Bachelor of Education in Music

For the Bachelor of Education in Music, students must complete the following program requirements: 


University Undergraduate Core Curriculum: 36 to 42 semester hours; university core curriculum courses may also fulfil specific program requirements listed below. 


Pre-professional Education: A grade of C or higher in each course and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in pre-professional education courses is required. 

Select the following:
MED 3000Foundations Of Music Education2
EDU 1700Introduction to Education3
EDP 3200Applied Psychology For Teachers3
SPED 2040Perspectives In The Field Of Exceptionalities3
ENGL 1130College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse3
MATH 1180Reasoning With Mathematics3
Total Hours17

Supporting Coursework

Select the following:
EDU 1000Orientation To Education1
EDP 3290Life Span Development3
MED 1000Music Education Lab (taken 5 times)0
TSOC 3000Schooling And Democratic Society3
ENGL 1110College Composition I3
MUS 2220History Of Jazz3
MUS 2420Cultures And Music Of Non-Western Styles3
Total Hours16

Science of Reading: All courses completed with a C or higher. Courses may not be transferred from another institution.

CI 4490Content Area Literacy3
Total Hours3

Subject-matter Specialization: A minimum GPA of 2.7 in the specialization is required.

Core Subject-matter in Music, select the following:
MUS 1000Performance Laboratory (taken 6 times)0
MUS 1010Concert Attendance (taken 6 times)0
MUS 1100Introduction To Music Technology1
MUS 1570Piano Class For Music Majors I1
MUS 1580Piano Class For Music Majors II1
MUS 3410Music History And Literature II3
MUS 3420Music History And Literature III3
MUS 3500Conducting2
MUS 3810Recital1
Applied Music
A minimum grade of B or higher in each course is required.
Select the following for a total 14 credits:
MUS 1800Applied Music (taken twice for two credits each in two semesters)2
MUS 2800Applied Music (taken twice for two credits each in two semesters)2
MUS 3800Applied Music (taken twice for two credits each in two semesters)2
MUS 4800Applied Music (taken once for two credits)2
Music Theory
A minimum grade of C or higher in each course is required.
MUS 1610Music Theory And Ear Training I4
MUS 1620Music Theory And Ear Training II4
MUS 2610Music Theory And Ear Training III4
MUS 2620Music Theory And Ear Training IV4
Choral Track
Select the following:
MUS 1560Instrumental Class3
MUS 2530Diction For Singers I1
MUS 2540Diction For Singers II1
MUS 2570Piano Class For Music Majors III1
MUS 2580Piano Class For Music Majors IV1
MUS 3510Choral Conducting2
MUS 3550Vocal Pedagogy and Literature 12
Chamber Ensembles
Select 2 credits of the following:
MUS 3050Chamber Music Ensembles1
MUS 3190Opera Workshop1
Large Ensembles
Select 7 credits from the following:
MUS 3130University Chorus1
MUS 3140Concert Chorale1
MUS 3160Rocket Choristers1
MUS 3170Chamber Singers1
MUS 3180Glee Club1
Instrumental Track
Select the following:
MUS 1500String Class2
MUS 1510Percussion Class2
MUS 1530Brass Class2
MUS 1550Woodwinds Class2
MUS 2570Piano Class For Music Majors III1
MUS 3520Instrumental Conducting2
MUS 3530Marching Band Techniques1
MUS 3630Instrumentation3
Chamber Ensembles
Select two credits of the following
MUS 3050Chamber Music Ensembles1
Large Ensembles
Select 7 credits from the following
MUS 3010University Band (must be taken for a minimum of two credits)1
MUS 3020Jazz Ensemble1
MUS 3040University Wind Ensemble1
MUS 3060Symphonic Band1
MUS 3090University Orchestra1
Note: String and keyboard students may take a field experience in place of an ensemble with faulty advisor approval
Total Hours75

Admission to Professional Education: Admission is required prior to enrolling in Professional Education courses.

  • Enrolled as a regular student in Bachelor of Education in Music
  • All pre-professional courses completed with a C or higher
  • Pre-professional courses GPA of 2.7 or higher
  • Subject-matter courses GPA of 2.7 or higher
  • Minimum of 48 credits overall and 12 credits in residency at UToledo
  • UT GPA of 2.7 or higher

Professional Education: Admission to professional education is required. A grade of C or higher in each course and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in Professional Education coursework is required. Courses may not be transferred from another institution.

Professional Education, select the following:
MED 3310Music For Children3
MED 3320Secondary School Vocal Methods For Music Majors3
MED 3300Elementary And Secondary School Instrument Methods For Music Majors3
Professional Education Internship*
MED 4900Student Teaching Seminar2
MED 4930Student Teaching (6 credits secondary, 6 credits elementary)12
Total Hours23

*Internship Eligibility: The following conditions must be met to be eligible to enroll in Professional Education Internship courses.

  • All professional courses completed with a C or higher
  • Professional education courses GPA >2.7
  • Completion of 90% of subject matter specializations
  • Subject matter GPA >2.7
  • Completion of 100 credits and 30 credits residency at UToledo
  • UT GPA >2.7

Additional Requirements

Current Ohio preservice teacher permit or other permit as specified by The State of Ohio are required prior to beginning classroom experiences.

Acceptable scores on all Ohio Assessment for Educators (http://www.oh.nesinc.com/) (OAE) tests and edTPA Portfolio Assessment as specified by The State of Ohio for the licensure area are required prior to applying for Ohio teaching license.

Below is a guide for developing a plan of study for the Bachelor of Education in Music. Students should review their degree audit and work with their advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements. 

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
EDU 1000 Orientation To Education 1
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 1570 Piano Class For Music Majors I 1
MUS 1610 Music Theory And Ear Training I 4
MUS 1800 Applied Music 2
MUS 2220 History Of Jazz 3
MUS 2530 Diction For Singers I 1
Large Ensemble 1
MATH 1180 Reasoning With Mathematics 3
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
 Hours19
Second Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 1100 Introduction To Music Technology 1
MUS 1580 Piano Class For Music Majors II 1
MUS 1620 Music Theory And Ear Training II 4
MUS 1800 Applied Music 2
MUS 2420 Cultures And Music Of Non-Western Styles 3
MUS 2540 Diction For Singers II 1
Large Ensemble 1
SPED 2040 Perspectives In The Field Of Exceptionalities 3
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
 Hours19
Third Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 2570 Piano Class For Music Majors III 1
EDU 1700 Introduction to Education 3
MUS 2610 Music Theory And Ear Training III 4
MUS 2800 Applied Music 2
Large Ensemble 1
EDP 3200 Applied Psychology For Teachers 3
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
Arts and Humanities Core 3
University Core Elective 3
 Hours20
Fourth Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 2410 Music History And Literature I: World Music And Jazz 3
MUS 2580 Piano Class For Music Majors IV 1
MUS 2620 Music Theory And Ear Training IV 4
MUS 2800 Applied Music 2
Large Ensemble 1
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3000 Foundations Of Music Education 2
Social Sciences Core 3
Natural Science Core 3
 Hours19
Fifth Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 3410 Music History And Literature II 3
MUS 3500 Conducting 2
MUS 1560 Instrumental Class 3
MUS 3800 Applied Music 2
Large Ensemble 1
CI 4490 Content Area Literacy 3
EDP 3290 Life Span Development 3
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3310 Music For Children 3
 Hours20
Sixth Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 3420 Music History And Literature III 3
MUS 3510 Choral Conducting 2
MUS 3550 Vocal Pedagogy and Literature 1 2
MUS 3800 Applied Music 2
Large Ensemble 1
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3300 Elementary And Secondary School Instrument Methods For Music Majors 3
University Core Elective 3
Social Science Core 3
 Hours19
Seventh Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 3810 Recital 1
MUS 4800 Applied Music 2
Large Ensemble 1
TSOC 3000 Schooling And Democratic Society 3
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3320 Secondary School Vocal Methods For Music Majors 3
Natural Science Core 3
Natural Science Core Lab 1
 Hours14
Eighth Term
MED 4900 Student Teaching Seminar 2
MED 4930 Student Teaching (elementary) 6
MED 4930 Student Teaching (secondary) 6
 Hours14
 Total Hours144

 Multi-Age Education (Pre K-12) - Music- Instrumental Track, BE

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
EDU 1000 Orientation To Education 1
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 1570 Piano Class For Music Majors I 1
MUS 1610 Music Theory And Ear Training I 4
MUS 1800 Applied Music 2
MUS 2220 History Of Jazz 3
MUS 3010 University Band 1
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
MATH 1180 Reasoning With Mathematics 3
 Hours18
Second Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 1580 Piano Class For Music Majors II 1
MUS 1620 Music Theory And Ear Training II 4
MUS 1800 Applied Music 2
MUS 2420 Cultures And Music Of Non-Western Styles 3
Large Ensemble 1
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
Arts and Humanities Core 3
SPED 2040 Perspectives In The Field Of Exceptionalities 3
 Hours20
Third Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 2570 Piano Class For Music Majors III 1
EDU 1700 Introduction to Education 3
MUS 2610 Music Theory And Ear Training III 4
MUS 2800 Applied Music 2
MUS 3010 University Band 1
MUS 3410 Music History And Literature II 3
EDP 3200 Applied Psychology For Teachers 3
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
Social Science Core 3
 Hours20
Fourth Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 1530 Brass Class 2
MUS 2620 Music Theory And Ear Training IV 4
MUS 2800 Applied Music 2
MUS 3420 Music History And Literature III 3
Large Ensemble 1
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3000 Foundations Of Music Education 2
Natural Sciences Core 3
Natural Science Core Lab 1
MUS 1100 Introduction To Music Technology 1
 Hours19
Fifth Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 1550 Woodwinds Class 2
MUS 3500 Conducting 2
MUS 3800 Applied Music 2
Large Ensemble 1
EDP 3290 Life Span Development 3
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3310 Music For Children 3
Social Sciences Core 3
MUS 1500 String Class 2
 Hours18
Sixth Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 1510 Percussion Class 2
MUS 3630 Instrumentation 3
MUS 3520 Instrumental Conducting 2
MUS 3800 Applied Music 2
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3300 Elementary And Secondary School Instrument Methods For Music Majors 3
University Core Elective 3
 Hours15
Seventh Term
MUS 1000 Performance Laboratory 0
MUS 1010 Concert Attendance 0
MUS 3810 Recital 1
MUS 4800 Applied Music 2
Large Ensemble 1
CI 4490 Content Area Literacy 3
TSOC 3000 Schooling And Democratic Society 3
MED 1000 Music Education Lab 0
MED 3320 Secondary School Vocal Methods For Music Majors 3
University Core Elective 3
 Hours16
Eighth Term
MED 4900 Student Teaching Seminar 2
MED 4930 Student Teaching (elementary) 6
MED 4930 Student Teaching (secondary) 6
 Hours14
 Total Hours140
  • PLO 1: Learner Development Learning Differences. Apply knowledge of developmental stages across multiple age ranges to design music-based, developmentally appropriate instruction that supports equitable access to learning.
  • PLO 2: Learning Environments. Create safe, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environments that promote collaboration, engagement, and self-motivation among learners in vocal and instrumental music settings across diverse grade levels.
  • PLO 3: Content Knowledge Application. Demonstrate deep understanding of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of music theory, performance, and pedagogy, and apply this knowledge to design equitable and meaningful learning experiences.
  • PLO 4: Instructional Practice. Plan and implement instruction using multiple strategies and technologies to support rigorous learning goals, integrate performance, composition, and music literacy, differentiate instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity.
  • PLO 5: Assessment Data-Informed Practice. Use formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress, guide instructional decisions, and engage learners in self-assessment of musical growth and goal setting.
  • PLO 6: Professional Responsibility Ethics. Engage in ongoing professional learning, reflect on practice, act ethically, and collaborate with families, colleagues, and music community partners to support learner growth.