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Student Teaching
A Music Education student may not present a Senior Recital or be enrolled in course work outside of student teaching during the student teaching semester. The student will be allowed to student teach only when he/she has completed the piano proficiency requirement in its entirety, passed the required Praxis II exam, and completed all degree requirements other than those expressly required during the Student Teaching semester. For information on official acceptance to student teaching, see the appropriate section listed under the Helen DeVos College of Education.
Dual Endorsement in Music Education
A student pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education degree with Instrumental Teacher Licensure, Grades K-12, may add on Vocal/General Teacher Licensure, Grades K-12, by completing the following courses:
MUCO 331 Advanced Choral Conducting
MUED 421 The Teaching of Vocal and General Music, Grades 6-12
MUED 405 Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary School
It is recommended that the student complete four semesters (one credit hour each) of applied voice as a secondary instrument. It is recommended that the student participate in a choral ensemble two semesters. Student teaching must include both instrumental and vocal/general music experiences. The applied voice lessons may substitute for MUED 120 - Vocal Technique for the Instrumentalist.
A student pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education degree with Vocal/General Teacher Licensure, Grades K-12, may add on Instrumental Teacher Licensure, Grades K-12, by completing the following courses:
MUED 231 Brass Techniques
MUED 241 Woodwind Techniques
MUED 251 String Techniques
MUED 261 Percussion Techniques
MUCO 332 Advanced Instrumental Conducting
MUED 422 Methods and Materials of Teaching Marching Band
MUED 423 Methods and Materials of Teaching Concert Band and Orchestra
It is recommended that the student complete four semesters (one credit hour each) of applied instrumental (non-keyboard) lessons on a secondary instrument. It is recommended that the student participate in an instrumental ensemble two semesters. Student teaching must include both instrumental and vocal/general experience. The instrumental technique classes substitute for MUED 226 , Introduction to Instrumental Music.
Music Endorsement for the Education Major (Non-Music)
Vocal/General Music, Grades K-12 or Instrumental Music, Grades K-12
An individualized program will be determined for each candidate seeking an additional endorsement in Vocal/General Music or Instrumental Music with course work and/or field experiences selected from a predetermined list of courses, not to exceed 30 hours. (Prerequisite: MUST 111 , MUST 112 , MUSG 111 , MUST 121 , MUST 122 , and MUSG 112 .)
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