Music Education
Associate in Fine Arts in Music Education
Program Curriculum - MUSC_0501_DEGR
| Major Ensemble | 1.00 | |
| Applied Music/Private Lessons I | 2.00 | |
| AA Degree Physical/Life Science Elective*** | 3.00 | |
| ENGL-101 | English Composition * | 3.00 |
| MATH-130 | Intro. to Contemporary Mathematics (or higher level math)** | 3.00 |
| MUSC-141 | Class Piano I | 1.00 |
| MUSC-137 | Aural Skills I | 1.00 |
| MUSC-122 | Music Theory I | 3.00 |
| 17.00 |
| Major Ensemble | 1.00 | |
| Applied Music/Private Lessons II | 2.00 | |
| ENGL-102 | English Composition * | 3.00 |
| MUSC-142 | Class Piano II | 1.00 |
| MUSC-207 | Intro to Music Hist and Lit | 3.00 |
| MUSC-138 | Aural Skills II | 1.00 |
| MUSC-123 | Music Theory II | 3.00 |
| POLS-101 | American Government **** | 3.00 |
| 17.00 |
| Major Ensemble | 1.00 | |
| Applied Music/Private Lessons III | 2.00 | |
| Approved AA Degree Humanities Elective | 3.00 | |
| MUSC-180 | Class Guitar I | 1.00 |
| MUSC-201 | Aural Skills III | 1.00 |
| MUSC-222 | Music Theory III | 3.00 |
| MUSC-241 | Class Piano III | OR |
| COMM-103 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3.00 |
| 14.00 |
| Major Ensemble | 1.00 | |
| Applied Music/Private Lessons IV | 2.00 | |
| MUSC-101 | Introduction to Music in America | 3.00 |
| MUSC-107 | Music Appreciation | OR |
| MUSC-181 | Class Guitar II | 1.00 |
| MUSC-202 | Aural Skills IV | 1.00 |
| MUSC-223 | Music Theory IV | 3.00 |
| MUSC-242 | Class Piano IV | OR |
| MUSC-299 | AFA Portfolio | 1.00 |
| EDUC-101 | Introduction to Educational Practice | 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.
***If students complete the AA degree, Physical and Life science courses are both 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.
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.
Students can speak with the Music Program Coordinator to discuss articulation agreements.
Student electives may be different, depending on the university or in the state where they received their high school diploma. See an advisor at transfer institution.
RECOMMENDED MUSIC SPECIALITY COURSES
The following courses are suggested to improve articulation for music education majors:
MUSC 290 Introduction to Conducting 2
PSYH 216 Adolescent Psychology 3
Associate in Arts: Music Education
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
(1) Life or Physical Science*** 3-4 credits
TOTAL 17-18 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 & Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Major Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .4
Applied Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. ...8