This Bachelor of Music in Education program is designed to offer students professional teacher preparation leading to certification for public school teaching K-12 or preparation for graduate study in music education or choral conducting. These activities also provide a framework for continued discussion about teaching philosophies, styles, and what it means to become an effective music educator in the 21st century.
Graduates of the program have 100% pass rate on the Oklahoma Teacher Certification Exams and 100% placement rate for those who were actively seeking teaching positions. Those not seeking positions have been accepted into graduate programs. Students have accepted positions throughout the U.S., Europe, and South Korea.
Vocal Music Education students have the opportunity for music teaching and conducting experiences outside of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø classroom through a variety of means. Students teach private lessons in the schools and through the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Performing Arts Academy. Students are hired or volunteer as sectional coaches for school ensembles, as well as for the Canterbury Voices adult and youth ensembles that rehearse in the Bass Center. Students have leadership opportunities in our Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME) chapter.
Music education method courses contain an observation component that helps the student to become acquainted with master teachers, as well as the discourse of school. Through OKMEA, students participate in state and regional music education conventions and activities.
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The degree plan below shows the courses required for completion of a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Education. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for that student.
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Students must receive credit for six semesters of Music Assembly. Students must attain the required proficiency and performance levels as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.
*All courses listed on this degree plan are required for the completion of this degree. The course sequence is a suggestion only, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to discuss the most appropriate sequence for that student.
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Students must receive credit for six semesters of Music Assembly in their first six semesters at OKCU. Students must attain the required performance levels as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1112 | Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 1122 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| AMV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1571 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUED 1002 | Intro to MUED | 2 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1212 | Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 1222 | Aural Skills | 2 |
| AMV 1471 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1671 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 2112 | Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 2122 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| AMV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1771 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1123 | Music and the Human Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 2001 | Intro to Teaching | 1 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 3133 | Writing About Music | 3 |
| MUS 35XX | Theory Topical Course | 2 |
| AMV 1471 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1871 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| EDUC 3103 | Human Development | 3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUED 3302 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUED 3633 | The Art of Teaching Children to Sing | 3 |
| AMV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| AMA 1371 | Applied Piano | 1 |
| MUS 3142 | Conducting Fundamentals | 2 |
| EDUC 3113 | Psych and Assessment | 3 |
| MUS 4233 | Musicology Seminar | 3 |
| MUS 4112 | Forms & Analysis | 2 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 35XX | Theory Topical Course | 2 |
| MUED 3733 | The Art of Teaching Adolescents to Sing | 3 |
| AMV 1471 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| AMA 1471 | Applied Piano | 1 |
| EDUC 3213 | Students W/Exceptionalities | 3 |
| MUS 3442 | °ä´Ç²Ô»å³Ü³¦³Ù¾±²Ô²µâ€”V´Ç³¦²¹±ô | 2 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| **MUED | Art of Teaching | 3 |
| AMV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1371 | Applied Piano | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| AMV 4341 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed & Lab | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUED 4239 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 4663 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUED 3333 | Teaching Children Foundations of Music | 3 |
| MUED 3533 | Teaching Music in Varied Settings | 3 |
All degrees require a minimum of 124 earned credit hours.
**Transfer students with at least 29 transferable hours (excluding CLEP, AP and IB credit) may substitute a single course of three or more credit hours for the LAS requirement. This course may be from the OKCU curriculum or transferred from another university. It may not meet any other degree requirement.
PHIL/REL 2703 Christian Ethics
ENGL 2713/2813 Survey of American Literature
a higher level math course
ECON 2113 Principles of Microeconomics
For international students whose first language is other than English, a TOEFL score of 550 or above (equivalent score on the IBT is 80 or above). Online coursework will not be accepted.
See course schedule each semester for courses approved as service learning courses.
– Getting Started: Applicants will be contacted by the Music Education faculty upon submitting the School of Music's application.
– Audition: Vocal Music Education applicants are required to sing two contrasting classical or art songs. One selection must be in English. There is no prescreening requirement. Please check out our Vocal Music Auditions page for more information.
– Interview: Music Education applicants will interview with the Music Education faculty and submit a one-page resume.
