In an effort to meet the needs of music majors who have different career objectives and special interests, the Department of Music provides two general curricula: the Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) and the Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.). The B.M.E. curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of the Alabama State Department of Education, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The B.A. and B.M.E. curricula meet the accreditation standards of NASM.
The Bachelor of Music Education degree is designed for students who desire public school music teaching as a career. This degree program has two areas of specialization: vocal/choral music and instrumental music. The B.M.E. curricula are offered in cooperation with the College of Education and lead to certification for teaching in preschool-12th grade music programs. Admission to this program is specified in the College of Education guidelines for admission to Educator Preparation Programs. The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts degree providing basic studies in music with electives designed to broaden and enrich the students’ learning experience
Music Education Curriculum
(Leading to the Bachelor of Music Education)
Requirements
General Studies (42 hours)
English Composition (6 hours)
Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hours)
Required
| HUM 103 | Humanities Through the African American Experience | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Intro to Study of Music | 3 |
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| CMS 200 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| Or | |
| CMS 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (12 hours)
(A) Natural Sciences (8 hours)
(B) Mathematics (3 hours)
History, Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 hours)
Required Courses:
History, Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives:
Choose one of the following**
*Requirement for originating Alabama State University students.
**Students satisfying the six-semester hour history sequence (HIS 131 and 132) are required to complete only three semester hours of the English literature sequence (ENG 209 or ENG 210) and are only required to take one (1) history, social and behavioral sciences elective.
Orientation - Required of All Undergraduates (1 hour)
Music Core for Music Majors (30-32 hours)
MUS 134: Students may satisfy these requirements by passing keyboard proficiency.
MUS 135: Students may satisfy these requirements by passing keyboard proficiency.
MUP 099: Requirement each semester of enrollment, student must pass a minimum of 7 for the B.M.E and 8 for the B.A.
Applied Music: B.M.E. students are required to pass seven applied and large ensemble credits each, B.A. are required to pass eight of each. All students are required to enroll in applied and large ensembles each semester of enrollment, except during the required professional internship for the B.M.E.
Large Ensemble: B.M.E. students are required to pass seven applied and large ensemble credits each, B.A. are required to pass eight of each. All students are required to enroll in applied and large ensembles each semester of enrollment, except during the required professional internship for the B.M.E.
B.M.E. Instrumental Emphasis (7 hours)
B.M.E. Vocal/Choral Emphasis (6 hours)
Professional Studies (37 hours)
7. This requirement is a substitute for Music Majors only in the Humanities requirements of the General Studies.
Minor in Music
The minor field of concentration in the Department of Music is available to all students pursuing a major within a liberal arts degree program. The music minor requires demonstration of proficiency in music performance, competence in musical understanding and ensemble participation. All students intending to pursue a minor in music are strongly encouraged to seek assistance from the Department of Music before enrolling in classes.
Requirements
Requirements for the music minor are as follows:
Music Curriculum
(Leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music)
Requirements
General Studies (42 hours)
English Composition (6 hours)
Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hours)
Required
| HUM 103 | Humanities Through the African American Experience | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Intro to Study of Music | 3 |
| | |
| CMS 200 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
| Or | |
| CMS 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (12 hours)
(A) Natural Sciences (8 hours)
(B) Mathematics (3 hours)
History, Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 hours)
Required Courses:
GEO 206: Requirement for originating Alabama State University students.
History, Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives:
Choose one of the following**
**Students satisfying the six-semester hour history sequence (HIS 131 and 132) are required to complete only three semester hours of the English literature sequence (ENG 209 or ENG 210) and are only required to take one (1) history, social and behavioral sciences elective.
Orientation - Required of All Undergraduates (1 hour)
Requirements
Major Courses
Electives (adviser approved) (29-31 hours)
MUS 122: This requirement is a substitute for Music Majors only in the Humanities requirements of the General Studies.
MUS 134: Students may satisfy these requirements by passing the keyboard proficiency or if the student is a piano major enrolled in 100 level applied.
MUS 135: Students may satisfy these requirements by passing the keyboard proficiency or if the student is a piano major enrolled in 100 level applied.
MUP 099, Applied Music and Large Ensemble: B.A. students are required to pass eight of each. All students are required to enroll in applied and large ensembles each semester of enrollment.