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Nov 22, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Education Program (BME)
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Music (MUS) information
The Bachelor of Music Education (BME) is designed to meet the needs of future K-12 music teachers. Completion of the program requirements and passing the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification leads to certification to teach music in K-12 schools in Michigan.
Professional coursework requirements are to be completed sequentially, in three phases, during which the student creates an Individual Major Portfolio. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in each course. Further, throughout the program teacher education candidates will be assessed on dispositions a minimum of four times and complete a dispositions interview. Those who do not meet dispositional expectations may be required to fulfill a professional development plan and/or may be removed from the program. The BME, as a K-12 certification, has requirements that differ from secondary programs in other disciplines. In unusual circumstances, courses may be taken out of sequence with the consent of the Music Department.
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Discipline-Specific Requirements
A. Music Theory and Aural Harmony (18 credits)
B. Music History and Literature (12 credits)
C. Performance (33-34 credits)
Applied Music (16 credits)
Performance Ensembles (7 credits)
Students enrolled in Applied Music must enroll concurrently in the large ensemble in his/her applied performance area. Participation in other ensembles (Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, etc.) is encouraged.
Secondary Instruments (6-7 credits)
Instrumental majors elect 7 credits; vocal majors elect 6 credits, including MUS 117 , from:
Piano Proficiency Exam
Students must pass the departmental piano proficiency exam. Keyboard classes (MUS 129-MUS 132) are strongly recommended.
D. Honors Requirements
For Honors Program students only, to be taken during the first semester of the junior year:
in conjunction with one from:
and an additional course from:
E. Additional Requirements
Professional Requirements
2. Psychology (3 credits)
A grade of C (2.0) or better in:
3. Secondary and Music Education (5 credits)
Grades of C (2.0) or better in:
4. Additional Requirements
- Completion of at least 55 credits (junior standing), including MUS 251 , with a minimum GPA 2.7 overall and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Music coursework.
- Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio.
- Successful completion of the SAT or ACT, with scores on file with the University’s Certification Officer.
- Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase II.
Phase II: Pre-Professional Block
Completion of at least 85 credits (senior standing), with a minimum overall GPA of 2.7. Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio. Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase III.
1. Music and Secondary Education (9 credits)
Grades of C (2.0) or better in:
2. Additional Requirements
- Completion of at least 85 credits (senior standing), with a minimum overall GPA of 2.7.
- Music Department requirements:
- Completion of MUS 252 ; minimum GPA of 3.0 in Music coursework.
- Pass on Piano Proficiency Exam.
- Completion of Music Theory/Aural Harmony sequence.
- Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio.
- Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase III.
Phase III: Professional Block
1. Methods (3 credits)
A grade of C (2.0) or better in the remaining of:
2. Student Teaching (12 credits)
Requirements for Recommendation for Teacher Certification
- Completion of all BME coursework requirements, including General Education requirements and UM-Flint graduation requirements , with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Music coursework and a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall.
- Exit interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the completed Individual Major Portfolio and results of the Student Teaching Evaluation.
- Successful completion of the MTTC Music Education subject area test.
- Completion of an advanced and valid course in first aid and adult and child CPR from an approved provider.
- Completion of all paperwork necessary for certification.
Prospective candidates should also study the section entitled Information for Teacher Certification .
Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits
Honors Program
All bachelor-degree-seeking students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply to the University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program. Please contact the Honors Program Manager or the Honors Program Director for further information.
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