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College of Arts and Letters

2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposes
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Music Secondary Education, Bachelor of Music Education

Four Year Progression Plan Instrumental - Emphasis

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Year 1

Year 1 Term 1: Fall

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS121	Music Theory I	2
Description: Review of fundamentals followed by an introduction to voice leading and harmonic progression with diatonic chords; non-chord tones; and small-scale form, including cadences, phrases, and periods. Note that MUS 121 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 131. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Pass placement exam or MUS 120 w/ grade of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
2.	MUS131	Ear Training I	2
Description: How to conceptualize written diatonic melodies before hearing them and transcribe the same into notation after hearing, and improvise with these materials. Note that MUS 131 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 121. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Pass placement exam or MUS 120 w/ grade of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
3.	MUP101	Class Piano I For Majors	1
Description: Beginning piano for music majors with no keyboard experience. May co-convene with MUP 102, MUP 201 and MUP 202. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
4.	MUP1XX	Techniques 1	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques I classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 107, 108, 109, 110.
5.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
6.	MUP3XX2	Private Lessons	2
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
7.	ENG105	Critical Read/Writng In Univ	4
Description: Writing skills for completing university coursework. Fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English composition. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ((English Placement Test Results (ACT 17+; Accuplacer WR 4-7; IELTS 6+; PLACE 30+; SATI 340+, TOEFL PB 525+/CB 193+/IB 70+)) or (Test Results (ACT < 7; AccuplacerWR < 4; PLACE 10; SATI < 340) and Corequisite: ENG 100)) Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Grade Required: Grade of "B" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2014 Fall 2014
8.	MAT114	Quantitative Reasoning	3
Description: Contemporary quantitative methods, especially descriptive statistics, elementary probability, examples of statistical inference, linear and exponential models of growth and decay, and applicable discrete models. Fulfills liberal studies foundation requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 100 with a grade of P taken Fall 2013 or later) or (MAT 102X with a grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 30+; PLACE 43+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2014 Fall 2014

Year 1 Term 2: Spring

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS122	Music Theory II	2
Description: Continued study of diatonic harmony; secondary functions; common-chord modulation; and binary and ternary forms. Note that MUS 122 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 132. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 121 w/ grade of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
2.	MUS132	Ear Training II	2
Description: How to conceptualize written diatonic melodies with some chromaticism before hearing them (sight singing) and transcribe the same into notation after hearing (dictation), and improvise with these materials. Note that MUS 132 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 122. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 131 w/ a grade of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
3.	MUP102	Class Piano II	1
Description: May co-convene with MUP 101, MUP 201 and/or MUP 202. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUP 101 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
4.	MUP2XX	Techniques 2	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques II classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 207, 208 (for wind majors only), 209, 210.
5.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
6.	MUP3XX2	Private Lessons	2
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
7.	LIBSTLAB	Liberal Studies (LAB) Course	4
8.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3

Year 2

Year 2 Term 1: Fall

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS200	Prelude To Music Education	2
Description: Introduction to the teaching of choral, instrumental and general music through lecture, discussion, and research pertaining to professional responsibilities and career opportunities. Required for all music education majors. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
2.	MUS221	Music Theory III	3
Description: Mode mixture; Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords; chromatic modulation; larger forms, including sonata and rondo. Note that MUS 221 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 231. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 122 w/ grade of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
3.	MUS231	Ear Training III	1
Description: How to conceptualize modulating or harmonically altered tonal patterns before hearing them and transcribe the same into notation after hearing, and improvise with these materials. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 132 w/ a grade of C or better; Pre- or Corequisite: MUS 221 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
4.	MUS241	Music History To 1750	3
Description: Evolution of Western music from ancient Greece through the Baroque period.. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ENG 105 or HON 190 w/ a grade of C or better or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) and MUS 121 and MUS 122 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
5.	MUP1XX	Techniques 1	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques I classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 107, 108, 109, 110.
6.	MUP201	Keyboard Harmony I	1
Description: May co-convene with MUP 101, MUP 102 and/or MUP 202. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUP 102 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
7.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
8.	MUP3XX2	Private Lessons	2
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
9.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3

Year 2 Term 2: Spring

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS222	Music Theory IV	3
Description: Introduction to post-tonal theory and analysis, including the study of referential collections, basic pitch-class set theory, and serial techniques. Note that MUS 222 is normally taken concurrently with MUS 232. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 221 w/ a grade of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
2.	MUS232	Ear Training IV	1
Description: How to conceptualize complex tonal or atonal structures before hearing them and transcribe the same into notation after hearing, and improvise with these materials. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 231 w/ a grade of C or better; Pre- or Corequisite: MUS 222 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
3.	MUS242	Music History From 1750	3
Description: Music and musicians from mid-eighteenth century to the present Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (ENG 105 or HON 190 w/ a grade of C or better or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) and MUS 121 and MUS 122 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
4.	MUS260	Introduction To World Music	3
Description: Surveys the music of the Pacific, Middle Eastern, Asian, Australian, African, Latin American, and Caribbean communities. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Requirement Designation: Cultural Understanding and Global Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
5.	MUP202	Keyboard Harmony II	1
Description: May co-convene with MUP 101, MUP 102 and/or MUP 201. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUP 201 Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
6.	MUP2XX	Techniques 2	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques II classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 207, 208 (for wind majors only), 209, 210.
7.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
8.	MUP3XX2	Private Lessons	2
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better

Year 3

Year 3 Term 1: Fall

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS330W	Topics In Music Literature	3
Description: In-depth study of various genres in the Western classical music tradition including symphonic, chamber music, and choral literature. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. This course may be repeated for credit. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MUS 241 or 242), MUS 221, (ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) with grades of C or higher and Junior Status or higher Requirement Designation: Junior Writing Requirement Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
2.	MUP1XX	Techniques 1	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques I classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 107, 108, 109, 110.
3.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
4.	MUP3XX2	Private Lessons	2
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
5.	MUP431	Conducting	2
Description: Fundamental conducting patterns and rehearsal techniques, score reading, and score preparation. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: MUS 221, MUS 232, and MUP 202 with grades of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
6.	EPS325	Ed Psy In Mid-sch & Secndy Edu	3
Description: Principles of psychology applied to middle-school and secondary education. This course contains an assessment that must be successfully completed in order to register for student teaching. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Sophomore Status or higher Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
7.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3

Year 3 Term 2: Spring

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS353	Elementary Music Methods	2
Description: A one semester study and application of the methods, materials, and instructional procedures related to elementary school general music teaching. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 200 w/ grade of C or better and a 2.50 cumulative GPA Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
2.	MUP2XX	Techniques 2	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques II classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 207, 208 (for wind majors only), 209, 210.
3.	MUP380	Junior Recital	1
Description: Public recital for students who elect to present a recital in your junior year. Open to students currently enrolled in upper-division private lessons. Pass-fail only. Course fee required. Grade Required: Grade of "P" - "Pass" Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
4.	MUP433	Instrumental Conducting	2
Description: Techniques, organization, materials, and interpretation for large instrumental groups. Letter grade only. Pre- or Corequisite: MUS 242 and MUP 431 with grades of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
5.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
6.	MUP3XX2	Private Lessons	2
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
7.	BME200	Intro Struct English Immersion	3
Description: This course provides an introduction to teaching content in English to limited English proficient students in grades P-12 using appropriate approaches, methods, and techniques. Students will become familiar with the study of the philosophy and theory of Structured English Immersion and techniques, approaches, and strategies of Structured English Immersion in P-12 settings. Letter grade only. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2014 Fall 2014
8.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3
Students must see an academic advisor before enrollment for the 7th term in preparation for graduation.

Year 4

Year 4 Term 1: Fall

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS410	Topics In Music Theory	3
Description: In-depth study of a particular musical topic from a theoretical, analytical, and/or compositional standpoint. May be repeated with different topics. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: MUS 221 and 222 with grades of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
2.	MUS455	Secondary Music Methods I	2
Description: A first semester study and application of the pedagogical and administrative knowledge and skills related to performing ensemble teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 200 and MUS 353 w/ grades of C or better and a 2.50 cumulative GPA Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
3.	MUP1XX	Techniques 1	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques I classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 107, 108, 109, 110.
4.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
5.	BME437	Sei Methods Secondary School	3
Description: This course is designed to prepare pre-service and in-service teachers to: assess the needs of secondary English Language Learners (ELL) and develop materials and effective teaching methods. This course contains an assessment that must be successfully completed in order to register for student teaching. Co-convenes with BME 537. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Secondary Education Milestone or ISTEP Student Group or SITE Student Group Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
6.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3
7.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3
Submit graduation application during 7th term.

Year 4 Term 2: Spring

	Course #	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS308	Teaching Practicum	1
Description: Field experience in school music classroom settings, with exposure to and practical experience in the tasks of a music teacher. This course is normally taken while enrolled in MUS 457, but not required. May be repeated for up to 3 units of credit. Pass-fail only. Course fee required. Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2014
2.	MUS405	Arranging	3
Description: Scoring and arranging for choral and instrumental ensembles. Gives particular attention to voicing, soloistic treatment of voices, texts, instrument ranges, and other elements of traditional and contemporary scoring. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 221 and MUS 231 with grades of C or better Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
3.	MUS457	Secondary Music Methods II	2
Description: A second semester study and application of the pedagogical and administrative knowledge and skills related to performing ensemble teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MUS 455 with a grade of C or higher and a 2.50 cumulative GPA Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better
4.	MUP2XX	Techniques 2	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following Techniques II classes with faculty advisor approval: MUP 207, 208 (for wind majors only), 209, 210.
5.	MUP3XX1	Large Ensemble	1
Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Notes: Select one of the following, as assigned through audition: MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, 374. Wind & Percussion majors: MUP 354 at least 2 terms (may count toward major ensemble provided performance is on major instrument)
6.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3
7.	LIBSTCOURSE	Liberal Studies Course	3

Year 4 Term 3: Summer

	Course #		Course Description	Units	Notes
1.	ECI495C		Supervised Teaching: Secondary	12
Description: Directed teaching in secondary schools and secondary school content areas; directed and cooperative preparation, teaching, and evaluation; conferences on the theories, issues, and practices in cooperation with the classroom teacher and university supervisor. Candidates must satisfactorily complete the key assessment in this course to be eligible to complete the program. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 24 units of credit. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Student Teaching Milestone and (Secondary Education Milestone or ISTEP Student Group or SITE Student Group) Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better

University Requirements Specified by Major

University requirements includes 35 units of liberal studies and 6 units of diversity coursework. The courses listed below are required for the major, but may also be used to satisfy liberal studies and/or diversity. Know that if a course is used to satisfy more than one requirement it is only counted once in the cumulative totals. The sections that are blank can be satisfied with any course from the approved list of liberal studies or diversity.
Foundation Requirements:English (FNRQ:ENG) (4 units)	ENG 105 (4)
Foundation Requirements:Math (FNRQ:MAT) (3 units)	MAT 114 (3)
Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (AHI) (6 units)	Student Choice (6)
Social and Political Worlds (SPW) (6 units)	Student Choice (6)
Cultural Understanding (CU) (6 units)	Student Choice (6)
Science/Applied Science (SAS/LAB) (7 units)	Student Choice (7)
Liberal Studies Elective (3 units)	Student Choice (3)
Diversity:U.S. Ethnic (DIV:ETHN) (3 units)	Student Choice (3)
Diversity:Global (DIV:GLBL) (3 units)	Student Choice (3)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Students may not use MUS or MUP prefixes courses to meet any liberal studies requirements.

Techniques I: MUP 107, 108, 109, 110
Techniques II: MUP 207, 208 (required for wind majors only), 209, and 210

300-level MUP Large Ensemble, as assigned through audition from MUP 350, 352, 353, 354, 372, and 374.
Wind and percussion majors take MUP 354 for at least 2 terms which may count as the required major ensemble for those 2 terms, provided that the student performs on his/her major instrument in the ensemble.

Music education students should also take POS 220 (3 units) to satisfy Arizona Certification requirements for federal and Arizona constitution. You may meet this requirement by demonstrating proficiency on a special exam.

CONTACT INFORMATION

School of Music
Performing Arts (#37), Room 120
PHONE: 928-523-3731
http://www.cal.nau.edu/music/

Student Services Center
College of Arts and Letters
Riles (Bldg. 15), 2nd Floor
PHONE: 928-523-8632
FAX:       928-523-8477
http://www.cal.nau.edu/

General Information

Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses.�

For a full description of degree requirements, review the university catalog.� To determine what requirements you may have already met through transfer credits, AP/IB courses, or test credits review your degree progress report.

Some courses may have pre-requisites and/or require appropriate placement scores in Mathematics and English.� If you do not have the appropriate placement or pre-requisite courses, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.�

Not all classes are offered every term so use caution when changing the sequencing of courses.

For further clarification, refer to the catalog (link provided at the top of this page) or speak with an academic advisor.�