9 Music Education - Degree

Catalog Year Fall 19 - Sum 20 BM4.MUED

09 BM4_MUED
50 Credits Required for Degree (including Practice Teaching Seminar)
Completion of licensure and degree requirements for the music education

REQUIRED
major at Berklee College is likely to take more than four years. SEMESTERS
Study Abroad - all students are encouraged to consider a semester abroad
on the Valencia, Spain campus. For specific program information please see
the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office at
studyabroad@berklee.edu
Course Number Course Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
MUSIC EDUCATION CONCENTRATE: 50 Credits Required 50
ME-111 Introduction to Music Education 1
ME-152 Computer Applications for Music Education 2
ME-326 Multimedia for the Educator 2
ENVC-361 Music Education Concert Choir 1
ISKB-221, 222, 321, 322 Keyboard Class for Music Education 1 - 4 1 1 1 1
ISWD-222 Single Reeds for Music Education Majors: Clarinet/Saxophone 1
ISBR-221 or High Brass for Music Education Majors: Trumpet/French Horn or 1
ISBR-231 Low Brass for Music Education Majors: Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba
COND-221 Choral Conducting 2
COND-321 Choral Rehearsal Techniques 2
COND-222 Instrumental Conducting 2
COND-322 Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques 2
ME-211 Elementary Class Methods 3
ME-212 Music Classroom Methods and Materials 2
ME-311 Secondary Class Methods 3
PIXX-311 & 312 Private Instruction 5 & 6 1 1
ME-341 Teaching With a Multicultural Perspective 2
ME-321 Choral Methods & Materials 1
ME-383 Survey of Choral Music Literature 1
ME-381 Survey of Instrumental Literature 1
ME-431 Instrumental Methods/Materials 1
ME-475 Pre-practicum Apprenticeship/Seminar 1
PSME-311 Recital Class 1
ME-495 Practice Teaching Seminar (6 credits post-coursework) 6
Major Electives* 1 5
* Major Electives (select from the following): AR–112, AR–313, AR–314, AR–316, COND–341, ISBR–221 or ISBR–231
(whichever not taken), ISGT–221, ISPC–221, ISST–221, ISWD–221, ISWD–223, LENG-352, ME-328, ME-332, ME-342, ME-352, ME-355,
ME–385, ME-387, ME-388, ME-389, ME-498, PSMT-341, PST-385
** Total required credits include a post-coursework practice teaching seminar

CORE MUSIC: 39 Credits Required 39

PERF 1-4 Performance Core (12 credits)
Private Instruction (50 minute lessons are 2 credits, 30 minute lessons are 1 credit) 2 2 1 1
Lab (ILxx course) 1 1
Ensemble (ENxx course) 1 1 1 1
Total Credits per semester** 3 3 3 3
PW-111 Music Application and Theory 4
AR-111 Arranging 1 2
HR-112 - 212 Harmony 2 - 4 2 2 2
ET-111 & 112 Ear Training 1 & 2 2 2
ET-231 & 232 Solfege 1 & 2 2 2
CM-211 & 212 Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 & 2 2 2
CP-210 The Art of Counterpoint 3
*Students are required to enroll in an ensemble and private instruction during their first 4 full-time semesters. In semester 2 they may select
either a 50 minute lesson (2 credits) OR a 30 minute lesson (1 credit) with a co-requisite 1 hour lab (1 credit - ILxx course). Lab credits may
replace ensemble credits and vice versa, and one performance studies course (PSxx-) may replace 2 credits of ensembles or labs during the first
four semesters. Additional PSxx courses may be taken as General Electives or ASE credits, depending on major. Performance Major ASEs
include ENxx, ILxx, PFET, PSxx. Performance Major ASEs do not include Performance Studies Health courses
(PSH-xxx), PSHR-321, PSVC-425, PSPC-341, or PSME-xxx.
LIBERAL ARTS: 42 Credits Required 42
MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology 2
LENS-10x Engaging Seminars 2
LHUM-400 Professional Development Seminar 2
LENG-111 Introduction to College Writing 3
LENG-223 Literature Topics 3
LENG-221 Preparing for the Massachusetts Communication Skills Licensing Exam 3
LMSC-xxx Mathematics/Natural Sciences (200 level or above) 3
LHIS-xxx History 3
LSOC-211 General Psychology 3
MHIS-251 & 252 General Music History 1 & 2 2 2
MHIS-22x Music of the African Diaspora in the United States 2
LVIS-xxx Visual Studies 3
LMAS-xxx Music and Society 3
LSOC-411 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3
LPHL-475 Philosophy of Education 3
* English as a Second Language - A screening is required for all non-native English speakers. Students may be required to complete ESL
courses based on the results of the screening, which will apply as liberal arts or general electives
SEMESTER CREDIT TOTALS - -> 16 16 16 16 15 15 15 16 6

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 131