Academic Catalog 2009-2010

Oct 02, 2023

Academic Catalog 2009-2010 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Education K-12 Licensure Program (School of Education)

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The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education prepares students for Colorado Teacher Licensure in K-12 Music. Students can select concentrations in choral, instrumental, or general music. Completion of the degree generally requires four and one-half years of study and includes 800 hours of practicum in elementary and secondary school settings.

CCU’s School of Music shares the music education program with CCU’s School of Education, which has been recognized by the state of Colorado as a program of excellence. The distinct focus on developing students who are servant-leaders as well as excellent practitioners has earned CCU graduates in music education teaching positions in both public and private schools throughout the state. The program also offers excellent preparation for graduate school.

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education requires completion of the following 140 credits:
General Education (42 credit hours)
Professional Education Core (38 credit hours)
Music Core (35 credit hours)
Emphasis Core (25 credit hours)

General Education Requirements

Biblical Studies (12 credit hours)

Take the following four courses (some courses are cross-listed and only one prefix needs to be taken):

Communication (6 credit hours)

Take each of the following two courses:

ENG 102 - English Composition (3)
COM 103 - Public Speaking (CUS) (3)
ENG 105 - Honors English
may be taken by invitation of the English faculty to fulfill requirements for ENG 102.

Arts and Humanities (6 credit hours)

Take one course from each of the following two academic disciplines:

Philosophy (3 credit hours)

PHL 202 - Philosophical Inquiry (3)

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives (3)

Social Sciences (9 credit hours)

Take each of the following three courses:

Integrative Studies (3 credit hours)

Please see the First- Year Integration (FYI) page for specific information information about this required course.

INT 101 - First-Year Integration (3)

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

MAT 111 - College Algebra (3)

Science (3 credit hours)

SCI 230 - Great Ideas in Science (3)

Professional Education Core (38 credit hours)

Music Core (35 credit hours)

MUA 130 - Piano Class (1)
(Piano class requirements vary [average 4 credits] in order to pass piano proficiency.)
MUA 175 - Music Convocation (0)
MUA 230 - Piano Proficiency (0)
MUA 327 - Advanced Conducting (2)
MUS 112 - Music Theory I (3)
MUS 113 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training I (1)
MUS 212 - Music Theory II/Intro to Music Computer Applications (3)
MUS 213 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training II (1)
MUS 214 - Music Theory III (3)
MUS 215 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training III (1)
MUS 312 - Music Theory IV (3)
MUS 313 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training IV (1)
MUS 323 - History of Music I (3)
MUS 324 - History of Music II (3)
MUS 326 - Conducting (2)
MUS 410 - World Music (3)
MUS 411 - Scoring and Arranging (2)

Emphasis Core: Choral, Instrumental or General (25 credit hours)

Choose one of the following 3 emphases:

Choral Emphasis (25 credit hours)

MUA 126 - Voice (2 or 4)
(12 credit hours)
MUE 100 - University Women’s Choir (1)
(eight semesters) OR
MUE 101 - University Choir (1)
(eight semesters)
MUS 328 - Choral Methods and Literature (2)
MUS 360 - Half Recital (0)

3 of the following:

Instrumental Emphasis (25 credit hours)

MUA 356 - Vocal Methods (1)
MUE 102 - University Wind Ensemble (1)
(eight semesters) OR
MUE 103 - Chamber Orchestra (1)
(eight semesters)
MUS 329 - Instrumental Methods and Literature (2)
MUS 360 - Half Recital (0)

2 of the following:

Primary Instrument (12 credit hours)

Each student will take 12 credit hours in the instrument on which they auditioned and have been accepted.

General Music Emphasis (25 credit hours)

MUE 100 - University Women’s Choir (1)
(eight semesters) OR
MUE 101 - University Choir (1)
(eight semesters) OR
MUE 102 - University Wind Ensemble (1)
(eight semesters) OR
MUE 103 - Chamber Orchestra (1)
(eight semesters)
MUS 330 - General Music Methods and Literature (2)
MUS 360 - Half Recital (0)

3 of the following:

Primary Instrument (12 credit hours)

Each student will take 12 credit hours in the instrument on which they auditioned and have been accepted.

Additional Information

Those selecting the music major must take

MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives

as part of the general education requirements.

MUS 111 - Basic Musicianship

or a passing grade on the Music Theory Entrance Exam is a prerequisite for entrance into

MUS 112 - Music Theory I

MUA 175 - Music Convocation

is required for all music majors each semester at CCU.

Piano class requirements vary in order to pass Piano Proficiency. Students must take

MUA 130 - Piano Class

in consecutive semesters until

MUA 230 - Piano Proficiency

is passed.

Only one ensemble credit each semester counts toward the requirements for the major.

Additional information concerning attendance, appeals, recitals, applied music, and proficiency examinations is found in the Teacher Education Handbook and the Music Handbook.