The purpose of the Bachelor of Music in Vocal Education is to prepare the student for a professional career in teaching vocal music in a group setting. Music Education students gain practical teaching experience in the field as early as the first year. The program produces highly desired and competitive graduates, with a 100% placement rate. OCU alumni have been celebrated as district, state, and OKMEA teachers of the year and attained distinction for pedagogical excellence.
Music education studies are boosted by OCU's Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME) chapter. Through CNAfME, OCU Music Education students are able to network with working professionals, meet special guest speakers, and receive annual assistance to attend Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OKMEA) and Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) conferences. Graduates of the program have 100% pass rate on the Oklahoma Teacher Certification Exams and 100% placement rate for those who were actively seeking teaching positions. Those not seeking positions have been accepted into graduate programs. Students have accepted positions throughout the U.S., Europe, and South Korea.
Vocal Music Education students have the opportunity for music teaching and conducting experiences outside of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ classroom through a variety of means. Students teach private lessons in the schools and through the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Performing Arts Academy. Students are hired or volunteer as sectional coaches for school ensembles, as well as for the Canterbury Voices adult and youth ensembles that rehearse in the Bass Center. Students have leadership opportunities in our Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME) chapter.
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| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1112 | Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 1122 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| APV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| AMA 1571 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUED 1002 | Introduction to Music Education | 2 |
| MUED | Tech Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 1113 | Composition I | 3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1212 | Theory II | 2 |
| MUS 1222 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| AM 1471 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1671 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 2112 | Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 2122 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| AMV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1771 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1123 | Music and the Human Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 2001 | Intro to Teaching | 1 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 3133 | Writing About Music | 3 |
| MUS 35XX | Theory Topical Course | 2 |
| AMV 1471 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1871 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| EDUC 3103 | Human Development | 3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUED 3302 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUED 3633 | The Art of Teaching Children to Sing | 3 |
| AMV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| AMA 1371 | Applied Piano | 1 |
| MUS 3142 | Conducting Fundamentals | 2 |
| EDUC 3113 | Psych and Assessment | 3 |
| MUS 4233 | Musicology Seminar | 3 |
| MUS 4112 | Forms & Analysis | 2 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 35XX | Theory Topical Course | 2 |
| MUED 3733 | The Art of Teaching Adolescents to Sing | 3 |
| AMV 1471 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| AMA 1471 | Applied Piano | 1 |
| EDUC 3213 | Students W/Exceptionalities | 3 |
| MUS 3442 | °ä´Ç²Ô»å³Ü³¦³Ù¾±²Ô²µâ€”V´Ç³¦²¹±ô | 2 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| **MUED | Art of Teaching | 3 |
| AMV 1371 | Applied Voice | 1 |
| AMA 1371 | Applied Piano | 1 |
| MUEN | Major Ensemble | 1 |
| AMV 4341 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Gen Ed & Lab | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUED 4239 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 4663 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| MUED 3333 | Teaching Children Foundations of Music | 3 |
| MUED 3533 | Teaching Music in Varied Settings | 3 |
ENGL 1113 Composition I
ENGL 1213 Composition II
POLS 1113 Governance in America
LAS 1063 Liberal Arts Seminar**
HIST 1003/1103 US History to/Since 1876
REL 1003/2513 The Bible & Culture/Intro to World Religions
SCI 1003 & 1041 Methods of Science Inquiry & Integrated Science Lab
**Transfer students with at least 29 transferable hours (excluding CLEP, AP and IB credit) may substitute a single course of three or more credit hours for the LAS requirement. This course may be from the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵU curriculum or transferred from another university. It may not meet any other degree requirement.
PHIL/REL 2163 Moral Issues In Contemporary Culture
PHIL/REL 2213 Moral And Social Philosophy
MGMT 2223/PHIL 2203 Business Ethics And Leadership
PHIL/PHRH 2513 Ethics Of Communication,
-or-
PHIL/REL 2703 Christian Ethics
ENGL 2103 Western Literature
ENGL 2603 World Literature
ENGL 2403/2413/2703 Survey of British Literature
ENGL 2713/2813 Survey of American Literature
MATH 1503 College Algebra
PSYC 2303/POLS 2303/SOC 2303 Statistics For Behavioral Sciences
Econ 2123 Business Statistics
-or-
a higher level math course
PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology
SOC 2013 Intro to Sociology
-or-
ECON 2113 Principles of Microeconomics
Six Hours (Through Beginner II Level) in A Single Language;
-or-
Four Years (Eight Semesters) of A Single Language in High School;
-or-
Equivalent Competency as Determined by the Department of Modern Language;
-or-
For international students whose first language is other than English, a TOEFL score of 550 or above (equivalent score on the IBT is 80 or above). Online coursework will not be accepted.
See course schedule each semester for courses approved as service learning courses.
The arts study requirement is satisfied by any course beginning with the prefix MUS. The cross-cultural study requirement is fulfilled by:
REL 2513 Introduction to World Religions
ENGL 2603 World Literature
-or-
MUS 1123 Music and the Human Experience.
Audition: Vocal Music Education applicants are required to sing two contrasting classical or art songs. One selection must be in English. There is no prescreening requirement.
Vocal Music Auditions
Interview: Music Education applicants will interview with the Music Education faculty and submit a one-page resume.
