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    Nov 21, 2024  
Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Music Education


The general education program is complemented by specific requirements for each of the seven baccalaureate degree programs. The student must complete all requirements for the degree plan selected before graduation. The completion of the general education requirements and the degree requirements comprise a cohesive liberal arts basis, preparing students for study in professional subject disciplines.

The Bachelor of Music Education degree is restricted to students seeking teacher certification in vocal-choral or instrumental music at the K-12 level. Students must meet all requirements for certification before this degree will be conferred, including passing the following: 1) all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA); 2) the Professional Development Folio (semester prior to student teaching); 3) Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) 043 – Music: Instrumental & Vocal Certification; and 4) a passing composite score on their summative evaluation in the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES).

Humanities


Two courses, as listed below:

Total: 6 Hours


Note(s)


*All ministry majors should take CBIB 213  and CBIB 223  in place of CBIB 113  and CBIB 123 . Other students interested in this option must be approved by the instructor.

Computer Literacy


One course, as listed below: §

Total: 3 Hours


Note(s)


§ For transfer credit to be equated to this course the transfer course must have been completed within seven (7) years prior to initial registration at Missouri Baptist University. Former MBU students who are readmitting into the University must also have completed EDUC 373 , or an equivalent course within seven (7) years prior to the first semester of returning registration.
† Professional Education Classes require a final grade of C or better (or CR for EDUC 200 EDUC 210 EDUC 410 , and EDUC 470 )    
⁑ Requires enrollment in EDAS WM7 Watermark 7-Year License as co-requisite/prerequisite.

Interdisciplinary Studies


One course, as listed below:

Total: 1 Hour


Professional Education


Total: 17 Hours


Note(s)


See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course.
† Professional Education Classes require a final grade of C or better (or CR for EDUC 200 EDUC 210 EDUC 410 , and EDUC 470 

⁑ Requires enrollment in EDAS WM7 Watermark 7-Year License as co-requisite/prerequisite
^ Teacher Education Program Gateway Course – requires a grade of B or better (may be repeated once)
@ Students who transfer in a course that does not include an equivalent field experience must complete EDCL 420/520 - Field Experience with English Language Learners   
 

Field Experience and Clinical Experiences


Total: 14 Hours


Music Education Core


Total: 8 Hours


Note(s)


*Must be taken in conjunction with EDCL 211  
†Professional Education Classes/Content Area courses require a final grade of C or better (or CR for EDCL 220 EDUC 200 EDUC 210 EDUC 410 , and EDUC 470 )

Requires enrollment in EDAS WM7 Watermark 7-Year License as co-requisite/prerequisite
Students who transfer in a course for EDCL 211  who do not have a MEES evaluation (or equivalent) must take EDCL 220 - Transfer Field Experience *†⁑^
^Teacher Education Program Gateway Course – requires a grade of B or better (may be repeated once)

Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale is required for degree conferral. Professional Education GPA and Content GPA must each be 3.000 or better for degree conferral and certification. Students must meet all requirements for certification before this degree will be conferred.

Total: 49 Hours