Music Education, B.A.
The Music Education major prepares students in k-12 choral and general education, instrumental and general education, and a combination choral, general and instrumental education. Bethel-prepared teachers are in demand as we have nearly a 100% placement rate. Our reputation, accreditation and up-to-date curriculum make music education a great choice for those who wish to invest in the lives of students. Some of our students go on to graduate school but most are teaching in area schools.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
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| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
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| 1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level | 3 |
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| HIST 246 | Introduction to World Civilizations | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
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MATH
| College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Science with Lab | 4 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43-46 |
Core Courses
Choose one concentration area from the following:
Concentration I: Choral and General Music Education Courses
Music Education Courses
| MUED 210 | Music Technology for Educators | 1 |
| MUED 343 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
| MUED 353 | Materials and Methods for Elementary General Music | 3 |
| MUED 354 | Teaching Practicum for Elementary General Music | 0 |
| MUAP 171 | Voice Lessons | 1-2 |
| MUAP 371 | Voice Lessons (Upper Division) | 1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Professional Education
| EDUC 102 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| EDUC 204 | Diversity in the Classroom | 2 |
| EDUC 205 | Educational Pedagogy I | 3 |
| EDUC 305 | Educational Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PSYC 287 | School-Age Growth & Development | 3 |
| SCED 452 | Materials and Methods for Teaching Secondary Music | 3 |
| SCED 453 | Teaching Practicum in Secondary Music Education | 0 |
| EDUC 455 | Student Teaching I | 6-12 |
| EDUC 441 | Professional Education Seminar | 0-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28-30 |
Total Credit Hours: 123-128
Concentration II: Instrumental and General Music Education
Music Education Courses
| MUED 231 | String Instruments | 1 |
| MUED 232 | Woodwind Instruments | 1 |
| MUED 233 | Brass Instruments | 1 |
| MUED 234 | Percussion Instruments | 1 |
| MUED 210 | Music Technology for Educators | 1 |
| MUED 240 | Marching Band Techniques | 1 |
| MUED 353 | Materials and Methods for Elementary General Music | 3 |
| MUED 354 | Teaching Practicum for Elementary General Music | 0 |
| MUAP 145 | Elective Voice | 1 |
| MUED 343 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
MUAP 181-381
| Orchestral Instrument Lessons | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Professional Education
| EDUC 102 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| EDUC 204 | Diversity in the Classroom | 2 |
| EDUC 205 | Educational Pedagogy I | 3 |
| EDUC 305 | Educational Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PSYC 287 | School-Age Growth & Development | 3 |
| SCED 452 | Materials and Methods for Teaching Secondary Music | 3 |
| SCED 453 | Teaching Practicum in Secondary Music Education | 0 |
| EDUC 455 | Student Teaching I | 6-12 |
| EDUC 441 | Professional Education Seminar | 0-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28-30 |
Total Credit Hours: 129-134
Concentration III: Choral, General and Instrumental Music Education
Music Education Courses
| MUED 210 | Music Technology for Educators | 1 |
| MUED 232 | Woodwind Instruments | 1 |
| MUED 233 | Brass Instruments | 1 |
| MUED 234 | Percussion Instruments | 1 |
| MUED 240 | Marching Band Techniques | 1 |
| MUED 353 | Materials and Methods for Elementary General Music | 3 |
| MUED 354 | Teaching Practicum for Elementary General Music | 0 |
| MUED 343 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
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MUAP 181-381
| Orchestral Instrument Lessons | 7 |
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MUAP 171-371
| Voice Lessons | 7 |
| OR | |
MUAP 151-351
| Piano Lessons | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Professional Education
| EDUC 102 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| EDUC 204 | Diversity in the Classroom | 2 |
| EDUC 205 | Educational Pedagogy I | 3 |
| EDUC 305 | Educational Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PSYC 287 | School-Age Growth & Development | 3 |
| SCED 452 | Materials and Methods for Teaching Secondary Music | 3 |
| SCED 453 | Teaching Practicum in Secondary Music Education | 0 |
| EDUC 455 | Student Teaching I | 6-12 |
| EDUC 441 | Professional Education Seminar | 0-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28-30 |
Total Credit Hours: 127-132
See TEACHER LICENSURE for program admission and other information.