Jan 15, 2025

2005-2006 Undergraduate Bulletin

2005-2006 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

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.

ENGL 1 - Composition Credits: 3 s.h.
ENGL 2 - Composition Credits: 3 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.

PSY 1 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 s.h.
or
PSY 7 - (BH) Fundamental Perspectives in Psychology Credits: 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–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.

REHB 191 - American Sign Language I Credits: 3 s.h.
REHB 192 - American Sign Language II Credits: 3 s.h.

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

SPCM 1 - (CP) Oral Communication Credits: 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.

CSC 5 - (MC) Overview of Computer Science Credits: 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.

MATH 16 - (MC) Explorations in Mathematics Credits: 3 s.h.

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.
MUS 20 - (CP) Ensemble Credits: .5 s.h.
MUS 21 - (CP) University Band Credits: .5 s.h.
MUS 22 - (CP) University Symphony Orchestra Credits: .5 s.h.
MUS 23 - (CP) University Mixed Chorus Credits: .5 s.h.
MUS 24 - (CP) University Wind Ensemble Credits: .5 s.h.
MUS 25 - (CP) University Chorale Credits: .5 s.h.
MUS 48 - (AA) Musical Styles and Structures Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 61 - Elementary Eartraining Credits: 2 s.h.
MUS 62 - Elementary Eartraining Credits: 2 s.h.
MUS 63 - Advanced Eartraining Credits: 2 s.h.
MUS 64 - Advanced Eartraining Credits: 2 s.h.
MUS 69 - Music Fundamentals and Species Counterpoint Credits: 2 s.h.
MUS 70A - Introduction to Harmony and Analysis Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 71 - Harmony Credits: 4 s.h.
MUS 72 - Harmony Credits: 4 s.h.
MUS 107A - Instrumental Conducting Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 108 - Choral Conducting Credits: 2 s.h.
MUS 143 - History of Music Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 144 - History of Music Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 145 - History of Music: The 20th-Century Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 154 - Form Analysis Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 165 - Scoring for Band Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 166 - Orchestration Credits: 3 s.h.
MUS 172A - Choral and General Music Methods in the Secondary School Credits: 2 s.h.

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.

5. Professional Education Course Work - Semester Hours: 30

CT 102 - Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
CT 179 - Student Teaching (Undergraduate) Credits: 6 s.h.
FDED 111 - The American School Credits: 3 s.h.
or
FDED 127 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education Credits: 3 s.h.
LYST 102 - Literacy, Art, and Music Credits: 1 s.h.
SED 100M - Applications of Technology in Music Education Credits: 1 s.h.
SED 111 - Teaching Music at the Elementary Level Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
SED 112 - Teaching Instrumental Music Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
SED 122 - Music for the World’s Children: An Introduction to Music Education Credits: 1 s.h.
SED 151 - The Secondary School Teacher Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
SED 178 - Reflective Practice and Classroom Analysis Credits: 3 s.h.
SPED 102 - Inclusion: Meeting Special Needs in PreK-12 Programs Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)

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:

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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