Bachelor of Music in Music Education
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree program is designed specifically to certify music educators who will teach music in a public or private school system. Students graduate with an understanding of modern teaching pedagogy, conducting, score study, elementary and secondary classroom organization, and advanced learning theories. In addition, students are exposed to methods of inclusion, diversity in the profession, and myriad repertoire styles.
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree plan offers two tracks: Vocal Track and Instrumental Track.
Candidates must declare a performance focus of voice or a traditional band or orchestral instrument. Future choir directors should follow the Vocal Track while future band or orchestra directors should follow the Instrumental Track. Students who would like to teach Elementary Music can choose either the Vocal Track or Instrumental Track.
A minimum of 149 credit hours are needed to complete either track of the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree plan.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree Plan
Candidates must declare a performance focus of voice or a traditional band or orchestral instrument. Future choir directors should follow the Vocal Track while future band or orchestra directors should follow the Instrumental Track. Students who would like to teach Elementary Music can choose either the Vocal Track or Instrumental Track.
Instrumental Track Degree Plan
The student combines the Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in All Level Education. This degree may require up to ten semesters of study and results in all-level teacher certification at the undergraduate level.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Music Education Courses
| MUSI 3101 | Woodwind Instrumental Techniques | 1 |
| MUSI 3103 | Brass Instrumental Techniques | 1 |
| MUSI 3105 | String Instrumental Techniques | 1 |
| MUSI 3107 | Percussion Instrumental Techniques | 1 |
| MUSI 3344 | Creative Development in Music I | 3 |
| MUSI 4343 | Creative Development in Music II | 3 |
| MUSI 4110 | Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Musicianship
MUSI 1110 must be taken both Fall and Spring semesters during the freshman year.
Principal Instrument Courses
| MUAP 1154 | Private Instruction: Instrumental | 1 |
| MUAP 1155 | Private Instruction: Instrumental | 1 |
| MUAP 2254 | Private Instruction: Instrumental | 2 |
| MUAP 2255 | Private Instruction: Instrumental | 2 |
| MUAP 3254 | Private Instruction: Instrumental | 2 |
| MUAP 3255 | Private Instruction: Instrumental | 2 |
| MUAP 4254 | Instrumental Private Instruction VII | 2 |
| MUAP 4255 | Instrumental Private Instruction VIII | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Major Ensembles
8 credit hours of major ensembles. Ensembles are Cardinal Band, Cardinal Chorale, Orchestra or Wind Ensemble.
String Principals should be in Orchestra of the Incarnate Word (MUEN 1181) both Fall and Spring.
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Principals should be in Marching Cardinals, (MUEN 1140, Fall) and Wind Ensemble (MUEN 1185, Spring).
Note: All entering freshmen seeking the Music Education degree must register for a major ensemble.
Recital
Students seeking the Bachelor of Music in Music Education will perform a recital on their principal instrument during the final semester of their private instruction. See Recital Policies in the UIW Department of Music Student Handbook.
Vocal Track Degree Plan
The student combines the Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in All Level Education. This degree may require up to ten semesters of study and results in all-level teacher certification at the undergraduate level.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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|
| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
Musicianship
MUSI 1110 must be taken both Fall and Spring semesters during the freshman year.
Vocal Coursework
Music Education Courses
Major Ensembles
8 credit hours of major ensembles. Ensembles are Cardinal Band, Cardinal Chorale, Orchestra or Wind Ensemble.
Vocal Principals should be in Cardinal Chorale (MUEN 1131) both Fall and Spring.
Note: All entering freshmen seeking the Music Education degree must register for a major ensemble.
Recital
Students seeking the Bachelor of Music in Music Education will perform a recital on their principal instrument during the final semester of their private instruction. See Recital Policies in the UIW Department of Music Student Handbook.