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Program checklist · B.M.

Music Education - General Music Track, B.M.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.M.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
123
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Crane School of Music boasts one of the world’s oldest and largest music teacher preparation programs. In fact, music education is Crane’s proudest legacy. For many years, Crane students and faculty have held leadership positions in local school districts and in state and national organizations that shape our nation’s musical future. We actively seek those who wish to perpetuate our rich heritage and participate in the community of ideas regarding music and music teaching.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_fce9d45a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Program Requirements

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    Basic Musicianship Sequence: 29 Credits Required for Bachelor of Music Degrees

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      Semester I

      3 items
      1. MUCC 111
        Keyboard Skills I 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCT 103
        Theory 1 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 104
        Aural Skills l 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester II

      3 items
      1. MUCC 112
        Keyboard Skills II 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCT 105
        Theory II 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 106
        Aural Skills II 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester III

      4 items
      1. MUCH 201
        Music History I Early Music 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCP 209
        Conducting I 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 203
        Theory III 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. MUCT 204
        Aural Skills III 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester IV

      4 items
      1. MUCP 309
        Conducting II 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MUCH 202
        Music History II Common Practice Period 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MUCT 205
        Theory IV 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. MUCT 206
        Aural Skills IV 1 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Semester V

      1 item
      1. MUCH 323
        Music History III Music Since 1900 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Upper Division Music History or Theory Elective: 3 Credits

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        Upper Division Music Education Elective: 3 Credits

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          Required Courses for State Certification: 9 Credits

          3 items
          1. EDLS 307
            Literacy Education in the Arts Disciplines 3 Credit(s)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. EDUC 230
            School Health CA 2 SAVE DASA 3 Credit(s)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. PSYC 220
            Child Development 3 Credit(s)
            Not resolved to a course

          General Music Track: 60 Credits

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            Performance

            2 items
            1. MUCS 420
              Performance Class 2 Credit(s) (7 @ 2 credits)
              Not resolved to a course
              7
            2. Ensembles (7 @ 1 credit)
              Not resolved to a course

            Requirements

            1 item
            1. MUAP 320
              West African Drumming and Dancing Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
              or: MUAP 327 - Irish Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
              or: MUAP 345 - Mariachi Los Osos del Norte 1 Credit(s)
              or: MUAP 377 - Crane Latin Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
              or: MUAP 378 - Laptop Orchestra 1 Credit(s)
              or: MUAP 391 - Contemporary Music Ensemble 1 Credit(s)

            Music Education

            7 items
            1. MUCE 205
              Principles of Music Education 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. MUCE 306
              Music Teaching and Learning 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. MUCE 307
              Practicum in Elementary General Music 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. MUCE 316
              General Music Practices: Secondary 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. MUCE 318
              Practicum Secondary General Music 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            6. MUCE 445
              Special Education Music 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            7. MUCE 467
              Student Teaching in Music. 1-15 Credit(s) (taken for 15 credits)
              Not resolved to a course

            Technical/Professional Courses

            7 items
            1. MUCC 201
              Functional Keyboard Choral and General Music I 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. MUCC 202
              Functional Keyboard Choral and General Music II 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. MUCC 350
              Vocal Techniques I 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. MUCE 311
              Practices in Classroom Instruments 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. MUCC 340
              Band Techniques 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            6. MUCC 341
              Choral Techniques 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            7. MUCC 342
              Orchestra Techniques 1 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course

            Note(s)

            9 items
            1. Students are accepted for admission who demonstrate by audition the potential to accomplish Level A in area of applied study by the end of the fourth semester. If the Level A is not satisfactorily completed by the end of the fourth semester, a change of applied area or curriculum may be recommended.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. The minimum performance requirement for the major in Music Education is satisfactory completion of Level A and the performance of a 30-minute recital.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. To enter the Music Education program, SUNY requires entering students have a 3.0 or better GPA coming in. The GPA considered will be the most recent GPA, achieved prior to entering the program. This will either be the overall high school GPA, the overall GPA from another college (two- or four-year) for transfer students, or overall SUNY Potsdam GPA for current SUNY Potsdam students.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. To remain in the Music Education program, it is necessary to have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 and a 3.0 music GPA.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in each music course in order for it to count toward a major in music. In courses that are sequential, a grade of 2.0 or higher is required for the student to advance to the next course in the sequence.
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            6. Students may not count any major-required music courses taken S/P/U towards the Music Education major (B.M.).
              Not resolved to a course
            7. Bachelor of Music majors are exempt from the college physical education/health and wellness requirement.
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            8. Each student pursuing a Music Education degree must successfully complete the Sophomore Evaluation process before admission into the Crane Music Education Professional sequence. The Sophomore Evaluation will take place during the student’s sophomore year, the semester following successful completion of MUCE 205 : Principles of Music Education. This comprehensive review will be completed by the Music Education faculty to evaluate the student’s progress in relation to academic and musical growth and the feasibility of successful completion of the Music Education degree. Detailed information about this process will be distributed to students pursuing a Music Education degree in the Principles of Music Education course.
              Not resolved to a course
            9. While all of the course requirements in this program are available through in-person classes, some courses in this degree program are also available through distance learning, namely: all Theory and Aural Skills courses (I - IV), School Health, Child Development; and all of the General Education Program requirements (excluding those covered by requirements in the major) have distance learning options.
              Not resolved to a course
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