Course descriptionThe Associate of Arts in Music Education provides
the freshman and sophomore level courses
required by most colleges and universities
for a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education.
Although many of the basic courses are the same,
students planning on transferring to a four-year
institution should contact their chosen school for
degree and transfer requirements.
Students must complete all program
requirements, including approved electives, with
a “C” or better.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Credit
EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education 3
ENGL 1010 English I:Composition 3
MUSC 1030 Written Theory I 3
MUSC 1035 Aural Theory I 1
MUSC Applied Music Lessons 2
MUSC 1400 Collegiate Chorale 1
PSYC 1000 General Psychology 3
Total 16
Spring Semester Credit
EDUC 2100 Practicum in Teaching 2-3
ENGL 1020 English II 3
MUSC 1040 Written Theory II 3
MUSC 1045 Aural Theory II 1
MUSC Applied Music Lessons 2
MUSC 1410 Vocal Ensemble 1
PEAC Approved Activity/
Fitness Course 1
Constitutional Requirement 3
HMDV 1000 College Studies 1
Total 17-18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Credit
MATH Approved Math Course 3-5
(1000 or Higher)
MUSC 1415 Introduction to Music
Technology 2
MUSC 2030 Written Theory III 3
MUSC 2035 Aural Theory III 1
MUSC 2050 Music History Survey I 3
MUSC Applied Music Lessons 2-4
MUSC 1410 Vocal Ensemble 1
BIOL 1010 General Biology I 4
Total 19-23
Spring Semester Credit
EDEX 2484 Introduction to Special
Education 3
MUSC 2040 Written Theory IV 3
MUSC 2045 Aural Theory IV 1
MUSC 2055 Music History Survey II 3
MUSC Applied Music Lessons 2-4
MUSC 1410 Vocal Ensemble 1
PEAC Approved Activity/
Fitness Course 1
Humanities 3
Outcomes Assessment:
Performance Recital With
Outside Critique
Total 17-19