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.
Music Education Methods Courses
These courses are designed to provide students studying for the teaching profession with an understanding and functional level of playing instruments as well as a study of voice. Observation and practice of pedagogical methods in K-12 schools are integral to the instrumental/vocal methods curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC-133 | Woodwind Methods | 1 |
| MSC-134 | String Methods | 1 |
| MSC-135 | Brass Methods | 1 |
| MSC-136 | Percussion Methods | 1 |
| MSC-242 | Elementary Methods | 2 |
| MSC-243 | Instrumental Methods | 2 |
| MSC-244 | Choral and Vocal Methods | 2 |
Degree Plan for Music Education (B.A.S.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| FYT-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| UNV-101 | University Seminar | 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 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
| MSC-212 | Musicianship II | 3 |
| MSC-220 or MSC-221 |
History of Music Through 1750 1 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 | ||
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GST-098 | Sophomore Studio 2 | 1 |
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 3 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| 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 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 3 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MSC-220 or MSC-221 |
History of Music Through 1750 1 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 | 125 | |
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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.
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One each semester.