Music Education B.S.

Music Courses: 8 courses; 16 credit hours

Professional Education Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

• TSL 4324 - ESOL Competencies and Strategies Credit(s): 3
• RED 4333 - Content Area Reading Credit(s): 3

Music Education: 14 courses; 29 Credit Hours

• MUE 2090 - Foundations of Music Education Credit(s): 3
• MUE 3421 - Choral Techniques Credit(s): 1
• MUE 3422 - Wind Techniques Credit(s): 1 (taken twice - one brass/one woodwind)
• MUE 3423 - String Techniques Credit(s): 1
• MUE 3475 - Percussion Techniques Credit(s): 1

• or

• MUN 3443 - Percussion Ensemble Credit(s): 1
• MUE 3414 - Creative Performance Chamber Ensemble Credit(s): 1
• MUE 3415 - Creative Performance Chamber Ensemble II Credit(s): 1
• MUE 3424 - Progressive Music Education Methods I Credit(s): 3
• MUE 3425 - Progressive Music Education Methods II Credit(s): 3
• MUE 4311 - General Music Methods Credit(s): 3 (includes pre-internship)
• MUE 4331 - Choral Methods Credit(s): 3 (includes pre-internship)

• or

• MUE 4332 - Instrumental Methods Credit(s): 3 (includes pre-internship)
• MUE 4854C - Global Music Pedagogy in Local Context Credit(s): 3
• MUE 4936 - Senior Seminar in Music Education Credit(s): 1 (taken with Internship)
• MUE 4940 - Internship: Music Education Credit(s): 3-11 (3-11 credit hours; 3 hours apply to HIP requirement)

Other Requirements

The Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)

The FTCE (Florida Teacher Certification Exam), which includes the GKT (General Knowledge Test), the PEd (Professional Education Exam), and the SAE (Subject Area Examination in Music) must be taken before entering the internship and successfully completed for the degree and for Florida teacher certification. A copy of the GKT results must be given by the student to the Music Advisor immediately upon receipt.

The exam includes the General Knowledge Test (GKT), the Professional Education Exam (PEd), and the Subject Area Exam (SAE in Music). The GKT is taken separately. However, the PEd and the SAE can be taken together. Observe deadline notes below!

• If you are interning in the Fall semester, you must submit all passing scores of the required General Knowledge Test to the Music Advisor no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday after the preceding Spring commencement date in order to be guaranteed certification for degree completion.
• If you are interning in the Spring semester, you must submit all passing scores of the required General Knowledge Test to the Music Advisor no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday after the preceding Summer commencement date in order to be guaranteed certification for degree completion.
• Warning: Failure to adhere to the guidelines above will result in your inability to intern during the semester for which you have applied.
• Copies of passing scores of the Professional Education Exam and the Subject Area Exam must be submitted to the Music Advisor. These scores must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday following the graduation ceremony during the semester in which you are interning.

Junior Recital For BS Degree in Music Education 

A public recital will be given during the student’s last year of applied music study. The student should have achieved junior classification as defined by the university and should be enrolled at the 3000 level in applied music. A recital performed at another institution will not satisfy graduation requirements for USF. The recital must be performed on the USF campus and the student must be enrolled in the studio of a USF faculty member during the term of said recital. Exceptions may be made by the Director of the School of Music when deemed appropriate.

GPA Requirements

Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.5

General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0

USF GPA: 2.0

Overall GPA: 2.0

Grading Requirements

The minimum acceptable grade for music, music education, education, and State Communication Requirement and State Computation Requirement courses is “C-.”

Aural theory courses must have an average grade of “B.”

All music education courses must be completed with a C- or better. No “S” grades.

Residency Requirement

Department and College of The Arts Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF

USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF

Other Program Information

An application to change from pre-Music Education (MPE) to Music Education (MUE) is necessary for the major to be official. This is available through the Music Advisor’s website and should be submitted when MUE 2090 , the General Knowledge Test (GKT), and the Aural Theory courses have been completed.

Accreditation Information

National Association of Schools of Music

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.

Other Information

All-Steinway School

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform.  Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation. 

For questions, MusicAdvise@usf.edu