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Bachelor's

Music Education, B.M.E.

Pennsylvania State University Arts and Architecture 65 courses 120 total credits

About This Program

The Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) degree is a professional program that helps prepare students for teaching in elementary and secondary schools. Students are expected to meet all requirements for Entrance to Teacher Certification Program in Music, and complete all music courses, SPLED 400 and SPLED 403A or SPLED 403B, prior to student teaching. Graduates of this program are prepared to receive the Pennsylvania Instructional I certificate for teaching music PK-12. (See also Teacher Education Programs.)

Degree Requirements

Total Credits 120 credits

Prescribed Courses

Additional Courses

Code Course Title Credits
EDPSY 10 or EDPSY 11 Individual Differences and Education or Educational Implications of Individual Differences in Childhood 3
EDPSY 14 Learning and Instruction 3
MUSIC 181 or MUSIC 267 Jazz Improvisation I or Techniques of Composition 2-3
MUSIC 420 Song Writing and Recording
SPLED 403A or SPLED 403B Evidence-Based Instruction for Elementary Students with Disabilities in Reading, Math, and Writin or Evidence-Based Methods for Teaching Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings 3
MUSIC 76 Chamber Orchestra
MUSIC 77 Philharmonic Orchestra
MUSIC 78 Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MUSIC 80 Symphonic Band
MUSIC 81 Marching Blue Band
MUSIC 82 Concert Band
MUSIC 84 Jazz Ensemble
MUSIC 86 Percussion Ensemble
MUSIC 87 Mallet Ensemble
MUSIC 89 University Choir
MUSIC 90 Glee Club
MUSIC 91 Oriana Singers
MUSIC 92 Chamber Music for Voices
MUSIC 93 Essence of Joy
MUSIC 100 Campus Orchestra
MUSIC 103 Concert Choir
MUSIC 189 Studio Ensemble
MUSIC 190 Chamber Music for Strings
MUSIC 191 Chamber Music for Woodwinds
MUSIC 192 Chamber Music for Brass
MUSIC 193 Sonata Duos
MUSIC 194 Studio and Recital Accompanying
HDFS 229 Infant and Child Development 3
HDFS 239 Adolescent Development 3
PSYCH 100 Introductory Psychology 3
MUSIC 441W Emphasis in Elementary General Music
MUSIC 442W Emphasis in Secondary General Music
MUSIC 443W Choral Emphasis in Secondary Music Education
MUSIC 444W Emphasis in Elementary and Intermediate Band
MUSIC 445W Emphasis in High School Band
MUSIC 446W Emphasis in Strings and Orchestra

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