Music, K-12 Teacher Certification

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

Students 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

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

The B.S. in Music, K-12 Teacher Certification is a program in the Department of Music at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Music is housed in Lander University’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. For more information on the college, click here.

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
	MUSI 201²	Introduction to Music History	3
		Approved Humanities and Fine Arts elective	3
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives
	HIST 121	World Civilizations to 1600 OR HIST 122 World Civilizations 1600-present	3
	PSYC 101	General Psychology	3
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning
		Approved Science or Mathematics	3
		Approved Lab Science	4
E. Founding Documents of the United States
	HIST 111R³	United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R³ United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R³ American National Government	3
F. World Cultures
	MUSI 333²	Music of the World	3
G. LINK 101			1
Total General Education Requirements			35

¹For approved courses see the General Education section
²Music majors must earn a “C” or better in MUSI 201 and MUSI 333.
³If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

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, Renaissance, & Baroque	3
MUSI 346	Music of the Classic, 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries	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 a concentration from three different areas:

- Choral
- Instrumental
- Keyboard

Choral

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: 100-level Applied Voice MUSV 151: 100-level Applied Voice MUSV 250: 200-level Applied Voice MUSV 251: 200-level Applied Voice MUSV 350: 300-level Applied Voice MUSV 351: 300-level Applied Voice MUSV 450: 400-level Applied Voice MUSV 451: 400-level Applied Voice		7
Secondary Piano* MUSI 123: Piano Class I MUSI 124: Piano Class II MUSI 223: Piano Class III MUSI 224: Piano Class IV or MUSK 154: 100-level Applied Piano MUSK 155: 100-level Applied Piano MUSK 254: 200-level Applied Piano MUSK 255: 200-level Applied Piano AND MUSK 354: 300-level Applied Piano MUSK 355: 300-level Applied Piano		6
MUSI 141	University Singers	7
Total Major Program Requirements		57

*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).

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 461	²Clinical Practice B	11
EDUC 499	²Teacher Education Seminar	1
SPED 223	¹PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs	3
¹Reading and Writing Content Area EDUC 300: Content Area Reading and Writing or EDUC 320: Reading and Writing in the Content Area		3

Total Teacher Certification Requirements		26
Additional Electives		2
TOTAL FOR B.S. DEGREE		120

For formal admission to the Music, K-12 Teacher Certification major, see Student Eligibility on page 252-253 of the catalog.
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.
See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.

Instrumental

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: Applied Instrument MUSN 151: Applied Instrument MUSN 250: Applied Instrument MUSN 251: Applied Instrument MUSN 350: Applied Instrument MUSN 351: Applied Instrument MUSN 450: Applied Instrument		7
Secondary Piano* MUSI 123: Piano Class I MUSI 124: Piano Class II or MUSK 154: Applied Piano MUSK 155: Applied Piano		2
Secondary Voice MUSI 125: Voice Class I or MUSV 154: 100-level Applied Voice		1
Secondary Instrument MUSN 255: 200-level Applied Instrument MUSN 354: 200-level Applied Instrument MUSN 355: 300-level Applied Instrument		3
Ensemble (assigned by music faculty) MUSI 143: Chamber Orchestra MUSI 145: Jazz Ensemble MUSI 149: Wind Ensemble		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 461	²Clinical Practice B	11
EDUC 499	²Teacher Education Seminar	1
SPED 223	¹PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs	3
¹Reading and Writing Content Area EDUC 300: Content Area Reading and Writing or EDUC 320: Reading and Writing in the Content Area		3

Total Teacher Certification Requirements		26
Additional Electives		2
TOTAL FOR B.S. DEGREE		120

For formal admission to the Music, K-12 Teacher Certification major, see Student Eligibility on page 252-253 of the catalog.
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.
See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.

Keyboard

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: Applied Piano or Organ MUSK 151: Applied Piano or Organ MUSK 250: Applied Piano or Organ MUSK 251: Applied Piano or Organ MUSK 350: Applied Piano or Organ MUSK 351: Applied Piano or Organ MUSK 450: Applied Piano or Organ		7
Secondary Voice MUSI 125: Voice Class I MUSI 126: Voice Class II MUSI 225: Voice Class III MUSI 226: Voice Class IV or MUSV 154: 100-level Applied Voice MUSV 155: 100-level Applied Voice MUSV 254: 200-level Applied Voice MUSV 255: 200-level Applied Voice AND MUSV 354: 300-level Applied Voice MUSV 355: 300-level Applied Voice		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 461	²Clinical Practice B	11
EDUC 499	²Teacher Education Seminar	1
SPED 223	¹PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs	3
¹Reading and Writing Content Area EDUC 300: Content Area Reading and Writing or EDUC 320: Reading and Writing in the Content Area		3

Total Teacher Certification Requirements		26
Additional Electives		2
TOTAL FOR B.S. DEGREE		120

For formal admission to the Music, K-12 Teacher Certification major, see Student Eligibility on page 252-253 of the catalog.
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.
See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.