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Sep 23, 2023
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Academic Catalog 2023-2024
Music Education K-12 Licensure (School of Music)
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Return to: College of Undergraduate Studies (Traditional; CUS)
The Bachelor of Music degree with Music Education prepares students for Colorado Teacher Licensure in K-12 Music. Completion of the degree requires four 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 with Music Education requires completion of the following 128 credits:
General Education (42 credit hours)
Professional Education Core (18 credit hours)
Professional Music Education Core (16 credit hours)
Music Core (46 credit hours)
Primary Instrument (4 credit hours)
Electives (2 credit hours)
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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)
Fine Arts (3 credit hours)
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. Mathematics (3 credit hours)
Choose one of the following courses:
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)
Music Core (46 credit hours)
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.
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, 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.
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Return to: College of Undergraduate Studies (Traditional; CUS)
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