Alabama School of the Arts | Department of Music Program

Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Non-Certification)

Exceptional faculty and classroom training. Many performance opportunities.
Environment shaped from the Christian perspective.

Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Non-Certification)

Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Non-Certification)

The Bachelor of Science in Music Education with non-certification will prepare you to work in educational settings outside of the public school classroom. This degree will provide you with hands-on leadership and learning opportunities, focusing on music teaching methods and childhood development. You will have the flexibility to earn a music degree emphasizing theoretical and music knowledge as well as teaching methodologies without pursuing state-endorsed teacher certification.

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Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Non-Certification)

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  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Major Courses
Core Courses
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
LABORATORY SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
Foreign Language Electives
Major Courses
TE 201 Foundations of Education
TE 301 Human Growth and Development
TE 304 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth
TE 305 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in the Elementary School
or TE 306 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in Secondary Schools
TE 300-400 Level Elective
TE 300-400 Level Elective
MU 101 & 102 - Theory I
MU 101L & 102L - Theory Laboratory I
MU 201 & 202 - Theory II
MU 201L & 202L - Theory Laboratory II
MU 203 - Survey of Technology and Media
MU 301 - Form and Analysis
MU 310 - Music History I
MU 311 - Music History II
MU 320 Brass Pedagogy
MU 321 Woodwind Pedagogy
MU 322 Percussion Pedagogy
MU 323 String Pedagogy
MU 324 Vocal Pedagogy
MU 325 Elementary School Music Methods and Materials or MU/WL Elective MU 326 Orchestration
MU 425 Secondary School Music Methods and Materials or MU/WL Elective MU 330 Conducting Techniques
MU 371 Finale I
MU 427 Choral Conducting or MU 428 Instrumental Conducting
Primary Applied Area
Secondary Applied Area
Concert Music Attendance (7 Sequential Semesters, required)
MUA 200 Piano Proficiency
MU 200 Mid-Level Review (Music)
MUA 300 Junior Recital
MUA 400 Senior Recital
APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1
STEP 2

Step 1: Apply to UM

The University of Mobile and the Alabama School of the Arts require all students to submit an admission application before auditioning.

Step 2: Audition

Fill out the interest form today to begin and schedule your audition. Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday-Thursday) for the student upon approval from the ASOTA office.

APPLICATION PROCESS
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Stephanie Archer earned her PhD in piano pedagogy from Florida State University in 2023, following degrees from the University of Mobile and Louisiana State University. Archer frequently presents at national and international conferences, with research focusing on injury prevention, musician wellness, and effective teaching strategies for beginners.

Dr. Stephanie Archer Director of Music Education, Assistant Professor of Music sarcher@umobile.edu

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