The university offers a state-approved program in K-12 Music Education. Upon completion of the program and the satisfaction of all program requirements students will be recommended to the Ohio Department of Education for initial licensure.
Objectives:
On completion, students should be able to:
MAJOR 87-91 Hours
Music Theory19
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Continuation from Music Fundamentals, including study of chords in major and minor keys, voice leading, beginning four-part writing, and harmonic progressions.Prerequisite: Successful music theory placement exam, two semesters of applied piano, or consent of the instructor.
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Study and practice to develop the skill of accurately sight-reading melodies through the solfege system and melodic dictation.Prerequisite: Successful music theory placement exam, two semesters of applied piano, or consent of the instructor.
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Continuation of MUS2020, including study of cadences, phrases and periods, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords, and secondary dominant chords.Prerequisite: MUS2010 with a grade of C or higher
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Continuation of MUS2011.Prerequisite: MUS2011 with a grade of C or higher.
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Continuation of Music Theory II. Modulatory techniques, mode mixtures, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic modulations.Prerequisite: MUS2012 with a grade of C or higher.
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Continuation of MUS2013.Prerequisite: MUS2013 with a grade of C or higher.
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Continuation of Music Theory III.Prerequisite: MUS3010 with a grade of C or higher.
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Continuation of MUS3011.Prerequisite: MUS3011 with a C or higher
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Structural principles and forms of homophonic music, particularly Baroque and Classical forms.Prerequisite: MUS3010 with a C or higher
Music History9
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Survey of Western art music from Antiquity through the Renaissance Era.
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Survey of Western art music in the Baroque and Classical Eras.
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Survey of Western art music in the Romantic Era and Twentieth Century.
*This course may be applied to the GenEd Humanities requirements.
Music Performance25
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1000-level Major Applied Study4
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3000-level Major Applied Study6
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1000-level Secondary Applied Study3
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Attendance at on- and off-campus musical performances. Appreciation of a variety of musical literature and concert formats, and observation of elements that help create an effective performance.
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Public performance of at least 50 minutes of music from a variety of historic and stylistic genera. Literature should be appropriate to the requirements for senior-level study and should include ensemble repertoire.
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Conducting patterns with an emphasis on establishing a clear and communicable style to direct an ensemble. Students analyze and direct music using a variety of meters, dynamics, and styles.Prerequisite: MUS2010 with a C or higher
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Ensemble Electives7
Choose one of the following:
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Conducting techniques for leading choral ensembles, score analysis, study of diction, and musical styles. Expressive conducting of music selected from a broad repertory.Prerequisite: MUS4011
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Instrumental conducting techniques, literature, and materials.Prerequisite: MUS4011
Education Core28
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Technologies available for classroom use and their adaptations to the promotion of learning, including the potential and the limitations of computers as tools for teachers.Fee: $139 (Professional Assessment Fee)
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This course is a prerequisite for entry into an education degree program. Introduction to principles and philosophy of education in public and Christian schools.Prerequisites: Composite ACT 21 or higher, or pass Praxis Core; Successful completion of 15 semester hours of college work; FBI & BCI background checks; Corequisite: EDU2031
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60 clock-hour field experience corequisite for EDU2030
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Theory and practice for teaching students of diverse cultures.Prerequisites: EDU2030
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Psychological perspectives of education as applied to classroom procedures. Essential preparation for Ohio Assessments for Educators dealing with principles of learning and teaching.Prerequisites: EDU2030; Junior standing Fee: $105
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Integrating the language processes, especially reading and writing, into in all early and middle childhood subject areas, and developing an understanding of instructional strategies that facilitate a learner’s interaction with text.Prerequisite: EDU2030
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Seminar corequisite for EDU499 Clinical ExperienceCorequisite: EDU4990 Fee: $300
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This culminating field experience provides teacher candidates a semester (13 weeks minimum) of classroom experience with a gradual assumption of responsibility across the semester. Teacher candidates must apply to student teach and successfully complete a reflective essay to participate in this gateway to the profession. Students may take no other courses during this experience except the traditional exit course, Theology Capstone.Prerequisite: Completion of other program requirements Course Fee for study outside the U.S.: $2000
Music Pedagogy Concentration6 or 10
Concentrations:
Instrumental Concentration
INSTRUMENTAL CONCENTRATION10
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Playing skills and pedagogy for common brass instruments.Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor.
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Playing skills and pedagogy for common woodwind instruments.Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor.
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Playing skills and pedagogy for common percussion instruments and accessories.Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor.
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Methods and materials for teaching instrumental music in the junior and senior high school with an emphasis on appropriate literature for instrumental ensembles. A background check is required at the beginning of the semester to complete field experience for this course.Prerequisite: MUS1400, MUS3200; Background check
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Curriculum, methodology, materials, and practices in music appropriate for grades K-8, including observations, experiences, lectures, and limited work in Pre-K (ages 3-4). For music education majors, vocal emphasis.Prerequisite: EDU2030; Background check
Vocal Choral Concentration
VOCAL/CHORAL CONCENTRATION6
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English and foreign language diction for singers, encompassing the fundamentals of the International Phonetic Alphabet and its direct application to vocal repertoire.
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Curriculum, methodology, materials, and practices in music appropriate for grades K-8, including observations, experiences, lectures, and limited work in Pre-K (ages 3-4). For music education majors, vocal emphasis.Prerequisite: EDU2030; Background check
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Teaching methodologies, classroom management strategies, and insights for effectively teaching and administering the choral music program in secondary schools. Offered spring, even years.Prerequisite: EDU2030; Background check
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the courses listed on this page, graduates must meet the requirements listed here, including:
- A General Education Core
- Associate degrees – 36 credit hours
- Bachelor’s degrees – 45 credit hours
- Minimum credit hours
- Associate degrees – 60 credit hours
- Bachelor’s degrees – 120 credit hours
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Notes:
- Some majors require more credit hours than the listed minimums.
- Students choose elective courses to complete credit hour requirements.
- Electives may apply toward a minor, certificate, associate degree, or second major.
- Sometimes a course required in a student’s major can also fulfill a requirement in the GenEd core. (See notes on the individual major pages.)
Find complete information in the OCU Academic Catalog.
Contact the University Registrar's Office if you have graduation questions: 1 (740) 477-7780 or registrar@ohiochristian.edu