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Teacher Preparation in Music ~ PK-6 | 6-12
Completion of the Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in instrumental music education or choral music education does not result in teacher certification. Students who wish to become teachers should complete the Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in either instrumental or choral music education and either the required courses for teacher certification or the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
Students majoring in music can prepare to teach elementary school, pre-kindergarten through grade six, all core subjects, or secondary school, grades six through 12, in the content area of music, choral, instrumental. See the CNU Graduate Catalog (pdf) for the requirements leading to teacher certification.
Application to the 5-year Master of Arts in Teaching program must be made in spring of the junior year and requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, passing scores on the PRAXIS 1 exam, an essay specifying the reason for applying to the program, and three letters of recommendation. Students accepted into the MAT graduate in four years with the Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in either instrumental or choral music education and then complete an additional year of study leading to the MAT degree and teacher certification. See the CNU Graduate Catalog (pdf, opens new window) for the requirements leading to the MAT.
Elementary level (PK-6)
Graduate courses required (senior year):
- For Choral Music students: MUSC 537, 520, 595, 533
- For Instrumental Music students:
MUSC 537, 530/40, 570, 533.
Major courses required:
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
1) Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2) MUSC 401W and MUSC 407W or MUSC 490W;
3) MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-
312, 315, 316, and 413;
4) MUSC 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, and 337;
5) Either MUSC 430 (band) or 440 (orchestra), depending on area of
concentration;
6) APP MUSC 131-132, 231-232, 331-332, and 431-432 (recital);
7) Six credits in either MUSC 101, 102, or 111, depending on area of
concentration, and two credits in the Marching Captains;
8) MATH 125*, PSYC 210*, 211*, and COMM 201*;
9) Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency
examination;
10) Eight non-credits in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
11) Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear
training, keyboard, and music history.
* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part,
certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your
academic advisor.
CHORAL MUSIC EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
1) Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2) MUSC 401W and MUSC 407W or MUSC 490W;
3) MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-
312, 314, 315, and 413;
4) MUSC 220, 230, 240, 250, and 337;
5) MUSC 302 and 392;
6) APP MUSC 131-132, 231-232, 331-332, and 431-432 (recital);
7) Eight credits in MUSC 105 or 106;
8) MATH 125*, PSYC 210*, 211*, and COMM 201*;
9) Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency
examination;
10) Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
11) Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear
training, keyboard, and music history;
12) Successful completion of the language proficiency examination in
German, Italian, or French.
* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part,
certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your
academic advisor.
Support courses required:
ENGL 123*-223*; MATH 125*; HIST111G*-112G*; COMM 201*; Science sequence with lab*; HIST 201; GEOG 201; PSYC 210*, 211*; SOCL 314; PSYC 312; NSCI 310; MATH 308; ENGL 314; ENGL 430.
Graduate courses required (senior year):
MATH 570; ENGL 532; ENGL 514.
Elementary/Secondary level (grade 6-12)
Graduate courses required (senior year):
- For Choral Music students: MUSC 537, 520, 595, 533
- For Instrumental Music students:
MUSC 537, 530/40, 570, 533.
Major courses required:
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
1) Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2) MUSC 401W and MUSC 407W or MUSC 490W;
3) MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-
312, 315, 316, and 413;
4) MUSC 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, and 337;
5) Either MUSC 430 (band) or 440 (orchestra), depending on area of
concentration;
6) APP MUSC 131-132, 231-232, 331-332, and 431-432 (recital);
7) Six credits in either MUSC 101, 102, or 111, depending on area of
concentration, and two credits in the Marching Captains;
8) MATH 125*, PSYC 210*, 211*, and COMM 201*;
9) Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency
examination;
10) Eight non-credits in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
11) Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear
training, keyboard, and music history.
* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part,
certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your
academic advisor.
CHORAL MUSIC EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
1) Select one from each department: THEA 210G*, FNAR 201G*, 202G*;
2) MUSC 401W and MUSC 407W or MUSC 490W;
3) MUSC 207G*, 208G*, 209-210, 211-212, 303-304-305, 309-310, 311-
312, 314, 315, and 413;
4) MUSC 220, 230, 240, 250, and 337;
5) MUSC 302 and 392;
6) APP MUSC 131-132, 231-232, 331-332, and 431-432 (recital);
7) Eight credits in MUSC 105 or 106;
8) MATH 125*, PSYC 210*, 211*, and COMM 201*;
9) Four semesters of piano; successful completion of the piano proficiency
examination;
10) Eight semesters in MUSC 012 (Performance/Lecture Attendance);
11) Completion of the entrance and exit examinations in music theory, ear
training, keyboard, and music history;
12) Successful completion of the language proficiency examination in
German, Italian, or French.
* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part,
certain general education and degree studies requirements. For details, see your
academic advisor.
Support courses required:
MATH 125*; COMM 201*; PSYC 210*, 211*, 312; SOCL 314.
* These courses can also be used to fulfill general education requirements.
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