2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

212 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
MED – Music Education
MED 331 Elementary School Music Methods (½)
Classroom procedures in elementary school music, including song materials, recordings,
technology, characteristics of elementary school students, scheduling, equipment, and
teacher qualifications. Prerequisite: MU 152.
MED 335 Secondary School Music Methods (½)
Classroom procedures in music for high school, including song materials, recordings,
characteristics of high school students, scheduling, equipment, technology, and teacher
qualifications. Prerequisite: MU 152.
MED 341 String Methods (¼)
An introduction to the design, basic playing techniques, care and pedagogy for teaching
string instruments to others. Principally intended for students in the music education
degree program, but open to others by consent.
MED 343 Woodwind Methods (¼)
A study in basic performance techniques for teaching and demonstrating standard
woodwind instrumental performance to students. Required for all students in the music
education degree program, but open to others by consent.
MED 345 Brass Methods (¼)
Methods of basic instruction and rehearsal techniques for brass instruments. Students
will have an opportunity to work with professionals and discuss performing with brass
instrumentalists in different settings. The course will provide instruction on major brass
repertoire as well as other important musical works that include brass instruments.
Required for all students in the music education degree program, but open to others by
consent.
MED 347 Percussion Methods (¼)
Basic principles and techniques of percussion performance; care, selection, and design
principles of percussion instruments. Instructional materials and methods, as well as
experience in peer teaching is a component. Required for all students in the music
education degree program, but open to others by consent.
MED 414 Teaching Internship VI (1½)
A full-time observed teaching internship under the supervision of a certified music
educator and the College supervisor. Instructor consent required. Prerequisite: admission
to the Teacher Education Program.
MED 415 Teaching Internship VII (1½)
A full-time observed teaching internship under the supervision of a certified music
educator and the College supervisor. Instructor consent required. Prerequisite: admission
to the Teacher Education Program.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024