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Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to analyze and evaluate musical performance from various perspectives and to receive responsively suggestions about and criticisms of his or her own performance from others.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         The comprehension of theoretical, formal, structural, and compositional music concepts.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         Familiarity with a diverse body of musical literature of different genre, style, period, and culture.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
4.         The ability to identify sources and tools for historical research in music, to reflect on musical performances on paper, and to produce a formal research paper. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
5.         The ability to use contemporary music technology in reinforcement, recording, and computer manipulations.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
6.         A basic proficiency on keyboard and a wide range of instruments.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
7.         A high proficiency either in voice or on a specific instrument of his or her choice and a moderate proficiency on the other.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
8.         Ability to perform successfully in public with voice or on his or her instrument both in ensembles and in solo recitals.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
9.         A moderate proficiency in arranging and conducting instrumental ensembles and in conducting choral ensembles for high schools.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
10.       Effective planning, teaching, and assessment skills for music education in an elementary and secondary institution as prescribed by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)

Composite Music Education Major Courses
Choral and Instrumental Composite K-12 Licensure

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II          MUSC 222 – Music Theory III            MUSC 223 – Aural Skills III    MUSC 224 – Music Theory IV            MUSC 225 – Aural Skills IV    MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            MUSC 253 – Woodwinds Class          MUSC 255 – Brass Class        MUSC 257 – Percussion Class            MUSC 259 – Strings Class      MUSC 306 – Instrumental Conducting MUSC 307 B Choral Conducting         MUSC 310 B Music Technology          MUSC 325 – Vocal Pedagogy and Diction       MUSC 326, 327 – Music History and Literature I and II        MUSC 335 – Instrumental Arranging    MUSC 405 – Musical Form and Analysis         ELED 390M – Elementary Music Methods       SEED 390M – Secondary Instrumental Music Methods  SEED 490M – Secondary Choral Music Methods        Ensembles        Small Ensembles           Applied Music              TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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Note: In addition to completing the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, students must also complete ELED 298 Pre-Professional Experience: Elementary.

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to analyze and evaluate musical performance from various perspectives and to receive responsively suggestions about and criticisms of his or her own performance from others.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         The comprehension of theoretical, formal, structural, and compositional music concepts.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         Familiarity with a diverse body of musical literature of different genre, style, period, and culture.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
4.         The ability to identify sources and tools for historical research in music, to reflect on musical performances on paper, and to produce a formal research paper. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
5.         The ability to use contemporary music technology in reinforcement, recording, and computer manipulations.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
6.         A basic proficiency on keyboard, voice, and a wide range of instruments.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
7.         A high proficiency on a specific instrument of his or her choice.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
8          Ability to perform successfully in public on his or her instrument both in ensembles and in solo recitals.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
9.         A moderate proficiency in arranging and conducting instrumental ensembles and in conducting choral ensembles for high schools.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
10.       Effective planning, teaching, and assessment skills for music education in an elementary and secondary institution as prescribed by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)

Instrumental Music Education
Major Courses
K-12 Licensure

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II          MUSC 183 – Voice for Instrumentalists            MUSC 206 – Basic Conducting           MUSC 222 – Music Theory III            MUSC 223 – Aural Skills III    MUSC 224 – Music Theory IV            MUSC 225 – Aural Skills IV    MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            MUSC 253 – Woodwinds Class          MUSC 255 – Brass Class        MUSC 257 – Percussion Class            MUSC 259 – Strings Class      MUSC 306 – Instrumental Conducting MUSC 310 B Music Technology          MUSC 326, 327 – Music History and Literature I and II         MUSC 335 – Instrumental Arranging    MUSC 405 – Musical Form and Analysis         ELED 390M – Elementary Music Methods       SEED 390M – Secondary Instrumental Music Methods        Ensembles        Small Ensembles           Applied Music  Recital              TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 70

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Note: In addition to completing the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, students must also complete ELED 298 Pre-Professional Experience: Elementary.

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Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to analyze and evaluate musical performance from various perspectives and to receive responsively suggestions about and criticisms of his or her own performance from others.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         The comprehension of theoretical, formal, structural, and compositional music concepts. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         Familiarity with a diverse body of musical literature of different genre, style, period, and culture. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
4.         The ability to identify sources and tools for historical research in music, to reflect on musical performances on paper, and to produce a formal research paper. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
5.         The ability to use contemporary music technology in reinforcement, recording, and computer manipulations.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
6.         A basic proficiency on keyboard and a wide range of instruments. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
7          High proficiency in voice (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
8          The ability to perform successfully in public with voice both ensembles and in solo recitals. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
9.         A moderate proficiency in arranging and conducting instrumental ensembles and in conducting choral ensembles for high schools. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
10.       Effective planning, teaching, and assessment skills for music education in an elementary and secondary institution as prescribed by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)

Choral Music Education Major Courses (K-12 Licensure)

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II         MUSC 206 – Basic Conducting           MUSC 222 – Music Theory III            MUSC 223 – Aural Skills III    MUSC 224 – Music Theory IV            MUSC 225 – Aural Skills IV    MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            MUSC 253 – Woodwinds Class          MUSC 255 – Brass Class        MUSC 257 – Percussion Class            MUSC 259 – Strings Class      MUSC 307 – Choral Conducting         MUSC 310 – Music Technology          MUSC 325 – Vocal Pedagogy and Diction       MUSC 326, 327 – Music History and Literature I and II         MUSC 405 – Musical Form and Analysis         ELED 390M – Elementary Music Methods       SEED 490M – Secondary Choral Music Methods        Ensembles        Small Ensembles           Applied Music  Recital             TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 69

3 3 1 3 1 2 2 3 1 3 1 0 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 6 2 3 3 7 1 7 69

Note: In addition to completing the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, students must also complete ELED 298 Pre-Professional Experience: Elementary.

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to analyze and evaluate musical performance from various perspectives and to receive responsively suggestions about and criticisms of his or her own performance from others.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         The comprehension of theoretical, formal, structural, and compositional music concepts.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         Familiarity with a diverse body of musical literature of different genre, style, period, and culture.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
4.         The ability to identify sources and tools for historical research in music, to reflect on musical performances on paper, and to produce a formal research paper. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
5.         The ability to use contemporary music technology in reinforcement, recording, and computer manipulations.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
6.         A basic proficiency on keyboard, voice, and a wide range of instruments.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
7.         A basic proficiency either in voice, or on a specific instrument of his or her choice.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
8.         The ability to perform successfully in public with voice or on his or her instrument both in ensembles and in solo recitals.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
9.         A moderate proficiency in arranging and conducting instrumental ensembles and in conducting choral ensembles.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)

Music Major Courses

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II          MUSC 222 – Music Theory III            MUSC 223 – Aural Skills III    MUSC 224 – Music Theory IV            MUSC 225 – Aural Skills IV    MUSC 306 – Instrumental Conducting or             MUSC 307 B Choral Conducting         MUSC 310 B Music Technology          MUSC 326, 327 – Music History and Literature I and II         MUSC 405 – Musical Form and Analysis     Electives in Music         Ensembles        Applied Music              TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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Minors

Instrumental Music Education Minor (Secondary Education)

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II          MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            Choose one of the following courses                 MUSC 253 – Woodwinds Class                      MUSC 255 – Brass Class                    MUSC 257 – Percussion Class                        MUSC 259 – Strings Class      MUSC 306 – Instrumental Conducting SEED 390M – Secondary Instrumental Music Methods          Ensembles        Applied Music  Music Electives             TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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Instrumental Music Education Minor (Elementary Education)

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II        MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            Choose one of the following courses                 MUSC 253 – Woodwinds Class                      MUSC 255 – Brass Class                    MUSC 257 – Percussion Class                        MUSC 259 – Strings Class      MUSC 306 – Instrumental Conducting ELED 390M – Elementary Music Methods       Ensembles        Applied Music  Music Electives             TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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Choral Music Education Minor (Secondary Education)

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II         MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            MUSC 307 – Choral Conducting         MUSC 325 – Vocal Pedagogy and Diction       SEED 490M – Secondary Choral Music Methods        Ensembles        Applied Music  Music Electives             TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

3 3 1 3 1 2 0 2 3 3 5 4 2 32

Choral Music Minor (Elementary Education)

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II       MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            MUSC 307 – Choral Conducting         ELED 390M – Elementary Music Methods       SEED 490M – Secondary Choral Music Methods     Ensembles        Applied Music  Music Electives             TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

3 3 1 3 1 2 0 2 3 3 5 4 2 32

Music Minor

MUSC 120 – Introduction to Music Literature  MUSC 122 – Music Theory I   MUSC 123 – Aural Skills I      MUSC 124 – Music Theory II MUSC 125 – Aural Skills II     MUSC 130, 131 – Piano Keyboard Skills I & II       MUSC 230 – Piano Proficiency            MUSC 326, 327 – Music History         Ensembles        Applied Music              TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

3 3 1 3 1 2 0 6 5 4 28