Music, Certification Overview

Curriculum

• University Core Curriculum Requirements
• Foundation of Knowledge
• Program Courses, including one recital course in the major applied performance field
• Professional Certification Component of 18 hours is required for all certification programs. This includes successful completion of the TExES Music Content Exam as a pre-requisite to student teaching (usually completed during the internship semester).

Minimum Grade Requirement

A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all degree programs.

• MUTC 1116 - Aural Skills I
• MUTC 1117 - Aural Skills II
• MUTC 1211 - Theory I
• MUTC 1212 - Theory II
• MUTC 2116 - Aural Skills III
• MUTC 2117 - Aural Skills IV
• MUTC 2211 - Theory III
• MUTC 2212 - Theory IV
• MUSI 1281 - Class Piano for Music Majors I
• MUSI 1282 - Class Piano for Music Majors 2
• MUSI 2181 - Class Piano for Music Majors 3
• MUSI 2182 - Class Piano for Music Majors 4
• MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature

• This requirement applies to comparable transfer courses as well.

Grade Requirements

• A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
• A C average in work completed in the major field
• A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information  bulletin page.

Note:

For Certification requirements, see James I. Perkins College of Education , Teacher Certification section of this bulletin.