Bachelor of Arts in Music (EC-12 Music Certification, Choral Emphasis)
Website: https://twu.edu/music/undergraduate-programs/ba-in-music-degree-with-an-ec-12-teacher-certification/
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with an education minor and teacher certification is designed to prepare music educators to teach all grade levels, EC - 12. The curriculum provides a comprehensive musical foundation, along with the training needed to guide students to an appreciation and understanding of music as an art form and cultural phenomenon. Curricular requirements integrate music students with the university general education requirements and a core of professional education courses.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
Degree Skills
- Collaboration: work effectively with others toward a common goal.
- Analysis: think and understand in patterns.
- Time-management: handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Teacher Certification Skills
- Appropriately explain the impact of effective planning and communication (within the chosen area of concentration) to relevant internal and external stakeholders in an education or community setting.
- Identify, select, and implement entry-level instructional plans when serving as an instructor in the school setting.
- Successfully manage organizational and student behavior when teaching in the school setting.
- Efficiently and accurately assess student progress and use data to develop and modify instruction for K-12 students.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Admissions
Auditions
If you are interested in pursuing a music degree at Texas Woman’s University, you will need to complete an application as well as an entrance audition. You also may choose to compete for a number of scholarships that are available to new and transferring music students each year. These are awarded based on musical excellence, as verified through a performance audition or music theory/sight singing assessment, and are supported by teacher recommendations.
Step-by-Step Guide
- All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.
- Fill out the Music Entrance and Scholarship Audition Application Form and submit online.
Please fill out the form completely before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. - A letter of recommendation must be emailed from your current private teacher or ensemble director to musicrecruiter@twu.edu and received prior to the audition.
- Audition.
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See the Music audition dates website.
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Your total audition performance time will average 7–10 minutes in length.
- Singers should memorize two contrasting pieces from vocal literature of the classical genre.
- Instrumentalists should prepare two selections from the standard repertoire for your instrument. The audition may include scales and sight reading.
- Pianists should perform pieces representing at least two different style periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century).
- A live audition is preferred, but a high-quality DVD may be sent to Texas Woman’s University, P.O. Box 425768, Denton, TX 76204-5768 and marked “Attention: Entrance Audition” OR online links may be emailed to musicrecruiter@twu.edu. The deadline for receipt of the audition video is February 15, 2021.
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- Participate in a placement evaluation.
- Transfer students:
- If your performance audition time is before 3 p.m., plan to stay approximately 1 hour afterward for a music theory/sight singing assessment.
- If your audition time is 3 p.m. or later, report for the music theory/sight singing assessment 90 minutes prior to their audition.
- First-time in college (FTIC) students:
- If your performance audition time is before 3 p.m., plan to stay approximately 30 minutes afterward for a music theory/sight singing assessment.
- If your audition time is 3 p.m. or later, report for the music theory/sight singing assessment 60 minutes prior to their audition.
- Transfer students:
Teacher Certification
In addition to the general undergraduate admissions requirements, to obtain acceptance into the undergraduate Educator Preparation Program (and prior to taking EDUC 3003, EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113, EDUC 4243, and Clinical Student Teaching) students must have:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (includes all courses, whether posted to TWU transcript or used on a degree plan. Excludes developmental and repeated courses);
- Completed EDUC 2003 with a C or better;
- Demonstrated basic skills in reading, written communication, and mathematics by meeting the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative;
- Completed the Digital Literacy Pre-assessment;
- Successfully completed a pre-admission departmental interview with an interview panel;
- A minimum of 12 to 15 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought;
- Completed department application for admission to the Educator Preparation Program;
- Completed a Commitment Contract acknowledging awareness and understanding of the Dispositions Policy and Educators’ Code of Ethics;
- Submitted a non-refundable Texas Education Agency Fee; and
- Acknowledged and accepted admission to the Educator Preparation Program.
Please note:
- All accepted students must maintain the admission requirements to remain in the TWU Education Preparation Program.
- Admission requirements are determined by Texas Education Agency policies and are subject to change without notice.
- Students seeking Bilingual certification must meet minimum proficiency in Spanish.
- Students seeking Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification must meet minimum proficiency in sign.
Contact the Office of Educator Preparation Services (OEPS) at copeadvising@twu.edu or (940) 898-2829 with any questions.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 134-137
Major: 66 SCH; Required Minor: 26 SCH
Program Code: MUSIC.BA; CIP Code: 50.0901.00
Texas Core Curriculum
Code | Title | SCHs |
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ENG 1013 | Composition I | 3 |
ENG 1023 | Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 | 3 |
HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government | 3 |
POLS 2023 | Texas Government | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
CAO: Women's Studies | 3 | |
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics | 3 | |
Total SCHs | 42 |
Courses Required for Major
Code | Title | SCHs |
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MU 1021 | Keyboard Musicianship I | 1 |
MU 1031 | Keyboard Musicianship II | 1 |
MU 2061 | Keyboard Musicianship III | 1 |
MU 1521 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
MU 1523 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MU 1531 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
MU 1533 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MU 2521 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
MU 2523 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MU 2531 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
MU 2533 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
MU 3313 | Music History I | 3 |
MU 3323 | Music History II | 3 |
MU 4502 | Choral Arranging | 2 |
Principal Instrument (4 SCH at 4000 level) | 12 | |
Music Ensemble (MU 3551 or MU 3591) | 6 | |
Performance Juries (6 completed) | ||
Barrier Exam | ||
Capstone Performance | ||
Total SCHs | 45 |
Music Education
Special Requirement: A grade of "B" or higher for courses to be counted toward the degree.
Code | Title | SCHs |
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MU 3542 | Conducting I | 2 |
MU 2202 | Introduction to Music Education | 2 |
MU 3832 | Elementary Music Content | 2 |
MU 3432 | Secondary Methods and Literature I | 2 |
MU 3602 | Secondary Methods and Literature II | 2 |
MU 3601 | Advanced Conducting | 1 |
MU 3492 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
MU 3442 | English, Italian, and Latin Diction | 2 |
MU 3452 | French and German Diction | 2 |
MU 3061 | Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy I | 1 |
MU 3071 | Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy II | 1 |
MU 3051 | Functional Piano I | 1 |
MU 4061 | Functional Piano II | 1 |
Elementary Music Proficiency Exam | ||
Choral Music Proficiency Exam | ||
Total SCHs | 21 |
Departmental Requirements
Code | Title | SCHs |
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MU 3713 | Music and World Cultures | 3 |
Total SCHs | 3 |
Education Minor
Code | Title | SCHs |
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EDUC 2003 | Schools and Society | 3 |
Admission to Teacher Education Program | ||
EDUC 3003 | Learning Theory and Development | 3 |
EDUC 3482 | Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration | 2 |
EDUC 4113 | Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
EDSP 4203 | Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
EDUC 4243 | Classroom Environment and Management | 3 |
EDUC 4943 | Clinical Student Teaching | 3 |
EDUC 4943 | Clinical Student Teaching | 3 |
READ 3013 | Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum | 3 |
Total SCHs | 26 |
Recommended Plan of Study
First Year | |||
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Fall | TCCN | SCHs | |
MU 1021 | Keyboard Musicianship I | MUSI 1181 | 1 |
MU 1521 | Aural Skills I | MUSI 1116 | 1 |
MU 1523 | Music Theory I | MUSI 1311 | 3 |
MU 2202 | Introduction to Music Education | 2 | |
Applied Music: Primary Instrument | 2 | ||
Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
UNIV 1231 | Learning Frameworks: The First Year Experience | EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 1300 | 1 |
HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
SCHs | 14 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
MU 1031 | Keyboard Musicianship II | MUSI 1182 | 1 |
MU 1531 | Aural Skills II | MUSI 1117 | 1 |
MU 1533 | Music Theory II | MUSI 1312 | 3 |
Applied Music: Primary Instrument | 2 | ||
Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
ENG 1013 | Composition I | ENGL 1301 | 3 |
HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present | HIST 1302 | 3 |
Mathematics Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 17 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | TCCN | ||
MU 2061 | Keyboard Musicianship III | MUSI 2181 | 1 |
MU 2521 | Aural Skills III | MUSI 2116 | 1 |
MU 2523 | Music Theory III | MUSI 2311 | 3 |
MU 3442 | English, Italian, and Latin Diction | 2 | |
Applied Music: Primary Instrument | 2 | ||
Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
ENG 1023 | Composition II | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government | GOVT 2305 | 3 |
SCHs | 16 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
MU 2531 | Aural Skills IV | MUSI 2117 | 1 |
MU 2533 | Music Theory IV | MUSI 2312 | 3 |
MU 3452 | French and German Diction | 2 | |
MU 3832 | Elementary Music Content | 2 | |
Applied Music: Primary Instrument | 2 | ||
Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
POLS 2023 | Texas Government | GOVT 2306 | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 17 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | TCCN | ||
MU 3313 | Music History I | 3 | |
MU 3492 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 | |
MU 3542 | Conducting I | 2 | |
MU 3432 | Secondary Methods and Literature I | 2 | |
MU 3703 (Multicultural Women's Studies CAO Core) | Women in Music | 3 | |
MU 4512 | Instrumental Arranging | 2 | |
Applied Music: Primary Instrument | 2 | ||
Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
MU 3061 | Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy I | 1 | |
SCHs | 18 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
MU 1112 (CAO Core) | Music and Wellness | 2 | |
MU 3323 | Music History II | 3 | |
MU 3071 | Instrumental Techniques and Pedagogy II | 1 | |
MU 3601 | Advanced Conducting | 1 | |
MU 3602 | Secondary Methods and Literature II | 2 | |
Applied Music: Primary Instrument | 2 | ||
Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
EDUC 2003 | Schools and Society | EDUC 1301 | 3 |
SCHs | 15 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | TCCN | ||
MU 3051 | Functional Piano I | 1 | |
MU 3713 | Music and World Cultures | 3 | |
EDUC 3003 | Learning Theory and Development | 3 | |
EDUC 3482 | Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration | 2 | |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core | 3 | ||
Life/Physical Science Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 15 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
MU 4061 | Functional Piano II | 1 | |
READ 3013 | Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum | 3 | |
EDUC 4113 | Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment | 3 | |
EDUC 4243 | Classroom Environment and Management | 3 | |
EDSP 4203 | Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 | |
Life/Physical Science Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 16 | ||
Fifth Year | |||
Fall | TCCN | ||
EDUC 4943 | Clinical Student Teaching | 3 | |
EDUC 4943 | Clinical Student Teaching | 3 | |
SCHs | 6 | ||
Total SCHs: | 134 |