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Department of Music Handbook
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
PROGRAM
(Effective Fall 2002)
B.M.E. degree P-12 Instrumental Music
72 hours for certification, including MUS 111,
112, 128, 200, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 220, 301, 314, 318, 319,
320, 335, 337, 412, 425, 426; 14 hours of applied music (8 hours of 162,
6 hours of 362), and 7 hours of primary ensemble (105). Applied
study and the primary ensemble must be reflective of the major
performance medium. All B.M.E. Instrumental Music students
are required to participate in MUS 105 each semester except during the
semester of student teaching.
A total of 24 hours of Professional Education courses
are required, EDU 131, 233, 307, 337, 423, 473-474 (student
teaching). Additional departmental requirements include: (1)
continuation jury examination, (2) piano proficiency, (3) senior
recital, and (4) participation and membership in Music Educators
National Conference (MENC). General Education requirements for
B.M.E. majors are 43 hours. No minor is required.
Upon successful completion of the B.M.E. degree
Instrumental Music program, the student will be eligible for Kentucky
certification in P-12 Instrumental Music.
B.M.E. degree P-12 Vocal Music
72 hours for certification, including MUS 111,
112, 127, 200, 211, 212, 217, 259, 302, 303, 314, 316, 317, 319, 335,
336, 412, 425, 426; 14 hours of applied music (8 hours of 162, 6 hours
of 362), and 7 hours of primary ensemble (102). Applied study and
the primary ensemble must be reflective of the major performance
medium. All B.M.E. Vocal Music students are required to
participate in MUS 102 each semester except during the semester of
student teaching.
A total of 24 hours of Professional Education courses
are required, EDU 131, 233, 307, 337, 423, 473-474 (student
teaching). Additional departmental requirements include: (1)
continuation jury examination, (2) piano proficiency, (3) senior
recital, and (4) participation and membership in Music Educators
National Conference (MENC). General Education requirements for
B.M.E. majors are 43 hours. No minor is required.
Upon successful completion of the B.M.E. degree Vocal
Music program, the student will be eligible for Kentucky certification
in P-12 Vocal Music.
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Please refer to
the TEACHER EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION HANDBOOK.
Rationale
Programs
leading to the Bachelor of Music Education degree are designed
to provide excellent preparation for teaching music in the public
schools. Beginning in Fall 2002, Georgetown College offers both
P-12 Instrumental Music, and P-12 Vocal Music, for those who desire to
become band directors, or choir directors, respectively.
Professional
Preparation
Because the
musician/teacher is a total musician, the student will pursue studies in
music theory and music history in order to gain an understanding of a
broad scope of music literature. Study of the student's major
instrument is also necessary to develop proper musical and technical
skills. Students will study their principal applied performance
medium for seven semesters (MUS 162: 8 hours; MUS 362: 6 hours).
Opportunities are available for performing in various primary and
secondary ensembles. Membership in a primary
ensemble must be held every semester of residence. The ensemble
requirement is waived during the semester of student teaching.
Professional
preparation for teaching music in schools involves a general
understanding of the total music curriculum in the schools, and methods
and materials for teaching music at all levels in choral and
instrumental programs. Students will have opportunities to observe
and work with public school music classes before student teaching.
Student teaching is done at both the elementary and secondary levels,
completing a comprehensive preparation for certification.
All Music
Education Majors are expected to join the Georgetown College Student
Chapter of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), the
professional teacher's organization. Membership begins during the
first semester. Chapter meeting dates and times will be announced
via the department's bulletin boards. Please get in the habit of
reading bulletin boards daily.
DEADLINES:
October 1 is the deadline for
submitting application materials and portfolio for consideration for
admission during the fall semester. February
15 is the deadline for second-semester consideration.
Criteria for
admission into Teacher Education:
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Students must
apply for admission to Teacher Education no earlier than the
completion of five hours of Education classes, including EDU 131,
Current Issues in Education.
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Each student
must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0
scale, and have completed all previous education classes with a
grade of "C" or above. A 2.75 grade point average in
education classes is also required for student teaching.
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Each student
must provide three references from faculty/staff who will
agree to recommend him or her for admission to the teacher education
program (one recommendation must be from a professor in your major).
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Each student
must have a copy of the American College Test (ACT) score on
file with the Education Department.
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Each student
who has not received a minimum of 21 on the ACT may be considered
for admission to teacher education by achieving a passing score on
the following PPST Tests: Reading, Writing, and
Mathematics. Please consult the Education Department for
additional information.
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Each student
must demonstrate oral proficiency by completion of COMM 100 or 115
or 200 with a grade of "C" or above, and by given evidence
of good oral language skills in the interviewing process.
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Each student
must demonstrate written proficiency as evidenced by a grade of
"C" or above in English 112 and completion of
appropriate Education Department forms (applications,
portfolio). Great care should be taken in completing the form
for entrance into teacher education. The application must be
well written and error-free in order to be approved by the Teacher
Education Committee. Students may want to utilize the services
of the College Writing Center.
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Each student
must complete an official curriculum contract with the designated Education
Advisor. This contract is completed during an appointment
with the advisor. The contract must be in the student's file
in the Education Department before admission will be considered.
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Each student
must demonstrate satisfactory performance in an interview that
includes presentation of the items in the Interview Portfolio.
For other
critical factors included in the evaluation of an individual's
application, please refer to the TEACHER EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
HANDBOOK.
Professional
Semester (Student Teaching)
The professional
semester is the culmination of training for students in teacher
education. Student teaching, therefore, should not be scheduled
until the final semester.
No student who
is on probation, has not met the GPA requirement, or has not passed the
piano proficiency, will be allowed to register for the professional
semester.
Also, see: Four-Year
Plan for the Bachelor
of Music Education degree.
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