NAU - Music Secondary Education, Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental - Emphasis)

Progression Plans

College of Arts and Letters

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposes
only; see the catalog for official details.

Music Secondary Education, Bachelor of Music Education

Progression Plan-Classic Instrumental - Emphasis

Year 1

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUP 111 Private Lessons: Music Majors/Minors, Lower Division I	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, and 311. Choose the 2-units each time.
2.	MUP 170 Major Ensemble, Lower Div 1 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
3.	MUS 121 Music Theory I	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Students must pass a placement exam. If unsuccessful with exam, students will need to complete MUS 120 with a C or better prior to enrolling in this course. If needed, MUS 120 must be manually added to your planner and may impact degree progression timeline. See your advisor for details.
4.	MUS 131 Ear Training I	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
5.	MUP 101 Class Piano I For Majors	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Students must pass a placement exam. If unsuccessful, students will need to complete MUS 120 with a C or better prior to enrolling in this course. If needed, MUS 120 must be manually added to your planner and may impact degree progression timeline. See your advisor for details.
6.	MUP 110 String Techniques I	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: MUP 110 and 210 can be taken in either order.
7.	Foundation English	4
Grade Required: GRADE OF "B" OR BETTER Notes: Required for admission to Professional Education Program.
8.	Foundation Math	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Required for admission to Professional Education Program.
Initiate the Professional Education Program application. MUP 101 & MUS 121 require successful completion of a placement exam. Please work with advisor regarding exam and/or potential alternative coursework including possible changes to degree timeline.

Year 1 Term 2: Spring

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUP 111 Private Lessons: Music Majors/Minors, Lower Division I	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, and 311. Choose the 2-units each time.
2.	MUP 170 Major Ensemble, Lower Div 2 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
3.	MUS 122 Music Theory II	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
4.	MUS 132 Ear Training II	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
5.	MUP 102 Class Piano II	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
6.	MUP 210 String Techniques II	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: MUP 110 and 210 can be taken in either order.
7.	Liberal Studies Lab Science Lecture	3
8.	Liberal Studies Lab Science Lab	1
9.	Liberal Studies and/or Diversity	3
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.

Year 2

Year 2 Term 1: Fall

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUP 211 Private Lessons: Music Majors/Minors, Lower Division II	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, and 311. Choose the 2-units each time.
2.	MUP 270 Major Ensemble, Lower Div 1 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
3.	MUS 221 Music Theory III	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
4.	MUS 231 Ear Training III	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
5.	MUP 107 Woodwind Techniques I	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: MUP 107 and 207 can be taken in either order.
6.	MUP 201 Keyboard Harmony I	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
7.	MUS 200 Prelude To Music Education	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Required for admission to Professional Education Program.
8.	MUS 241 Music History To 1750	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
9.	Liberal Studies Science and Applied Science	3

Year 2 Term 2: Spring

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUP 211 Private Lessons: Music Majors/Minors, Lower Division II	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, and 311. Choose the 2-units each time.
2.	MUP 270 Major Ensemble, Lower Div 2 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
3.	MUS 222 Music Theory IV	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
4.	MUS 232 Ear Training IV	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
5.	MUP 202 Keyboard Harmony II	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
6.	MUP 207 Woodwind Techniques II	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: MUP 107 and 207 can be taken in either order.
7.	MUS 242 Music History From 1750	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
8.	MUS 260 Introduction To World Music	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course may also meet a Liberal Studies and Diversity requirement: Cultural Understanding & Global.
Complete Professional Education Program admission requirements.

Year 3

Year 3 Term 1: Fall

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUP 311 Private Lessons: Music Majors/Minors, Upper Division I	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, and 311. Choose the 2-units each time.
2.	MUP 370 Major Ensemble, Upper Div 1 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
3.	MUP 109 Brass Techniques I	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: MUP 109 and 209 can be taken in either order.
4.	MUP 431 Conducting	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
5.	EPS 340 Educational Psychology For Educators	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course may also satisfy a Liberal Studies Requirement: Social and Political Worlds.
6.	MUS 353 Elementary Music Methods	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
7.	Liberal Studies and/or Diversity	3
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.

Year 3 Term 2: Spring

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUP 311 Private Lessons: Music Majors/Minors, Upper Division I	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select private-lesson instruction for a minimum of 6 terms: 2 terms each of 111, 211, and 311. Choose the 2-units each time.
2.	MUP 370 Major Ensemble, Upper Div 2 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
3.	MUP 380 Junior Recital	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
4.	MUP 433 Instrumental Conducting	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
5.	MUP 209 Brass Techniques II	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: MUP 109 and 209 can be taken in either order.
6.	MUS 330W Topics In Music Literature	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
7.	POS 220 Federal And Arizona Constitution	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course may also satisfy a Liberal Studies Requirement: Social and Political Worlds.
8.	Liberal Studies and/or Diversity	3
Notes: Courses in US Ethnic and Global Diversity are required. Double dipping liberal studies and diversity is encouraged. See academic catalog for details.

Year 4

Year 4 Term 1: Fall

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS 455 Secondary Music Methods I	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
2.	MUP 131 Percussion Techniques I	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
3.	MUS 308 Teaching Practicum (1 of 2)	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course requires travel outside of Flagstaff.
4.	MUP 470 Major Ensemble, Upper Div 1 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
5.	BME 437 Structured English Immersion Methods For Secondary School	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER
6.	MUS 490 Pedagogical Topics In K-12 Music Education	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select three different topics. Note that the topics required for Instrumental majors are available only in the fall.
7.	MUS 490 Pedagogical Topics In K-12 Music Education	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select three different topics. Note that the topics required for Instrumental majors are available only in the fall.
8.	MUS 490 Pedagogical Topics In K-12 Music Education	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select three different topics. Note that the topics required for Instrumental majors are available only in the fall.
9.	General Elective Course	3
Submit Student Teaching application. Also, you may need to add a General Elective to this term if you need to meet full-time status for financial aid purposes. Please contact Financial Aid if you have questions about this.

Year 4 Term 2: Spring

	Course Description	Units
1.	MUS 308 Teaching Practicum (2 of 2)	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course requires travel outside of Flagstaff.
2.	MUP 470 Major Ensemble, Upper Div 2 of 2	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select from the following topics to meet the 8 terms of instrument ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Guitar Ensemble (if Guitar Major), Piano Ensemble (if Piano Major).
3.	MUS 457 Secondary Music Methods II	2
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course is normally taken while enrolled in MUS 308.
4.	MUP 231 Percussion Techniques II	1
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course is required by Wind Majors only. You may remove this course and substitute in a General Elective if you are not a Wind Major.
5.	MUS 410 Topics In Music Theory And Composition	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: Select the "Orchestration" topic.
6.	ESE 330 Principles and Strategies for Teaching Adolescents with Exceptionalities	3
Grade Required: GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER Notes: This course may also satisfy a Liberal Studies Requirement: Social and Political Worlds.
7.	General Elective Course	3
You may need to add a General Elective to this term if you need to meet full-time status for financial aid purposes. Please contact Financial Aid if you have questions about this.

Year 5

Year 5 Term 1: Fall

		Course Description	Units	Notes
1.		MUS 495C Supervised Teaching: Secondary	12

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