Music Education, K-12 (BME)

Location(s): Northern State University Campus

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K-12 music education candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.70 and a 2.70 GPA in the major.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental musical skills through sight-playing/sight-singing and functional piano playing.
Students will demonstrate competency in the application of knowledge of music theory through analysis, vocal/instrumental arranging, and composition. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in writing on topics in the field of music history through the purposeful use of educational resources, critical thinking, and supporting details. (Cross-curricular Skills: Inquiry and Analysis; Information Literacy)
Students will demonstrate skills in preparation for and performance of musical works that exhibit effective artistic expression. (Cross-curricular Skill: Foundational Lifelong Learning Skills)
Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of an undergraduate education, particularly within the major, for a specific purpose that has value in the discipline. (Cross-curricular Skills: Intercultural Knowledge; Integrative Learning)
Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of an undergraduate education for the purpose of effectively teaching music to K‐12 students in the public schools in compliance with the competencies established by the South Dakota Department of Education. (Cross-curricular Skills: Integrative Learning; Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)

Coursework Required

IDL 190 - Seminar 1-3 credits (2 credits required)
MUS 102 - Introduction to Music Education 3 credits
MUS 185 - Recital Attendance 0 credit (7 semesters required)
Senior Recital

Applied Music [Lessons] (8 credits Major Area)

MUAP 100 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 101 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 110 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 111 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 120 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 121 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 130 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 131 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 140 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 141 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 150 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits
MUAP 151 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits
MUAP 200 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 201 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 210 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 211 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 220 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 221 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 230 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 231 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 240 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 241 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 250 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits
MUAP 251 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits
MUAP 300 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 301 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 310 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 311 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 320 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 321 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 330 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 331 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 340 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 341 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 350 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits
MUAP 351 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits
MUAP 400 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 401 - Applied Music-Voice 1-4 credits
MUAP 410 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 411 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits
MUAP 420 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 421 - Applied Music-Woodwinds 1-4 credits
MUAP 430 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 431 - Applied Music-Brass 1-4 credits
MUAP 440 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 441 - Applied Music-Percussion 1-4 credits
MUAP 450 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits
MUAP 451 - Applied Music-Strings 1-4 credits

Keyboard Competency (2 credits)

MUAP 115 - Class Instruction-Keyboard 1-2 credits OR
MUAP 110 - Applied Music-Keyboard 1-4 credits

Large Ensembles - Required every semester (4 credits)

MUEN 100 - Concert Choir 0-2 credits
MUEN 104 - Chamber Singers 0-1 credit
MUEN 105 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 110 - Orchestra 0-1 credit
MUEN 120 - Marching Band 0-2 credits
MUEN 121 - Symphonic Band 0-1 credit
MUEN 122 - Concert Band 0-1 credit
MUEN 130 - Chamber Music Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 150 - Woodwind Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 160 - Brass Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 170 - Percussion Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 180 - Jazz Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 300 - Concert Choir 0-2 credits
MUEN 304 - Chamber Singers 0-1 credit
MUEN 305 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 310 - Orchestra 0-1 credit
MUEN 320 - Marching Band 0-2 credits
MUEN 321 - Symphonic Band 0-1 credit
MUEN 322 - Concert Band 0-1 credit
MUEN 350 - Woodwind Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 360 - Brass Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 370 - Percussion Ensemble 0-1 credit
MUEN 380 - Jazz Ensemble 0-1 credit

Music Theory (18 credits)

MUS 110 - Music Theory I 3 credits
MUS 110L - Music Theory I Lab 1 credit
MUS 111 - Music Theory II 3 credits
MUS 111L - Aural Skills II 1 credit
MUS 210 - Music Theory III 3 credits
MUS 210L - Aural Skills III 1 credit
MUS 211 - Music Theory IV 3 credits
MUS 211L - Aural Skills IV 1 credit
MUS 313 - Form and Analysis 2 credits

Music History (8 credits)

MUS 332 - History of Music I (World Music) 2 credits
MUS 333 - History of Music II (500-1650) 2 credits
MUS 432 - History of Music III (1650-1825) 2 credits
MUS 434 - History of Music IV (1825-present) 2 credits

Conducting (2 credits)

MUS 360 - Conducting 2 credits

Music Education (11 credits)

MUS 396 - Field Experience 1 credit
MUS 450 - Advanced Elementary Music Methods 3 credits
MUS 466 - Secondary Instrumental Methods 3 credits
MUS 480 - Secondary Choral Methods 3 credits
MUS 496 - Field Experience 1 credit

Emphasis - Choose One (14 Credits)

Instrumental Emphasis

Conducting (2 credits)

MUS 367 - Instrumental Conducting 2 credits

Methods (8 Credits)

MUAP 102 - Class Instruction-Voice 1-2 credits (2 credits)
MUS 272 - Brass Methods I 1 credit
MUS 274 - String Methods I 1 credit
MUS 372 - Woodwind Methods I 1 credit
MUS 379 - Percussion Methods I 1 credit
Pick 2 credits from:
MUS 273 - Brass Methods II 1 credit
MUS 275 - String Methods II 1 credit
MUS 378 - Woodwind Methods II 1 credit
MUS 380 - Percussion Methods II 1 credit

Electives - any course with MUS prefix (4 credits)

Vocal Emphasis

Conducting (2 credits)

MUS 368 - Choral Conducting 2 credits

Methods (10 credits)

MUS 302 - Vocal Diction Class I 2 credits
MUS 303 - Vocal Diction Class II 2 credits
MUS 341 - Voice Pedagogy 2 credits
MUS 349 - Vocal Repertoire 2 credits
Pick 2 credits from:
MUS 272 - Brass Methods I 1 credit
MUS 274 - String Methods I 1 credit
MUS 372 - Woodwind Methods I 1 credit
MUS 379 - Percussion Methods I 1 credit

Electives - any course with MUS prefix (2 credits)

Teacher Education Requirements - BME (28 credits)

As recommended by NSU’s Millicent Atkins School of Education.

SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 3 credits
EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
MUS 296 - Field Experience 0-1 credits (0 credits for this program)
INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies 3 credits
EDER 415 - Educational Assessment 2 credits
EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 credits
EDFN 440 - Classroom Management 2 credits *
SPED 441 - Inclusive Methods for Diverse Learners 2 credits
EDFN 472 - School Law and Ethics for Educators 2 credits
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (4 credits required) *
ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (4 credits required) *
Praxis Content Exam
Praxis PLT Exam
*Admission to teacher education required.

Teacher Education Information (Undergraduate)

A major focus for Northern State University is the preparation of professional educators. The Millicent Atkins School of Education Teacher Education Program prepares teachers whose instructional decision making is based on current theory, research, and experience. The School of Education offers bachelor’s degree programs in elementary education, K-12 education, and secondary education.

Any student who plans to major in education at Northern State University must complete the system-wide core, institutional graduation, and degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education, including professional education courses and major and minor requirements as established for the appropriate discipline. Students who successfully complete a teacher education program will be recommended for a teaching certificate issued by the state of South Dakota.

All teacher education programs comply with certification requirements and have been approved by the SD Department of Education. Students will complete content and pedagogy examinations at the achievement level set by the SD Department of Education.

Accreditation

Northern State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the Teacher Education Program in the Millicent Atkins School of Education is accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). The BME in Music Education is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

General Education Requirements - Baccalaureate (30 credits)

Please see General Education & Degree Requirements for specific information about each SGR.

SGR #1 - 6 credits

ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits
ENGL 201 - Composition II 3 credits

SGR #2 - 3 credits

CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication 3 credits
CMST 215 - Public Speaking 3 credits
CMST 222 - Argumentation and Debate 3 credits

SGR #3 - 6 credits in two disciplines

Elementary and Special Education majors must take GEOG 210 , POLS 100 , and HIST 151 or HIST 152 .

ANTH 210 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
CJUS 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
CMST 201 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
GEOG 200 - Introduction to Human Geography 3 credits
GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography 3 credits
GEOG 212 - Geography of North America 3 credits
HIST 151 - United States History I 3 credits
HIST 152 - United States History II 3 credits
HIST 256 - World History 3 credits
POLS 100 - American Government 3 credits
POLS 210 - State and Local Government 3 credits
POLS 250 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 credits
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
SOC 150 - Social Problems 3 credits
SOC 250 - Courtship and Marriage 3 credits

Degree Requirements (BSEd and BME)

EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 credits
INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies 3 credits
In addition to fulfilling all General Education Requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education or Bachelor of Music Education degrees must take the professional education course work required for certification in the state of South Dakota. See specific requirements for Elementary Education; K-12 Certification requirements for majors including Art, Health/Physical Education, Music, World Languages, and Special Education; and secondary education requirements for BSEd majors in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, and Social Sciences.

Human Values (3 credits)

ARTH 311 - History of World Art III 3 credits
BADM 457 - Business Ethics 3 credits
BIOL 383 - Bioethics 3 credits
BIOL 454 - Environmental Ethics 3 credits
EDFN 102 - Introduction to Education 3 credits
POLS 208 - Politics of Science and Technology 3 credits
POLS 308 - Citizenship and Democracy 3 credits
THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theatre 3 credits

Music Education, K-12 (BME)

Location(s): Northern State University Campus

Coursework Required

Applied Music [Lessons] (8 credits Major Area)

Keyboard Competency (2 credits)

Large Ensembles - Required every semester (4 credits)

Music Theory (18 credits)

Music History (8 credits)

Conducting (2 credits)

Music Education (11 credits)

Emphasis - Choose One (14 Credits)

Instrumental Emphasis

Conducting (2 credits)

Methods (8 Credits)

Electives - any course with MUS prefix (4 credits)

Vocal Emphasis

Conducting (2 credits)

Methods (10 credits)

Electives - any course with MUS prefix (2 credits)

Teacher Education Requirements - BME (28 credits)

Teacher Education Information (Undergraduate)

General Education Requirements - Baccalaureate (30 credits)

SGR #1 - 6 credits

SGR #2 - 3 credits

SGR #3 - 6 credits in two disciplines

SGR #4 - 6 credits in two disciplines

SGR #5 - 3 credits

SGR #6 - 6 credits

Degree Requirements (BSEd and BME)

Human Values (3 credits)

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 130 CREDITS