Music Education (BA)

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SPU’s Education program is accredited at the state and national levels, and our graduates are among the most sought-after educators in the field. You’ll benefit from a combination of class and field work, which includes opportunities for diverse experiences within public and private school settings in urban and suburban Seattle. Each component of the program is designed to sharpen your skills, 发展你的能力和性格, and prepare you for teaching and service.

Undergraduate teacher candidates complete all requirements for a bachelor’s degree in addition to the requirements for the P–12 Residency Teacher Certification Program. Music majors with an emphasis in Music Education are prepared to meet endorsement requirements for choral/vocal, instrumental, 和/或一般的音乐代言. Courses are specially designed to meet state education requirements while also addressing music areas of specialization, such as “Music in Special Education” and “Music Technology” courses.

The BA in Music Education includes both a rigorous music program and the education coursework and internship for Washington P–12 music teaching certification.

  • 至少需要119个学分, 包括37个高年级学分.
  • You must fulfill the requirements for the Music degree, 包括整体体验.
  • 熟练掌握钢琴和吉他 are required.
  • If you are enrolled in “Music Theory I–II” 或任何创意参与课程, you may be required to enroll in MUS 2200 until you can pass the Keyboard Proficiency Exam.
  • 你将表演一场少年独奏会 赌博十大靠谱软件你的主要乐器.
  • 你可以选择课程选项 that lead to general, instrumental or vocal/choral endorsements.
  • 一旦被录取, 你应该保持最少3个.0 cumulative GPA.
  • This major requires separate 被教育学院录取, in order to complete the certification program requirements.
  • Service learning, September experience, lab experiences, and internships provide comprehensive experiences in local schools supervised by experienced music educators.

Entering and Completing a Music Education Major

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major or minor, or want to include an additional program, you are able to do so, as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) and minor(s) by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.

  • 如果这是你在西雅图大学的第一节课 and you identified the Music Education major as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, 你已经进入专业了. 改变或增加大调或小调; 遵循以下说明.
  • If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, 遵循以下说明 to enter a major or minor in this department.
  • Students on academic probation (with an SPU cumulative GPA below 2.0) will not be permitted to enter a new major or minor until they regain good academic standing.
  • The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major or minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
  • 为了在这个项目中取得进展, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major or minor.
  • You must complete the major or minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the major or minor.

teacher certification

In order to complete the teacher certification courses required for the Music Education major, you will need to gain admission to SPU's School of Education. Find out more about 被教育学院录取.

Time Schedule: Music

Course planning

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Music Department

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