Music Education (B.A.) - Curriculum

MUS 130 provides students the opportunity to rehearse and perform as a member of the SNHU Chorus Students will study basic chamber music skills such as ensemble precision and group intonation They will also develop individual practice techniques Students are expected to practice their music outside of rehearsal on a regular basis Students may enroll in this course for credit as many times as they would like

Instrumental music provides students the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the SNHU Orchestra the SNHU Concert Band the SNHU Brass Choir the SNHU Jazz Combos and or the SNHU Rock Bands Students will develop group performance skills such as ensemble precision and group intonation Students are expected to practice their instrument outside of rehearsal on a regular basis Students may enroll in this course for credit as many times as they would like

Music Theory and Aural Skills I introduces students to the basic elements materials and structure of Western tonal music with an emphasis on harmony voice leading and counterpoint Students will develop aural skills through sight singing ear training rhythmic reading dictation and part singing

Music Theory and Aural Skills II continues to expose students to the basic elements materials and structure of Western tonal music that were introduced in MUS 211 Students continue to develop aural skills through sight singing ear training rhythmic reading dictation and part singing

Students receive fifteen thirty minute private music lessons on their instrument or voice Students may enroll in Private Music Lessons for credit as many times as they would like Student enrolled in Private Music Lessons must participate in a SNHU performing ensemble

Music Theory and Aural Skills III continues to expose students to the basic elements materials and structure of Western tonal music that were introduced in MUS 211 and MUS 212 Students continue to develop aural skills through sight singing ear training rhythmic reading dictation and part singing

Music Theory and Aural Skills IV continues to expose students to the basic elements materials and structure of Western tonal music that were introduced in MUS 211 MUS 212 and MUS 311 Students will continue to develop aural skills through sight singing ear training rhythmic reading dictation and part singing Atonal music and jazz theory will be introduced

A study of the development of western music from its beginnings through the end of the Baroque period Emphasis will be placed on developing a thorough knowledge of music literature This course is intended for music majors

A study of the development of Western music from the Baroque period to the present Emphasis will be placed on developing a thorough knowledge of music literature This course is intended for music majors

Advanced topics in music history and or theory taught in a seminar format Topics are announced one year in advance Students are expected to produce a substantial term project This course is required for music education majors

This course gives students an overview of American education through analysis of its historical and philosophical roots Contemporary issues in American education are emphasized Non education majors may use this course as a social science elective

This basic course for classroom teachers explores various techniques necessary for designing and implementing authentic measures to assess successful student learning

This course develops students knowledge and skill with technology with the ultimate aim of using technology to enhance student learning and achievement This course also introduces students to learning target standards outcomes and a general model of curriculum development implementation and assessment Offered every fall and spring

All teacher education majors seeking certification will participate in 16 weeks of full time practice teaching at nearby schools During the 16 weeks the student teacher receives close and continuous supervision and guidance from teaching personnel at the school and by a member of the Southern New Hampshire University faculty This course also includes seminars at the university TCP acceptance is required

This course provides students with deep understanding of children with disabilities and specific characteristics of disabilities and how they impact learning in the general curriculum Students will examine and be prepared to define ways in which such disabilities are diagnosed and possible strategies and techniques to include assistive technology to assist the student in the general classroom to the extent possible Tiered Support Systems will be discussed as a general education initiative that can serve the needs of all students Students will research resources available for families and schools to support the needs of disabled children The role of the family and school as partners will be developed as a critical technique to serve the needs of students as well as facilitating effective meetings and communication efforts that must be part of the role of special educator

Brass Techniques teaches music education majors how to teach each of the brass instruments in a variety of settings Students are expected to learn how to play each instrument in the brass family at a basic level Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

Woodwind Techniques teaches music education majors how to teach each of the woodwind instruments in a variety of settings Students are expected to learn how to play each instrument in the woodwind family at a basic level Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

String Techniques teaches music education majors how to teach each of the string instruments in a variety of settings Students are expected to learn how to play each instrument in the string family at a basic level Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

Percussion Techniques teaches music education majors how to teach each of the percussion instruments in a variety of settings Students are expected to learn how to play each instrument in the percussion family at a basic level Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

Vocal Techniques teaches music education majors how to teach vocalists in a variety of settings Students learn the basics of vocal pedagogy and develop individual vocal performance skills Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

Piano Guitar Techniques teaches music education majors how to play the piano and guitar to accompany musical soloists and performing ensembles Students also learn how to teach group classes of guitar and piano Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

This course provides students with a first experience teaching in the public schools Students will gain the skills necessary to motivate and focus a group of 5 10 5th grade students develop and execute appropriate lesson plans for small group beginning instrumental lessons and develop and execute assessment rubrics for small group instrumental instruction Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

This course provides students with a first experience teaching elementary general music in the public schools Students will gain the skills necessary to motivate and focus a class of elementary school general music students develop and execute appropriate lesson plans for elementary school general music and develop and execute assessment rubrics for elementary general music instruction Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

This course provides students with a first experience teaching middle high school general music in the public schools Students will gain the skills necessary to motivate and focus a class of middle high school general music students develop and execute appropriate lesson plans for middle high school general music and develop and execute assessment rubrics for middle high school general music instruction Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

This course provides students with a first experience teaching middle high school instrumental music in the public schools Student will gain the skills necessary to motivate and focus a class of middle high school instrumental music students develop and execute appropriate lesson plans for middle high school instrumental music and develop and execute assessment rubrics for middle high school instrumental music instruction Students are expected to visit local public schools on a weekly basis

This class provides students with the opportunity to explore alternative career opportunities in music education including community music schools home private lesson studios church music jobs etc Students are expected to visit local music organizations on a weekly basis

Students in this course study physical and psychological development from the prenatal period to death Patterns of human development also are considered Offered every year

This course introduces students to ethical theory or the study of how people make decisions about how to treat one another It emphasizes the historical and theoretical development of answers to such questions as What kind of a person do I want to be and How do we figure out what the right thing to do is

This course is a study of the fundamental principles of correct and incorrect argument historical forms of deductive logic and the significance of language and clear verbalization Offered as needed

Students in this course analyze contemporary social problems in America and other societies Issues include economic limitations class and poverty race and ethnic relations sexism ageism and environmental and population concerns Offered every year