BME in Music Education
Aberdeen, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 28,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* estimated yearly total for international students; USD 17,677 - estimated yearly total for residents
Introduction
The NSU music department will help you grow as a musician while preparing you to excel in your dream career as a music teacher.
As an NSU music major, you can learn to:
- Teach music to K-12 students
- Perform and create music, and
- Develop students’ understanding and appreciation of the art of music.
The instrumental emphasis is for you if you’d like to teach K-12 instrumental music and supervise school music programs. You’ll be encouraged to take vocal courses to strengthen your musicianship.
The vocal emphasis prepares you to teach K-12 vocal and general music and supervise school music programs. You’ll be encouraged to take instrumental courses to strengthen your musicianship.
Our double major in music – instrumental and vocal – is perfect if you’d like to teach in a smaller school district. With this degree, you’ll be qualified to teach grades K-12.
At Northern, you'll get individual attention from our renowned music faculty members who will help you develop your fullest potential.
You'll have plentiful performance opportunities as part of outstanding musical ensembles. NSU brings professional musicians to campus for residencies, workshops, lectures and recitals. Northern ensembles that tour each year include the Marching Wolves, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers.
NSU is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Program Outcome
- Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental musical skills through sight-playing/sight-singing and functional piano playing.
- Students will demonstrate competency in the application of knowledge of music theory through analysis, vocal/instrumental arranging, and composition. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in writing on topics in the field of music history through the purposeful use of educational resources, critical thinking, and supporting details. (Cross-curricular Skills: Inquiry and Analysis; Information Literacy)
- Students will demonstrate skills in preparation for and performance of musical works that exhibit effective artistic expression. (Cross-curricular Skill: Foundational Lifelong Learning Skills)
- Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of undergraduate education, particularly within the major, for a specific purpose that has value in the discipline. (Cross-curricular Skills: Intercultural Knowledge; Integrative Learning)
- Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of undergraduate education for the purpose of effectively teaching music to K‐12 students in the public schools in compliance with the competencies established by the South Dakota Department of Education. (Cross-curricular Skills: Integrative Learning; Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity)
Curriculum
Instrumental K-12 Plan of Study
First Year Fall
- IDL 190, Freshman Seminar 2
- MUS 110, Basic Music Theory I 4
- Musical Performance Major area 2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- ENGL 101, English Composition I 3
- EDFN 102, Introduction to Education^ 3
First Year Spring
- MUS 111, Basic Music Theory II 4
- Musical Performance Major area 2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
- SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech* 3
- MATH 102/L, College Algebra* 3-4
Second Year Fall
- MUS 210, Advanced Music Theory I 4
- MUS 332, History of Music I 2
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- MUS 272, Brass Methods I 1
- Musical Performance Major area 1-2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- EPSY 302, Educational Psychology, and ELED 296, Field Experience 3/0
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
Second Year Spring
- MUS 211, Advanced Music Theory II 4
- MUS 333, History of Music II 2
- MUS 360, Conducting 2
- MUS 274, String Methods I 1
- Musical Performance Major area 2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- Arts and Humanities Course: Social Connections 3
- Arts and Humanities Course: Literature 3
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
Third Year Fall
- MUS 432, History of Music III 2
- MUS 367, Instrumental Methods 2
- MUS 372, Woodwind Methods I 1
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Musical Performance Major area***
- Ensemble(s) 0
- EPSY 428, Child and Adolescent Development 2
- SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 3
- MUAP 102, Class Voice 1
- ENGL 201, English Composition II 3 Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
Third Year Spring
- MUS 466, Secondary Instrumental Methods 2
- MUS 434, History of Music IV 2
- MUS 379, Percussion Methods I 1
- MUS 313, Form and Analysis 2
- 2 Musical Performance Major area*** 2
- Ensemble(s) 0
- MUS 480, Choral Methods 3
- MUAP 102, Class Voice 1
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
Fourth Year Spring
- Musical Performance Major area*** 1-2
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Senior Recital 0
- INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies 3
- EDFN 475, Human Relations 3
- EDFN 440, Classroom Management 2
- Ensemble(s) 0
- MUS 450, Advanced Music Methods in the Elementary School*** 3
Fourth Year Spring
- EDER 415, Educational Assessment 2
- EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education 2
- EDFN 442, Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students and Their Families 2
- ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching 4
- SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching 4
- Ensemble(s) 0
- Other Instrumental Methods*** 2
Voice K-12 Plan of Study
First Year Fall
- IDL 190, Freshman Seminar 2
- MUS 110, Basic Music Theory I 4
- Musical Performance Major area 2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- ENGL 101, English Composition I 3
- EDFN 102, Introduction to Education^ 3
First Year Spring
- MUS 111, Basic Music Theory II 4
- Musical Performance Major area 2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
- SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech* 3
- MATH 102/L, College Algebra* 3-4
Second Year Fall
- MUS 210, Advanced Music Theory I 4
- MUS 332, History of Music I 2
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- MUS 272, Brass Methods I, or MUS 274, String Methods I 1
- Musical Performance Major area 2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- EPSY 302, Educational Psychology, and ELED 296, Field Experience 3
- MUS 341, Vocal Techniques and Literature 2
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
Second Year Spring
- MUS 211, Advanced Music Theory II 4
- MUS 333, History of Music II 2
- MUS 360, Conducting 2
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Musical Performance Major area 2
- MUAP 115, Class Keyboard 1
- Ensemble 1
- MUS 347, Diction I** 2
- Arts and Humanities Course: Literature 3
Third Year Fall
- MUS 432, History of Music III 2
- MUS 450, Advanced Music Methods in the Elementary School 3
- MUS 372, Woodwind Methods I, or MUS 374, Percussion Methods I 1
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Musical Performance Major area*** 2
- Ensemble(s) 0
- EPSY 428, Child and Adolescent Development 2
- SPED 100, Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities 3
- ENGL 201, Composition II 3
- Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
Third Year Spring
- MUS 466, Secondary Instrumental Methods 2
- MUS 434, History of Music IV 2
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- MUS 313, Form and Analysis 2
- Musical Performance Major area*** 2
- Ensemble(s) 0
- MUS 480, Secondary School Methods 3
- MUS 368, Choral Conducting 2
- Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
Fourth Year Fall
- Musical Performance Major area*** 1-2
- MUS 185, Recital Attendance 0
- Senior Recital 0
- INED 411, South Dakota Indian Studies 3
- EDFN 475, Human Relations 3
- EDFN 440, Classroom Management 2
- Ensemble(s) 0
- Arts and Humanities Course: Social Connections 3
Fourth Year Spring
- EDER 415, Educational Assessment 2
- EDFN 338, Foundations of American Education 2
- EDFN 442, Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students and Their Families 2
- ELED 488, K-8 Student Teaching 4
- SEED 488, 7-12 Student Teaching 4
- Ensemble(s) 0
*Fulfills a General Education Requirement. Other course options may be available.
**Fulfills a major requirement. Other course options may be available.
***Fulfills a general elective. Other course options may be available.
^Plan includes pending program changes.
This plan of study is not an official document. Depending on placement scores, developmental courses may be required. Course rotations may change. Please visit with a professional advisor at least once a semester to review appropriate course choices and plan updates.
Career Opportunities
We’re happy to offer career planning assistance so you can make informed and satisfying decisions related to your career and educational goals.
Potential careers include elementary, secondary, and collegiate level teacher, private studio instructor, music supervisor, church musician, composer/arranger, music librarian, conductor, music or television/radio industry worker, music technician, and sound technician.
Internships
Internships are not required for this program.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
NSU offers 4-year music scholarships to incoming freshman and transfer students. Awards are based on spring auditions (dates announced in advance) and academic achievement, talent, and letters of recommendation. NSU also may award music scholarships to full-time students who participate in at least one major ensemble during each semester the award is in effect.
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