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 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| HIST | History Elective | 3 |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 |
| MATH | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| | | |
| COMM and Foreign Language | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| | OR | |
| | Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| | AND | |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| | | |
| | Choose three credits from the following: | 3 |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 110 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 291 | Physical World | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Any BIOL,CHEM, PHYS | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
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 441 | Professional Education Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 455 | Student Teaching I | 8 or 12 |
| EDUC 456 | Student Teaching II | 0 or 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
All education majors must take Student Teaching for 12 credits and the Professional Seminar course for 1 credit. EDUC 455 and EDUC 456 must equal 12 credits during the Student Teaching semester.
Total Credit Hours: 123
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 441 | Professional Education Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 455 | Student Teaching I | 8 or 12 |
| EDUC 456 | Student Teaching II | 0 or 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
All education majors must take Student Teaching for 12 credits and the Professional Seminar course for 1 credit. EDUC 55 and EDUC 456 must equal 12 credits during the Student Teaching semester.
Total Credit Hours: 129
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 |
| | | |
| MUAP 181-381 | Orchestral Instrument Lessons | 7 |
| | OR | |
| 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 441 | Professional Education Seminar | 1 |
| EDUC 455 | Student Teaching I | 8 or 12 |
| EDUC 456 | Student Teaching II | 0 or 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
All education majors must take Student Teaching for 12 credits and the Professional Seminar course for 1 credits. EDUC455 and EDUC 456 must equal 12 credits during the Student Teaching semester.
Total Credit Hours: 127
See TEACHER LICENSURE for program admission and other information.