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What degree do you need to get from Salem State College to become a classroom music teacher?

What degree do you need to get from Salem State College to become a classroom music teacher?

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The Music Department offers an innovative music curriculum combined with cutting edge music technology. Studies in music theory, history, acoustics, aesthetics, and performance are complemented by MIDI composition and audio recording/editing, using the highest quality, most current studio equipment and computers. Structured according to established national guidelines, we provide a well-balanced and integrated program.

The courses below are offerered at Salem State College and depending upon what specifically you want to teach in music will determine what courses you need to take. You will also need to take education classes and earn a teacher’s certificate.

Undergraduate Courses

MUS100 Introduction to Music DI 3 cr.

MUS102 Music and the Humanities DI 3 cr.

MUS106N Piano Class I 3 cr.

MUS109 Music for Today DI 3 cr.

MUS111 Seminar for Music Majors 3 cr.

MUS113 Music and Humanities II DI 3 cr.

MUS115 Piano Proficiency I 1 cr.

MUS116 Piano Proficiency II 1 cr.

MUS132N Music Theory I 3 cr.

MUS136N Guitar Class I 3 cr.

MUS140 College Wind Ensemble 1 cr.

MUS150 Concert Band 1 cr.

MUS156 Jazz Band 1 cr.

MUS160 College Chorus 1 cr.

MUS165 Chamber Singers 1 cr.

MUS170 Women’s Chorale 1 cr.

MUS180 Instrumental Chamber Ensembles 1 cr.

MUS190 Early Music Ensemble 1 cr.

MUS204 Voice Class 3 cr.

MUS205N Teaching Music to Children 3 cr.

MUS206N Piano Class II 3 cr.

MUS211 Opera DI 3 cr.

MUS212 Symphony DI 3 cr.

MUS215 Music of America DI 3 cr.

MUS219 Songwriting 3 cr.

MUS232N Music Theory II 3 cr.

MUS233 Aural Skills I 1 cr.

MUS270 Music Literature to 1780 3 cr.

MUS271 Music Literature 1780 to 1914 3 cr.

MUS304 Harmony I 3 cr.

MUS305 Harmony II 3 cr.

MUS310P Computers and Music 3 cr.

MUS317N Listening to Jazz DI 3 cr.

MUS332 Music Theory III 3 cr.

MUS336 Music of World Cultures DI 3 cr.

MUS338 Music for the Theatre DI 3 cr.

MUS370 Music Literature After World War I 3 cr.

MUS403N Composing Music 3 cr.

MUS410N Audio and Studio Technology 3 cr.

MUS420 Music and Healing 3 cr.

MUS432 Music Theory IV 3 cr.

MUS491N/492N The Concert Experience 3 cr.

MUS500 Directed Study 3 cr.

MUS510 Internship in Music 3 cr.

MUS511 Seminar II for Music Majors 3 cr.

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