Program Overview

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Music Education - B.M.

Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education prepares students to teach grades K-12. Students develop teaching and learning skills; gain experience in conducting, instrumental and choral techniques and methods, jazz, folk and rock; and have the opportunity to explore world music and develop their individual musicianship through private lessons, recitals and small and large ensemble performance.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to this major is selective. Students are required to do a program/scholarship audition. Information regarding audition days and requirements can be found on the school website, and inquiries can be sent to music@kent.edu.

International Students:

All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• MUS 11121: THEORY I (4)
• MUS 11122: THEORY II (4)
• MUS 17111: PIANO CLASS I (1)
• MUS 17112: PIANO CLASS II (1)
• MUS 17512: WIND TECHNIQUES I (1)
• MUS 21111: THEORY III (4)
• MUS 21112: THEORY IV (4)
• MUS 22121: MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) (music major section) (3)
• MUS 23241: MUSIC TEACHING AS A PROFESSION (2)
• MUS 27512: WIND TECHNIQUES II (1)
• MUS 27513: PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES (1)
• MUS 32211: WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I (3)
• MUS 32212: WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) (3)
• MUS 33214: MUSIC EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES (1)
• MUS 33314: PROGRESSIVE AND VERNACULAR MUSIC METHODS (2)
• MUS 33315: GENERAL MUSIC METHODS (2)
• MUS 33316: CHORAL MUSIC METHODS (2)
• MUS 34111: INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING (1)
• MUS 34121: CONDUCTING AND LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOLS (1)
• MUS 37512: STRING TECHNIQUES (1)
• MUS 37514: VOICE TECHNIQUES (1)
• MUS 42392: STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) (9)
• MUS 43245: JAZZ ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUES AND LITERATURE (1)
• MUS 44210: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC METHODS (2)
• MUS 45222: MARCHING BAND (1)
• MUS 49525: SEMINAR FOR STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) (3)
• Applied Music Electives (MUS 36000 level) (8)
• Applied Music Electives (MUS 46000 level) (6)
• Large Ensemble Electives (6)
• Large Ensemble or Jazz Ensemble Elective (1)
• Non-Western and Other Ensemble Elective (1)

Additional Requirements

• CI 47330: READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD (3)
• CULT 29535: EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (3)
• EPSY 29525: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
• PHIL 11001: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (DIVG) (KHUM) (3)
• PSYC 11762: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) (3)
• SPED 23000: INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) (3)
• UC 10001: FLASHES 101 (1)
• Kent Core Composition (6)
• Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (3)
• Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (9)
• Kent Core Social Sciences (6)
• Kent Core Basic Sciences (6-7)
• Kent Core Additional (6)

Progression Requirements

Students must meet all professional requirements to be admitted to advanced study and enroll in upper-division coursework:

• Minimum 2.750 major GPA and 2.500 overall GPA
• Students are required to pass the Music Education Professional Evaluation (MEPE), and pass all sections and be admitted to advanced study through the College of Education, Health and Human Services in order to continue in the Music Education major with CI 47330, MUS 33314, MUS 33315, MUS 33316, MUS 42392, MUS 44210 and MUS 49525. Information about the MEPE is distributed by the coordinator of music education.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 2.750
• Minimum Overall GPA: 2.500
• Minimum C grade required in all music (MUS) courses
• Minimum 3.000 GPA required in MUS 11121, MUS 11122, MUS 21111 and MUS 21112
• Attendance at minimum eight concerts or recitals during semesters of applied music registration
• Completion of one-half senior recital, which may not be performed during the student teaching period, and registration in applied music courses (46000 level) during a degree recital semester
• MUS 11110, MUS 11111, MUS 16914 and MUS 16915 will not count as credit for graduation in this program

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information about assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged, but not required.

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Plan and implement instruction in a variety of music pedagogy settings that is rooted in musical development and equity for all students.
2. Demonstrate broad knowledge and skills with music theory, music history and musicianship.
3. Acquire music K-12 licensure in the state of Ohio by successfully completing all requirements in music and general education.

Program Policies

Dual Degree/Double Major

Students are permitted to double major in more than one division of the School of Art or complete more than one concentration in the same division.

Physical Activity and ROTC Courses

No more than 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses or the first 16 credit hours of ROTC courses—Aerospace Studies (ASTU) and Military Studies (MSCI)—may apply to the 120 credit hours required for graduation.

Requirement Audit

Upon completion of 60 credit hours, each student is required to contact the College of the Arts Advising office to obtain a current evaluation of progress toward completion of the student’s chosen degree program.

Requirements for Admission to Advanced Study for Art Education and Music Education

Admission to advanced study is required of all art education and music education majors and minors prior to enrolling in upper-division education courses.

School of Music Undergraduate Professional Standards

Ensemble participation is an integral part of every music major’s program. All full-time music majors must enroll for credit and participate in an ensemble appropriate to their major performance area until the number of semesters required in the program are completed.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.