Music Education (B.A.S.)
The major in Music education is intended to prepare students to apply for Rhode Island teacher certification in grades PK-12. Students must audition to be accepted into the department and fulfill requirements for acceptance into the Music Education major.
Music Education majors must complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor's degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 75 credits in their major. Students are required to complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MSC-133 | Woodwind Methods | 1 |
| MSC-134 | String Methods | 1 |
| MSC-135 | Brass Methods | 1 |
| MSC-136 | Percussion Methods | 1 |
| MSC-211 | Musicianship I | 3 |
| MSC-212 | Musicianship II | 3 |
| MSC-242 | Elementary Methods | 2 |
| MSC-243 | Instrumental Methods | 2 |
| MSC-244 | Choral and Vocal Methods | 2 |
| MSC-300 | Musicianship III | 3 |
| MSC-301 | Musical Structures and Styles | 3 |
| MSC-400 | Major Recital | 0 |
| MSC-405 | Ensemble Leadership and Rehearsal Techni | 3 |
| MSC-432 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| MSC-440 | Practicum in Secondary Education | 3 |
| MSC-441 | Secondary Student Teaching | 12 |
| MSC-490 | Music and the Human Experience Capstone | 3 |
| SCD-220 | Child and Adolescent Development and the Theories of Learning | 3 |
| SCD-212 | Teaching Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
| SED-211 | Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDC-120 | Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | 3 |
| MSC-220 | History of Music Through 1750 | 3 |
| or MSC-221 | Bach to Rock: Music from 1750 to the Present | |
| MSI - Individual lessons in the principal instrument or voice | 8 | |
| Students must register in at least one performance ensemble each semester for a minimum of six credits 1 | 6 | |
| Multicultural Education courses | ||
| Select one of the following pairs of courses: | 2 | |
| Tutoring and Mentoring in a Multicultural Society I and Tutoring and Mentoring in a Multicultural Society II | ||
| Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society I and Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society II | ||
| Additional Requirement | ||
| In addition, students will be required to pass comprehensive musicianship examinations prior to graduation. | ||
| Total Credits | 75 | |
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Music majors are required to participate in at least one performing ensemble for 0 or 1 credit each semester. At least 6 MSP credits are necessary to fulfill degree requirements.
Degree Plan for Music Education (B.A.S.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| WRT-105 | College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | 3 |
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| MSC-211 | Musicianship I | 3 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
| MSC 100-level Methods Course | 1 | |
| MSC 100-level Methods Course | 1 | |
| EDC-120 | Introduction to Race and Inequity in American Education | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| MSC-212 | Musicianship II | 3 |
| MSC-220 or MSC-221 |
History of Music Through 1750 3 or Bach to Rock: Music from 1750 to the Present |
3 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
| MSC 100-level Methods Course | 1 | |
| MSC 100-level Methods Course | 1 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 4 | 1 |
| MSC 100-level Methods Course | 1 | |
| MSC-300 | Musicianship III | 3 |
| SED-211 | Introduction to the Characteristics of Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
| MSC 200-level Methods Course | 2 | |
| SCD-298 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society I | 1 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MSC-301 | Musical Structures and Styles | 3 |
| SCD-220 | Child and Adolescent Development and the Theories of Learning | 3 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 0 | |
| MSC 200-level Methods Course | 2 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| SCD-299 | Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society II | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SCD-212 | Teaching Literacy in the Content Area | 3 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
| MSC 200-level Methods Course | 2 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| MSC-220 or MSC-221 |
History of Music Through 1750 3 or Bach to Rock: Music from 1750 to the Present |
3 |
| MSC-405 | Ensemble Leadership and Rehearsal Techni | 3 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MSC-440 | Practicum in Secondary Education | 3 |
| MSC-490 | Music and the Human Experience Capstone | 3 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 1 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MSC-432 & MSC-441 |
Student Teaching Seminar and Secondary Student Teaching |
13 |
| MSC-400 | Major Recital | 0 |
| MSI Individual Lesson | 3 | |
| MSP Performing Ensemble | 1 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
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The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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One each semester.
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One in Spring Year 1, one in Spring Year 3.
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.