Program: Music Education - Secondary Endorsement - Grades 5-12 - Northwestern College

2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 08, 2025

(Double major: music and secondary education)

Students majoring in secondary music education must complete the requirements of the secondary education major, the requirements of the music major, and the courses in instrumental and/or vocal music. Students desiring certification in both instrumental and vocal music education must complete 2 credits in their major instrumental area and 2 credits in voice.

Music Teaching: Instrumental Music

Music requirements:

Private instruction in primary instrumental area: at least 2 credits
Secondary instrumental area: at least 1 credit

Choose one course:

Total credits required: 45

Notes:

Following a music placement exam, students will either be placed in Music Theory I (MUS111) or Music Fundamentals (MUS101). MUS101 does not count toward a music major or music ministry minor.

Recommendation: two terms in vocal ensembles.

Music Teaching: Vocal Music

Music requirements:

Private instruction in voice: at least 2 credits
Ensemble participation: at least 1 credit in vocal ensemble

Choose one course:

Choose two courses:

Total credits required: 48

Notes:

Following a music placement exam, students will either be placed in Music Theory I (MUS111) or Music Fundamentals (MUS101). MUS101 does not count toward a music major or music ministry minor.

Recommendation: two terms in instrumental ensembles.