Bachelor of Music: Music (Education)

The Bachelor of Music in Music (Education) is for students seeking a career as a K-12 school music teacher. The degree qualifies you for certification in the state of Kansas in only four years of study and a total of 120 credit hours. Students with the dedication and skill to shape the next generation of musicians will study music theory, history, analysis, pedagogy, and a range of educational topics. Select a specialization of band, orchestra, choir, or general music. The State of Kansas shares license reciprocity with most states, so your professional music education training can take you most anywhere you want to go! Share your love of music through teaching!

The College of Education delivers teacher education coursework for this program, including admission to teacher education and licensure procedures leading to certification.

FHSU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Program of Study Summary

1. Bachelor of Music: Music (Education)

General Education: 34 hours
Music Education Core: 44 hours
Music Education Concentration Courses: 16 hours

2. Secondary Education Credential: Teacher Education Core - 31 hours

Music Core - 44 hours

Ensemble (7 semesters) (7 Credit Hours)
Applied Lessons (7 semesters) (7 credit hours)
Piano Proficiency Examination (May be met by taking Class Piano I-IV)*
MUS 0XX Senior Recital (0 Credit Hours)
MUS 001 Recital Attendance (7 semesters) (0 Credit Hours)
MUS 181 Music Theory I (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 182 Aural Skills I (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 183 Music Theory II (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 184 Aural Skills II (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 192 Music Styles and Context (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 281 Music Theory III (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 282 Aural Skills III (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 283 Music Theory IV (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 284 Aural Skills IV (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 361 World Music (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 491 Music History I (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 492 Music History II (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 661 Instrumental and Choral Arranging (2 Credit Hours)

*Not required of piano majors

Concentration Courses (Chose one track) - 16 hours

Band (Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds)

MUS 123 Vocal Techniques for the Instrumentalist (1 Credit Hours)
MUS 277 Early Field Experience: Music Education (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 287 Conducting Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 288 Conducting: Band (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 401 Band Methods and Literature I (2 Credit Hours)
MUS 402 Band Methods and Literature II (2 Credit Hours)
MUS 404 String Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 405 Woodwind Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 406 Brass Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 407 Percussion Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 410 Jazz Ensemble Methods (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 612 Elementary & Secondary General Music Methods (3 Credit Hours)

Choral/General/Piano

MUS 153 English and Italian Diction (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 253 German and French Diction (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 277 Early Field Experience: Music Education (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 287 Conducting Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 288 Conducting: Choir (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 403 Choral Methods (2 Credit Hours)
MUS 612 Elementary & Secondary General Music Methods (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 613 Advanced Elementary Music Methods (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 615 Vocal Techniques and Materials (3 Credit Hours)

Strings/Orchestra

MUS 123 Vocal Techniques for the Instrumentalist (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 277 Early Field Experience: Music Education (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 287 Conducting Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 288 Conducting: Orchestra (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 404 String Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 405 Woodwind Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 406 Brass Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 407 Percussion Techniques (1 Credit Hour)
MUS 408 Orchestra Methods and Literature (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 612 Elementary & Secondary General Music Methods (3 Credit Hours)
MUS 617 Pedagogy (2 Credit Hours)

Teacher Education Core (leading to Secondary Education credential) - 31 hours

TEEL 202 Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)
TEEL 231 Human Growth and Development (3 Credit Hours)
TECS 301 Introduction to Instructional Technology (3 Credit Hours)
TESP 302 Educating Exceptional Students (3 Credit Hours)
TEEL 431 Educational Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
TESS 494 The Secondary School Experience (4 Credit Hours)
TESS 496 Student Teaching (11 Credit Hours)
TEEL 675 Student Teaching Portfolio (1 Credit Hour)

*Check with your advisor and the University Catalog for the latest program information.