Music Education K-12 Licensure (School of Education)

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The Music Education K-12 Licensure Program graduates earn a B.M. in Music. This program is 128 credit hours and offers supervised clinical practice experiences in elementary, middle and high school settings. Upon program completion, the candidate has met all requirements for an institutional recommendation for an Initial Colorado Teacher License with an Endorsement in the area of Music.

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 Teacher Candidates who are servant-leaders, as well as excellent music 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 with Music Education requires completion of the following 128 credits:

General Education (42 credit hours)
Professional School of Education Core (18 credit hours)
Professional Music Education Core (16 credit hours)
Music Major Core (46 credit hours)
Primary Instrument (4 credit hours)
Electives (2 credit hours)

Music Education K-12 Licensure Program

General Education Requirements (42 credit hours)

Arts and Humanities (6 credit hours)

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

Philosophy (3 credit hours)

PHL 202 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives (3) (Required)

Biblical Studies (12 credit hours)

Take the following four courses:

Communication (6 credit hours)

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 112 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts (3)
Or higher - While Statistics is a valuable course for educators, MAT 212 cannot be used to fulfill General Education requirements.

Science (3 credit hours)

SCI 230 - Integrated Physical Science with Lab (3)

Social Sciences (9 credit hours)

Take each of the following three courses:

Professional Education Core (18 credit hours)

Professional Music Education Core (16 credit hours)

MUA 176 - Music Education Colloquium (0) (four semesters - every fall)
MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Education (2)
MUS 328 - Choral Methods and Literature (2)
MUS 329 - Instrumental Methods and Literature (2)
MUS 330 - General Music Methods and Literature (2)
MUS 380 - Pedagogical Models for Effective Learning in Music (3)
MUS 404 - Music K-12 Curriculum and Instruction (3)
MUS 426 - Music Business (2)

Music Core (46 credit hours)

MUA 130 - Piano Class I (1) (Average 2 credit hours) AND
MUA 132 - Piano Class II (1)
OR
MUA 115 - Piano (1-2) (Average 2-4 credit hours)
Students may take either (or a combination of) MUA 130 - Piano Class I and MUA 132 Piano Class II or MUA 115 - Piano until they pass MUA 230 - Piano Proficiency . Required number of semesters vary per student.
MUA 175 - Music Convocation (0) (seven semesters)
MUA 230 - Piano Proficiency (0)
MUA 231 - Performance Proficiency (0)
MUA 327 - Advanced Conducting (2)
MUS 351 - Brass Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
MUS 352 - Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
MUS 353 - String Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
MUS 354 - Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy (1)
MUS 356 - Vocal Methods (1)
MUS 357 - Fretted Techniques (1)
MUS 111 - From Sight to Sound - Music Fundamentals (2)
MUS 112 - Music Theory I: Elements of Music (3)
MUS 113 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training I (1)
MUS 212 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony and Tonicization (3)
MUS 213 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training II (1)
MUS 214 - Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony and Forms (3)
MUS 215 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training III (1)
MUS 312 - Music Theory IV: The Twentieth Century and Beyond (3)
MUS 313 - Sight-Singing and Ear Training IV (1)
MUS 323 - History of Music I (2)
MUS 324 - History of Music II (2)
MUS 326 - Conducting (2)
MUS 410 - World Music (2)
MUS 411 - Scoring and Arranging (2)
MUS 362 - Music Education Performance Project (0)
MUE 100 - University Women’s Choir (1) (five semesters) OR
MUE 101 - University Choir (1) (five semesters) OR
MUE 102 - University Symphonic Band (1) (five semesters) OR
MUE 103 - Chamber Orchestra (1) (five semesters) OR
MUE 109 - Chamber Strings (1) (five semesters)
Each student will take three semesters of secondary ensembles to get specific music education experiences. One semester will focus on handbells, one semester will focus on jazz, and one semester will focus on the area opposite of the usual one (choral for instrumentalists, instrumental for vocalists).
MUE 104 - Peak Harmony Vocal Ensemble (1) OR
MUE 105 - Mainstream (Instrumental Jazz) (1) OR
MUE 110 - Jazz Combo (1)
MUE 114 - Handbell Ensemble (1)
MUE 106 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble (1) OR
MUE 108 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble (1) OR
MUE 116 - Drumline (1)

Primary Instrument (4 credit hours)

Each student will take 4 credit hours on the instrument on which they have auditioned and been accepted.

Electives Core (2 credits)

Students will take two (2) elective credits.

Additional Information

Those selecting the music major must take MUS 110 - Musical Perspectives as part of the general education requirements.

MUS 111 - From Sight to Sound - Music Fundamentals or a passing grade on the Theory Entrance Exam is a prerequisite for entrance into MUS 112 - Music Theory I: Elements of Music .

MUA 175 - Music Convocation is required for all music majors each semester at CCU (up to 7 semesters).

Piano and Piano Class requirements vary in order to pass Piano Proficiency. Students must take MUA 130 - Piano Class I and MUA 132 Piano Class II OR MUA 115 - Piano 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 Portfolio and the Music Handbook.

Suggested Electives to include with the B.M. Music Education degree:

MUS 271 Music Production and Engineering I

MUS 272 Music Production and Engineering II

MUS 325 Singer’s Diction and Literature

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Colorado Christian University offers several academic programs which lead to professional licensure in the state of Colorado and, in some programs, prepare students for a national exam. All students should be aware that states vary in their educational and professional requirements depending on the profession. Some states require specific educational requirements, clinical requirements, accreditation requirements, or exam requirements. See professional licensure disclosures for details.

Graduation Requirements for Bachelor of Music in Music with K-12 Education Licensure

The faculty recommends students in the B.M. in Music with K-12 Education Licensure to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

Completion of a total of 128 credits, including all general education, music major, and education professional core requirements.
A letter grade of D or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better in all CCU coursework, and a C- or better in all professional education and music courses.
Completion of 180 hours of ministry/community service and 180 chapel credits. Transfer students are required to complete 45 hours of ministry/community service and 45 chapel credits each year of attendance at CCU. For further details on ministry/community service, see the Life Directions Center (LDC) section of this catalog. For further details on chapel credits, see the Student Life section of this catalog.
Meet the CCU Residency requirements .
Completion of seven semesters of MUA 175 - Music Convocation .
Acceptable performance on exit exams (e.g., Praxis Exam), as required by the faculty.
Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
No outstanding financial obligation to the University.