Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed for those seeking certification as public school choral directors. Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level. They must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study. They must also pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100 "Using Information Technology" during their first calendar year prior to accumulating 33 semester credit hours at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.

Program modules

The courses are:ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing (3), ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation (3), Communication: Oral Communications (3), Mathematics (3-4), Natural Science (8), HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 (3), HIST 2020 - The United States Since 1877 (3),Literature (3) , Fine Arts (3), Humanities (3), Social/Behavorial Sciences (6), MUSC 1411 - Aural Skills I (1), MUSC 1420 - Theory II (2), MUSC 1421 - Aural Skills II (1), MUSC 2410 - Theory III (2), MUSC 2411 - Aural Skills III (1), MUSC 2420 - Theory IV (2), MUSC 2421 - Aural Skills IV (1), MUSC 2540 - Music History I (3) (OC), MUSC 2550 - Music Hist. II (3), MUSC 3540 - Music History III (3) (WI), MUSC 3550 - Music History IV (3) (WI), MUSC 3570 - Intro to Conducting (2), MUSC 4600 - Orchestration and Arranging (2), MUSC 2010 - Class Piano III (1), MUSC 2020 - Class Piano IV (1), MUSC 2710 - Diction I (1) , MUSC 2720 - Diction II (1), MUSC 3580 - Choral Conducting (2), MUSC 4510 - Music in Elementary School (3), MUSC 4520 - Music in Secondary School (3), MUSC 4601 - Vocal Pedagogy (2), MUSC 4730 - Choral Literature (2), Applied Voice (minimum 7 semesters.), MUSC 2720 - Diction II (1), MUSC 2740 - Piano Literature I (2), MUSC 3580 - Choral Conducting (2), MUSC 3740 - Piano Literature II (2), MUSC 4510 - Music in Elementary School (3), MUSC 4520 - Music in Secondary School (3), MUSC 4601 - Vocal Pedagogy (2), MUSC 4617 - Teaching Beginning Piano (3), MUSC 4730 - Choral Literature (3), Applied Voice (minimum 5 semesters).

Entry requirement for international students

Students under age 21 with no previous college credit either ACT or SAT scores are required. The scores of TOEFL are also required. East Tennessee State University requires a total score of 61 or better for undergraduate study. They should have minimum grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scales or minimum ACT composite score of 19 (or equivalent SAT score).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Music