Music Education (BME) Plan II, Vocal

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The vocal emphasis prepares students to teach K-12 vocal and general music and to supervise school music programs. Vocal majors are encouraged to elect any instrumental classes or instrumental methods courses to strengthen their musicianship.

Program Requirements

MUS 110 - Basic Music Theory I 4 credits
MUS 111 - Basic Music Theory II 4 credits
MUS 210 - Advanced Music Theory I 4 credits
MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory II 4 credits
MUS 313 - Form and Analysis 2 credits
MUS 332 - History of Music I 2 credits
MUS 333 - History of Music II 2 credits
MUS 341 - Vocal Techniques and Literature 2 credits
MUS 351 - Elementary School Music Methods 2 credits
MUS 360 - Conducting 2 credits
MUS 362 - Choral Conducting Methods and Literature 2 credits
MUS 432 - History of Music III 2 credits
MUS 433 - History of Music IV 2 credits
MUS 450 - Advanced Music Methods in the Elementary School 2 credits
MUS 466 - The School Music Program/Media 3 credits *
MUS 480 - Secondary School Methods 3 credits *

Performance:

Major area 8 credits
Secondary areas 4 credits
- Piano 2 credits
- Other instruments 2 credits
  - MUS 272 Brass Methods and Materials in the Elementary School 1 credit
  - MUS 274 String Methods and Materials in the Elementary School 1 credit
  - MUS 372 Woodwind Methods and Materials in the Elementary School 1 credit
  - MUS 374 Percussion Methods and Materials in the Elementary School 1 credit

Ensemble (4 credits)

Piano proficiency

Solo class/recital/concert attendance

MUS 185 - Recital Attendance 0 credit

Senior recital

Music electives (2 credits)

Electives include any course with MUS prefix other than required courses

Total: 60 credits

For optimum academic preparation, students are encouraged to enroll in Plan II electives courses:

MUS 321 - Music Technology 2 credits
MUS 342 - Diction and Literature 2 credits
MUS 343 - Study of Opera 2 credits
MUS 354 - Listening Lessons for Children 2 credits
MUS 420 - Orchestration and Arranging 2 credits

Education requirements for BME majors:

EDER 415 - Educational Assessment 2 credits
EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education 2 credits
EDFN 440 - Classroom Management 2 credits
EDFN 442 - Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students and Their Families 2 credits
EDFN 475 - Human Relations 3 credits
EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development 2 credits
INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies 3 credits
SEED 395 - Practicum 1-3 credits **
SEED 400 - Curriculum and Instruction in Middle and Secondary Schools 2 credits **
SEED 450 - 7-12 Reading and Content Literacy 2 credits **
SEED 496 - Field Experience 1-12 credits **
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons With Exceptionalities 3 credits
Special Methods-included in Major courses
ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (4 credits for this program)
SEED 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching 2-16 credits (4 credits for this program)
Praxis II (Content) Test

Total: 30 credits

Notes

** Content included in major courses