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Programs of Study
43.11
Bachelor of Music (BMus)/Bachelor of Education (BEd Elementary) Combined Degrees, and Bachelor of Music (BMus)/Bachelor of Education (BEd Secondary) Combined Degrees
43.11 Bachelor of Music (BMus)/Bachelor of Education (BEd Elementary) Combined Degrees, and Bachelor of Music (BMus)/Bachelor of Education (BEd Secondary) Combined Degrees
Admission requirements are set out in §15.2.10.
General Information
The Department of Music and the Faculty of Education offer two five-year integrated programs of 162 each, leading to the degrees of Bachelor Music and Bachelor of Education (Elementary), and Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
43.11.1 BMus/BEd (Elementary)
Program Requirements
Music: Applied Music 39; Music History 15 (of which 3 is Element V); Music Theory 21; Music Education 12. | |
Education: 48 | |
Elements: 21, including 6 in English | |
Other: 6 in one Language other than English | |
Piano Proficiency Examination: Students entering the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees (Elementary) program who are not electing a keyboard instrument as a first practical subject will be required to demonstrate proficiency at the level of Grade 6 Royal Conservatory of Music. The requirement may be waived upon presentation of a Grade 6 Royal Conservatory of Music certificate, or equivalent, earned within three years prior to entering the program. Failure to fulfill the requirement may result in substantial delays in the student’s progress and will ultimately prevent completion of the program. Students are urged to develop a plan for fulfilling this requirement, in consultation with the appropriate advisor, during the first term of study. |
Each combined degree programs consists of 162 overall. The first three years (99) are taken in the Faculty of Arts and the last two years (63) are taken in the Faculty of Education (see §75.7.2 and 75.7.3).
Year 1 (33) | |
6 of approved junior ENGL (Element I) | |
MUSIC 125 (6) | |
MUSIC 102 (3) (Element V) | |
MUSIC 140 or 141 (3) | |
MUSIC 151 (3) | |
MUSIC 155 (3) | |
MUSIC 156 (3) | |
MUSIC 280 (3) | |
Element (3) (choose from Element II, III, IV, VI, or VII). See §75.3.2. |
Year 2 (33) | |
EDPY 200 (3) | |
MUSIC 207 (3) | |
MUSIC 225 (6) | |
MUSIC 240 or 241 (3) | |
MUSIC 251 (3) | |
MUSIC 255 (3) | |
MUSIC 256 (3) | |
MUSIC 283 or 284 (3) | |
Second Language; (6) choose from any language other than English |
Year 3 (33) | |
Education Option (3) | |
MUSIC 230 (3) | |
MUSIC 245 (3) | |
MUSIC 315 (3) | |
One of MUSIC 103, 283, 284, 313, 314, 365 (3) | |
MUSIC 417 (3) | |
MUSIC 425 (6) | |
MUSIC 440 or 441 (3) | |
Element (3) (choose from Element II, III, IV, VI, or VII). See §75.3.2 | |
Element (3) (choose from Element II, III, IV, VI, or VII). See §75.3.2. |
43.11.2 BMus/BEd (Secondary)
Program Requirements
Music: Applied Music 48; Music History 12; Music Theory 18; Music Option 6. | |
Education: 48 in core Education courses that are required for teaching certification. | |
Minor: 18 in a Minor teaching subject, in accordance with the requirements outlined in Education Chart 3. | |
Other: 12, consisting of 6 in English and 6 in one Language other than English. | |
Piano Proficiency Examination: Students entering the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees program who are not electing a keyboard instrument as a first practical subject will be asked to take a keyboard proficiency examination covering basic technical materials and sight-reading [approximately Grade 4 Conservatory Canada (previously Western Board)]. The requirement may be waived upon presentation of a Grade 6 Conservatory Canada certificate, or equivalent, earned within three years prior to entering the program. Students who choose not to take the examination or are unable to pass the examination can satisfy this requirement by successfully completing MUSIC 129 in the first year. The keyboard proficiency requirement must be met by the beginning of the second year of the program. |
These degrees consist of 162 overall. The first three years (99) are taken in the Faculty of Arts and the last two years (63) are taken in the Faculty of Education (see §75.7).
Year 1 (33) | |
6 of approved junior ENGL | |
MUSIC 125 (6) | |
MUSIC 102 or 129 (3) | |
MUSIC 140 or 141 (3) | |
MUSIC 151 (3) | |
MUSIC 155 (3) | |
MUSIC 156 (3) | |
Minor (6): choose any course from the specific Teaching Minor |
Notes | |
MUSIC 129 must be taken by those students who have failed the Piano Proficiency Examination. | |
MUSIC 102 must be taken by those students who have passed the Piano Proficiency Examination. |
Year 2 (33) | |
EDU 250 (3) | |
MUSIC 102 (3) (See Notes 1 and 2) | |
MUSIC 225 (6) | |
MUSIC 240 or 241 (3) | |
MUSIC 245 (3) | |
MUSIC 251 (3) | |
MUSIC 255 (3) | |
MUSIC 256 (3) | |
Second Language: (6) choose from any one language other than English | |
Minor (3): choose any course from the specific Teaching Minor (See Note 2) |
Notes | |
MUSIC 102 must be taken by those students who have failed the Piano Proficiency Examination. | |
Minor Course: must be taken by those students who have passed the Piano Proficiency Examination. |
Year 3 (33) | |
EDPY 200 (3) | |
MUSIC 213 (3) | |
MUSIC 214 (3) | |
MUSIC 215 or MUSIC 230 (3) | |
MUSIC 280 (3) | |
MUSIC 315 (3) | |
MUSIC 425 (6) | |
Music option (3) | |
Education Option (3) | |
Minor (3): choose any course from the specific Teaching Minor. |
Promotion in the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees Programs
To be eligible to continue in the program, students will normally need a minimum GPA of 2.3 each Fall/Winter. | |||||||||
Successful completion of the program requirements includes a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on all courses completed in the program. | |||||||||
Students are required to complete at least 33 during each Fall/Winter in every year except Year 4 where 30 is required. A reduced course load to 24 requires only the approval of the Department of Music; a course load of less than 24 requires the approval of both Faculties and is based on a recommendation from the Department of Music. | |||||||||
Students who fail to meet the requirements for promotion are required to withdraw from the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees program. Such students may transfer to another program in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education or another Faculty, if entrance and promotion requirements for such a program are met. After transfer, all requirements for the new program must be met. | |||||||||
Students who fail to meet the fifth-year requirements in the program are permitted to fulfil those requirements only with the approval of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education upon the recommendation of the Department of Music. Otherwise, students must withdraw from the program, and, if so desired, transfer to another program in the Faculty of Arts or Education for which they are able to meet entrance and promotion requirements. | |||||||||
The BMus/BEd Combined Degrees program may be interrupted only with the prior consent of the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education. Readmission and continuation will be subject to any conditions, including reauditioning and new program requirements, that may be specified by the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education. | |||||||||
All qualified Year 3 BMus/BEd Combined Degrees students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 99 toward the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees but have achieved an AGPA of at least 2.3 may select one of two alternatives:
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A student who has been assigned a grade of “W” or “NC” in an Education Field Experience course is entitled to a second registration in this course. See also §22.1.3 Reregistration in Courses. Notwithstanding §22.1.3, if a student receives a “W” or “NC” in the second attempt of a Field Experience course, he/she will be required to withdraw from the Combined Degrees program. |
Residence Requirements
Students proceeding toward the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees program must normally have credit in at least 96 offered by the University of Alberta. | |
Students who take part of their final 60 at another postsecondary institution must seek the approval of the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education. |
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees, students must successfully complete relevant curriculum requirements, meet the promotion, final year and residence requirements, and receive the recommendation of the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education. | |
Degrees With Distinction shall be awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or more, both on all of the units of course weight credited to the program and on all of the units of course weight in Music. In the case that transfer or other students have attempted, as part of their program, courses at another institution, the Degree “With Distinction” will be awarded at the discretion of the Faculties. |