The approved educational program cycle is assigned based on the actual assessment date into the Teacher Education program. Successful completion of this program includes meeting all requirements and earning a passing score on the edTPA portfolio during the internship semester. Upon completion of this program and any state-required Praxis Subject Assessments, a student will be eligible to apply for the baccalaureate level Professional Certificate which provides teacher certification for music education, vocal (P-12). Teacher Education Programs may be altered to meet changes in federal and Alabama State Department of Education regulations.
For information on specific requirements, qualifications and procedures for Teacher Education program eligibility leading to Alabama teacher licensure, please consult the Education Program Requirements section of this catalog or Teacher Education Services, Rm 207, Ramona Wood Hall.
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
Freshman | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
MS 110 or MS 112 | Finite Mathematics or Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
MU 101 | Music Theory | 3 |
MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
MU 111 | Aural Skills | 1 |
MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
MU 170 or MU 180 | Class Piano I or Class Piano Repertoire I | 1 |
MU 365 | Diction I | 1 |
Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
MU 102 | Music Theory | 3 |
MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
MU 112 | Aural Skills | 1 |
MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
MU 171 or MU 181 | Class Piano II or Class Piano Repertoire II | 1 |
MU 366 | Diction II | 1 |
Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Sophomore | ||
Fall | ||
History Sequence | 3 | |
MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
MU 201 | Music Theory | 3 |
MU 211 | Aural Skills | 1 |
MU 237 | Advanced Intro to Music (WI) | 3 |
MU 370 | Keyboard Harmony and Accompaniment I | 1 |
Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
History Sequence | 3 | |
MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
MU 150 | Technology in Music | 1 |
MU 202 | Music Theory | 3 |
MU 212 | Aural Skills | 1 |
MU 244 | Introduction to Music Educ | 2 |
MU 371 | Keyboard Harmony and Accompaniment II | 1 |
MU 441 | Choral Literature for Teachers | 1 |
Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
MU 298 | Mid-degree Assessment Review | 0 |
Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
EH Literature | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Junior | ||
Fall | ||
Natural Science | 4 | |
Music Theory Option 3 | 2 | |
MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
MU 210 | Conducting | 2 |
MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
SPE 300 | Survey of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
MU 350 | Advanced Technology | 1 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Natural Science | 4 | |
MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
MU 300 | Junior Recital | 0 |
MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
MU 367 | Diction III | 1 |
MU 412 | Music History & Literature | 3 |
MU 471 | Elementary Music Materials and Methods | 3 |
MU 385 | General Instrumental Tech | 1 |
MU 363 | Class Voice Pedagogy | 1 |
Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
MU 315 | Arranging | 1 |
Hours | 17 | |
Summer | ||
Humanities | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Senior | ||
Fall | ||
Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
MU 379 | Vocal Pedagogy Lab | 1 |
MU 411 | Music History & Literature | 3 |
MU 444 | Choral Conducting | 3 |
MU 455 | Practicum | 2 |
MU 483 | Secondary Vocal Music Materials and Methods | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
MU 487 | Internship in Grades P-12 | 9 |
MU 489 | Capstone in Music Education | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 127 |
1 | Individual applied music must be studied each semester for a total of six semesters. In the sixth and final semester of study, each student will present a public recital. To aid the student in preparing for this final project, the Department of Music offers a special seminar under the guidance of the applied music instructor. Normally, all six semesters should be taken in the same applied instrument (voice, piano, clarinet, etc.). In exceptional cases a change from one instrument to another may be permitted in the major area with the approval of the instructors involved and the department head, but in such cases the student will be expected to declare clearly what subject his/her major instrument is and to pass the junior seminar work in that instrument. |
2 | Every Music Education student is encouraged to participate in as many ensembles as possible, each for one credit hour, since practical experience of this kind will prove invaluable to the student in future teaching careers. Each student is required to participate in a large ensemble representing his/her certification area (instrumental or vocal/choral). Students must participate in 6 required ensembles: four large and two small. Large Vocal Ensembles are: MU 396 Chorus (1) and MU 418 A Cappella Choir (1). Large Instrumental Ensembles are (choose from at least two of the following): MU 332 Orchestra (1) (strings only), MU 348 Wind Ensemble (1), MU 392 Marching Southerners (1), MU 393 Chamber Winds (1), MU 450 Symphonic Band (1), and MU 479 Jazz Ensemble (1) . Small Vocal Ensembles are: MU 362 Chamber Singers (1), MU 452 Lyric Theatre Workshop (1), and MU 495 Show Choir (1). Small Instrumental Ensembles are: MU 346 Small Chamber Music Ensemble (1), MU 368 Percussion Ensemble (1), MU 382 Accompanying (1) (pianists only), and MU 407 Jazz Combo (1). Pianists are encouraged to choose large ensembles from both vocal and instrumental categories. Deviations in the selection of required ensembles must receive the written approval of the department head. |
3 | Students may choose from MU 301 Music Theory (WI) (2), MU 302 Music Theory (2), MU 316 Arranging and Orchestration (2), MU 317 Choral Arranging (2), MU 318 Marching Band Techniques (2) or PHS 350 Physics in Music (3) to fulfill this requirement. |