MUS151 |
Introduction to Music History |
3 |
MUS210 |
Introduction to Music Theory |
3 |
MUS220 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
MUS320 |
Music Theory III |
3 |
MUS330 |
Music Theory IV |
3 |
MUS308 |
Music in Its Historical Perspective I |
3 |
MUS318W |
Music in Its Historical Perspective II |
3 |
MUS098 |
Junior Recital |
0 |
MUS099 |
Senior Recital |
0 |
Plus 8 semesters of private instruction selected from the following: |
MUS332 |
Private Instruction in Organ |
1-2 |
MUS333 |
Private Instruction in Piano |
1-2 |
MUS334 |
Private Instruction in Voice |
1-2 |
Plus one additional MUS course at the 200 level or higher: |
2-3 |
TOTAL: |
|
35-40 |
Vocal Performance emphasis majors are strongly encouraged to complete French or Spanish through the intermediate level.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN MUSIC WITH NON-PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS –
a minimum of 32 hours of coursework, consisting of the following:
All of the following: |
MUS150 |
Music Cultures in the United States |
3 |
MUS151 |
Introduction to Music History |
3 |
MUS210 |
Introduction to Music Theory |
3 |
MUS220 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
MUS320 |
Music Theory III |
3 |
MUS330 |
Music Theory IV |
3 |
MUS308 |
Music in Its Historical Perspective I |
3 |
MUS318W |
Music in Its Historical Perspective II |
3 |
Plus 4 semesters of private instruction selected from the following: |
|
MUS332 |
Private Instruction in Organ |
1-2 |
MUS333 |
Private Instruction in Piano |
1-2 |
MUS334 |
Private Instruction in Voice |
1-2 |
Plus at least 4 hours of additional MUS coursework at the 200 level and above |
4 |
TOTAL: |
|
32-36 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN MUSIC WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION (VOCAL MUSIC, K-12) –
35 hours of coursework, consisting of the following:
All of the following: |
MUS151 |
Introduction to Music History |
3 |
MUS210 |
Introduction to Music Theory |
3 |
MUS220 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
MUS231 |
Choral Conducting |
2 |
MUS250 |
Introduction to Music Education |
2 |
MUS308 |
Music in Its Historical Perspective I |
3 |
MUS318W |
Music in Its Historical Perspective II |
3 |
MUS320 |
Music Theory III |
3 |
MUS330 |
Music Theory IV |
3 |
MUS331 |
Advanced Choral Conducting |
2 |
MUS333 |
Applied Piano (4 semesters & proficiency exam) |
4 |
MUS334 |
Applied Voice (4 semesters) |
4 |
TOTAL: |
|
35 |
Plus the following Content Area Standards courses: |
|
ART or MUS |
one course in ART or MUS |
3 |
ENG103W |
Academic Writing and Research |
3 |
ENG301W |
Advanced Academic Writing and Research |
3 |
HED179 |
First Aid, CPR, and Injury Prevention |
1 |
MAT |
one course numbered 121 or higher |
3-4 |
PSC150 |
American Government (National) |
3 |
PSY101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
PSY205 |
Psychology of Childhood through Adolescence |
3 |
THA130 |
Acting I – Introduction to Acting |
3 |
One laboratory science course
One of the following: |
|
HIS250 |
History of the United States to 1865 |
3 |
HIS251 |
History of the United States since 1865 |
3 |
Plus the following Professional Education courses: |
|
EDU185W |
Foundations of American Education |
3 |
EDU227 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDU228L |
Educational Psychology Field Experience |
1 |
EDU229 |
Educating the Exceptional Child |
3 |
EDU390 |
Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching |
3 |
EDU302A |
Diversity/Middle School Field Experience (Music) |
1 |
EDU302B |
Field Experience (Music Placement) |
1 |
EDU435 |
Field Experience for Secondary Student Teachers |
1 |
EDU445 |
Elementary/Middle School Music Methods |
4 |
EDU446 |
Secondary School Music Methods |
4 |
EDU464 |
Student Teaching |
14 |
All Music Education majors must pass the piano proficiency requirement prior to the student teaching experience (EDU464). In addition, to qualify for Student Teaching, a student must have a cumulative 2.50 GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the Music major outlined above. Enrollment in an ensemble for 0-1 credit is required in every semester except the semester of Student Teaching.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH A MUSIC SPECIALIZATION –
24 hours of coursework. Please refer to the Education section of this catalog for a listing of required courses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MUSIC –
22 hours of coursework, consisting of the following:
All of the following: |
MUS150 |
Music Cultures in the United States |
3 |
MUS151 |
Introduction to Music History |
3 |
MUS210 |
Introduction to Music Theory |
3 |
MUS220 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
Plus 4 semester hours selected from the following: |
|
MUS332 |
Private Instruction in Organ |
1-2 |
MUS333 |
Private Instruction in Piano |
1-2 |
MUS334 |
Private Instruction in Voice |
1-2 |
Plus an additional 6 hours of MUS coursework at the 300 level or higher. |
6 |
TOTAL: |
|
22 |
In all the above programs, enrollment in an ensemble for 0-1 credit is required in each semester when the student is enrolled in Applied Music (133, 134, 332, 333, or 334). Up to 3 semester hours of MUS281 or 382 may count toward the Music major or minor. All majors must meet a piano proficiency requirement. Vocal Performance and Music Education majors are also encouraged to take MUS285 Foreign Language Diction.
PRE-MUSIC THERAPY –
Eureka College offers a pre-professional program for students interested in pursuing a career in music therapy. For more information, please consult the section on Pre-Professional Programs.
ARTS ADMINISTRATION –
See Arts Administration Emphasis within the Business Administration Major. |
