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Music Education, B.S. in Education - Specialization in


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This program leads to initial certification as a teacher of music in all grades in New York state. The aim of the program is to provide prospective teachers with comprehensive knowledge and skills in music which, together with fundamental courses in education will lead to effective public school teaching. The program conforms with the National Standards for Arts Education and the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.

Assistant Professor Robinson, Adviser

Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 129


After completing SED 111 and receiving a passing score on the Piano Proficiency Examination, students may apply for admission to the School of Education and Allied Human Services through the Department of Curriculum and Teaching. This typically occurs during the student’s junior year. For admission policies and procedures, see Secondary Education, Undergraduate Programs.

The B.S. in Education degree with a specialization in music education requires the following:

1. The Successful Completion of 129 Semester Hours


The successful completion of 129 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better in all course work.

2. Liberal Arts


At least 65 semester hours must be in the liberal arts and sciences with no fewer than 30 semester hours outside the department of music.

3. Residence Requirements


There are two requirements that ordinarily must be completed in residence at Hofstra: 30 semester hours of course work in education, including student teaching; and the last 30 semester hours of course work taken. (Education courses need not be included within the last 30 semester hours.)

4. The Following General and Major Requirements


a) English


ENGL 1 & 2 and a passing score on the Hofstra English Proficiency Exam (see University Degree Requirements), 6 s.h.

b) History


History – any HIST course listed under the Social Sciences Division of the Hofstra Distribution, 3 s.h.

c) Social Sciences


Social sciences – PSY 1 or 7 (prerequisite for CT 102). 3 s.h.

d) Philosophy


Philosophy–any PHI course listed under the Social Science Division of the Hofstra Distribution or FDED 127, 3 s.h.

PHI 14 is highly recommended.

e) Language


Language other than English, 0-3 s.h.: completion of 3 s.h. in a college level language other than English, or language placement equivalent to 3 s.h. Three semester hours of American Sign Language (REHB 191) will satisfy this requirement, but will not provide liberal arts and sciences credit..  

f) Scientific Processes


Scientific Processes–Any natural science course listed under the Natural Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science Division of the Hofstra Distribution, 3 s.h.

g) Communication


h) Artistic Expression


Artistic Expression–Any MUS course listed under Music in Hofstra’s offerings, 3 s.h.

i) Information Retrieval


Information Retrieval–CSC 5, a passing score on the Examination for Information Retrieval (EIR), or comparable course work, 0-3 s.h.

j) Mathematical Processes


Mathematical Processes–Any MATH course listed under the Mathematics/Computer Science sudivision of the Hofstra Distribution, 3 s.h. MATH 30B highly recommended.

k) Music Course Work


Performance Requirements: 12 s.h.

Students are required to take the following:

MUS 20, Ensemble, (6 semesters), Major Organization, MUS 21-25, (6 semesters), and Private Instruction (6 semesters).

Course Requirements: MUS 48, 61, 63, 64, 69, 70A, 71, 72, 107A, 108, 143, 144, 145, 154, 165, or 166, 172A.

Eight semester hours as advised in MUS 31-38A- Instrumental Classes; this includes MUS 35 and 35 A, B, C, if required, (see note).  In addition, all education majors are required to participate in 4 semester hours in a performing choral organization.

Note


Students without previous keyboard experience should enroll in MUS 35A, B, C, during freshman and sophomore semesters. The Piano Proficiency Examination must be passed before applying for admission to the School of Education and Allied Human Services. Keyboard majors will take two semesters of Voice Class.

Footnotes


* Participation/observation in secondary school are required in each of the following courses:

  • SED 102 - Field Placement-grades 7-9 (20 clock hours)
  • SED 151 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (20 clock hours)
  • SED 152 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (30 clock hours)
  • SPED 102 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (20 clock hours)
  • LYST 101 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (10 clock hours)

Students receiving a grade lower than C- in a professional education course must repeat the course and receive a grade of C or higher in order to remain in the program.

Student Teaching Prerequisites


After completing at least 19 semester hours of professional education course work and an adviser audit of content area course work, students may apply for admission to student teaching. Application forms may be obtained in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching. Admission criteria are as follows:

  1. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on overall course work or permission of adviser
  2. No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work
  3. A GPA of 2.5 or higher in music content courses

Graduation Requirements


Graduation from the program requires:

  1. Completion of criteria listed in 1-4 above
  2. No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work
  3. An overall GPA of 2.75 or better in all course work
  4. A GPA of 2.5 or better in music course work
  5. An electronic portfolio, illustrating the student’s education course work and professional accomplishments.

Teacher Certification Requirements


Upon the successful completion of a teacher education program, students will be eligible to apply for the University’s recommendation for New York state certification. For Initial Certification, students are required to have passing scores on each of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE): the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), and the Assessment of Teaching Skills–Written (ATS-W). Students not receiving passing scores on both examinations will not be eligible for certification.

Notes


It is strongly recommended that students complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) of the New York State Teacher Certification Examination prior to student teaching and the Assessment of Teaching Skills–Written (ATS-W) during student teaching. Both NYSTCE’s should be completed prior to graduation. Students not receiving passing scores on both examinations will not be eligible for certification.

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