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2004-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
B.S. in Education - Specialization in Music Education
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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
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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 40 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 Proficiecy 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, 3 s.h. PHI 14 is highly recommended. e) Language
Language other than English–Completion of 6 s.h. of a language other than English,
language placement equivalent to 6 credits, or 6 s.h. of American Sign Language
(REHB 191 and 192) will satisfy this requirement but does 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. 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 16 highly recommended. k) Music Course Work
Performance Requirements: 6 s.h.
Students are required to take the following:
MUS 20, Ensemble, (8 semesters), Major Organization, MUS 21-25, (8 semesters), and Private Instruction
(6 semesters).
Course Requirements: MUS 30, Conducting Ensemble; MUS 48, Musical Styles and Structures; MUS 61&62, Elementary Eartraining; MUS 63 & 64, Advanced Eartraining; MUS 69, Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint; MUS 70A, Introduction to Harmony and Analysis; MUS 71 & 72, Harmony; MUS 107, Orchestral Conducting; MUS 108, Choral Conducting; MUS 143, 144, History of Music; MUS 145, History of Music: The 20th Century; MUS 154, Form Analysis; MUS 165, Scoring for the Band or MUS 166, Orchestration; MUS 172A, Choral and General Music Methods in the Secondary School. Eight semester hours as advised in MUS 31-38A–Instrumental Classes; this includes
MUS 35&35A, B, C, Piano Class, if required, (see note). In addition, all education
majors are required to participate in 4 semester hours in a performing choral
organization.
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MUS 30 - Conducting Ensemble
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 2 semesters of Voice Class. 5. Professional Education Course Work - Semester Hours: 30
Footnotes
* Twenty clock hours of participation/observation in middle and secondary schools
are required in each of the following courses:
- CT 102 - Field Placement–grades PreK-6
- SED 111 - Field Placement–grades PreK-6
- SED 112 - Field Placement–grades 7-12
- SED 151 - Field Placement–grades 7-12
- SPED 102 - Field Placement in varied settings, grades PreK-12
Students receiving a grade lower than C- in a professional education course must
repeat the course and receive a grade of Cor 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:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on overall course work or permission of adviser
- No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education
course work
- A GPA of 2.5 or higher in music content courses
Graduation Requirements
Graduation from the program requires:
- Completion of criteria listed in 1-4 above
- No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education
course work
- An overall GPA of 2.75 or better in all course work
- A GPA of 2.5 or better in music course work
- 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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