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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

Music Education Teaching (BME), Instrumental Emphasis


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  • Program Prerequisites: Audition required for admission to program. Must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education ).
  • Minor: Not required.
  • Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
  • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 123 credit hours is required for either the Choral or Instrumental Emphasis; a minimum of 64 credit hours is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 23-28 of these are required within the major.
  • Program Code: Music Education Teaching (3093BME) with Instrumental (3095)
  • CIPC: 131312

Advisement

Music majors should meet with an advisor prior to registration. For current advisor listing please refer to School of Performing Arts .

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Student Access and Success, Services and Information ). Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education ).

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General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements  for Bachelor of Music requirements. LIBS 1704 will fulfill the Computer Literacy general education requirement. PSY 1010 is recommended.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Employ writing and research skills to examine and communicate ideas about music.
  • Demonstrate competency as performers through the preparation of repertoire and technical studies.
  • Synthesize skills of performance, aural analysis, score analysis, technology, musicology, improvisation and composition.

School of Music Policies and Procedures

Refer to the School of Performing Arts  in this catalog.

Required Courses for BME


Applied Lessons


Select classes in the appropriate area. Minimum of 6 classes required, for a total of 6 credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.

Course Requirements for Licensure


Minimum of 33 credits required.

COMM 1020 , COMM 2110 , and CHF 1500  also fulfill University General Education requirements. Note that COMM 1020  and COMM 2110  are both HU courses, therefore only one of them will fulfill a General Education requirement. Please review General Education Requirements  in the catalog for more information.

Chamber Ensemble (2 credits)


Minimum of 2 classes required for a total of 2 credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.

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