Music Education (B.M.) - Choral - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
Communications Elective | 3 | |
Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
Critical Thinking 1 | ||
RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
Social Science Elective | 3 | |
Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
Total Hours | 41-44 |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Major Foundational Courses | ||
MUSC 200 | Music, Art, Worship and Culture 1 | 3 |
MUSC 312 | Music History: Since 1750 1 | 3 |
PSYC 210 | Developmental Psychology 1 | 3 |
Music Literature Elective 1,2,3 | 3 | |
Total Hours | 12 |
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Courses may also fulfill select general education requirements
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Choose one of the following courses: MUSC 213 Survey of Popular and Jazz Literature Music (3 c.h.), MUSC 314 Music in World Cultures (3 c.h.)3, or MUSC 371 Survey of Songwriting Literature (3 c.h.)
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MUSC 314 Music in World Cultures (3 c.h.) is recommended
Code | Title | Hours |
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Major Core | ||
MUSC 105 | Harmonic Practices and Theory I | 3 |
MUSC 106 | Harmonic Practices and Theory II | 3 |
MUSC 107 | Musicianship I | 1 |
MUSC 108 | Musicianship II | 1 |
MUSC 203 | Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices I | 2-3 |
or MUSC 205 | Chromatic Harmony | |
MUSC 204 | Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices II | 2-3 |
or MUSC 206 | Chromatic Harmony II | |
MUSC 207 | Muscianship III | 1 |
MUSC 208 | Muscianship IV | 1 |
MUSC 311 | Music History: Antiquity - 1750 | 3 |
MUSC 315 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
Ensemble (refer to chart) | ||
Choose seven credit hours of Ensemble courses | 7 | |
Applied Music Studies: Primary Instrument (refer to chart) | ||
Choose 10 credit hours of Applied Music Studies – Primary Instrument courses | 10 | |
MUSC 498 | Senior Recital | 1 |
Applied Music Studies: Secondary Instrument (refer to chart) | ||
Choose three credit hours of Applied Music Studies – Secondary Instrument courses | 3 | |
Total Hours | 40-42 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Cognate | ||
MUSC 310 | Principles of Arranging | 3 |
MUSC 316 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
MUSC 360 | Commercial Improvisation Techniques | 2 |
MUSC 380 | Instrumental Overview | 2 |
MUSC 393 | Vocal Diction | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Ensemble (Seven Hours)
Code | Title | Hours |
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Choose one credit hour of the following: | 1 | |
University Chorale I | ||
Concert Choir I | ||
Chamber Singers I | ||
Choose one credit hour of the following: | 1 | |
University Chorale I | ||
Concert Choir I | ||
Chamber Singers I | ||
Choose one credit hour of the following: | 1 | |
Classical Guitar Ensemble I | ||
University Chorale I | ||
Concert Choir I | ||
Chamber Singers I | ||
Choose one credit hour of the following: | 1 | |
Classical Guitar Ensemble I | ||
University Chorale I | ||
Concert Choir I | ||
Chamber Singers I | ||
Choose one credit hour of the following: | 1 | |
Classical Guitar Ensemble II | ||
University Chorale II | ||
Concert Choir II | ||
Chamber Singers II | ||
Choose one credit hour of the following: | 1 | |
Classical Guitar Ensemble II | ||
University Chorale II | ||
Concert Choir II | ||
Chamber Singers II | ||
Choose one credit hour of the following: | 1 | |
Classical Guitar Ensemble II | ||
University Chorale II | ||
Concert Choir II | ||
Chamber Singers II | ||
Total Hours | 7 |
Applied Music Studies (Primary Instrument – 10 Hours)
Students must choose Voice, Piano or Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion as their Primary Instrument
Voice Primary
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 121 | Voice (Freshman) | 1 |
MUSC 221 | Voice Sophomore | 2 |
MUSC 222 | Voice Sophomore | 2 |
MUSC 321 | Voice (Junior) | 2 |
MUSC 322 | Voice (Junior) | 2 |
MUSC 421 | Voice (Senior) | 1 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Piano Primary
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 141 | Private Piano (Freshman) | 1 |
MUSC 241 | Private Piano Sophomore | 2 |
MUSC 242 | Private Piano Sophomore | 2 |
MUSC 341 | Private Piano (Junior) | 2 |
MUSC 342 | Private Piano (Junior) | 2 |
MUSC 441 | Private Piano Senior | 1 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion Primary
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 151 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Freshman | 1 |
MUSC 251 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore | 2 |
MUSC 252 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore | 2 |
MUSC 351 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior | 2 |
MUSC 352 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior | 2 |
MUSC 451 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds Percussion (Senior) | 1 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Applied Music Studies (Secondary Instrument – Three Hours)
Students choosing Voice Primary will take Piano or Guitar as the Secondary Instrument. Students selecting Piano or Guitar as the Primary Instrument must take Voice as the Secondary Instrument.
Voice Secondary
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 120 | Group Voice I | 1 |
MUSC 220 | Group Voice II | 1 |
MUSC 320 | Group Voice III | 1 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Piano Secondary
Recommended for students whose primary is not piano
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 243 | Group Piano III | 1 |
MUSC 244 | Group Piano IV | 1 |
MUSC 345 | Group Piano V | 1 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Guitar Secondary
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 150 | Group Guitar I | 1 |
MUSC 250 | Group Guitar II | 1 |
MUSC 350 | Group Guitar III | 1 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Teacher Licensure
Refer to the Advising Guide for licensure information. 3.0 GPA required for Teacher Licensure
All Practicum Courses should be completed before student teaching, and candidates should not plan to take practicum courses in summer terms
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDUC 189 | Practicum in Education I: Local | 0 |
EDUC 235 | Content Instructional Design | 3 |
EDUC 360 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
EDUC 389 | Practicum in Education III: Local | 0 |
EDUC 435 | Content Curriculum Fundamentals | 3 |
MUSC 210 | Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
MUSC 325 | Technology and Assessment for Music Education | 3 |
MUSC 437 | Elementary Music Methods and Materials | 2 |
MUSC 438 | Elementary Music Methods and Materials Practicum | 1 |
MUSC 490 | Secondary Music Methods and Materials | 2 |
MUSC 491 | Secondary Music Methods and Materials Practicum | 1 |
Gate Courses | ||
EDGT 177 | School of Education Gate 1 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
EDGT 277 | School of Education Gate 2 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
EDGT 377 | School of Education Gate 3 – UG Initial Licensure – Local | 0 |
Student Teaching | ||
EDST 475 | The Reflective Educator: Resource Seminar | 3 |
EDST 480 | Student Teaching: Distance 1 | 9 |
or EDST 481 | Supervised Student Teaching: Local | |
Total Hours | 33 |
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Liberty University School of Education Background check is required for all practicums and student teaching.
Additional Major Requirements
- Keyboard Proficiency Exam
- Freshman Promotional Jury
- Sophomore Performance Review
- Attendance at 32 approved concerts and recitals
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 126 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 31.5 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and concentration taken through Liberty University
- 31.5 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded