The Bachelor of Music Education degree leads to initial certification in the state of Mississippi. Upon completion of the degree and designated state prerequisites (standardized tests), recipients will be qualified to teach school music in grades K-12.

All music education majors must take the PRAXIS I examination for admission to Teacher Education. Students are encouraged to take the examination during the first semester of the sophomore year, but, in all cases, it must be taken during the sophomore year and prior to advancement to upper level (300) music courses.

A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses.

In addition to the auditions and entrance examinations required for all students, other requirements include: ensembles, juries and recitals, and proficiency examinations.

Policies and Procedures for Admission to Teacher Education
Admission to Student Teaching
State Certification

Bachelor of Music Education
(Piano Curriculum)

Freshman Year

        First Semester      Cr. Hrs.            Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
MU 001 Concert Choir............. 0     MU 002 Concert Choir............. 0
MU 101 Aural Skills.............. 1     MU 102 Aural Skills.............. 1
MU 111 Theory and Musicianship... 3     MU 112 Theory and Musicianship... 3
MU 121 Applied Piano............. 2     MU 114 Intro. to Music Literature 2
EN 111 Composition............... 3     MU 121 Applied Voice............. 2
HI 111 World Civilization........ 3     MU 122 Applied Piano............. 2
BI 111 General Biology........... 3     SS 111 Social Institutions....... 3
ED 101 Adj. to Univ. Life........ 1     EN 112 Composition............... 3
PE l22 Health.................... 3     MA 121 College Algebra........... 3
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Sophomore Year

        First Semester      Cr. Hrs.           Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
MU 003 Concert Choir............. 0     MU 004 Concert Choir............. 0
MU 201 Aural Skills.............. 1     MU 202 Aural Skills.............. 1
MU 122 Applied Voice............. 2     MU 212 Theory and Musicianship... 3
MU 211 Theory and Musicianship... 3     MU 221 Applied Voice............. 2
MU 221 Applied Piano............. 2     MU 222 Applied Piano............. 2
PY 111 Physical Science.......... 3     PY 112 Physical Science.......... 3
EN 213 Introduction to Literature 3     PH 225 Adolescent Psychology..... 3
SA 223 Oral Communication........ 3     AR 214 Art Appreciation.......... 3
PH 132 General Psychology........ 3     PE 100 Physical Education
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                                          MS 111 Military Science I...... 1
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Junior Year

        First Semester      Cr. Hrs.           Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
MU 005 Concert Choir............. 0     MU 006 Concert Choir............. 0
MU 205 Survey of Instruments..... 2     MU 312 Theory and Musicianship... 3
MU 222 Applied Voice............. 2     MU 316 Music History............. 3
MU 311 Theory and Musicianship... 3     MU 322 Applied Piano............. 2
MU 315 Music History............. 3     MU 332 Conducting................ 3
MU 321 Applied Piano............. 2     MU 337 Systemic Approaches to
PH 236 Psy of the Exceptional Chi 3            Elementary Music.......... 3
PE 200 Physical Education               MU 341 Piano Literature.......... 2
       or                               PH 336 Educational Psychology.... 3
MS 211 Military Science II....... 1
ED 427 Global, Multicultural and
        Diversity in Education... 3
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Senior Year
        First Semester      Cr. Hrs.           Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
MU 007 Concert Choir............. 1     ED 468 Directed Teaching.........12
MU 339 Systemic Approaches to
        Secondary Music.......... 3
MU 401 Foundations and Principles 2
MU 421 Applied Piano............. 2
MU 422 Senior Recital............ 2
ED 348 Foundations of Education.. 3
MU 498 Reading in Secon. Schools. 3
ED 429 Technology in the curricul 3
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