Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. 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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
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
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		37-40

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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

²

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

³

Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 waived

As a requirement for completion of this program, including student teaching and passing required licensure tests,  the graduate of this program, regardless of state residency, must obtain a VA state teaching license. The VA  teaching license may then be used for reciprocity in another state according to the regulations of that state.

Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

²

Choose one of the following courses: MUSC 213, MUSC 314³, or MUSC 371

³

MUSC 314 is recommended

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Major Core
MUSC 105	Music Theory I	3
MUSC 106	Music Theory II	3
MUSC 107	Musicianship I	1
MUSC 108	Musicianship II	1
MUSC 203		2-3
or MUSC 205	Music Theory III
MUSC 204		2-3
or MUSC 206	Music Theory IV
MUSC 207	Musicianship III	1
MUSC 208	Musicianship 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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 180	University Chorale I
MUSC 181	Concert Choir I
MUSC 182	Chamber Singers I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 180	University Chorale I
MUSC 181	Concert Choir I
MUSC 182	Chamber Singers I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 179	Classical Guitar Ensemble I
MUSC 180	University Chorale I
MUSC 181	Concert Choir I
MUSC 182	Chamber Singers I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 179	Classical Guitar Ensemble I
MUSC 180	University Chorale I
MUSC 181	Concert Choir I
MUSC 182	Chamber Singers I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 479	Classical Guitar Ensemble II
MUSC 480	University Chorale II
MUSC 481	Concert Choir II
MUSC 482	Chamber Singers II
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 479	Classical Guitar Ensemble II
MUSC 480	University Chorale II
MUSC 481	Concert Choir II
MUSC 482	Chamber Singers II
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 479	Classical Guitar Ensemble II
MUSC 480	University Chorale II
MUSC 481	Concert Choir II
MUSC 482	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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 243	Group Piano III	1
MUSC 244	Group Piano IV	1
MUSC 345	Group Piano V	1
Total Hours		3

Guitar Secondary

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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 Elective 1,2		9
Total Hours		33

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Liberty University School of Education Background check is required for all practicums and student teaching.

²

Choose one of the following: EDST 462, EDST 463, EDST 464, EDST 465, EDST 468, or EDST 469

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 cognate 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

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Hours
BIBL 105	Old Testament Survey	2
RLGN 105	Introduction to Biblical Worldview	2
UNIV 101	Foundational Skills	1
Information Literacy Elective (MUSC 200) 1		3
Technology Competency 2		0-3
EDGT 177	School of Education Gate 1 – UG Initial Licensure – Local	0
MUSC 105	Music Theory I	3
MUSC 107	Musicianship I	1
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		1
CSER		0
	Hours	14-17
Second Semester
EDGT 277	School of Education Gate 2 – UG Initial Licensure – Local	0
ENGL 101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
INQR 101	Inquiry	1
Social Science Elective (PSYC 210) 1		3
MUSC 106	Music Theory II	3
MUSC 108	Musicianship II	1
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
Secondary Instrument 5		1
CSER		0
	Hours	15
Second Year
First Semester
BIBL 110	New Testament Survey	2
RSCH 201	Research	3
MUSC 203 or MUSC 205	or Music Theory III	2-3
MUSC 207	Musicianship III	1
MUSC 210	Introduction to Music Education	3
MUSC 315	Basic Conducting	2
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
Secondary Instrument 5		1
CSER		0
	Hours	17-18
Second Semester
EDUC 235	Content Instructional Design	3
MUSC 204 or MUSC 206	or Music Theory IV	2-3
MUSC 208	Musicianship IV	1
MUSC 325	Technology and Assessment for Music Education	3
MUSC 360	Commercial Improvisation Techniques	2
MUSC 380	Instrumental Overview	2
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
Secondary Instrument 5		1
CSER		0
	Hours	17-18
Third Year
First Semester
THEO 201	Theology Survey I	2
EDUC 189	Practicum in Education I: Local	0
EDUC 435	Content Curriculum Fundamentals	3
MUSC 311	Music History: Antiquity - 1750	3
MUSC 316	Choral Conducting	2
MUSC 490	Secondary Music Methods and Materials	2
MUSC 491	Secondary Music Methods and Materials Practicum	1
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
CSER		0
	Hours	16
Second Semester
EVAN 101	Evangelism and the Christian Life	2
THEO 202	Theology Survey II	2
Communications Elective 1		3
Cultural Studies Elective (MUSC 312) 1		3
EDGT 377	School of Education Gate 3 – UG Initial Licensure – Local	0
EDUC 389	Practicum in Education III: Local	0
MUSC 310	Principles of Arranging	3
MUSC 437	Elementary Music Methods and Materials	2
MUSC 438	Elementary Music Methods and Materials Practicum	1
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		1
CSER		0
	Hours	18
Fourth Year
First Semester
Critical Thinking Elective (MUSC 213, MUSC 314, or MUSC 371) 1,6		3
Math Elective 1		3
Natural Science Elective 1		3
EDUC 360	Foundations of Education	3
MUSC 393	Vocal Diction	3
MUSC 498	Senior Recital	1
Ensemble 3		1
CSER		0
	Hours	17
Second Semester
EDST 475	The Reflective Educator: Resource Seminar	3
EDST Student Teaching Elective 7		9
CSER		0
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	126-131

¹

Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements

²

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information

³

See DCP for Ensemble options 

⁴

See DCP for Primary Instrument options

⁵

See DCP for Secondary Instrument options 

⁶

MUSC 314 is recommended 

⁷

Choose one of the following: EDST 462, 463, 464, 465, 468, or 469