The Bachelor of Music Education leads to the state of Illinois Professional Educator License in PK-12 Music Education (Kindergarten through Grade 12). PK-12 Music Education majors must complete all requirements of the College of Education to be eligible for licensure.
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) are general education courses Concordia-Chicago agrees to accept in lieu of comparable, lower-division general education requirements. For more information regarding IAI transfer credit, please see the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s iTransfer website at www.itransfer.org.
Students are advised that before beginning the Bachelor of Music Education degree at Concordia-Chicago, they must perform a successful audition according to departmental guidelines on their primary instrument or voice and must successfully complete the music fundamentals test for placement into the MUSA-3000 level course, MUS-2113 Music Theory I: Diatonic, and MUS-2112 Aural Skills I (please see music fundamentals guidelines).
For admission to teacher candidacy (professional instructional courses), students must follow the procedures for Transition Point 1: Admission to Teacher Candidacy as well as complete Keyboard Technique I, II, III or attain a passing score on the piano proficiency test.
General Education Requirements
Courses with an * are part of the major and require a grade of C or higher.
University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COL-1995 | Vocation and College Success (Transfer students are exempt from this course ) | 1 |
Theology – Public Teacher Education (6 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical courses, select one | ||
| THY-1100 | The Bible (B) | 3 |
| THY-2010 | Introduction to the Old Testament (B) | 3 |
| THY-3105 | Introduction to the New Testament (B) | 3 |
| Theological courses | ||
| THY-1210 | Introduction to Christianity (S) | 3 |
General Education Requirements
Communication (9 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-1100 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG-2000 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| The above courses must pass with a C or higher per IAI requirements. | ||
| COM-1100 | Speech Communication | 3 |
Humanities (9 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Required Courses | 3 | |
| History of the American People to 1877 (*) | ||
or HIS-1250 | History of the American People since 1877 | |
| Fine Arts: Select one course from the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Two-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Three-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Western Art: Pre-History through Renaissance | ||
| Western Art: Post Renaissance through Contemporary | ||
| Non-Western Art | ||
| Introduction to Film Studies | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Select one Humanities or Fine Arts from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Two-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Three-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Western Art: Pre-History through Renaissance | ||
| Western Art: Post Renaissance through Contemporary | ||
| Non-Western Art | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Introduction to Film Studies | ||
| Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults ((this course is an ISBE requirement)) | ||
| Non-Western Literature | ||
| U.S. Latina/o Literature(s) | ||
| Greek & Roman Mythology | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Classical World Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| German for Reading I | ||
| German for Reading II | ||
| Greek I | ||
| Greek II | ||
| Hebrew I | ||
| Hebrew II | ||
| Survey of Early Modern Europe, 1350-1815 | ||
| Survey of Modern Europe Since 1815 | ||
| Survey of World History to 1500 | ||
| Survey of the World Since 1500 | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| African American History | ||
| Hispanic and Latino American History | ||
| Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations | ||
| A History of Illinois | ||
| Arts and Ideas | ||
| Intro to American Cultural Studies | ||
| Latin I | ||
| Latin II | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Primer in Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| THR-1100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
Social And Behavioral Science (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development (* (this course is an ISBE required course)) | 3 |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology (*) | 3 |
| Select one additional course from the following : | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| World Geography: Culture Patterns | ||
| The Developing World | ||
| Introduction to Global Cultural Studies | ||
| Engaging Diversity: U.S. Perspectives | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| The Mind and the Brain | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Life Span | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Racism in the U.S. | ||
Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 Hours)
All College of Education students must complete coursework in the following areas: biology, chemistry or earth science. At least one of the transfer courses in science must include a lab.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Requirements select one | 4 | |
| Consumer Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Chemistry in the World Today | ||
| Health Science Applications in Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry II (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Concepts in Life and Physical Science (With Lab) | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Energy and Our Environment (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability (With Lab) | ||
| Physics of Things We Use (With Lab) | ||
| Life Science Requirements select one | 3-4 | |
| Biology in the World Today (With Lab) | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| General Biology I (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology II (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II (With Lab) | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
Mathematics (3 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-1550 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| or MAT-1805 | College Algebra | |
Students must also take the Theology – Church Worker Studies Minor for (21 Hours)
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Major Requirements
The 120 credit-hour minimum is achievable by using specific courses that meet both general education requirements and the Music Education major curriculum requirements. A course in the major must have the grade C or higher to apply to the major. Students may not take a course as Pass/Fail if the course is mandated by their licensure program through ISBE, excluding the student teaching internship course and the edTPA course.
Students are advised that before beginning a major in music at Concordia-Chicago, they must perform an audition according to department guidelines on their primary instrument or voice and must successfully complete the music fundamentals test for placement into MUS-2113 Music Theory I: Diatonic and MUS-2112 Aural Skills I (please see music fundamentals guidelines). Prior keyboard (piano) experience is recommended; Keyboard Technique courses are offered on campus to address competency.
Shared General Education Content Courses Required for the Music Licensure Program
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development | 3 |
| HIS-1200 | History of the American People to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIS-1250 | History of the American People since 1877 | |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
Foundational Courses in Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-1050 | Introduction to American Education | 3 |
| EDUC-1070 | Media and Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development ((This may satisfy a General Education requirement)) | 3 |
| EDUC-2050 | Teaching in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC-2090 | Characteristics and Instruction of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Music Education Major Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-1411 | Introduction to Music Education | 1 |
| MUS-2402 | Vocal Techniques for Music Educators | 2 |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology ((This may satisfy a General education requirement)) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Professional PK-12 Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSC-3600 | Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 |
| EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| MUS-3432 | Methodologies of Music Learning | 2 |
| MUS-4433 | Teaching Music PK-12 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Music Core: (48.5 to 52.5 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory | ||
| MUS-2113 | Music Theory I: Diatonic | 3 |
| MUS-2123 | Music Theory II: Chromatic | 3 |
| MUS-4142 | Music Theory: Counterpoint | 2 |
| MUS-4153 | Music Theory: Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS-4163 | Orchestration and Arranging | 3 |
| Basic Skills | ||
| MUS-1691 | Piano Proficiency | 1 |
| MUS-2112 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUS-2122 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS-3883 | Basic Conducting | 3 |
| MUS-3132 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS-3142 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| Music Literature | ||
| MUS-2243 | Music of World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS-3213 | History of Western Music to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS-3223 | History of Western Music 1750-1900 | 3 |
| MUS-4263 | Twentieth-Century Music Literature and Techniques | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Select a Primary Ensemble Membrship (.5 hours/semester for seven semesters) | 3.5 | |
| MUSE-3900 | Kapelle | .5 |
| MUSE-3930 | Schola Cantorum | .5 |
| MUSE-3940 | Wind Symphony | .5 |
| MUSE-3980 | Chamber Orchestra | .5 |
| Applied Music (One hour/semester for seven semesters ) | ||
| Applied Piano for Majors I and Applied Piano for Majors II | ||
| Applied Harpsichord Majors I | ||
| Applied Organ for Majors I and Applied Organ for Majors II | ||
| Applied Voice for Majors I and Applied Voice for Majors II | ||
| Applied Flute for Majors I and Applied Flute for Majors II | ||
| Applied Oboe for Majors I and Applied Oboe for Majors II | ||
| Applied Clarinet for Majors I and Applied Clarinet for Majors II | ||
| Applied Saxophone for Majors I and Applied Saxophone Majors II | ||
| Applied Bassoon for Majors I and Applied Bassoon for Majors II | ||
| Applied Trumpet for Majors I and Applied Trumpet for Majors II | ||
| Applied Horn for Majors I and Applied Horn for Majors II | ||
| Applied Trombone for Majors I and Applied Trombone for Majors II | ||
| Applied Euphonium for Majors I and Applied Euphonium Majors II | ||
| Applied Tuba for Majors I and Applied Tuba for Majors II | ||
| Applied Percussion Majors I and Applied Percussion Majors II | ||
| Applied Violin for Majors I and Applied Violin for Majors II | ||
| Applied Viola for Majors I and Applied Viola for Majors II | ||
| Applied Cello for Majors I and Applied Cello for Majors II | ||
| Applied String Bass Majors I | ||
| Applied Guitar for Majors I and Applied Guitar for Majors II | ||
| Applied Harp for Majors I | ||
| Composition I and Composition II | ||
| Music Convocation (.5 hours per semester for 6 semesters) | 3 | |
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Senior Recital | 1 | |
| MUS-4521 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Total Hours | 52.5 | |
Music Education Emphasis Area
Select one of the following emphases:12.5
Instrumental Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-1421 | Instrumental Techniques: Single Reed | 1 |
| MUS-1431 | Instrumental Techniques: Double Reeds and Flutes | 1 |
| MUS-1441 | Instrumental Techniques: Upper Brass | 1 |
| MUS-1451 | Instrumental Techniques: Lower Brass | 1 |
| MUS-1461 | Instrumental Techniques: Strings | 1 |
| MUS-1471 | Instrumental Techniques: Percussion | 1 |
| MUS-3421 | Instrumental Pedagogy | 1 |
| MUS-4882 | Instrumental Program and Repertoire | 2 |
| MUS-4883 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting | 3 |
| MUSE-3900 | Kapelle | .5 |
| or MUSE-3930 | Schola Cantorum | |
| Total Hours | 12.5 | |
Choral Emphasis
* MUSA-3201 (Must be taken if Voice is Primary or MUSA-3231 must be taken if Keyboard is Primary -
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-2413 | Singer's Diction | 3 |
| MUS-4453 | The K-12 Choral Program—Repertoire and Techniques | 3 |
| MUS-4483 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 3 |
| MUSE-3940 | Wind Symphony | 0.5 |
| or MUSE-3960 | University Band | |
| or MUSE-3980 | Chamber Orchestra | |
| MUSA-2355 | Applied Percussion ((Must be taken for 2 semesters to equal 1 credit)) | .5 |
| Must be taken for 2 semesters to equal 2 credits | ||
| MUSA-3201 | Applied Piano for Majors I (*) | 1 |
| or MUSA-3231 | Applied Voice for Majors I | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
General Music Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-1471 | Instrumental Techniques: Percussion | 1 |
| MUS-4453 | The K-12 Choral Program—Repertoire and Techniques | 3 |
| MUS-4483 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 3 |
| or MUS-4883 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting | |
| Ensemble , If instrument is voice, select an instrument ensemble. All others select a choral ensemble. | .5 | |
| The courses below must be taken twicw to equal 2 hours of credit 1 Ensemble | ||
| MUSA-3201 | Applied Piano for Majors I | 1 |
| MUSA-3231 | Applied Voice for Majors I | 1 |
| MUSA-3401 | Applied Guitar for Majors I | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 | |
The total hours for the program is 120 credits. This includes general education, electives and major requirements above.
Student Teaching Internship Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDKS-4940 | Student Teaching Internship: PK-12 Music | 15 |
| EDUC-4985 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
The Student Teaching Internship is a supervised experience in 2 levels of school settings (Kindergarten – Grade 8 and Grades 9-12) every day for the 16-week semester under the guidance of a classroom cooperating teacher and University supervisor. Candidates must also enroll in the edTPA Seminar during the internship.
- Candidates must meet the requirements for Transition Point Two: Admission to the Student Teaching Internship Semester to begin the internship.
- Subsequently, candidates must meet the requirements for Transition Point Three: Completion of the Student Teaching Internship Semester . Attendance at scheduled edTPA seminars and Colloquium is required. The College of Education Manual provides details and guidelines for meeting the criteria for successful completion of the Internship Semester and the process for obtaining the Illinois Professional Educator License.
General Education Requirements
Courses with an * are part of the major and require a grade of C or higher.
University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COL-1995 | Vocation and College Success (Transfer students are exempt from this course ) | 1 |
Theology – Public Teacher Education (6 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical courses, select one | ||
| THY-1100 | The Bible (B) | 3 |
| THY-2010 | Introduction to the Old Testament (B) | 3 |
| THY-3105 | Introduction to the New Testament (B) | 3 |
| Theological courses | ||
| THY-1210 | Introduction to Christianity (S) | 3 |
General Education Requirements
Communication (9 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-1100 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG-2000 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| The above courses must pass with a C or higher per IAI requirements. | ||
| COM-1100 | Speech Communication | 3 |
Humanities (9 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Required Courses | 3 | |
| History of the American People to 1877 (*) | ||
or HIS-1250 | History of the American People since 1877 | |
| Fine Arts: Select one course from the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Two-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Three-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Western Art: Pre-History through Renaissance | ||
| Western Art: Post Renaissance through Contemporary | ||
| Non-Western Art | ||
| Introduction to Film Studies | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Select one Humanities or Fine Arts from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Two-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Three-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Western Art: Pre-History through Renaissance | ||
| Western Art: Post Renaissance through Contemporary | ||
| Non-Western Art | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Introduction to Film Studies | ||
| Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults ((this course is an ISBE requirement)) | ||
| Non-Western Literature | ||
| U.S. Latina/o Literature(s) | ||
| Greek & Roman Mythology | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Classical World Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| German for Reading I | ||
| German for Reading II | ||
| Greek I | ||
| Greek II | ||
| Hebrew I | ||
| Hebrew II | ||
| Survey of Early Modern Europe, 1350-1815 | ||
| Survey of Modern Europe Since 1815 | ||
| Survey of World History to 1500 | ||
| Survey of the World Since 1500 | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| African American History | ||
| Hispanic and Latino American History | ||
| Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations | ||
| A History of Illinois | ||
| Arts and Ideas | ||
| Intro to American Cultural Studies | ||
| Latin I | ||
| Latin II | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Primer in Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
Social And Behavioral Science (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development (* (this course is an ISBE required course)) | 3 |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology (*) | 3 |
| Select one additional course from the following : | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| World Geography: Culture Patterns | ||
| The Developing World | ||
| Introduction to Global Cultural Studies | ||
| Engaging Diversity: U.S. Perspectives | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| The Mind and the Brain | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Life Span | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Racism in the U.S. | ||
Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 Hours)
All College of Education students must complete coursework in the following areas: biology, chemistry or earth science. At least one of the transfer courses in science must include a lab.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Requirements select one | 4 | |
| Consumer Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Chemistry in the World Today | ||
| Health Science Applications in Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry II (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Concepts in Life and Physical Science (With Lab) | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Energy and Our Environment (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability (With Lab) | ||
| Physics of Things We Use (With Lab) | ||
| Life Science Requirements select one | 3-4 | |
| Biology in the World Today (With Lab) | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| General Biology I (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology II (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II (With Lab) | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
Mathematics (3 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-1550 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| or MAT-1805 | College Algebra | |
Major Requirements
The 120 credit-hour minimum is achievable by using specific courses that meet both general education requirements and the Music Education major curriculum requirements. A course in the major must have the grade C or higher to apply to the major. Students may not take a course as Pass/Fail if the course is mandated by their licensure program through ISBE, excluding the student teaching internship course and the edTPA course.
Students are advised that before beginning a major in music at Concordia-Chicago, they must perform an audition according to department guidelines on their primary instrument or voice and must successfully complete the music fundamentals test for placement into MUS-2113 Music Theory I: Diatonic and MUS-2112 Aural Skills I (please see music fundamentals guidelines). Prior keyboard (piano) experience is recommended; Keyboard Technique courses are offered on campus to address competency.
Shared General Education Content Courses Required for the Music Licensure Program
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development | 3 |
| HIS-1200 | History of the American People to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIS-1250 | History of the American People since 1877 | |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
Foundational Courses in Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-1050 | Introduction to American Education | 3 |
| EDUC-1070 | Media and Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development ((This may satisfy a General Education requirement)) | 3 |
| EDUC-2050 | Teaching in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC-2090 | Characteristics and Instruction of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Music Education Major Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-1411 | Introduction to Music Education | 1 |
| MUS-2402 | Vocal Techniques for Music Educators | 2 |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology ((This may satisfy a General education requirement)) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Professional PK-12 Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSC-3600 | Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 |
| EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| MUS-3432 | Methodologies of Music Learning | 2 |
| MUS-4433 | Teaching Music PK-12 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Music Core: (48.5 to 52.5 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory | ||
| MUS-2113 | Music Theory I: Diatonic | 3 |
| MUS-2123 | Music Theory II: Chromatic | 3 |
| MUS-4142 | Music Theory: Counterpoint | 2 |
| MUS-4153 | Music Theory: Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS-4163 | Orchestration and Arranging | 3 |
| Basic Skills | ||
| MUS-1691 | Piano Proficiency | 1 |
| MUS-2112 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUS-2122 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS-3883 | Basic Conducting | 3 |
| MUS-3132 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS-3142 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| Music Literature | ||
| MUS-2243 | Music of World Cultures | 3 |
| MUS-3213 | History of Western Music to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS-3223 | History of Western Music 1750-1900 | 3 |
| MUS-4263 | Twentieth-Century Music Literature and Techniques | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Select a Primary Ensemble Membrship (.5 hours/semester for seven semesters) | 3.5 | |
| MUSE-3900 | Kapelle | .5 |
| MUSE-3930 | Schola Cantorum | .5 |
| MUSE-3940 | Wind Symphony | .5 |
| MUSE-3980 | Chamber Orchestra | .5 |
| Applied Music (One hour/semester for seven semesters ) | ||
| Applied Piano for Majors I and Applied Piano for Majors II | ||
| Applied Harpsichord Majors I | ||
| Applied Organ for Majors I and Applied Organ for Majors II | ||
| Applied Voice for Majors I and Applied Voice for Majors II | ||
| Applied Flute for Majors I and Applied Flute for Majors II | ||
| Applied Oboe for Majors I and Applied Oboe for Majors II | ||
| Applied Clarinet for Majors I and Applied Clarinet for Majors II | ||
| Applied Saxophone for Majors I and Applied Saxophone Majors II | ||
| Applied Bassoon for Majors I and Applied Bassoon for Majors II | ||
| Applied Trumpet for Majors I and Applied Trumpet for Majors II | ||
| Applied Horn for Majors I and Applied Horn for Majors II | ||
| Applied Trombone for Majors I and Applied Trombone for Majors II | ||
| Applied Euphonium for Majors I and Applied Euphonium Majors II | ||
| Applied Tuba for Majors I and Applied Tuba for Majors II | ||
| Applied Percussion Majors I and Applied Percussion Majors II | ||
| Applied Violin for Majors I and Applied Violin for Majors II | ||
| Applied Viola for Majors I and Applied Viola for Majors II | ||
| Applied Cello for Majors I and Applied Cello for Majors II | ||
| Applied String Bass Majors I | ||
| Applied Guitar for Majors I and Applied Guitar for Majors II | ||
| Applied Harp for Majors I | ||
| Composition I and Composition II | ||
| Music Convocation (.5 hours per semester for 6 semesters) | 3 | |
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Music Convocation | ||
| Senior Recital | 1 | |
| MUS-4521 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Total Hours | 52.5 | |
Music Education Emphasis Area
Select one of the following emphases:12.5
Instrumental Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-1421 | Instrumental Techniques: Single Reed | 1 |
| MUS-1431 | Instrumental Techniques: Double Reeds and Flutes | 1 |
| MUS-1441 | Instrumental Techniques: Upper Brass | 1 |
| MUS-1451 | Instrumental Techniques: Lower Brass | 1 |
| MUS-1461 | Instrumental Techniques: Strings | 1 |
| MUS-1471 | Instrumental Techniques: Percussion | 1 |
| MUS-3421 | Instrumental Pedagogy | 1 |
| MUS-4882 | Instrumental Program and Repertoire | 2 |
| MUS-4883 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting | 3 |
| MUSE-3900 | Kapelle | .5 |
| or MUSE-3930 | Schola Cantorum | |
| Total Hours | 12.5 | |
Choral Emphasis
* MUSA-3201 (Must be taken if Voice is Primary or MUSA-3231 must be taken if Keyboard is Primary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-2413 | Singer's Diction | 3 |
| MUS-4453 | The K-12 Choral Program—Repertoire and Techniques | 3 |
| MUS-4483 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 3 |
| MUSE-3940 | Wind Symphony | 0.5 |
| or MUSE-3960 | University Band | |
| or MUSE-3980 | Chamber Orchestra | |
| MUSA-2355 | Applied Percussion ((Must be taken for 2 semesters to equal 1 credit)) | .5 |
| Must be taken for 2 semesters to equal 2 credits | ||
| MUSA-3201 | Applied Piano for Majors I (*) | 1 |
| or MUSA-3231 | Applied Voice for Majors I | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
General Music Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-1471 | Instrumental Techniques: Percussion | 1 |
| MUS-4453 | The K-12 Choral Program—Repertoire and Techniques | 3 |
| MUS-4483 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 3 |
| or MUS-4883 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting | |
| Ensemble , If instrument is voice, select an instrument ensemble. All others select a choral ensemble. | .5 | |
| The courses below must be taken twicw to equal 2 hours of credit 1 Ensemble | ||
| MUSA-3201 | Applied Piano for Majors I | 1 |
| MUSA-3231 | Applied Voice for Majors I | 1 |
| MUSA-3401 | Applied Guitar for Majors I | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 | |
The total hours for the program is 120 credits. This includes general education, electives and major requirements above.
General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago undergraduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into undergraduate degree-seeking programs for online (ADP) and on-campus (Traditional) study in the fall and spring semesters. If you have any questions please work with your admissions advisors.
Graduation Requirements
Students in the College of Education must meet all University requirements found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Specific requirements of the College of Education include the following:
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all college-level coursework completed at CUC.
- Earn a grade of C or higher for courses serving as prerequisites for other courses.
- Earn a grade of D- or higher for general education courses that are not prerequisites for other courses.
- Earn a grade of C or higher in coursework applied to Professional Program requirements.
- Earn a grade of C or higher for Professional Instructional (Methods) course(s).
- A passing score on the Illinois State Licensure Test(s) (taken prior to student teaching for those seeking licensure).
- A passing score on the EdTPA (for those seeking licensure).
- A passing grade for the Student Teaching Internship and a passing grade for both semesters of the DCE internship.
The College of Education Initial Licensure Program has a stipulation indicating that students in the COE may not take any course as Pass/Fail without permission of the Division Chair or College Dean. Students may not take a course as Pass/Fail if the course is mandated by their licensure program through ISBE. Students may not take a course as Pass/Fail including courses with the following course codes - EDEC, EDEL, EDMG, EDSC, EDSP, EDKS and EDUC. The student teaching internship course and the edTPA course are excluded from this policy because they are automatically Pass/Fail. General education courses outside of the required licensure programs may be taken as Pass/Fail if they are in alignment with the University policy.
In addition to the overall minimum credits for the degree major, minor, endorsement, and special programs (Honors Program for example) requirements are also necessary if they have been declared. Deficiency in any area of the program will delay awarding of the degree and will require filing of a new intent to graduate. Students may elect to drop minors, additional endorsements, or other special programs if they present an obstacle to graduation.