School of Liberal Arts & Education
  B.A./M.T. Music Education Emphasis Curriculum Guide

The Bachelor of Arts in Music-Masters in Teaching (BA-MT) degree is designed for students who desire a career in K-12 Music Education. This five-year program, offered in collaboration with the Department of Education, conforms to the accreditation standards of the Division of Teacher Education in the Virginia State Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Course Title Hours
Major Ensemble (Band/Choir/Orchestra) for four years in related ensemble MUE 210, 202, 203, 204, 205/206, 207, 302, 303, 304, 318, 416/417/418, 530, 630 8
Major Performance 107-408 16
Minor Performance PIA or VOI 103/105, 104/106, 203/205, 204/206 4
Music 119-120, 121-122, 211-212 w/lab, 305-306, 30-9-310, 311, 401, 444 or 445 12
Education 200, 208, 302, 531, 560, 608, 623, 642, 643/646, and Special Education 521 0
Biology and Science One laboratory course is required in physical science (Science 104 or 102) or biology (Biology 101 or 103) 7
Computer Science 120 3
English 101-102 6
Foreign Language   6
Health Education 200 2
History 108, 106 & 105 or 107 9
Humanities 201-202 6
Mathematics 109-110 6
Physical Education   2
Social Sciences Selected from SOC 205, PSY 203, POL 201 6
Speech 103 3
University 101 1

Total Credit Hours 169

All required major courses are to be taken at Hampton University and passed with a grade of "C" or better. Exit requirements include Junior Comprehensive, Piano Proficiency Examination, and Senior Recital. *VOI (Voice) is required for students with a Piano or Organ emphasis and Piano for all others. *See Division of Education Section for Curriculum Outline.