(see BSU Music Education Alternative Policy Statement)
INTENSIVE SUMMER WORKSHOPS OPTION
Admissions Criteria:
- Bachelors Degree in Music from an Accredited Institution
- Admission to Graduate Study in Music at Ball State University
- Indiana passing scores on all sections of the Praxis 1: PPST
Curriculum
- Admission to this program begins by submitting required materials to the Ball State Educational Licensing Office.
- Applications for music licensing will be forwarded to the Coordinator of Music Education.
- Specific course requirements are determined as a result of evaluation of the candidate’s transcript.
- Professional Education Requirements (12 hours)
EDMUL 660
EDPSYCH 600
EDPSYCH 603
EDFON 631 OR 641 OR 651
- Music Education Intensive Summer Workshops (6-9 hours)
* Based on selected license and individual needs of each candidate
Instrumental & General Music License
MUSED 640 General Methods Workshop
MUSED 593 Instrumental Techniques Workshop
MUSED 660 Instrumental Methods Workshop (MUSED 593 is a prerequisite)
Vocal & General Music License
MUSED 640 General Methods Workshop
MUSED 650 Vocal Methods Workshop
- Other Music Requirements (Variable)
* Based on selected license and individual needs of each candidate
Applied Instrument, Voice and/or Piano Study
Supplemental coursework in Theory, History, Conducting, Ensembles
- Field Experience (10-15 hours)
Following completion of all of the above course requirements, candidates must complete the two required field experience components. Specific requirements will vary based on individual needs of each candidate.
- MUSED 692 Special Topics: Field Practicum (3 hrs.)
- Student Teaching (Requirements may vary)
Note: Candidates who hold a limited license in music and have been teaching in the same position for two years may complete the required Supervised Field Experience during a third year in the same position (with pay). Otherwise, candidates must complete the traditional field experience components offered during fall and spring terms.