Music Education (BM) - Instrumental Concentration

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
COMM 1110Public Speaking3
ITDS 1779Scholarship Across the Disciplines2
LEAD 1705Introduction to Servant Leadership2
PERS 1506Perspectives 1-hour1
PERS 1507Perspectives 2-hour2
Foreign Language Course Options
ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002
Elementary Swahili I
Elementary Swahili II
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
Art Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
World Literature I
World Literature II
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1152
1152L
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 1211
1211L
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1212
1212L
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1112
PHYS 1312
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
PHYS 2311
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 2212
PHYS 2312
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
4
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program39
Core Total39
Field of Study Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required
Select the appropriate course 4 times:8
Applied Music
Applied Music
MUSA 2313Keyboard Class I1
MUSA 2314Keyboard Class II1
MUSC 1214Music Theory I2
MUSC 1215Music Theory II2
MUSC 1314Music Skills I1
MUSC 1315Music Skills II1
MUSC 2201Music Theory 32
MUSC 2202Music Theory IV2
Select the appropriate course 4 times:4
Orchestral Ensemble Activities
Wind Ensemble Activities
Field of Study Requirements Total24
Required for the Major
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings3
EDUC 2130Exploring Learning and Teaching3
EDUC 2140Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language3
MUSA 1305Class Voice1
MUSA 2315Keyboard 3/Proficiency1
MUSA 3305Half Recital0
MUSA 4221/4321Applied Music (take 3 times)6
MUSC 1000Music Convocation (6 semesters)0
MUSC 2301Music Skills 31
MUSC 2302Music Skills 41
MUSC 3228Music History to Mozart3
MUSC 3229Music History Beethoven to Present3
MUSE 2205String Methods1
MUSE 2206Woodwind Methods1
MUSE 2207Brass Methods1
MUSE 2208Percussion Methods1
MUSE 2265Jazz and Class Guitar Methods1
MUSE 3201Basic Conducting2
MUSE 3202Intermediate Conducting2
MUSE 3206Intro to Music Education1
MUSE 4206Secondary School Choral Methods3
MUSE 4208Marching Band Techniques (wind/perc stu) (or Select 3 credits of MUSC/MUSE electives (string studies))3
MUSE 5400UTechnology in Music Education2
Select the appropriate course 3 times: 13
Orchestral Ensemble Activities (string studies)
Wind Ensemble Activities (wind/persussion studies)
Required for the Major Total46
Major Electives 2
MUSE 2000Music Education Professional Sequence 0
Minimum grade of C is required
EDUF 4115Classroom Management2
EDUF 4205Technology for the 21st Century Classroom2
MUSE 3000Music Education Field Experience0
MUSE 4205Elementary School Music Methods3
MUSE 4207Secondary School Instrumental Methods3
MUSE 4485Student Teaching10
SPED 2256Introduction to the Exceptional Learner in General Education (Effective with the 2022-2023 catalog, a minimum grade of B is required) 33
Major Electives Total23
Total Credit Hours132
1

Guitar and Keyboard students may take courses designated for either string students or for wind and percussion students.

2

Courses in this area require Admission to Teacher Education Program.

3

There is a recent rule change for certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. As of July 1, 2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course. The course could be any of the following depending on your major: SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219 This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course.

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
MUSA 2221
Applied Music (minimum grade of C)
or Applied Music
2
MUSP 1070
Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C)
or Wind Ensemble Activities
1
MUSC 1214 Music Theory I (minimum grade of C) 2
MUSC 1314 Music Skills I (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSC 1000 Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) 0
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsHumanities. Of the courses listed in this area, ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. 3
MUSE 3206 Intro to Music Education (minimum grade of C) 1 1
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
Mathematics and Quantitative SkillsMath 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher math) 3
MUSA 1305 Class Voice (minimum grade of C) 1
 Credit Hours17
Spring
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 2 2
Applied Music  
Applied Music  
MUSP 1070
Orchestral Ensemble Activities (minimum grade of C)
or Wind Ensemble Activities
1
MUSA 2313 Keyboard Class I (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSC 1215 Music Theory II (minimum grade of C) 2
MUSC 1315 Music Skills II (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSC 1000 Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) 0
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsFine Arts. Of the courses listed in this area, MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation is the recommended course for music majors. Be sure to take the section designated for music majors. 1 3
EDUC 2140 Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language (minimum grade of C) 3
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Institutional PrioritiesPERS 1507 (preferred class for music majors) 2
MUSE 2265 Jazz and Class Guitar Methods (minimum grade of C) 1
 Credit Hours19
Second Year
Fall
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 2
Applied Music  
Applied Music  
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Orchestral Ensemble Activities  
Wind Ensemble Activities  
MUSA 2314 Keyboard Class II (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSC 2201 Music Theory 3 (minimum grade of C) 2
MUSC 2301 Music Skills 3 (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSC 1000 Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) 0
MUSE 2205 String Methods (minimum grade of C) 1
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings (minimum grade of C. Music major section.) 3
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
CORERequired Core, one of the following is recommended: 3
American Government  
U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
 
Students should apply over the summer for Admission to Teacher Education. Consult your advisor.  
 Credit Hours17
Spring
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 2
Applied Music  
Applied Music  
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Orchestral Ensemble Activities  
Wind Ensemble Activities  
MUSC 2202 Music Theory IV (minimum grade of C) 2
MUSC 2302 Music Skills 4 (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSA 2315 Keyboard 3/Proficiency (minimum grade of C) 1
MUSC 1000 Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) 0
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Woodwind Methods  
Brass Methods  
Percussion Methods  
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching (music major section) (minimum grade of C) 3
CORERequired Core, one of the following is recommended: 3
American Government  
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
Non-Lab Science
 
MUSC 1206 Body Mapping 3
 Credit Hours17
Third Year
Fall
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 2
Applied Music  
Applied Music  
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Orchestral Ensemble Activities  
Wind Ensemble Activities  
MUSC 1000 Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) 0
MUSC 3228 Music History to Mozart (minimum grade of C) 3
SPED 2256 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner in General Education (minimum grade of C) 3, 7 3
MUSE 3201 Basic Conducting (minimum grade of C) 2
MUSE 4205 Elementary School Music Methods (minimum grade of C) 3
MUSE 5400U Technology in Music Education (minimum grade of C) 2
 Credit Hours16
Spring
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 2
Applied Music  
Applied Music  
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Orchestral Ensemble Activities  
Wind Ensemble Activities  
MUSC 1000 Music Convocation (minimum grade of C) 0
MUSC 3229 Music History Beethoven to Present (minimum grade of C) 3
MUSE 3202 Intermediate Conducting (minimum grade of C) 2
Select two of the following (minimum grade of C): 2
Woodwind Methods  
Brass Methods  
Percussion Methods  
MUSE 4206 Secondary School Choral Methods (minimum grade of C) 3
CORERequired Core 3
 Credit Hours16
Fourth Year
Fall
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 2
Applied Music  
Applied Music  
Select one of the following (minimum grade of C): 1
Orchestral Ensemble Activities  
Wind Ensemble Activities  
MUSA 3305 Half Recital (minimum grade of C) 0
MUSE 4207 Secondary School Instrumental Methods (minimum grade of C) 3
MUSE 4208 Marching Band Techniques (minimum grade of C) 5 3
MUSE 3000 Music Education Field Experience (minimum grade of C) 0
CORERequired Core, Lab Science is recommended 4
COREMath/Science/Tech course recommended 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MUSE 4485 Student Teaching (minimum grade of C) 6 10
EDUF 4115 Classroom Management (minimum grade of C) 2
EDUF 4205 Technology for the 21st Century Classroom (minimum grade of C) 2
 Credit Hours14
 Total Credit Hours132
1

MUSC 1100 Music Appreciation (section for music majors only).

2

MUSA 2221/2321 (second semester) jury examination advises student in continuing in this major or identify other options.  Applied jury at the end of the fourth semester makes a firm decision as to whether a student may continue in the major.

3

Or take in a Maymester for optimal scheduling.

4

Jan Term: Brass majors take MUSE 2207 Brass Methods here.

5

String Majors: Substitute 3 hours of MUSC/MUSE electives.

6

Note that Student Teaching begins in Jan Term.

7

There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC.  As of July 1,  2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course.  The course could be any of the following depending on your major:

SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219

This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course. 

Admission Requirements

Prospective music majors must demonstrate basic aptitude in a performance medium through a placement audition and interview. Specific audition requirements are listed here:  https://music.columbusstate.edu/admissions/audition-dates.php  Transfer students: Please note that placement in music courses is based on audition and testing results and not necessarily on previous college credit.

Additional Program Requirements

In order to be accepted as a music major, each student must demonstrate aptitude in his/her major instrument or voice through a placement audition and interview with a member of the music faculty. All newly admitted music majors also must take placement examinations in music theory and piano. Music majors who take time off before completing degree requirements will be required to re-audition if they have missed a full academic year (fall and spring, or spring and fall).

Transfer students: Please note that placement in music courses is based on audition and testing results and not necessarily on previous college credit.

General Requirements

All music majors are required to attend all master classes in their major instrument and must perform at least once each semester in a recital or master class. All students enrolled in applied music must be concurrently enrolled in the major music ensemble activity that corresponds to their major instrument (Strings-Orchestra, Winds/Percussion – Wind Ensemble, Voice-Choral Ensemble).