Music Education

Associate in Fine Arts in Music Education

Modes of Instruction

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The Associate in Fine Arts in Music Education is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education Degree (BME) at a senior college or university. Students will receive a solid foundation in music theory, music history, and applied instruction while exploring a range of performance and creative opportunities. Foundation education courses are an integral part of this degree.

Note: Completion of the AFA degree does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum. Students who complete the AFA must complete their general education requirements after they transfer to a four-year college or university.

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Program Details

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Curriculum

First Semester
MUSC-122	Music Theory I	3.00
MUSC-137	Aural Skills I	1.00
	Major Ensemble+	1.00
	Applied Music/Private Lessons I	2.00
MUSC-141	Class Piano I	1.00
ENGL-101	English Composition *	3.00
MATH-130	Intro. to Contemporary Mathematics (or higher level math)**	3.00
	Approved AA Health & Personal Development Elective	3.00
		17.00

Second Semester
MUSC-123	Music Theory II	3.00
MUSC-138	Aural Skills II	1.00
	Major Enseble+	1.00
	Applied Music/Private Lessons II	2.00
MUSC-142	Class Piano II	1.00
ENGL-102	English Composition	3.00
MUSC-207	Intro to Music Hist and Lit	3.00
POLS-101	American Government ****	3.00
		17.00

Third Semester
MUSC-222	Music Theory III	3.00
MUSC-201	Aural Skills III	1.00
	Major Ensemble+	1.00
	Applied Music/Private Lessons III	2.00
MUSC-241	Class Piano III	1.00
COMM-103	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3.00
	Approved AA Degree Humanities Elective	3.00
		14.00

Fourth Semester
MUSC-223	Music Theory IV	3.00
MUSC-202	Aural Skills IV	1.00
	Major Ensemble+	1.00
	Applied Music/Private Lessons IV	2.00
MUSC-242	Class Piano IV	1.00
MUSC-107	Music Appreciation	OR
MUSC-101	Introduction to Music in America	3.00
MUSC-299	AFA Portfolio	1.00
	Approved AA Degree Life & Science Elective ***	4.00
		16.00

*Enrollment in ENGL 101 is based on your score on the assessment placement text. A minimum grade of “C is required in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. **Enrollment in any math class is based on your score on the assessment placement test and proper prerequisite. MATH 130 or higher required, but not including MATH 134 and 135. ***Physical and life science courses are required; one must have a lab component. ****Students must successfully complete one of the following courses to meet requirements of Public Act 87-581 in order to graduate: BUSN 134, GEOG 150, HIST 109, PHLE 120, PHLE 121, PHLE 201, POLS 101, PSYH 101, or SOCO 101. +Major Ensemble: MUSC 100, MUSC 104, MUSC 105, MUSC 106, MUSC 117, MUSC 118, MUSC 131 Note: Students transferring to a four-year college should check to see if courses will transfer to your prospective college before registering. For more information visit iTransfer.org. RECOMMENDED MUSIC SPECIALITY COURSES The following courses are suggested to improve articulation for music education majors: MUSC 290 Introduction to Conducting 2 MUSC 132 Diction I - English, Latin, Italian 2 MUSC 133 Diction II - French, German 2 PSYH 216 Adolescent Psychology 3 Associate in Arts: The following Required General Education Core Courses will allow for the student to receive an AA in addition to the AFA - Music Education Degree. (2) Social Science Electives 6 credits (Recommended 1, non-western or 3rd world cultures courses) (1) Fine Arts OR Humanities Elective 3 credits (1) Health and Personal Development Elective Criterion I 3 credits (1) Health and Personal Development Elective Criterion II 2 credits TOTAL 14 credits Required Core Music Courses (35 hours) MUSC 122 Music Theory I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MUSC 123 Music Theory II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MUSC 222 Music Theory III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MUSC 223 Music Theory IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 3 MUSC 137 Aural Skills I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 MUSC 138 Aural Skills II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 MUSC 201 Aural Skills III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MUSC 202 Aural Skills IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MUSC 141 Class Piano I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 MUSC 142 Class Piano II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 MUSC 241 Class Piano III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 1 MUSC 242 Class Piano IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1 MUSC 207 Intro to Music Hist and Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Major Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .4 Applied Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. 8

Cost

First Semester
tuition (17 credit hours)	$2312.00
student services fee (17 credit hours)	$408.00
lab fees	$333.00
books	$408.00
	$3461.00

Second Semester
tuition (17 credit hours)	$2312.00
student services fee (17 credit hours)	$408.00
lab fees	$328.00
books	$408.00
	$3456.00

Third Semester
tuition (14 credit hours)	$1904.00
student services fee (14 credit hours)	$336.00
lab fees	$325.00
books	$336.00
	$2901.00

Fourth Semester
tuition (16 credit hours)	$2176.00
student services fee (16 credit hours)	$384.00
lab fees	$365.00
books	$384.00
	$3309.00

Music Degree

Total Cost

Program Student Learning Outcomes

PERFORMANCE SKILLS - All students shall demonstrate growth in musicianship. Performance skills encompass technical skill on an instrument or voice, ability to perform in an ensemble, confidence and stage presence, and aesthetic judgment.
BASIC MUSICIANSHIP - Students shall demonstrate the ability to hear, analyze, read, and write music.
KNOWLEDGE OF LITERATURE - Students shall identify, interpret, compare and contrast historical periods of music and literature.
CROSS-CULTURAL APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE MUSICAL TRADITIONS - Students shall formulate and display understanding of diverse musical traditions through written and oral communication.
A KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE - Students shall identify, analyze, and solve problems specific to music technology and acquire technical skills necessary for artistic self-expression with technology. Students will create compositions and improvisations utilizing technology, and gain and understanding of historical development leading to the current state of technology.

Students completing this degree must also complete curriculum requirements aligned with General Education Student Learning Outcomes.

Music Faculty

Cody Paul

Assistant Professor Music