Academic Catalog and Handbooks

2026-2027 Edition

Music Education Major

Acceptance to Major Requirements

Course Requirements:

MUSC 109Foundations of Music and Musicianship4
MUSC 110Music Theory and Skills I4
MUSC 210Music Theory and Skills II4
12 credits from Music Theory Courses12

2.50 minimum GPA required.

Other Requirements:

  • Successful completion of 2 full-faculty jury exams upon completion of MUSC 109 Foundations of Music and Musicianship and MUSC 110 Music Theory and Skills I.
  • Recommendation of studio instructor and faculty vote at the time of application to acceptance to the major.

Admission to Teacher Education

Students who want to major or minor in Education need to complete the Education Department’s admission process. Admission typically occurs during the sophomore year and is required for all students seeking an Elementary Education major and Secondary Education minor.

The following items are required for application:

  • A cumulative, licensure content major, and education coursework GPA of 2.50 or above
  • Completed Intent to Apply form (available in the Education Portal in Canvas)
  • Disposition reflection and faculty review (usually completed as part of EDUC 111)
  • Completion of a teacher shadow in a classroom aligned with the student's licensure program, written reflection, and supervisor evaluation 
  • Submission of a professional recommendation completed by a CSB+SJU faculty member, coach, advisor, or supervisor 
  • Entry survey form

Descriptions of all admission requirements and the application process are specified on the Education Department's website at https://www.csbsju.edu/education/student-resources/apply-to-the-program