The BS in Music Education prepares students to teach vocal and instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. This program is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and, through interstate agreements, certification is readily achieved in many other states as well. Students in this program combine music instruction with professional education certification coursework from the education department. The education courses cover issues such as: technology, methods, assessments, exceptionalities in the classroom and more.
Program Requirements:
16 hours in Music Theory and Aural Skills (108, 109, 128, 129, 208, 209, 228, 229)
11 hours in Music History and Literature (210, 310, 311, 370)
5 hours in Conducting (231, 232, 333)
5 hours in School Music Methods (350, 351)
6 hours in Class Lessons (153, 154, 155, 156, 157, plus 1 other chosen from 193, 254, 255, or 257)
10 hours in ensembles (8 in large ensembles, 212, 213, 215; 2 in small ensembles, 214, 216, 218)
3 hours in Acoustics
15 hours in studio lessons in the instrument of concentration
1 hour in Senior Recital
Piano proficiency, Level II (normally 2-4 credit hours)
Total: 69-73 hours in music; 3 in Acoustics; 20-23 hours in Professional Education and 43 in Core requirements not included in the major. Total hours: 135-139.
Additional proficiency and program requirements:
1. Passing piano proficiency examination (Level II) by the end of the sophomore year, and a voice proficiency test by end of junior year. Prerequisite for Student Teaching.
2. Participation in at least one ensemble each semester.
3. Performance in one or more student recitals, and before the board, each semester.
4. Prescribed attendance at recitals and concerts on campus.
5. Senior recital: presentation during senior year, of a solo half-recital (thirty minutes) of works approved by the music faculty.
6. Organ majors must study piano at least one year or pass a diagnostic test in piano and receive special recommendation from the organ instructor.
Suggestions: Students entering with any academic deficiencies (See page 30) will need additional time. For most majors at least one summer session is recommended, to include a Natural Science and/or EDU 202 Foundations.
NOTE: Chapter 354, "Preparation of Professional Educators," was enacted in 2000 in Pennsylvania. This law mandates certain regulations in the preparation of professional educators in the state. Students are responsible to be certain they are meeting regularly with their advisors in regard to this legislation. Geneva College is not responsible for students who will not be certified because of failure to meet certification requirements at the time of graduation.
