The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
BME Four-Year Degree Plan: Instrumental
The following degree plan, last reviewed 06-20-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
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| MUS 103 Theory and Musicianship I | 3 |
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| MUS 148 Introduction to Music Teaching | 2 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
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| Instrumental Technique Class | 1 |
| Applied Music (Lesson) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 |
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| Total hours | 17 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MUS 104 Theory and Musicianship II | 3 |
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| Instrumental Technique Class | 2 |
| Applied Music (Lesson) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Quantitative Literacy - General Education | 3 |
| Social and Behavior Sciences - General Education | 3 |
| Writing II | 3 |
| Total hours | 18 |
Third semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MUS 200 Principles and General Methods of Music Education | 3 |
| MUS 203 Theory and Musicianship III | 3 |
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| MUS 237 Piano Class III | 1 |
| Applied Music (Lesson) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 |
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| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 19 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| MUS 204 Theory and Musicianship IV | 3 |
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| Instrumental Technique Class | 1 |
| Applied Music (Lesson) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Music Education Elective | 2 |
| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (with lab) - General Education | 4 |
| Piano Proficiency Exam | 0 |
| Total hours | 19 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| Instrumental Technique Class | 1 |
| Applied Music (Lesson) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Total hours | 19 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Applied Music (Lesson) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Social and Behavior Sciences - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 19 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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| Instrumental Technique Class | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Music Education Elective | 1 |
| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| University exit survey | 0 |
| Music Assessment Exam | 0 |
| Total hours | 17 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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| Total hours | 12 |