These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
Music Education majors must:
Note that these courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Code | Course | Credits |
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MUS 1080 |
Global Music(also fulfills elective for preK-12 Licensure) This course is a study of the world's musical cultures. The course is designed for music, music education, and non-music majors looking to develop an understanding of music in our global era. This course fulfills an Aesthetic Understanding or Social and Behavioral Understanding Frame of Reference. Fee Fee $20. Every Semester |
3 |
MUS 2110 |
Vocal PedagogyTone production, breathing, diction, intonation, and similar vocal problems are explored. Spring, even years |
2 |
MUS 3165 |
Methods of Teaching General Music(also fulfills elective for preK-12 Licensure) This course includes methodologies for teaching music in the classroom (Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Gordon and Fieraband approaches), computer applications, music textbooks, and classroom materials for music education (as a special as well as within the general classroom) grades preK-12. Course topics focus on the non-performance music curriculums. Course topics focus on the non-performance music curriculums. This course also includes the study of learning theories appropriate to elementary-aged music students combined with applications in developing practical lesson plans. Prerequisite: EDU 1012 Periodically |
3 |
MUS 4720 |
Senior Recitaland complete 3 of these courses (6 cr): A capstone course in which the student synthesizes and publicly demonstrates the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the student's undergraduate study of music. This event will include a public presentation of representative literature in the student's primary applied area, a public lecture discussing this literature, and designing the program booklet and writing scholarly program notes. Pass/No Pass only Prerequisite: Fulfillment of all requirements outlined in the Music Department Handbook. Consent of department chair. |
0 |
MUS 2120 |
String Instrument Teaching MethodsBasic techniques of violin, viola, cello and double bass. Selection and presentation of teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUS 1231 or concurrent enrollment. Fee Fee: $30 Spring, odd years |
2 |
MUS 2130 |
Woodwind Instrument Teaching MethodsBasic techniques of flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and bassoon. Selection and presentation of teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUS 1231 or concurrent enrollment. Fee Fee $30 Spring, even years |
2 |
MUS 2140 |
Brass Instrument Teaching MethodsBasic techniques of trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba. Selection and presentation of teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUS 1231 or concurrent enrollment. Fee Fee: $30 Fall, even years |
2 |
MUS 2240 |
Percussion Instrument Teaching MethodsBasic techniques of snare drum, tympani, mallet instruments and other instruments of the percussion battery. Selection and presentation of teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUS 1231 or concurrent enrollment. Fee Fee $30 Fall, odd years |
2 |
MUS 2031 |
History of Western Music: Ancient to Baroqueand complete 1 of these courses (whichever was NOT taken as part of the BA.MUS requirements) (3 cr): A study of the forms and styles of music from medieval chant to the music of Bach. An emphasis is placed on experiencing the music through listening and, where possible, participation. This course fulfills the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frame of Reference. Prerequisite: MUS 1231, MUS 2232 or consent of instructor. Fall, odd years |
3 |
MUS 2032 |
History of Western Music: Classical to ModernA study of Western music from Mozart and Haydn to the present. This course fulfills the Aesthetic Understanding or World Views Frame of Reference. Prerequisite: MUS 2232 or concurrent enrollment. Spring, even years |
3 |
Music Education students must seek preK-12 licensure, focusing their experience partly in elementary and partly in secondary requirements, in consultation with their EDU advisor.
(Note that Music Education students may substitute MUS 1090 MUS 1090 - Foundations of Music Education for EDU 1012 EDU 1012 - Education Inquiries).
(Note that students may substitute MUS 3166 - Secondary Music Pedagogy-Choral & Instrumental for EDU 3012 - Secondary Pedagogy)
(Note that Music Education majors fulfill the 6 credits of electives required to earn preK-12 licensure by completing MUS 1080 and MUS 3165)