Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Education - Sequential Music Program

The Bachelor of Education - Sequential Music program is designed to certify students to teach music in preK-12 schools, focusing on advancing the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development of all learners. This program is offered by the College of Education and can be completed after earning a four-year Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education through the College of Arts and Science.

Program Overview

• The Sequential Music program is a two-year program that may be completed after earning a four-year Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.
• By enrolling in this program, students will gain a richer understanding of the foundations of education, continue to practice their skills in field experiences, and become proficient in assessment, evaluation, and classroom management.

Sample First-Year Schedule

A typical first-year schedule for the Early/Middle Years program might include the following courses:

• Fall Term:
  • EDLC 201.0: Education Learning Community Discovering Saskatchewan
  • EFDT 301.3: Educator Identity in Contexts Anti Oppressive and Ethical Beginnings
  • ECUR 309.3: Introduction to Elementary English Language Arts
  • EFDT 313.3: Pedagogies of Place Context Based Learning Elementary
  • ECUR 312.3: Methods in Elementary Mathematics
  • EPSE 348.3: Essentials of Assessing Student Learning
• Winter Term:
  • EDLC 202.0: Education Learning Community Global Community
  • EPSE 202.3: Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning
  • ECUR 310.3: Literacy Across the Elementary Curriculum Assessment and Planning in a Relational Context
  • EDST 321.3: Field Experience Learning in Contexts
  • ECUR 322.3: Methods in Elementary Science
  • ECUR 382.3: Methods in Elementary Social Studies

Why Study Here?

• Location: Study at one of the most beautiful university campuses in Canada, immersed in the City of Saskatoon’s active arts environment.
• Hands-on Learning: Gain multiple opportunities to put teaching skills to work in schools, working directly with students.

Careers

The Department of Music offers a unique degree program in music education for those planning to teach music at the early/middle years or secondary levels. Students who complete the Bachelor of Music in Music Education program can then apply to the College of Education for the two-year Bachelor of Education – Sequential Music program. The completion of this professional B.Ed. degree qualifies candidates to receive a Saskatchewan teacher's certificate to teach any grade from preKindergarten to Grade 12.

Tuition Estimates

Program Options

The Bachelor of Education - Sequential Music degree is offered by the College of Education, with two options:

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Sequential Music - Early/Middle Years Program: Choose this if you want to teach students in preKindergarten through Grade 8.
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Sequential Music - Secondary Program: Choose this if you want to teach students in Grades 9 through 12, with music as your Teaching Area 1 and a specialization in a Teaching Area 2.

Admission Requirements

To enter this program, you first need to complete the four-year Bachelor of Music in Music Education [B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.)]. For the Secondary option, you will also need a minimum average of 60% in your Teaching Area 2 classes. Once you've completed the B.Mus.(Mus.Ed.) program, you can apply to the College of Education for the Bachelor of Education - Sequential Music degree.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Start Term: Application deadline is February 15, with documents due by March 1.

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