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
(Vocal Curriculum)

Freshman Year

        First Semester        Cr. Hrs.           Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
MU 001 Concert Choir............... 1     MU 002 Concert Choir............. 1
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 Voice............... 2     MU 114 Intro. to Music Literature 2
MU 151 Piano Class................. 1     MU 122 Applied Voice............. 2
EN 111 Composition................. 3     MU 152 Piano Class............... 1
HI 111 World Civilization.......... 3     SS 111 Social Institutions....... 3
Bl 111 General Biology............. 3     EN 112 Composition............... 3
PE 100 Physical Education                 MA 121 College Algebra........... 3
       or
MS 111 Military Science I.......... 1
ED 101 Adj. to Univ. Life.......... 1
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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 211 Theory and Musicianship..... 3     MU 212 Theory and Musicianship... 3
MU 221 Applied Voice............... 2     MU 222 Applied Voice............. 2
MU 253 Piano Class................. 1     MU 254 Piano Class............... 1
PY 111 Physical Science............ 3     PY 112 Physical Science.......... 3
EN 213 Introduction to Literature.. 3     PE 122 Health.................... 3
SA 223 Oral Communication.......... 3     PH 225 Adolescent Psychology..... 3
PH 132 General Psychology.......... 3     AR 214 Art Appreciation.......... 3
PE 200 Physical Education
       or
MS 211 Military Science II......... 1
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Junior Year

        First Semester        Cr. Hrs.           Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
MU 005 Concert Choir............... 1     MU 006 Concert Choir............. 1
MU 121 Applied Piano............... 2     MU 122 Applied Piano............. 2
MU 205 Survey of Instruments....... 2     MU 312 Theory and Musicianship... 3
MU 311 Theory and Musicianship..... 3     MU 316 Music History............. 3
MU 315 Music History............... 3     MU 322 Applied Voice............. 2
MU 321 Applied Voice............... 2     MU 332 Conducting................ 3
PH 326 Psy of the Exceptional Child 3     MU 337 Systemic Approaches to
ED 348 Foundations of Education.... 3            Elementary Music.......... 3
					  MU 373 Vocal Ped. & Practivum.... 2
                                           
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Senior Year

        First Semester        Cr. Hrs.           Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
MU 007 Concert Choir............... 0     ED 468 Directed Teaching.........12
MU 339 Systemic Approaches to             MU 422 Senior Recital............ 2
        Secondary Music............ 
MU 401 Foundations and Principles.. 2
MU 421 Applied Voice............... 2
ED 429 Technology in the Curriculum 3
PH 336 Educational Psychology...... 3
ED 498 Reading in Secondary Schools 3
ED 427 Global, Multicultural and 
        Diversity in Education..... 3
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