Overview
Mission Statement - Music
The Music Department at the University of Jamestown prepares students to become professional musicians, teachers of music, and life-long patrons of music. The curriculum in music is presented as an integral part of the liberal arts tradition and prepares students for professional employment or postgraduate study. The Music Department at the University of Jamestown serves the entire college community and region.
Mission Statement - Teacher Education
Our mission is to prepare teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to provide optimum learning experiences for diverse students in today’s schools. The program balances the ideals of a liberal arts tradition and sound professional preparation within a Christian atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for the continuing growth of the individual.
Music Teacher Education Organizations
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is the only professional association that addresses all aspects of music education. Through its many programs, initiatives, and resources, NAfME works to promote the importance of music education, foster the best possible school music programs across the nation, and advance music education as a profession. As you prepare for your career, you can become part of your professional association - and take advantage of the many benefits of membership.
Teacher Education Programs
Programs and requirements are subject to change to meet state approval. Approved areas for teacher licensure at University of Jamestown include:
- Elementary
- Biology
- English
- History
- Music
- Health and Physical Education
Individual Performance Progress Assessment
Music Education majors must exhibit musical performance competency on a musical instrument or voice, as demonstrated in a jury the fall semester of the sophomore year. They will also field questions in the jury that demonstrate a fundamental theoretical and historical knowledge that informs performance, as defined by the applied faculty of individual performance areas (keyboard, voice, and winds/brass/percussion). Weaknesses identified in the jury must be addressed to the satisfaction of the faculty by the spring jury or they will not be permitted to continue in those degree plans.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Candidates generally apply for admission to the program while enrolled in EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching. Candidates who transfer this course from another institution should meet with the Teacher Education chair upon admission to UJ. Applications are due November 1st for spring admission and April 1st for fall admission. Applications are not accepted or reviewed during the summer months.
Admission Criteria
- Attainment of required credits for sophomore status
- Completion of EDUC 201: Introduction to Teaching with a minimum grade of C-
- Completion of EDUC 100: Praxis Preparation
- Minimum grade of C- in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
- Minimum grade of C- in COMM 102 or COMM 201
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70
- Satisfactory background check
- Passing scores on the Praxis I (Core Academic Skills) tests
- Approval of the Teacher Education Council
Additional Information for All Candidates Seeking Teaching Licensure
While completion of the Praxis II: Content and Praxis II: PLT exams is an exit requirement, passing scores on those exams is not. However, candidates must earn passing scores on both exams in order to attain North Dakota licensure. Candidates are required to complete the Praxis II: Content exam prior to student teaching. The Praxis II: PLT exam must be taken before the completion of student teaching. Candidates who plan to teach in states other than North Dakota should consult with that state’s education department since each state has its own licensure requirements and administers its own licensing process.
A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Candidates generally apply for admission to the program while enrolled in EDUC 201. Candidates who transfer this course from another institution should meet with the Teacher Education chair upon admission to UJ. Applications are due November 1st for spring admission and April 1st for fall admission. Applications are not accepted or reviewed during the summer months.
Admission Criteria
1. Attainment of required credits for sophomore status
2. Completion of EDUC 201 (minimum grade of C-)
3. Completion of EDUC 100
4. Minimum grade of C- in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
5. Minimum grade of C- in COMM 102 or COMM 101
6. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70
7. Satisfactory background check
8. Passing scores on the Praxis I (Core Academic Skills) tests
9. Approval of the Teacher Education Council
General Education Requirements for Education Majors
All Education majors must pursue the Bachelor of Arts General Education requirements. Additionally, certain General Education courses are mandated for Education majors. Education
candidates are required to take the following General Education courses and not select an alternative from other courses within that General Education category.
Specific general education courses required for Education majors are PSYC 203, MATH 102 or MATH 111 (or higher).
Additional Information for All Candidates Seeking Teaching Licensure
While completion of the Praxis II: Content and Praxis II: PLT exams is an exit requirement, passing scores on those exams is not. However, candidates must earn passing scores on both exams in order to attain North Dakota licensure. Candidates are required to complete the Praxis II: Content exam prior to student teaching. The Praxis II: PLT exam must be taken before the completion of student teaching. Candidates who plan to teach in states other than North Dakota should consult with that state’s education department since each state has its own licensure requirements and administers its own licensing process.
Requirements
General Education Courses
All Education majors must pursue the Bachelor of Arts General Education requirements. Additionally, certain General Education courses are mandated for Education majors. Education candidates are required to take the following General Education courses and not select an alternative from other courses within that General Education category.
| PSYC 203 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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| MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| or | |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or | |
MATH
| A higher level math course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Core Courses – Music
| MUS 100 | Music Performance Seminar* | 0 |
| MUS 160 | Harmony/Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 161 | Harmony/Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 162 | Ear Training I | 2 |
| MUS 163 | Ear Training II | 2 |
| MUS 239 | Music History I: Medieval and Renaissance | 3 |
| MUS 262 | Ear Training III | 2 |
| MUS 266 | Introduction to Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 271 | Brass Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 272 | Woodwind Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 273 | String Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 274 | Percussion Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 275 | Vocal Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 291 | Music Methods in the Elementary School | 3 |
| MUS 292 | Music Methods: Secondary Choral | 3 |
| MUS 293 | Music Methods: Secondary Instrumental | 3 |
| MUS 319 | Instructional Media and Technology for Music | 3 |
| MUS 339 | Music History II: Baroque and Classical | 3 |
| MUS 340 | Music History III: Romantic and Modern Eras | 3 |
| MUS 360 | Harmony/Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 361 | Harmony/Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 363 | Choral Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 367 | Advanced Conducting - Choral | 1 |
| MUS 368 | Advanced Conducting - Instrumental | 1 |
| MUS 380 | Junior Recital | 0-1 |
MUS
| Applied Lessons in one area | 7 |
MUS
| Ensemble Music – 4 Years*^ | 8 |
| MUS 499 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 82-83 |
*Consideration given to transfer and late music major declaration students. All majors and minors enrolled in applied lessons are required to take MUS 100.
*^ Voice majors must register for Chapel Choir or Concert Choir as their ensemble. Instrumental majors must register for Wind Ensemble as their ensemble. Consideration given to transfer and late music major declaration students.
MUS 380: Junior or Senior year.
Core Courses – Education
| EDUC 100 | Praxis Preparation | 0 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 253 | Applied Cognitive Theories | 3 |
| EDUC 303 | Introduction to Teaching Students with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDUC 306 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDUC 498 | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Piano Proficiency
All music majors must pass the Piano Proficiency sequence -- MUS 116, MUS 117, MUS 118, MUS 119. The Keyboard Instructor will determine with class is the most appropriate beginning level depending on the student's incoming skill.
Total Credit Hours: 101-102