Exceptional faculty and classroom training. Many performance opportunities.
Environment shaped from the Christian perspective.
The Bachelor of Science in Music Education with non-certification will prepare you to work in educational settings outside of the public school classroom. This degree will provide you with hands-on leadership and learning opportunities, focusing on music teaching methods and childhood development. You will have the flexibility to earn a music degree emphasizing theoretical and music knowledge as well as teaching methodologies without pursuing state-endorsed teacher certification.

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| Core Courses |
|---|
| EFFECTIVE ENGLISH |
| The Literary Tradition |
| Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview |
| History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus |
| Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy |
| History Course |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE |
| MATHEMATICS |
| GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES |
| Foreign Language Electives |
| Major Courses |
|---|
| TE 201 Foundations of Education |
| TE 301 Human Growth and Development |
| TE 304 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth |
| TE 305 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in the Elementary School or TE 306 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in Secondary Schools |
| TE 300-400 Level Elective |
| TE 300-400 Level Elective |
| MU 101 & 102 - Theory I |
| MU 101L & 102L - Theory Laboratory I |
| MU 201 & 202 - Theory II |
| MU 201L & 202L - Theory Laboratory II |
| MU 203 - Survey of Technology and Media |
| MU 301 - Form and Analysis |
| MU 310 - Music History I |
| MU 311 - Music History II |
| MU 320 Brass Pedagogy |
| MU 321 Woodwind Pedagogy |
| MU 322 Percussion Pedagogy |
| MU 323 String Pedagogy |
| MU 324 Vocal Pedagogy |
| MU 325 Elementary School Music Methods and Materials or MU/WL Elective MU 326 Orchestration |
| MU 326 Orchestration |
| MU 425 Secondary School Music Methods and Materials or MU/WL Elective MU 330 Conducting Techniques |
| MU 330 Conducting Techniques |
| MU 371 Music Notation Software |
| MU 427 Choral Conducting or MU 428 Instrumental Conducting |
| MU 011 Concert Music (8 consecutive semesters) |
| MUA 200 Piano Proficiency |
| MU 200 Mid-Level Review (Music) |
| MUA 300 Junior Recital |
| MUA 400 Senior Recital |
| Primary Applied Area (8 semester hours) |
| Upper Level Primary Area (4 consecutive semesters) |
| Secondary Applied Area (4 semesters hours) |
| Primary Ensemble (8 consecutive semesters, required) |
Begin your journey at the Alabama School of the Arts today.
Our simple three-step admissions process makes it easy to take the next step toward your calling as an artist, performer, creator, educator, or leader. Apply to the ɬÀï·¬, complete your ASOTA application, and audition or interview for your area of study.

