Alabama School of the Arts | Department of Music Program

Bachelor of Science in Music | P-12 Teacher Certification

Exceptional faculty and classroom training. Many performance opportunities.
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Bachelor of Science in Music | P-12 Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Science in Music | P-12 Teacher Certification

Pursue your career as a music educator in the Alabama School of the Arts with our Bachelor of Science in Music with Teacher Certification. As a graduate of this degree, you will be prepared to excel in your music programs for p-12 classrooms. The Music Education degree offers concentration options in choral or instrumental music, and you will grow pedagogical and practical experiences in teaching music.

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Bachelor of Science in Music | P-12 Teacher 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
Admission into Teacher Education Program required:
MU 325 - Elementary School Music Methods and Materials
MU 425 - Secondary School Music Methods and Materials
TE 417 - Reading Improvement in the Content Areas
TE 422 - Educational Psychology
TE 423 - Student Teaching and Seminar
TE 433 - edTPA Professional Development Seminar
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 326 - Orchestration
MU 330 - Conducting Techniques
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 MusicMusicPiano Pedagogy Dr. Stephanie Archer Director of Music Education, Assistant Professor of Music sarcher@umobile.edu

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