B.Mus. Music Education/Vocal Music Education
Major Teaching Endorsement
Music Education Featured Courses
As a student in the music education major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the music education profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various music education careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
MUED 201
Introduction to Music Education 3 credits
This course provides the student with an overview of the profession of music education through the study of its history, philosophy, and current methodology, climate, and trends. 10 hours of field experience is required.
MUED 301
Elementary Music Methods 3 credits
This course is designed to prepare students for teaching music to children in grades K–6. Emphasis is placed on developing a philosophy of music education that considers the developmental needs of children as foundational in the process of teaching music concepts. The course consists of lectures, teaching demonstrations, peer teaching, music classroom observations, a review of music education literature, and the development of a teaching portfolio. Students will develop skills in teaching music that incorporate singing, movement, playing instruments, listening, creating, and writing.
MUED 302
Instrumental Music Methods 3 credits
This course prepares students to provide effective instruction in middle level through high school instrumental music. Students will use knowledge and skills from previous music and education courses to develop effective methods for teaching within the instrumental classroom. 10 hours of field experience is required.
MUED 303
Choral Music Methods 3 credits
The study of methods of teaching choral music for elementary, middle level, and high school music educators. The course is designed to help pre-professional music educators gain the necessary tools to be successful teaching K-12 music. 10 hours of field experience required.
MUED 401
Organization and Administration of PreK-12 Music Programs 2 credits
This course is a study of the organizational structure and administration functions music teachers needed for delivery of PreK-12 music programs. Course topics include: music education philosophy, assessment and evaluation techniques, classroom management, curriculum development and evaluation, advocacy, and administrative and leadership issues.
Application is open!
Music Education Sample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals. The schedule below is for music education majors; vocal music education majors substitute music electives for instrumental-specific courses.
Semester 1
MU 102
Aural Skills I 1 cr.
MU 103
Music Theory I 3 cr.
MUED 201
Introduction to Music Education 3 cr.
MUAP 272
Keyboard Skills 1 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 5 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 2
MU 104
Aural Skills II 1 cr.
MU 105
Music Theory II 3 cr.
EDPS 210
Educational Psychology and Child Development 3 cr.
MUAP 272
Keyboard Skills 1 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 5 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 3
MU 202
Aural Skills III 1 cr.
MU 203
Music Theory III 3 cr.
MU 251
Conducting I 2 cr.
MUED 221
Woodwind Techniques 1 cr.
EDUC 224
Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 3 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 4
EDUC 225
Diverse Classrooms and Human Relations 3 cr.
MU 204
Aural Skills IV 1 cr.
MU 205
Music Theory IV 3 cr.
MU 253
Conducting II 2 cr.
MUAP 272
Keyboard Skills 1 cr.
MUED 222
Brass Techniques 1 cr.
MUED 223
Percussion Techniques 1 cr.
MUED 301
Elementary Music Methods 3 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
17 Total Credits
Semester 5
EDUC 351
Service in Public Schools 2 cr.
MU 211
Music History to 1750 3 cr.
MUED 224
String Techniques 1 cr.
MUED 302
Instrumental Music Methods 3 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 5 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 6
MU 212
Music History since 1750 3 cr.
MU 213
World Music 3 cr.
MUED 303
Choral Music Methods 3 cr.
MU 303
Arranging 2 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 3 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 7
MU 493
Senior Project 1 cr.
MUED 401
Organization and Administration of PreK-12 Music Programs 2 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 8 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 8
EDUC 435
Secondary Student Teaching Seminar 1 cr.
MUED 451
Student Teaching Seminar 0 cr.
MUAP XX
Principal Instrument 2 cr.
MU XX
Ensemble 0 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 12 cr.
15 Total Credits
Additional courses required for the Lutheran Teacher Diploma
- ChMu 313 : Christian Hymnody (2 cr.) OR ChMu 411 : Christian Liturgy (3 cr.)
- Theo 241, 242, 243, or 244 : Biblical Interpretation (3 cr.)
- Theo 361 : Doctrine and Confessions I (3 cr.)
- Theo 362 : Doctrine and Confessions II (3 cr.)
For more information, see the Music Student Handbook.
Music Education Faculty
As experts in music education, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.