Bachelor of Music Education
Example of Academic Plan
for a Vocal Major
Entering in Fall 2017
Fall 2017
Mus 151, Applied Music I (2 cr.)
Mus 210, University Chorale (1 cr.)
Mus 141, Music Theory I (3 cr.)
Mus 143, Aural Harmony I (2 cr.)
Mus 129, Keyboard I (1 cr.)
Mus 126, Voice Class (1 cr.)
Mus 124, Percussion Class (1 cr.)
Unv 100, First-Year Experience (3 cr.)
Eng 111, College Rhetoric (3 cr.)
17 credits
Winter 2018
Mus 152, Applied Music (2 cr.)
Mus 210, University Chorale (1 cr.)
Mus 142, Music Theory II (3 cr.)
Mus 144, Aural Harmony II (2 cr.)
Mus 130, Keyboard II (1 cr.)
Mus 121, Brass Class (1 cr.)
Sec 200, Community, Family, Self (3 cr.)
Eng 112, Critical Writing and Reading (3 cr.)
16 credits
Fall 2018
Mus 251, Applied Music III (2 cr.)
Mus 210, University Chorale (1 cr.)
Mus 241, Music Theory III (3 cr.)
Mus 243, Aural Harmony III (2 cr.)
Mus 261, Music History I (3 cr.)
Mus 131, Keyboard Skills III (1 cr.)
Mus 128, Double Reeds (1 cr.)
Mus 371, Conducting I (2 cr.)
Psy 100, Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.) – S
18 credits
Winter 2019
Mus 252, Applied Music IV (2 cr.)
Mus 210, University Chorale (1 cr.)
Mus 242, Music Theory IV (3 cr.)
Mus 262, Music History II (3 cr.) – H
Mus 132, Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr.)
Mus 127, Single Reeds (1 cr.)
Mus 380, Principles in Music Ed (2 cr.)
Mus 372, Conducting II (2 cr.)
15 credits
Fall 2019
Mus 351, Applied Music V (2 cr.)
Mus 410, University Chorale (1 cr.)
Mus 361, Seminar in Music History (3 cr.) – CAP
Mus 232, Vocal Pedagogy (2 cr.)
Sec 320, Teacher and Learner (3 cr.)
Mus 369, Chorale Literature (3 cr.)
Health and Wellbeing (3 cr.) – HW
17 credits
Winter 2020
Mus 352, Applied Music (2 cr.)
Mus 410, University Chorale (1 cr.)
Mus 226, Music in World Cultures (3 cr.) – GS
Mus 381, Teaching General Music, Grades K-8 (3 cr.)
Social Science (3 cr.) - S
Natural Science (4 cr.) – N/NL
16 credits
Fall 2020
Mus 451, Applied Music VII (2 cr)
Mus 410, University Chorale (1 cr.)
Mus 117, Guitar Class (1 cr.)
Sec 346, Meth & Materials for Teaching Sec Ens (3 cr.)
Sec 445, Improvement of Reading (3 cr.)
Mus 170, Music Technology I (3 cr.)
Finance and Quan. Literacy (3 cr.) FQ
16 credits
Winter 2021
Mus 452, Applied Music VIII (2 cr.)
Ede 469, Student Teaching Elementary (5 cr.)
Sec 469, Student Teaching Secondary (5 cr.)
Sec 499, Student Teaching Seminar (2 cr.)
14 credits
NOTE: Classes notated in italics are courses, or will count for credit, in General Education.
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Notes on this example of an academic plan for the Bachelor of Music Education – Instrumentalist*
 UM-Flint is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
 This is one example of an academic plan for the Bachelor of Music Education degree for a full-time student.
Variations of this plan are possible; however, the student must consult with his/her advisor regarding all
decisions in scheduling.
 Previous coursework, AP examination scores, SAT or ACT scores, other college credits or English and
Foreign Language placement examinations could modify the example plan.
 If a student is required to take remedial coursework (i.e., entering in Mus 392 instead of Mus 151 for the first
semester, or placing into Mus 135 instead of Mus 141), then it is unlikely that the student will finish the
degree program in four years. Study in the SP and/or SU might enable the completion of the degree on time.
 If a student fails a required course and must repeat it, then completion of the 4-year academic plan is delayed
and could extend beyond four years. Study in the Spring and/or Summer might enable the completion of the
degree on time.
 All academic plans constructed for the Bachelor of Music Education degree must be checked against the
BME course worksheet. Worksheets are available in the Music office and online. Please read all department
documents carefully.
 This academic plan gives the instrumental music student 33 upper division credits in Music; the
University requires 33 upper division credits for graduation.
 Mus 170, Mus 226, Mus 261, Mus 262, Mus 361, and large ensemble courses will fulfill general
education requirements.
 The following courses are not offered each academic year: all secondary instrument courses (Mus 121,
124, 125, 126, 127, 128), Mus 365, Mus 371, Mus 372, Mus 380, Mus 381, Mus 382. Therefore, the
student should plan carefully and accordingly.
 All music students are advised by a Department of Music professor – for the entire bachelor’s degree
program, not just for music courses. Consult with your advisor frequently in order to avoid making
mistakes in your academic plan.
 The BME progresses through phases, described below. Please consult with your advisor before you
register each semester.
A. Phase I: Foundations block
1. PSY 100, SEC 200, MUS 380 (9cr)
2. Additional requirements:
a. At least 55 credits, minimum GPA 2.7;
d. MTTC Professional Readiness
b. MUS 251; minimum GPA in Music
Examination (PRE).
coursework 3.0.
e. Application and acceptance to Phase II.
c. Interview with the TCP advisor.
B. Phase II: Pre-professional block
1. MUS 381 or MUS 382; SEC 320, SEC 445 (9cr)
2. Additional requirements:
a. At least 85 credits, minimum GPA 2.7.
iii. Completion of Music Theory/Aural
b. Department of Music requirements
Harmony sequence
i. MUS 252; minimum GPA in Music
c. Interview with the TCP advisor.
coursework 3.0.
d. Application and acceptance to Phase III.
ii. Piano Proficiency Exam
C. Phase III: Professional block
1. Remaining of MUS 381 or 382 (3cr)
2. SEC 469 (4cr); EDE 469 (5cr); SEC 499 (3 cr.)
D. Requirements for certification recommendation
1. Completion of all BME coursework
3. MTTC Music Education subject area test.
requirements,including general education;
4. First aid and adult/child CPR from an
minimum GPA 3.0 in Music coursework;
approved provider.
minimum GPA 2.7 overall.
5. Certification paperwork.
2. Exit interview with the TCP advisor