Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. 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

¹

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

¹

Courses may also fulfill select general education requirements

²

Choose one course from the following: MUSC 213, MUSC 314³, or MUSC 371

³

MUSC 314 is recommended

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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		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
Total Hours		37-39

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Cognate
MUSC 310	Principles of Arranging	3
MUSC 317	Instrumental Conducting	2
MUSC 360	Commercial Improvisation Techniques	2
MUSC 390	Foundations of Vocal Technique	2
Instrumental Techniques Elective 1		2
Instrumental Techniques Elective 1		2
Instrumental Techniques Elective 1		2
Total Hours		15

¹

Choose one of the following not already applying to the degree: MUSC 355, MUSC 357, MUSC 363, MUSC 374

Ensemble (7 hours)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 184	Marching Band I
MUSC 185	Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187	University Band I
MUSC 194	Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 185	Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187	University Band I
MUSC 194	Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 179	Classical Guitar Ensemble I 1
MUSC 184	Marching Band I
MUSC 185	Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187	University Band I
MUSC 194	Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 179	Classical Guitar Ensemble I 1
MUSC 185	Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187	University Band I
MUSC 194	Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 479	Classical Guitar Ensemble II 1
MUSC 484	Marching Band II
MUSC 485	Symphony Orchestra II
MUSC 487	University Band II
MUSC 494	Wind Symphony II
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 183	Jazz Ensemble I
MUSC 193	Chamber Music Ensemble I
MUSC 479	Classical Guitar Ensemble II 1
MUSC 483	Jazz Ensemble II
MUSC 485	Symphony Orchestra II
MUSC 487	University Band II
MUSC 493	Chamber Music Ensemble II
MUSC 494	Wind Symphony II
Choose one credit hour of the following:		1
MUSC 183	Jazz Ensemble I
MUSC 193	Chamber Music Ensemble I
MUSC 479	Classical Guitar Ensemble II 1
MUSC 483	Jazz Ensemble II
MUSC 485	Symphony Orchestra II
MUSC 487	University Band II
MUSC 493	Chamber Music Ensemble II
MUSC 494	Wind Symphony II
Total Hours		7

¹

Guitar students must take 5 semesters of MUSC 179/MUSC 479

Applied Music Studies (Primary Instrument – 10 Hours)

Choose Voice, Piano or Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds or Percussion as the 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)	1
MUSC 421	Voice (Senior)	2
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)	1
MUSC 441	Private Piano Senior	2
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	1
MUSC 451	Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds Percussion (Senior)	2
Total Hours		10

Teacher Licensure¹

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
Student Teaching Elective 2,3		9
Total Hours		33

¹

Refer to Advising Guide for licensure information. 3.0 GPA required for Teacher Licensure

²

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

³

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
ENGL 101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
EDGT 177	School of Education Gate 1 – UG Initial Licensure – Local	0
RLGN 105	Introduction to Biblical Worldview	2
UNIV 101	Foundational Skills	1
Information Literacy Elective (MUSC 200) 1		3
Technology Competency 1,2		0-3
MUSC 105	Harmonic Practices and Theory I	3
MUSC 107	Musicianship I	1
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		1
CSER		0
	Hours	15-18
Second Semester
EDGT 277	School of Education Gate 2 – UG Initial Licensure – Local	0
EVAN 101	Evangelism and the Christian Life	2
INQR 101	Inquiry	1
Communications Elective 1		3
Math Elective 1		3
MUSC 106	Harmonic Practices and Theory II	3
MUSC 108	Musicianship II	1
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
CSER		0
	Hours	16
Second Year
First Semester
MUSC 210	Introduction to Music Education	3
RSCH 201	Research	3
MUSC 203 or MUSC 205	Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices I or Chromatic Harmony	2-3
MUSC 207	Muscianship III	1
MUSC 315	Basic Conducting	2
MUSC 360	Commercial Improvisation Techniques	2
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
CSER		0
	Hours	16-17
Second Semester
EDUC 189	Practicum in Education I: Local	0
EDUC 235	Content Instructional Design	3
Social Science Elective (PSYC 210) 1		3
MUSC 204 or MUSC 206	Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices II or Chromatic Harmony II	2-3
MUSC 208	Muscianship IV	1
EDUC 325		3
Instrumental Techniques Course 5		2
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
CSER		0
	Hours	17-18
Third Year
First Semester
BIBL 105	Old Testament Survey	2
EDUC 435	Content Curriculum Fundamentals	3
THEO 201	Theology Survey I	2
MUSC 311	Music History: Antiquity - 1750	3
MUSC 490	Secondary Music Methods and Materials	2
MUSC 491	Secondary Music Methods and Materials Practicum	1
Instrumental Techniques Course 5		2
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		2
CSER		0
	Hours	18
Second Semester
EDUC 360	Foundations of Education	3
EDUC 389	Practicum in Education III: Local	0
MUSC 437	Elementary Music Methods and Materials	2
MUSC 438	Elementary Music Methods and Materials Practicum	1
Cultural Studies Elective (MUSC 312) 1		3
MUSC 310	Principles of Arranging	3
MUSC 317	Instrumental Conducting	2
MUSC 390	Foundations of Vocal Technique	2
Ensemble 3		1
Primary Instrument 4		1
CSER		0
	Hours	18
Fourth Year
First Semester
BIBL 110	New Testament Survey	2
EDGT 377	School of Education Gate 3 – UG Initial Licensure – Local	0
THEO 202	Theology Survey II	2
Critical Thinking Elective (MUSC 213, MUSC 314, or MUSC 371) 1,6		3
Natural Science Elective 1		3
MUSC 498	Senior Recital	1
Instrumental Techniques Course 5		2
Ensemble 3		1
CSER		0
	Hours	14
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

Choose one of the following courses not already applying to the degree: MUSC 355, 357, 363, or 374

⁶

MUSC 314 is recommended

⁷

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