2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Music Education Major


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Program Coordinator/Contact
David Reynolds, Department Head
Department of Music
Lincoln Music Hall 205, Box 2212
605-688-5187
E-mail:  paul.reynolds@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/mus
Click here for additional department information. 

Program Information
This program is recommended for students interested in becoming certified to teach elementary and secondary school music. An emphasis in choral or instrumental teaching may be elected, or, by adding appropriate hours, students may prepare in both areas. Those preparing in both areas must complete both choral and instrumental music education sequences, including both sets of pedagogies.

 

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (NCATE)
South Dakota Department of Education

Certification and Licensure
With this major and the accompanying teacher education coursework required for teaching licensure, candidates are eligible to take the Praxis content tests, and apply for a teaching license in South Dakota. Students are required to take the PRAXIS II content test, as well as the PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching test. The minimum score for the Praxis II PLT must be obtained for teaching licensure and varies by state.

Course Delivery Format
The department offers coursework in classroom, studio, and performance settings. The program allows for internship experiences and independent studies.

Requirements for Music Education Major: 126 Major


Bachelor of Music Education

System General Education Requirements*: 32


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


Major Requirements: 63


  • MUAP 100-155, Applied Music Credits: 2
  • MUAP 200-255, Applied Music Credits: 2
  • MUAP 300-355, Applied Music Credits: 4
  • MUAP 400-455, Applied Music Credits: 2
  • MUEN 100-122, Music Organization Credits: 4
  • MUEN 300-322, Music Organization Credits: 3

Choral and Instrumental Emphasis:


Student may elect a Choral and/or Instrumental Emphasis by adding appropriate hours.
Course sections vary based on emphasis.

Education Program Requirements


The Secondary Teacher Education program is structured around the three components of General Studies (meeting university core requirements), Specialty Studies (meeting major content requirements), and Professional Studies. Professional Studies has three professional semesters which directly prepare students for the profession of teaching.

The Education curriculum below is unique to Music Education. Please contact the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership for information about other education programs, or the program coordinators information on Agricultural Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Physical Education as these programs differ significantly from other content areas. 

 Professional Semester I


Professional Semester II


In addition, the following courses must be successfully completed prior to entry into Professional Semester III:


Professional Semester III


Total Required Credits: 126


Note One: Concurrent enrollment with all MUAP courses

Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs).

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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