2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education curriculum (B.Mus.) prepares students to become musicians and music teachers in private life and in the public schools. It is offered in cooperation with the College of Education and includes work in music history, literature, theory, performance, conducting, ensemble and music education.
More than one-half of the students in the School of Music are preparing for careers as music teachers in elementary or secondary schools. In addition, undergraduates interested primarily in performance careers often take advantage of the teacher-preparation curriculum, which fulfills the educational requirements for Florida teaching certification in grades K-12, and in most other states.
Choral Emphasis
Choral and Keyboard Emphasis
Instrumental Emphasis
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-/4000-levels.
* One hour of laboratory should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 137 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Voice principals must take French, German, Italian and English diction during the first two semesters of enrollment.
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
* One hour of laboratory should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 136 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
* One hour of laboratory should be taken with any of the sciences.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Music education majors must take one semester of Marching Band (wind and percussion).
| Music Education |
| College: Fine Arts |
| Degree: Bachelor of Music in Music Education |
| Hours for the Degree: 137, 136, 138 |
| Specializations: Choral, Choral and Keyboard, Instrumental |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/music-education |
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education curriculum (B.Mus.) prepares students to become musicians and music teachers in private life and in the public schools. It is offered in cooperation with the College of Education and includes work in music history, literature, theory, performance, conducting, ensemble and music education.
More than one-half of the students in the School of Music are preparing for careers as music teachers in elementary or secondary schools. In addition, undergraduates interested primarily in performance careers often take advantage of the teacher-preparation curriculum, which fulfills the educational requirements for Florida teaching certification in grades K-12, and in most other states.
Choral Emphasis
Choral and Keyboard Emphasis
Instrumental Emphasis
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete MUT 1121 and MVK 1111 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete MUT 1122 and MVK 1112, MUS 1360 and MUE 2440 or MUE 2470 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete MUT 2126, MVK 2221, MUE 2450 and MUE 2040 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete MUT 2127, MUE2460 and MVK 2222 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- 2000-level Performance Jury
Semester 5:
- Complete MUH 3211, MVV 3431, MUE 3311 and MUG 4104 with a grade of C or better.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2) | 2-3 |
| MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 | 1 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2211 English Diction | 1 |
| MUS 2241 Italian Diction | 1 |
| MGF1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Physical Science (laboratory option *) (GE) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C) | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 | 3 |
| MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 | 1 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2221 German Diction | 1 |
| MUS 2231 French Diction | 1 |
| MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUE 2440 String Skills 1 or MUE 2470 Percussion Skills | 1 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, I) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 | 3 |
| MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education | 2 |
| MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Philosophy (GE-H) | 3 |
| RED 3312 Classroom Reading | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 | 3 |
| MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2462 Brass Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or MUH 3541 Latin American Music (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| Literature | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury | |
| Total | 17 |
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-/4000-levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3311 Music in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| Biological sciences (laboratory option *) (GE-B) | 3 |
| MUG 4104 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343X Performance Principal | 2 |
| MV_ 3970 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary 7-12 | 3 |
| MUG 4202 Choral Conducting and Materials | 2 |
| HUM 3517 Assessment in Arts Education | 3 |
| American history | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MVK 1411 Piano | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUE 4421 Choral/General Music Techniques | 2 |
| EEX 3616 Core Classroom Management Strategies | 3 |
| Physical science (laboratory option *) (GE-P) | 3 |
| EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Science laboratory | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education | 10 |
| MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Hours for Degree: 137
* One hour of laboratory should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 137 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Voice principals must take French, German, Italian and English diction during the first two semesters of enrollment.
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete MUT 1121with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete MUT 1122, MUE 2430 and MUS 1360 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete MUT 2126, MUE 2450, MUE 2240 and MUE 2040 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete MUT 2127, MUE 2462 and MUE 2470 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- 2000-level Performance Jury
Semester 5:
- Complete MUH 3211, MUE 3311 and MUG 4104 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 343#) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 4 hours of MVK 3702 with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2) | 2-3 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2211 English Diction | 1 |
| MVK 3702 Accompanying | 2 |
| MUS 2241 Italian Diction | 1 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C) | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 | 3 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2221 German Diction | 1 |
| MUS 2231 French Diction | 1 |
| MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MVK 3702 Accompanying | 2 |
| EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, I) | 3 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 | 3 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral) | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education | 2 |
| MUE 2240 String Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| RED 3312 Classroom Reading | 3 |
| Biological science (laboratory option *) (GE-B) | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 | 3 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral) | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2470 Percussion Skills | 1 |
| Earth science (laboratory option*) (GE-P) | 3 |
| Philosophy (GE-H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| MUE 2462 Brass Skills 2 | 1 |
| Science laboratory | 1 |
| Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury | |
| Total | 18 |
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level choral ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3311 Music in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| Physical Science (laboratory option *) (GE-P) | 3 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers | 3 |
| MUG 4104 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MV_ 3970 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary 7-12 | 3 |
| MUG 4202 Choral Conducting and Materials | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level choral ensemble | 1 |
| HUM 3517 Assessment in Arts Education | 3 |
| American history | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MVV 1411 Voice | 2 |
| EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MUN 3000-level choral ensemble | 1 |
| MUE 4421 Choral/General Music Techniques | 2 |
| MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or MUH 3541 Latin American Music | 3 |
| Literature course (GE) | 3 |
| EEX 3616 Core Classroom Management Strategies | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education | 10 |
| MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Hours for Degree: 136
* One hour of laboratory should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 136 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete MUT 1121, MVK 1111, MUS 1360, MUE 2450, MUE 2470, MUE 2440 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 2:
- Complete MUT 1122, MUE 2441, MUE 2460 and MVK 1112 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
Semester 3:
- Complete MUT 2126 and MVK 2221 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete MUE 2040 with C or better.
Semester 4:
- Complete MUT 2127 and MVK 2222 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- 2000-level Performance Jury
Semester 5:
- Complete MUH 3211, MUE 3311, MUE 3451 and MUG 4104 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MVK 343#) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2) | 2-3 |
| MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 | 1 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2440 String Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2470 Percussion Skills | 1 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C) | 3 |
| MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors 1 | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 | 3 |
| MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 | 1 |
| MV_ 141X Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2442 String Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2460 Brass Skills 1 | 1 |
| EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, I) | 3 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Physical Science (laboratory option *) (GE-P) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| MUT 2126 Theory of Music 3 | 3 |
| MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| RED 3312 Classroom Reading | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MUT 2127 Theory of Music 4 | 3 |
| MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2430 Voice Skills | 1 |
| MUE 2462 Brass Skills 2 | 1 |
| Biological science (laboratory option *) (GE-B) | 3 |
| Philosophy (GE-H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury | |
| Total | 18 |
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MUH 3211 Survey of History of Music 1 (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3311 Music in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| MUE 3451 Woodwind Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUG 4104 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| Physical science (laboratory option *) (GE-P) | 3 |
| Science laboratory | 1 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MUH 3212 Survey of History of Music 2 (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MV_ 3970 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary 7-12 | 3 |
| MUG 4202 Choral Conducting and Materials | 2 |
| American history course | 3 |
| HUM 3517 Assessment in Arts Education | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MUN 3000 level Chamber Ensemble | 1 |
| MUE 3343 Materials and Methods of String Class Teaching or MUE 4422 Materials and Methods of Teaching Winds and Percussion | 2 |
| EEX 3616 Core Classroom Management Strategies | 3 |
| EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments | 3 |
| MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or MUH 3541 Latin American Music (GE-H, I) | 3 |
| Literature course (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education | 10 |
| MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Hours Required for Degree:138
* One hour of laboratory should be taken with any of the sciences.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Music education majors must take one semester of Marching Band (wind and percussion).