Requirements
The following is required as part of general education:
MUSC 201 - World Music satisfies Group III-B
Chorale or Concert Band satisfies Group III-A
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.
Required Core Classes
| MUSC 124 | Music Theory and Analysis I, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training II | 3 |
| MUSC 130 | Piano Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 131 | Piano Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 133 | Music Technology | 2 |
| MUSC 215 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC 222 | Music Theory and Analysis III, and Kodaly, Soledge and Ear Training III | 3 |
| MUSC 224 | Music Theory and Analysis IV, and Kodaly, Solfege and Ear Training IV | 3 |
| MUSC 230N | Piano Proficiency Exam | 0 |
| MUSC 326 | Music History and Literature I | 3 |
| MUSC 327 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
| MUSC 489 | Performance Class | 0 |
| | Applied Music | 7 |
| | Primary Large Ensemble | 7 |
| | Small Ensemble | 1 |
| | Recital | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Methods Courses
Option II - K-12 Instrumental
Secondary Professional Education Sequence
Requirements
Pre-Professional Courses
Professional Courses in Secondary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
| SEED 300 | Secondary Education Curriculum and Effective Teaching | 1 |
| | | |
| SEED 398B | Secondary Education Methods Block Practicum I | 1 |
| | Or | |
| SEED 398C | Secondary Education Methods Block Practicum II | 1 |
Professional Courses in Disciplinary Methods Block (must be taken concurrently):
| SEED 398C | Secondary Education Methods Block Practicum II | 1 |
| | Or | |
| SEED 398B | Secondary Education Methods Block Practicum I | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Disciplinary Courses
In addition to the professional courses in the secondary methods block, each discipline requires its own methods course to teach pedagogical techniques particular to that discipline. As a co-requisite of SEED 398B or SEED 398C, each student with a major or minor in a secondary education discipline is required to take the appropriate methods course(s) from this list (and must check with an advisor in that department to determine additional requirements particular to the discipline):
| EDUC 390E | Health Education Methods | 2 |
| ELED 390M | Elementary Music Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 390P | Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education | 3 |
| SEED 390M | Secondary Instrumental Music Methods | 3 |
| SEED 490B | Methods in Business Education | 3 |
| SEED 490D | Methods of Teaching Social Science | 3 |
| SEED 490K | Methods of Teaching Secondary Communication | 3 |
| SEED 490L | Methods of Teaching Secondary Language Arts | 3 |
| SEED 490M | Secondary Choral Music Methods | 3 |
| SEED 490S | Secondary Education Science Methods | 3 |
Additional Professional Courses:
| EDUC 280 | Education of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 300 | Teaching For Diversity with Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 398D | Diversity and Exceptionalities Field Experience | 1 |
| EDUC 405 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
| EDUC 406 | Instructional Design, Technology and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
EDUC 398D should be taken in the same semester as either EDUC 280 or EDUC 300 (preferred)
EDUC 406 must be taken the first semester the student has been admitted into the teacher education program.
Student Teaching Semester
| SEED 360 | Classroom Management in the Secondary School | 2 |
| SEED 498 | Teaching in the Secondary School | 10 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
All professional courses have a prerequisite of admission to Teacher Education.
Professional Course Electives
| EDUC 305 | Philosophy and Curriculum of Middle School | 2 |
| EDUC 310 | Methods of Teaching in Middle School | 2 |
| EDUC 350 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34-39 |
EDUC 350 is taken the semester prior to student-teaching.
EDUC 305 and EDUC 310 are required courses for the Middle School pedagogical endorsement.
Additional Music Education Requirements
The Dickinson State University Division of Music provides a comprehensive professional program, available to music majors, music minors, and non-majors, as well as to students certifying to teach public school music. The program also offers fundamental courses to serve the general education needs of the University and promotes the understanding and enjoyment of music on campus, in the community, and in the region.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Education degree requires General Education, the major, Professional Education and electives to equal a minimum of 120 semester hours. Note: Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Music (Options in Choral and Instrumental) does not require a minor.
Applied Lessons
Applied lessons are the study of an instrument or voice with a faculty member. Lessons involve weekly one-on-one instruction with a music faculty member. Music majors and minors are given preference in the scheduling of applied lessons, but non-music majors may also register for applied lessons (special fees apply). MUSC 240/MUSC 440 (Chorale) and/or MUSC 241/MUSC 441 (Concert Band) are co-requisites with applied lessons. Non-music majors taking applied lessons may be required to take the jury examination at the end of each semester of study.
All music minors must enroll in and satisfy requirements for four semesters of Performance Class during the semesters they are registered for applied lessons. At a minimum, all music majors/minors enrolled in applied lessons must perform at performance class at least once each semester. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a failing grade for the applied lesson.
400 Level Requirements
Students may register for applied lessons at the 400 level after:
- At least two semesters of applied lessons at the 100 or 200 level with an average grade of 2.5.
- Passing the Sophomore Gateway Examination.
Sophomore Gateway Examination
At the conclusion of the sophomore year (fourth semester of study), or after a maximum of two semesters in residence for transfer students, and passage of the Piano Proficiency Exam, the student will attempt the Sophomore Gateway Exam. The Sophomore Gateway Exam will consist of an extended jury performance in which the student will demonstrate technical and literature requirements established by the applied teacher and approved by the faculty. The student may take the exam up to four times, but must pass before admission to upper level music courses is granted.
At each attempt of the Sophomore Gateway exam, the faculty will provide written indication to the student either that:
- The student is on track and should finish the degree within a normal expectation of time.
- The committee notes progress but still hears musical or technical problems which have not yet been corrected, therefore, the student should be aware that it may take longer to complete the appropriate degree and should make appropriate academic decisions.
- Continuation of the music major is done against the advice of the faculty.
Piano Proficiency Requirement
As a requirement for graduation, all music majors must pass MUSC 230N - Piano Proficiency Exam. It is highly recommended that this requirement for graduation be met no later than the end of the sophomore year. The Piano Proficiency Exam must be completed concurrent with or prior to upper level study and prior to student teaching. Transfer students must present written evidence of having passed an equivalent examination.
Theory, Keyboard Requirement
Students registered for MUSC 122 are required to take MUSC 130 during the same fall semester as preparation for Piano Proficiency Exam (MUSC 230N). Students registered for MUSC 124 are likewise required to take MUSC 131 the same spring semester. Students may also elect to continue preparation for the exam in MUSC 231, and MUSC 232.
Recital/Capstone Requirement
Music majors must present a recital in the major applied music area during the senior year of study. It is recommended that all music majors present a junior recital. Students must have permission from their applied lesson instructor prior to registering for the recital. For the senior recital, students must be registered in at least the seventh semester of applied study for the major applied instrument. Students must be enrolled in at least the second semester of 400 level applied study during the semester of the recital. B.A. music students not pursuing a performance-oriented area of interest may present a capstone project in lieu of the senior recital. For the junior recital, students must be registered in at least the sixth semester of private lessons for the major applied instrument and have the permission of the applied instructor. The recital will be graded by at least three members of the music faculty, including the applied instructor.
Recital Hearing
A recital hearing is required at least four weeks prior to presentation of the junior or senior recital. Required at the recital hearing is a successful presentation of the repertoire, with the accompanist, of all material programmed on the recital program. The student’s applied teacher and at least two other members of the music faculty will be present at the hearing. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule this hearing.
Jury Examinations
Music majors and minors must perform a jury examination at the end of every semester for each instrument/voice of applied study that term.
Performance Class Requirement
All music majors must enroll in and satisfy requirements for Performance Class (MUSC 289/MUSC 489) during each semester that they are a declared music major. The only exception is the semester that students are student teaching.
Ensemble Participation
See above for ensemble requirements for majors and minors under applied lessons. Music ensembles are open to all students regardless of academic major. Students who are not music majors or minors are encouraged to participate in music ensembles and activities.