BME Degree Program Information, Curriculum, Mission Statement and 4 Year Plan of Study
 

Thinking of becoming a music teacher? Explore the new JSC Bachelor of Music Education Degree Program!

The Bachelor of Music Education degree is a 4-year program rich in General Education courses, Education courses (both universal and music specific) and Music Performance, History and Theory.

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Our belief is that our music teachers should be well rounded and well informed, good writers, intelligent, reflective thinkers, accomplished musicians and equipped with current education and music education theories and be given ample opportunities to practice teaching in a safe learning evironment on and off campus.

The program is designed to be in line with guidelines from National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and Vermont's Licensure in Music pK-12 in vocal, instrumental and general music requirements.

JSC at ConferenceThe BME curriculum is divided into 4 broad sections:

Johnson State College General Education courses (English, Math, Science, First Year Seminar, Interdisciplinary Perspectives*, etc.)

Music Department courses in theory, history and performance.

JSC Education Department courses.

Music Education courses.

*The JSC Interdisciplinary Perspectives areas of Social/Historical, Global, Aesthetic and Civic are embedded in the BME coursework.

Click HERE for more details, the course listing and suggested 4 year sequence.

 
 

JSC Music Education Department Mission Statement


The Music Education Department of Johnson State College endeavors to create an inviting learning environment that provides a systematic, experience-based curriculum in the areas of music philosophy, methodology, psychology, pedagogy, and field experience and to establish a foundation for life-long growth in music. The program seeks to establish an attitude of self-reflection, curiosity and enthusiasm in its future educators. Successful music educators exhibit personal qualities of leadership, intellectual curiosity, and social commitment. They approach life, music, and the teaching profession in a positive, creative, and enthusiastic way.

ConductingMusicians are most successful as teachers if they understand current structures, systems, and practices in education. The music educator in this age of educational change and accountability must be able to express knowledge of teaching and learning through verbal communication (oral and written) and through overt, demonstrable high-level musical and teaching skills.


JSC graduates plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate lessons and curricula based upon sound principles of content knowledge, skill development, and pedagogy. They employ the National Standards in Music Education and use appropriate materials and strategies to develop students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills all while conveying their deep love of music.Conference


The JSC faculty is dedicated to preparing its candidates for careers as professional music educators and to emulate and convey the following principles: pursuing excellence in education; a commitment to diversity and cultural awareness; excellence in musicianship, pedagogy, research and scholarship.

Music Educators who graduate from JSC enter the field with the skills, knowledge, confidence and enthusiasm to successfully provide their future students with a complete and fulfilling musical experience.