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The program of studies in music with teacher certification is accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

jazz pianistStudents graduating from Lander University with recommendation for teacher certification complete student teaching, coursework and testing requirements for recommendation for certification in South Carolina consistent with the College of Education’s conceptual framework. This framework provides direction for programs, courses, teaching and teacher candidate assessment. The framework is built on the conceptual model of the “Professional Educator” as one who demonstrates these Learner Outcomes:

The Professional Educator

  1. integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students;
  2. plans, provides and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards;
  3. communicates and collaborates with diverse populations (students, educators, families and community members) exhibiting professional behaviors and dispositions; and
  4. engages in reflection and professional development to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1  CREDIT
HOURS
A. Core Skills

 
  ENGL 101 Writing and Inquiry I 3
  ENGL 102 Writing and Inquiry II 3
   

Approved Mathematics

 3

B. Humanities and Fine Arts

  
  2MUSI 201

Introduction to Music History

 3
   

Approved Humanities and Fine Arts elective

 3
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives  
  HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1600
OR HIST 102 Western Civilization 1600-1918
OR HIST 121 World Civilizations to 1600
OR HIST 122 World Civilizations 1600-present		 3
    Behavioral and Social Perspectives elective 3
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning  
    Approved Science or Mathematics 3
    Approved Lab Science 4
E. Founding Documents of the United States  
  HIST 111

United States History to 1877
OR POLS 101 American National Government

 3
F. World Cultures  
  2MUSI 333

Music of the World

 3
G. LINK 101 1
University Requirement  
  FALS 101 15 FALS-approved events

0
Total General Education Requirements 35

1 For approved courses see the General Education section 
2Music majors must earn a “C” or better in MUSI 201 and MUSI 333.

 

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
MUSI 111 First-Year Theory 3
MUSI 112 First-Year Theory 3
MUSI 113 First-Year Theory Applications 1
MUSI 114 First-Year Theory Applications 1
MUSI 211 Second-Year Theory 3
MUSI 212 Second-Year Theory 3
MUSI 213 Second-Year Theory Applications 1
MUSI 214 Second-Year Theory Applications 1
MUSI 345 Music of Antiquity, Middle Ages, and Renaissance 3
MUSI 346 Music of the Baroque and Classic 3
MUSI 401 Form and Analysis 2
MUSI 017 Recitals and Concerts 0
MUSI 017 Recitals and Concerts 0
MUSI 017 Recitals and Concerts 0
MUSI 017 Recitals and Concerts 0
MUSI 017 Recitals and Concerts 0
MUSI 017 Recitals and Concerts 0
MUSI 017 Recitals and Concerts 0

Students majoring in music, K-12 teacher certification, can choose an emphasis from three different areas:

 

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - INSTRUMENTAL CREDIT HOURS
MUSI 131 Strings and Woodwinds 1
MUSI 132 Brass and Percussion 1
MUSI 222 Materials and Methods K-8 2
MUSI 303 Conducting 2
MUSI 304 Conducting 2
MUSI 311 Orchestration 2
MUSI 317  Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music
or MUSI 318 Methods of Teaching Orchestral Music		 3
MUSI 389 Performance Project 0
Primary Applied Instrument
MUSN 150, MUSN 151, MUSN 250, MUSN 251, MUSN 350, MUSN 351,
MUSN 450		 7
Secondary Piano*
MUSI 123, MUSI 124 or MUSK 154, MUSK 155		 2
Secondary Voice 
MUSI 125 or MUSV 154		 1
Secondary Instrument
MUSN 255, MUSN 354, MUSN 355		 3
Ensemble (assigned by music faculty)
MUSI 143, MUSI 145, MUSI 149 		 7
Total Major Program Requirements 57

 

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
EDUC 203 2Field Experience I 0.5
EDUC 223 1General Pedagogy 3
EDUC 240 1Child Growth and the Educational Process 3
EDUC 329 2Field Experience II 0.5
EDUC 429 2Clinical Practice A 1
EDUC 499 2Teacher Education Seminar 1
EDUC 461 2Clinical Practice B 11
SPED 223 1PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs 3
1Reading and Writing Content Area
EDUC 300 or EDUC 320		 3
   
Total Teacher Certification Requirements 26
Additional Electives 2
TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE 120

*Students may satisfy this two hour piano requirement by passing the Piano Proficiency Exam or by completing MUSI 123-124 or MUSK 154, 155. If a student passes the Piano Proficiency Exam, two additional hours of a major elective must be earned in order to satisfy the minimum number of credit hours for a degree in music with teacher certification (121).

  • Students must earn a “C” or better in all program requirement courses.
  • 1A grade of “C” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • 2A grade of “B” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • Coursework must include at least 30 credit hours earned at 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
  • Freshman Year: Students are expected to pass the State Skills Exam (Praxis CORE) during their freshman year, earn a C or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a B or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  • Sophomore Year: Students must file their application for admission to Teacher Education, pass the Screening Interview for Teacher Education, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students are required to stand for the Sophomore and Transfer Music Major Evaluation.
  • Junior Year: Students must file their application for student teaching, maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461 and are advised to take the exam during the summer between their Junior and Senior Years.
  • Senior Year: Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461, complete the PPAT Teacher Certification Assessment during Clinical Practice, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must submit the Graduation Application and complete any remaining FALS requirements.
  • See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses

 

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - KEYBOARD CREDIT HOURS
MUSI 131 Strings and Woodwinds 1
MUSI 132 Brass and Percussion 1
MUSI 222 Materials and Methods K-8 2
MUSI 303 Conducting 2
MUSI 304 Conducting 2
MUSI 311 Orchestration 2
MUSI 315 Methods of Teaching Choral Music 3
MUSI 389 Performance Project 0
Primary Applied Keyboard
MUSK 150, MUSK 151, MUSK 250, MUSK 251, MUSK 350, MUSK 351,
MUSK 450		 7

Secondary Voice
MUSI 125, MUSI 126, MUSI 225, MUSI 226 
or MUSV 154, MUSV 155, MUSV 254, MUSV 255

 

Secondary Voice
MUSV 354, MUSV 355

 6
MUSI 141 University Singers 7
Total Major Program Requirements 57

 

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
EDUC 203 2Field Experience I 0.5
EDUC 223 1General Pedagogy 3
EDUC 240 1Child Growth and the Educational Process 3
EDUC 329 2Field Experience II 0.5
EDUC 429 2Clinical Practice A 1
EDUC 499 2Teacher Education Seminar 1
EDUC 461 2Clinical Practice B 11
SPED 223 1PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs 3
1Reading and Writing Content Area
EDUC 300 or EDUC 320		 3
   
Total Teacher Certification Requirements 26
Additional Electives 2
TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE 120
  • Students must earn a “C” or better in all program requirement courses.
  • 1A grade of “C” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • 2A grade of “B” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • Coursework must include at least 30 credit hours earned at 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
  • Freshman Year: Students are expected to pass the State Skills Exam (Praxis CORE) during their freshman year, earn a C or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a B or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  • Sophomore Year: Students must file their application for admission to Teacher Education, pass the Screening Interview for Teacher Education, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students are required to stand for the Sophomore and Transfer Music Major Evaluation.
  • Junior Year: Students must file their application for student teaching, maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461 and are advised to take the exam during the summer between their Junior and Senior Years.
  • Senior Year: Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461, complete the PPAT Teacher Certification Assessment during Clinical Practice, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must submit the Graduation Application and complete any remaining FALS requirements.
  • See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - CHORAL CREDIT
HOURS
MUSI 131 Strings and Woodwinds 1
MUSI 132 Brass and Percussion 1
MUSI 222 Materials and Methods K-8 2
MUSI 303 Conducting 2
MUSI 304 Conducting 2
MUSI 311 Orchestration 2
MUSI 315 Methods of Teaching Choral Music 3
MUSI 389 Performance Project 0
Primary Applied Voice
MUSV 150, MUSV 151, MUSV 250, MUSV 251, MUSV 350, MUSV 351,
MUSV 450		 7

Secondary Piano*
MUSI 123, MUSI 124, MUSI 223, MUSI 224 
or MUSK 154, MUSK 155, MUSK 254, MUSK 255

Secondary Applied Piano
MUSK 354, MUSK 355

 6
MUSI 141 University Singers 7
Total Major Program Requirements 57

 

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
EDUC 203 2Field Experience I 0.5
EDUC 223 1General Pedagogy 3
EDUC 240 1Child Growth and the Educational Process 3
EDUC 329 2Field Experience II 0.5
EDUC 429 2Clinical Practice A 1
EDUC 499 2Teacher Education Seminar 1
EDUC 461 2Clinical Practice B 11
SPED 223 1PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs 3
1Reading and Writing Content Area
EDUC 300 or EDUC 320		 3
   
Total Teacher Certification Requirements 26
Additional Electives 2
TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE 120

*Students may satisfy this two hour piano requirement by passing the Piano Proficiency Exam or by completing MUSI 123-124 or MUSK 154, 155. If a student passes the Piano Proficiency Exam, two additional hours of a major elective must be earned in order to satisfy the minimum number of credit hours for a degree in music with teacher certification (121).

  • Students must earn a “C” or better in all program requirement courses.
  • 1A grade of “C” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • 2A grade of “B” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • Coursework must include at least 30 credit hours earned at 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
  • Freshman Year: Students are expected to pass the State Skills Exam (Praxis CORE) during their freshman year, earn a C or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a B or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  • Sophomore Year: Students must file their application for admission to Teacher Education, pass the Screening Interview for Teacher Education, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students are required to stand for the Sophomore and Transfer Music Major Evaluation.
  • Junior Year: Students must file their application for student teaching, maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461 and are advised to take the exam during the summer between their Junior and Senior Years.
  • Senior Year: Students must pass the Praxis II content area exam prior to taking EDUC 461, complete the PPAT Teacher Certification Assessment during Clinical Practice, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all professional education coursework, earn a “C” or better in all major program requirements courses, earn a “B” or better in all education Field Experience courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Students must submit the Graduation Application and complete any remaining FALS requirements.
  • See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses