B.M. in Music Education (K-12)

126-138.5 credit hours required.
 
  Contact Persons:
  Michael Schaff, Co-Chair, Department of Music Education
A328 Schuette, (315) 267-3231, schaffmp@potsdam.edu
 
  Peter McCoy, Co-Chair, Department of Music Education
A329 Schuette, (315) 267-3210, mccoypm@potsdam.edu

All courses are 3 credits unless noted. Credits are divided as follows:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
Required Courses

Credits
General Education Courses 19-28
Liberal Arts Electives 9
Basic Musicianship Sequence 29
Free Music Electives       (limit one ensemble per semester)3
Upper Division Music History and Theory Elective3
Upper Division Music Education Elective3

      Required Courses for State Certification
      5
EDLS 207Literacy I 
HLTH 230School Health (2 credits) 
PSYC 220Child Development 
 (0 credits; credits in General Education requirements) 

      Plus one of the following Tracks
              55-58.5
Band Track (58.5 credits)  
Performance   
MUCS 420Performance Concentration (7 @ 2 credits)  
 Ensembles (7 @ 1 credit) 

      Music Education		  
MUCE 205Principles of Music Education 
MUCE 306Music Teaching and Learning I 
MUCE 307Practicum in Elementary General Music (1 credit) 
MUCE 335, 337Wind Practices Elementary & Secondary       (2 @ 2 credits 
MUCE 336Practicum in Teaching Beginning Instruments (1 credit) 
MUCE 467Student Teaching (15 credits) 

      Technical/Professional Courses		 
MUCC 161-165Woodwinds (5 @ .5 credits) 
MUCC 330Percussion (1 credit) 
MUCC 121, 122Brass Techniques I & II (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 203, 204Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 341Choral Techniques (1 credit) 
MUCC 342Orchestra Techniques (1 credit) 

        MUCC 350 or
      choral ensemble
Vocal Experience (1 credit) 

        Choral Track		 
        55-58
Performance  
MUCS 420Performance Concentration (7 @ 2 credits)       
 Ensembles (7 @ 1 credit) 
MUCP 131Introduction to Diction (2 credits) 

        Music Education		  
MUCE 205Principles of Music Education 
MUCE 306Music Teaching and Learning I 
MUCE 307Practicum in Elementary General Music (1 credit) 
MUCE 334Practicum in Elementary Choir (1 credit) 
MUCE 338Choral Practices Elementary/Middle School (2 credits) 
MUCE 339Choral Practices Secondary/Adult (2 credits) 
MUCE 467Student Teaching (15 credits) 

      Plus one of the following		 
Voice Majors Technical/Professional Courses 
MUCC 201, 202Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 301, 302Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 340Band Techniques (1 credit) 
MUCC 342Orchestra Techniques (1 credit) 

      Piano Majors Technical/Professional Courses		 
MUCC 303Functional Keyboard (1 credit) 
MUCC 350/351Vocal Techniques (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 340Band Techniques (1 credit) 
MUCC 342Orchestra Techniques (1 credit) 

      Guitar or Harp Majors Technical/Professional Courses
MUCC 201, 202Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 301, 302Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 350, 351Vocal Techniques (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 340Band Techniques (1 credit) 
MUCC 342Orchestra Techniques (1 credit) 

      Orchestra Track		 
        58
Performance  
MUCS 420Performance Concentration (7 @ 2 credits) 
 Ensembles (7 @ 1 credit) 

      Music Education		  
MUCE 205Principles of Music Education 
MUCE 306Music Teaching and Learning I 
MUCE 307Practicum in Elementary General Music (1 credit) 
MUCE 140String Seminar (.5 credit) 
MUCE 340Practicum in String Teaching (1 credit) 
MUCE 341, 342
        String Practices Elementary &
        Secondary       (2 @ 2 credits)		 
MUCE 467Student Teaching (15 credits) 

      Technical/Professional Courses		 
MUCC 241-244String Playing (3 @ .5 credits)  
MUCC 341-344String Teaching (4 @ .5 credits) 
MUCC 203, 204Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 340Band Techniques (1 credit) 
MUCC 341Choral Techniques (1 credit) 
MUCC 350Vocal Experience (1 credit) or choral ensemble 

      General Music Track		58.5
Performance  
MUCS 420Performance Concentration (7 @ 2 credits) 
  Ensembles (7 @ 1 credit) 
MUCP 131Introduction to Diction (2 credits) 

      Music Education		 
MUCE 205Principles of Music Education 
MUCE 306Music Teaching and Learning I 
MUCE 308Practicum in General Music I (1 credit) 
MUCE 316Music Teaching and Learning II 
MUCE 318Practicum in General Music II (1.5 credits) 
  Workshops (2 @ .5 credits) 
MUCE 467  

      Technical/Professional Courses		 
MUCC 201, 202Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 301, 302Functional Keyboard (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCC 350, 351Vocal Techniques (2 @ 1 credit) 
MUCE 207Classroom Instruments (1 credit) 
MUCC 341Choral Techniques (1 credit) 
MUCC 340 or 342Band or Orchestra Tech. (1 credit) 

        Sophomore Evaluation
        Each student pursuing a Music Education degree must successfully         complete the Sophomore Evaluation for admission into the Crane         Music Education Professional sequence. The sophomore evaluation will take place during the student’s sophomore year, the semester following         successful completion of Principles of Music Education (MUCE 205).         This comprehensive review will be made by the Music Education faculty         to evaluate the student’s progress in relation to academic and musical         growth and the feasibility of successful completion of the Music Education         degree. To be admitted to advanced standing, students must show         evidence of quality work and have made satisfactory progress. Other         personal characteristics will be considered as well. For more information,       see the Crane Academic Information Supplement.
     
           

Teaching Certification Requirements for Bachelor      of Music (Music Education Candidates)
The Music Education curriculum is the only music program that       includes an approved professional sequence of courses leading to New       York State Initial Certification for teaching music. Student teaching       is a College-supervised experience in participating schools located in       several areas of New York State.       Since the student teaching experience is considered a full-time commitment       the following regulations will apply:

  1. No simultaneous coursework is permitted during the student teaching       assignment.
  2. Any employment during the student teaching assignment must be       approved by the Sponsor Teacher and the Student Teaching Supervisor,       and notification given to the Co-Chair of Music Education for       Student Programs.
  3. Any volunteer activities which could interfere with the student       teaching assignment must be approved by the Sponsor Teacher       and the Student Teaching Supervisor, and notification given to the       Co-Chair of Music Education for Student Programs.
    4.      
  4. Participation in ensembles, performances, lessons, and competitions       during the student teaching assignment requires the permission (in       advance) of the Co-Chair of Music Education for Student Programs, the Sponsor Teacher and the Student Teaching Supervisor.
    5.      

      Student Teaching in Music is a full semester course consisting, in most       cases, of two distinctly different teaching experiences. These experiences       must include contact with elementary students (K-6) and secondary       students (7-12). A grade of S/U is issued for the semester’s work. For       details about planning for student teaching, see The Crane School       of Music Academic Information Supplement and the Crane Student       Teaching Handbook.

      Application for Teacher Certification

All applicants for teacher certification are required to file an official       State application for teacher certification before being recommended       by the College for an Initial certificate. Applications must be completed       on-line at: www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach.      

     

In addition to successful completion of the Bachelor of Music Degree in       Music Education, the New York State Education Department requires       that applicants for initial teaching certification pass the following NYS       Teacher Certification Exams: Liberal Arts and Sciences Test, Content       Specially Test in Music, and the Assessment of Teaching skills – Written.       Student planning to become teachers in New York are required       to complete 100 hours of pre-student teaching field experience and       complete the fingerprint clearance process. In order to receive Institutional       recommendation for certification, a grade of 2.0 or higher is       required in the following courses: HLTH 230 School Health, EDLS       207 Literacy, and PSYC 220 Child Development.