Bachelor of Music Education, BME
Program Description
The Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degree provides students with the training needed to be successful as Music teachers. The program is specifically directed at secondary education, and fulfills requirements for secondary teaching licensure in the state of Utah. It also prepares students for a variety of other teaching and general music-related opportunities.
Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Requirements
The curriculum for programs at Utah Tech University leading to professional licensure are designed to prepare students for Utah licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions requiring licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University, and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.
Licensure boards in each state establish requirements for licensure and certification for their respective state. States vary by which professions are required to be licensed and how licensure functions, and such requirements may change at any time. The terms related to licensure and certification, among others, also vary by state as well.
Students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the state licensure entity in the state where they intend to work to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by the student’s state(s) of choice. The University cannot provide verification of a student’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Some states require individuals to complete additional requirements that are unrelated to educational prerequisites. For more information, visit the State Authorization and Professional Licensure web page and select the program, or speak to the director of the program.
Utah Tech University shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction.
This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
Program Curriculum
127-131 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
Admission Requirements for Secondary Education Program
To be admitted to the Secondary Education Program and enroll in professional courses:
- USBE R277-504-3 A(3) “requires candidates to maintain a cumulative university GPA of 3.0, and receive a C or better in all education related courses and major required content courses"
and students must pass the appropriate PRAXIS II content area subject test(s). In addition, one of the following must be completed:
- Students with BA/BS degrees in progress must have completed at least 95% of major coursework and have approval of major academic content area department advisor
- Students with completed BA/BS or higher degrees must have their transcripts reviewed by content area department advisor
Secondary Education Program Preparatory Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 1700 | American History (AI) | 3 |
| or POLS 1100 | American Government (AI) | |
| FSHD 1500 | Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC) | 3 |
| or PSY 1010 | General Psychology (SS, GC) | |
| or PSY 1100 | Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) | |
| EDUC 1010 | Foundations/Intro to Education | 3 |
| or MUSC 1700 | Intro to Music Education | |
| EDUC 2010 | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 2400 | Foundations Multicultural/ESL (SS, GC, ALCI) | 3 |
| EDUC 2500 | Instructional Technology in K-12 Classrooms (Must be taken within the last 5 years) | 3 |
| EDUC 3110 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 2700 | Graduation Planning, Program Application & Career Prep | 0 |
Secondary Education Program Professional Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | ||
| SCED 3720 | Reading Writing Content Areas (ALPP) | 2 |
| SCED 4100 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| SCED 4200 | Secondary Assessment | 2 |
| SCED 4600 | Classroom Management (ALPP) | 3 |
| SCED 4300 | Practicum Seminar | 3 |
| MUSC 4700 | Choral Music Methods | 3 |
| or MUSC 4710 | Instrumental Music Methods | |
| Semester II | ||
| SCED 4900 | Secondary Student Teaching | 10 |
| SCED 4989 | Student Teaching Capstone | 3 |
Music Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Core Courses | ||
| Complete a minimum of four (4) semesters: | ||
| MUSC 1000R | Concert Attendance | 0 |
| Complete all of the following: | ||
| MUSC 1001 | First Year Experience: Music | 2 |
| MUSC 1050 | Introduction to World Music (FA) | 3 |
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I (Prerequisites: MUSC 1100 or grade C or higher on the Music Department theory test) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Ear Training & Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUSC 1140 | Ear Training/Sight Singing II | 1 |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2120 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Ear Training/Sight Singing III | 1 |
| MUSC 2140 | Ear Training/Sight Singing IV | 1 |
| MUSC 2350 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC 4880 | Music Education Recital | 1 |
| Take any two (2) of the following: | ||
| MUSC 3630 | Music History & Literature I | 3 |
| MUSC 3640 | Music History & Literature II | 3 |
| MUSC 3650 | Music History and Literature III | 3 |
| Music Education Requirements | ||
| MUSC 1730 | Vocal Study | 1 |
| MUSC 1740 | Percussion Study | 1 |
| MUSC 1750 | String Study | 1 |
| MUSC 1760 | Brass Study | 1 |
| MUSC 1770 | Woodwind Study | 1 |
| MUSC 3222 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
| or MUSC 3380 | Instrumental Conducting | |
| MUSC 4600 | Music Rehearsal Techniques | 2 |
| Private Lessons | ||
| Complete four (4) credits from the following: | ||
| MUSC 1810R | Private Lesson I Major: Vocal | 1 |
| MUSC 1811R | Private Lesson I Major: Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 1812R | Private Lesson I Major: Brass | 1 |
| MUSC 1813R | Private Lesson I Major: String | 1 |
| MUSC 1814R | Private Lesson I Major: Woodwind | 1 |
| MUSC 1815R | Private Lesson I Major: Guitar | 1 |
| MUSC 1816R | Private Lesson I Major: Organ | 1 |
| MUSC 1821R | Private Lesson I Major: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSC 2810R | Private Lesson II Major: Vocal | 1 |
| MUSC 2811R | Private Lesson II Major: Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 2812R | Private Lesson II Major: Brass | 1 |
| MUSC 2813R | Private Lesson II Major: String | 1 |
| MUSC 2814R | Private Lesson II Major: Woodwind | 1 |
| MUSC 2815R | Private Lesson II Major: Guitar | 1 |
| MUSC 2816R | Private Lesson II Major: Organ | 1 |
| MUSC 2821R | Private Lesson II Major: Percussion | 1 |
| Complete three (3) credits from the following: | ||
| MUSC 3810R | Private Lesson III Major: Vocal | 1 |
| MUSC 3811R | Private Lesson III Major: Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 3812R | Private Lesson III Major: Brass | 1 |
| MUSC 3813R | Private Lesson III Major: String | 1 |
| MUSC 3814R | Private Lesson III Major: Woodwind | 1 |
| MUSC 3815R | Private Lesson III Major: Guitar | 1 |
| MUSC 3816R | Private Lesson III Major: Organ | 1 |
| MUSC 3821R | Private Lesson III Major: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSC 4610R | Private Lesson IV Major: Vocal | 1 |
| MUSC 4611R | Private Lesson IV Major: Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 4612R | Private Lesson IV Major: Brass | 1 |
| MUSC 4613R | Private Lesson IV Major: Strings | 1 |
| MUSC 4614R | Private Lesson IV Major: Woodwinds | 1 |
| MUSC 4615R | Private Lesson IV Major: Guitar | 1 |
| MUSC 4616R | Private Lesson IV Major: Organ | 1 |
| MUSC 4621R | Private Lesson IV Major: Percussion | 1 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Complete seven (7) credits in the following large ensembles: | ||
| MUSC 3250R | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUSC 3310R | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUSC 3350R | University Orchestra | 1 |
| Complete two (2) credits in the following small ensembles: | ||
| MUSC 3270R | Chamber Singers | 1 |
| MUSC 3360R | University Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSC 3370R | Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 4430R | String Chamber Music | 1 |
| MUSC 4431R | Woodwind Chamber Music | 1 |
| MUSC 4432R | Brass Chamber Music | 1 |
| MUSC 4433R | Piano Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 4485R | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| Piano Proficiency 2 | ||
- 1
Students may request to take the Music Theory test from the Music Department Chair or the test is offered on the first day of MUSC 1100. Students passing with a grade of C or higher may test out of the MUSC 1100 requirement.
- 2
Music majors are required to complete the Department's Piano Proficiency during the first two years of study. Completion of the Piano Proficiency is a prerequisite to Junior-level private lessons. A placement exam is administered during the first week of classes each semester. Students enroll in group piano courses (MUSC 1150R, MUSC 1160R, MUSC 2150R and/or MUSC 2160R) to fulfill the requirements. Once the proficiency is passed, students are not required to enroll in group piano. Enrolling in private lessons is not an acceptable solution to achieving proficiency.
Notes:
- No more than 4 credits of private lessons may be transferred from another institution.
- No more than 4 credits of ensembles may be transferred from another institution.
- Each private lesson course may be repeated up to 2 credits.
- Each ensemble course may be repeated up to 8 credits.
- Students are limited to no more than 3 ensemble courses per semester.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 127 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative university GPA 3.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher required (not C-) in each Music core course, ensemble, and private lessons.
- USBE R277-504-3 A(3) “requires candidates to maintain a cumulative university GPA of 3.0, and receive a C or better in all education related courses and major required content courses"
- 3.0 GPA in program prerequisite and professional courses required.