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Music, Education (Non-Certification), Piano/Instrumental, BM

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1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Foundation of Knowledge

The music, pre-certification and performance concentrations have the following courses in common:

Theory and History

Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better.

MUTC 1116 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 1
MUTC 1117 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 1
MUTC 2116 - Aural Skills III Credit(s): 1
MUTC 2117 - Aural Skills IV Credit(s): 1
MUTC 1211 - Theory I Credit(s): 2
MUTC 1212 - Theory II Credit(s): 2
MUTC 2211 - Theory III Credit(s): 2
MUTC 2212 - Theory IV Credit(s): 2
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3 *
*Prerequisite to MUMH 3301

History and Theory

Complete the following courses in the order listed as each is a prerequisite for the next:

MUMH 3301 - History of Music I Credit(s): 3
MUMH 3302 - History of Music II Credit(s): 3
MUTC 4361 - Music Form and Analysis Credit(s): 3

3. Program Courses

Required Courses

MUSI 3351 - Music for Children I Credit(s): 3
MUSI 4355 - Instrumental Materials and Band Administration II Credit(s): 3
MUSI 2183 - Keyboard Skills Credit(s): 1
MUAP 3357 - Instrumental Conducting I Credit(s): 3
MUAP 4357 - Instrumental Conducting II Credit(s): 3

Applied Instruction

MUAP 1219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2 (8 hours total)
MUAP 3219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2 (6 hours total)

Recital

Complete with a grade of “P”.

MUAP 4095 - Half Recital Credit(s): 0

Applied Ensemble

Seven hours from:

MUEN 1132 - Opera Workshop Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1236 - Marching Band Credit(s): 2
MUEN 1137 - Jazz Band Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1138 - Accompanying Credit(s): 1
MUEN 1139 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3132 - Opera Workshop Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3236 - Marching Band Credit(s): 2
MUEN 3137 - Jazz Band Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3138 - Accompanying Credit(s): 1
MUEN 3139 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1

Instrumental Methods

Seven hours from:

MUSI 3131 - Brass Class I Credit(s): 1
MUSI 3132 - Brass Class II Credit(s): 1
MUSI 3133 - Woodwind Class I Credit(s): 1
MUSI 3134 - Woodwind Class II Credit(s): 1
MUSI 3235 - Percussion Class Credit(s): 2
MUSI 3137 - Strings Class Credit(s): 1

Recital Attendance

Complete with a grade of “P”, six semesters of:

MUSI 1000 - Recital Attendance Credit(s): 0

Music Electives

Six hours of music electives from MHL, MTC, MUP, MUS or MUT prefixes. Excludes MUS 140, 141 and 161.

4. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

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