Vocal Music Education, B.M.Ed.

Major Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in all courses taken within the School of Music.  Audition is required for admission to the degree program. All coursework must be letter graded; P/NP may not count toward degree.

Certification: To be fully certified, students must pass Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators and apply for a license.

Major Area

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Seven semesters of private study in the primary performance area are required; 6 semesters of 2 hours each and 1 semester of 1 hour. Piano, organ, voice, or guitar may be chosen as the primary area. Private study may not be taken during the semester of student teaching.

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A passing grade in MUTE 2000 Sophomore Barrier is required for admission to upper-division applied study as a major or principal.

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Major performance organization on the primary instrument—Seven semesters required with grade of C or better: University Chorale, Men's Glee Club, or Women’s Chorus.

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A 30-minute recital in the primary applied area, which may be given in the junior or senior year. The recital is not permitted during student teaching.

Music Support

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Students who have prior piano background may be eligible for the proficiency exam for one or more of the group piano courses. These hours then become free electives. Or, the student may elect to receive advanced standing credit for the group piano course(s). See the Coordinator for Group Piano for information.

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If the primary area changes from voice, then any secondary area changes require approval of faculty. 

Education and Music Education

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Course may only be taken once formally admitted to music education teacher education program. See admission requirements under degree requirements. Consult with your advisor. 

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No more than 12 hours may be taken during the semester of student teaching. No courses may conflict with the student teaching experience. 

General Education and College Requirements

Some courses that fulfill General Education requirements are listed in other areas on this sheet and are indicated by the appropriate Core numbers.

Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV, or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list, including at least one upper-division Gen. Ed. course outside of the student's major. Courses graded P/NP will not apply.

UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

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Grade of C or better required. 

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MATH 1473 or COMM 2513 is recommended.

General Rules, Regulations and Requirements

More information on Grade Requirements and Enrollment Limitations can be found in the catalog under School of Music: Undergraduate Study.

Admission to Music Teacher Education: Students must apply to the teacher education program at the end of the sophomore year by the following process:

• Complete & submit a “Request for Admission to Teacher Preparation Program Form” from the Fine Arts Dean’s office.
• Students must pass the Oklahoma General Education Test. OGET results must be turned in with Admission to Teacher Preparation Program Form to the Rainbolt College of Education.
• Students must complete a minimum of 24 hours of general education coursework from the university approved list with C or better grades in the following areas: ENGL 1113 (required), ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 (required), math, natural science w/o lab, natural science w/lab, P SC 1113, social science, HIST 1483 or HIST 1493, humanities.
• Complete Submission 1 on electronic portfolio to faculty advisor. Submission 1 check list must be complete and portfolio must be cleared by faculty advisor.
• Meet with faculty advisor to complete: Memorandum of Understanding, Supplemental Disclaimer, and an Academic Completion Letter.
• Take the following to the College of Education Advising Office for entrance paperwork and permissions for courses: completed Admission to Teacher Preparation Program Form; Memorandum of Understanding; Supplemental Disclaimer; Academic Completion Letter; essay from MUED 1732; OGET scores; background check.
• Students must have a minimum 2.75 OU retention and combined retention GPAs in order to be admitted to the College of Education Teacher Preparation coursework, to graduate, and to be certified. Students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74 may petition the MUED faculty for an exemption to begin their Teacher Preparation coursework, but will be placed on Academic Probation by the College until such time as their GPA is raised to the required 2.75 for graduation. Exemptions cannot be granted for students with less than a 2.50.

Student Teaching: MUED 4042, MUED 4050, and MUED 4060 are taken during the student teaching semester. All coursework and recitals must be completed prior to student teaching.

Suggested Semester Plan of Study

At least 24 hours of upper-division Music credit must be earned in residence as a declared major; must include the Senior Capstone.  This plan of study should not be used in lieu of academic advisement.  Unless otherwise stated on the degree sheet, the College of Fine Arts does not permit coursework to fulfill more than one degree requirement.

Two college-level courses in a single world language are required; this may be satisfied by successful completion of 2 years in a single world language in high school. Students who must take language at the University will have an additional 6-10 hours of coursework.  Teacher candidates must demonstrate conversational skills at a novice-high level in a language other than English.

Degree Completion Responsibility: Although the Dean’s Office checks each student’s records, the responsibility for meeting degree requirements lies with the student and not with the advisor or the Dean. Each student should obtain a copy of the requirements for graduation and check it regularly as they complete their degree program.