grade of C or higher New York State teacher certification examinations All students in a first time certification program requiring student teaching must successfully complete the following requirements to obtain New York State Teacher Certification: Educating All Students Test (EAS) Content Specialty Test(s) (CST) NSTAR Assessment See www.naz.edu/education/teacher-certification/ for details, suggested timelines for these exams and costs. Teacher candidates use the NYS TEACH system to apply for Initial certification(s) and need to pay the fees in effect at the time they apply. New York requires all teacher candidates to have fingerprint/background check on file with TEACH and pass all appropriate New York State Teacher Certification Examinations www.nystce.nesinc.com . New York State Education Department maintains a website with certification requirements: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ During a teacher candidate’s final semester information on the application process will be sent via email. Additional support may be obtained by contacting the Nazareth University Teacher Certification Office at 389-2591 or e-mail tcert@naz.edu , www.naz.edu/education/teacher-certification Student Learning Outcomes Through advocacy, demonstrate a commitment to the tenets of the music education profession. Demonstrate effort and competence as an artist-musician, pedagogue, scholar, and emerging professional. Through the completion of the methods course sequence and the professional semester, cultivate and reflect upon one’s own understanding of effective teaching strategies for the music classroom. Show consistent development as an emerging professional, planner, facilitator, evaluator and music specialist. Apply knowledge from Core courses, music courses, applied lessons, and ensemble experiences to effective music teaching and learning environments for all learners. Exercise flexibility, a willingness to learn, and a consistent positive attitude toward music education. Writing and Discussion - the ability to incorporate both state and national standards into successful, developmentally appropriate music teaching for all learners.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193584
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193584_5a0530bf
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Core Curriculum Requirements

0 items

    Bachelor of Music Core

    25 items
    1. MUX 019
      Concert Attendance
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    2. MUX 099
      Music Department Orientation
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    3. MUP 1_ - Weekly, one hour private lessons (8 semesters)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ENS 0_ - Major Ensemble Credits Available: 0, .5, or 1 (8 semesters; 7 semesters Instrumental in Music Education)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MUX 49_ Senior Recital
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    6. MUG 131
      Piano Class I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    7. MUG 132
      Piano Class II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    8. MUG 141
      Voice Class I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. MUG 231
      Piano Class III
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    10. MUG 232
      Piano Class IV
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    11. MUS.Q 104 - Introduction to World Music
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MUS 123
      Music Theory I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. MUS 124
      Music Theory II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. MUS 125
      Aural Skills I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    15. MUS 126
      Aural Skills II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    16. MUS 211
      The History of Western Music I: Antiquity to the Baroque Period
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    17. MUS 212
      The History of Western Music II: The Baroque Period to the Late Nineteenth Century
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    18. MUS 223
      Music Theory III
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    19. MUS 224
      Music Theory IV
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    20. MUS 225
      Aural Skills III
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    21. MUS 226
      Aural Skills IV
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    22. MUX 232
      Keyboard Proficiency Exam
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    23. MUS 272
      Introduction to Conducting
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    24. MUS 317
      The History of Western Music III: Music Since 1900
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    25. Music Theory or Music History course (300 or 400 level)
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Music Education Major Required Courses

    25 items
    1. SPF 204
      History and Philosophy of Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. EDU 475
      Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    3. EDU 485
      Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    4. MED 101
      Orientation to Music Education
      Not resolved to a course
      0.5
    5. MED 102
      Introduction to Music Education
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    6. *Note, transfer students may complete MED 108 Exploring Music Education in lieu of MED*101 and MED*102
      Not resolved to a course
    7. MED 102L
      Guitar Methods for Music Education
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    8. MED 103
      Percussion Techniques I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. MED 104
      Percussion Techniques II for Music Education
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    10. MED 105
      Brass Techniques I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    11. MED 106
      Brass Techniques II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    12. MED 203
      Woodwind Techniques I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    13. MED 204
      Woodwind Techniques II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    14. MED 205
      String Techniques I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    15. MED 206
      String Techniques II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    16. MED 208
      Psychological Foundations of Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    17. MED 299
      Orientation to the Professional
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    18. MED 301
      Secondary Music Education Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    19. MED 302
      Elementary Music Education Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    20. MED 373
      Band Techniques and Literature
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    21. MED 401
      Special Education Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    22. MED 403
      Seminar in School Music
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    23. MED 465
      Student Teaching
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    24. MUG 333
      Keyboard Score Reading
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    25. MUS 371
      Choral Conducting
      Not resolved to a course
      2

    Foreign Language Requirement

    1 item
    1. Students must complete a Modern Foreign Language course (3 or 4 credits).
      Not resolved to a course

    Upper Division Music Electives

    33 items
    1. Bachelor of Arts in Music - complete one upper division music elective from either Music Theory or Music History
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Bachelor of Music in Composition - complete three upper division music electives
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Bachelor of Music in Music Education - complete one upper division music elective from either Music Theory or Music History
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy - complete one upper division music elective from either Music Theory or Music History
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Voice) - complete two upper division music electives; at least one must be in Music Theory and one must be in Music History
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Piano, Instrumental) - complete four upper division music electives; at least one must be in Music Theory and one must be in Music History
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Upper Division Music Theory Electives
      Not resolved to a course
    8. MUS 322
      Jazz Theory
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. MUS 323
      Modal and Tonal Counterpoint
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. MUS 417
      Special Topics in Music Theory
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. MUS 423
      Form and Analysis I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MUS 424
      Form and Analysis II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. MUS 485
      Independent Study
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    14. MUS 486
      Independent Study
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    15. Upper Division Music History Electives
      Not resolved to a course
    16. MUS 303
      Jazz History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    17. MUS 333
      Music and Gender
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    18. MUS 375
      The Liberal Art of Music
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    19. MUS 401
      Music Research and Writing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    20. MUS 411
      Topics in Medieval/Renaissance Music History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    21. MUS 412
      Topics in Baroque Music History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    22. MUS 413
      Topics in Classical Era Music History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    23. MUS 414
      Topics in Romantic Era Music History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    24. MUS 415
      Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Music History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    25. MUS 416
      Special Topics in Music History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    26. MUS 418
      Special Topics in Jazz
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    27. MUS 450
      Musical Styles and Expression
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    28. MUS 460
      Evolution of Film Music
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    29. MUS 470
      Musical Borrowing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    30. MUS 471
      Music and Magic in Western Culture
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    31. MUS 477
      Music and Culture in Austria and Germany
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    32. MUS 485
      Independent Study
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    33. MUS 486
      Independent Study
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Music Senior Experience

    1 item
    1. MUX 49_ Senior Recital
      Not resolved to a course
      0

    Sample Program for Music Education

    0 items
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