Music Education Advising Packet Revised 10-19-2011

Advising for Music Education Majors Before coming to your advising appointment, please complete the following steps. BRING THESE DOCUMENTS WITH YOU to your appointment.

1. Print out your unofficial transcripts, which are available through your Student Center in BroncoWeb. Remember, you must earn a C- or higher to earn degree credit in major or core classes.

2. Fill out a degree checksheet (major code BM1035) with all of the classes you have COMPLETED or are CURRENTLY ENROLLED.

a. If you are working from the PDF file, it works best to print the checksheet document on legal size paper.

b. At the top, label columns for the semesters you have been enrolled, F09, S10, etc.

c. For each class you earned credit, write in the grade or just an X in the appropriate semester column.

d. You can fill in potential future classes lightly and in pencil so we work together on the future plans, or just wait until your appointment. One good way is to put an O in the box for planned classes, which you can later check off when you complete it.

3. Review the suggested 4-year plan, the list of courses that rotate (offered only in the fall, every other fall, etc.), and the list of acceptable university core courses for music majors. If you are in your last two years of study before graduation, review the Praxis exam information and the College of Education - Secondary Education Program guidelines.

4. Make a list of questions you want to discuss at your advising appointment.

5. Know your target graduation date.

6. Be on time to your appointment.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC - MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR - CHECKSHEET PLANNING GUIDE

MAJOR CODE: 1035 NAME: ADVISOR: CATALOG YR: COURSES: CR. SEMESTER/YEAR

University Core:English Composition I ENG 101 FS 3English Composition II ENG 102 FS 3Area I Literature ENG 2-- FS 3Area I Survey W. A. M. MUS 101 F (3)Area I any field FS 3Area II History HIST --- FS 3Area II Gen Psych PSYC 101 FS 3Area II Found of Ed. ED-CIFS 201 FS (3)Area III 1st Math FS 3-5Area III 2nd Math, Sci, or For. Lang. FS 4 Music Core: Concert Class (7 sem.) MUS-APL 10 FS 7 x 0 Survey of Western Art Music MUS 101 F 3Materials I MUS 119 F 3Materials II MUS 120 S 3Materials III MUS 219 F 3Materials IV MUS 220 S 3Ear Training I MUS 121 F 1Ear Training II MUS 122 S 1Ear Training III MUS 221 F 1Ear Training IV MUS 222 S 1Basic Conducting MUS 261 S 1Ensemble (7 semesters) MUS-ENS --- FS 1 x 7Music History I OR III MUS 351/353 S 3Music History II MUS 352 F 3Private Lessons MUS-PRV 1---, 2 - - - FS 10Private Lessons MUS-PRV 3- - - FS 4Class Piano I MUS-APL 108 F 1Class Piano II MUS-APL 109 S 11/2 Senior Recital MUS-APL 444 FS 1 Music Education Courses: Foundations of Mus. Ed. MUS 230 S 2Vocal Tech./Vocal Ped. MUS 256/MUS 463 S 2String Techniques MUS 257 S 2Woodwind Techniques MUS 266 F 2Choral Conducting MUS 365 F 1Instrumental Conducting MUS 366 S 1Percussion Techniques MUS 368 S 2Brass Techniques MUS 369 F 2Rehearsal Practicum Ch. MUS 375 F 1Rehearsal Practicum In. MUS 376 S 1Choral Methods MUS 385 S 2Band/Orch Methods MUS 387 F 2Teach. Elem. Music MUS 372 F 2 Music Education Electives (6 Credits Chosen From): Music Technology MUS 208 S 2*Marching Band Tech. MUS 231 F 1**Orchestration MUS 324 S 2Music History I OR III MUS 351/353 S 3Jazz Techniques MUS 327 F 1Classroom Guitar MUS 370 S 2***Advanced Piano MUS 328 S 1Secondary General Mus. MUS 454 S 2Diction I MUS 465 F 2String Pedagogy MUS 463 F 2OR 1-3 credits of other free music electives with prior written approval by the Music Education Committee.

* Required for wind/brass/percussion majors **Required for string/wind/brass/percussion majors ***Required for vocal majors

College of Education Courses: Foundations of Education ED-CIFS 201 FS 3Educational Technology EDTCH 202 FS 3Teaching Experience 1 ED-CIFS 301 FS 1Learning and Instruction ED-CIFS 302 FS 4Teaching Ex. Needs ED-SPED 350 FS 3Student Teaching MUS 481/482/483 FS 16

Music Education Interview Completed: Proficiencies Completed (Dates): Applied for Teacher Education Program:Praxis I Writing #0720 Passed:Praxis II Music Content Knowledge #0113 Passed:

*** Catalog Years up to 2011-2012 ***Revised 10/11/2011

Vocal:Date:

Semesters:

Semester Totals

Piano:Date:Date: Score:Date: Score:

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE: Music Education (4-year) (Revised 9-20-2011)

First Year – Fall Semester

0 Concert Class (MUS-APL 10)

3 Materials of Music I (MUS 119)

1 Ear Training I (MUS 121)

2 Private Lessons (MUS-PRV 1--)

1 Major Ensemble (MUS-ENS 1--)

1 Class Piano I (MUS-APL 108)

(1) *Marching Band (MUS-ENS 121)

3 Survey of Western Art Music (MUS 101)

3 English Composition I (ENGL 101)

3 Core Class (various)

17 semester credits (18 if in Marching Band)

*Wind/Brass/Percussion majors must take 1 semester of Marching Band

First Year – Spring Semester

0 Concert Class (MUS-APL 10)

3 Materials of Music II (MUS 120)

1 Ear Training II (MUS 122)

2 Private Lessons (MUS-PRV 1--)

1 Major Ensemble (MUS-ENS 1--)

1 Class Piano II (MUS-APL 109)

3 English Composition II (ENGL 102)

2 Vocal Tech./Vocal Pedagogy* (MUS 256/463)

3 Core Class (various)

16 semester credits

*Vocal majors should take Vocal Pedagogy in a later semester after

further studio experience. Substitute a different Tech class here.

Second Year – Fall Semester

0 Concert Class (MUS-APL 10)

3 Materials III (MUS 219)

1 Ear Training III (MUS 221)

2 Private Lessons (MUS-PRV 2--)

1 Major Ensemble (MUS-ENS 1--)

2 Woodwind Techniques (MUS 266)

3 Educational Technology (EDTECH 202)

3 Foundations of Education (ED-CIFS 201)

3 Core Class (various)

18 semester credits

Second Year – Spring Semester

0 Concert Class (MUS-APL 10)

3 Materials IV (MUS 220)

1 Ear Training IV (MUS 222)

2 Private Lessons (MUS-PRV 2--)

1 Major Ensemble (MUS-ENS 1--)

2 Percussion Techniques (MUS 368)

2 String Techniques (MUS 257)

1 Basic Conducting (MUS 261)

3 Music History III or Core Class (MUS 353)

2 Foundations of Music Education (MUS 230)

17 semester credits

During this semester, you should:

- Take and pass your Music Education Interview.

- Take the Praxis I Writing test (Code #20720).

Third Year – Fall Semester

0 Concert Class (MUS-APL 10)

2 Private Lessons (MUS-PRV 3--)

1 Major Ensemble (MUS-ENS 3--)

2 Elementary Methods (MUS 372)

2 Brass Techniques (MUS 369)

1 Choral Conducting (MUS 365)

1 Rehearsal Practicum Choral (MUS 375)

3 Music History II (MUS 352)

2 Music Education Electives (MUS ---)

3-5 Core Class

(Recommend: Math Area III, 1st) (MATH ---)

17-19 semester credits

During this semester, you should:

- Be at the 300 level on your major instrument/voice lessons.

- Have passed the Praxis I Writing test.

Third Year – Spring Semester

0 Concert Class (MUS-APL 10)

2 Private Lessons (MUS-PRV 3--)

1 Major Ensemble (MUS-ENS 3--)

2 Choral Methods (MUS 385)

1 Instrumental Conducting (MUS 366)

1 Rehearsal Practicum Instrumental (MUS 376)

3 Music History III or Core Class (MUS 353)

4 Music Education Electives (MUS ---)

4 Core Class

(Recommend: Area III, 2nd) (various)

18 semester credits

During this semester, you should:

- Apply for College of Ed. Upper Division Standing/Professional

Program. (Must have: completed ED-TECH 202 and ED-CIFS 201,

and passing Praxis I writing score.)

- Register for, take, and pass the Praxis II test in Music Content

Knowledge (test #0113).

Fourth Year – Fall Semester

0 Concert Class (MUS-APL 10)

2 Private Lessons (MUS-PRV 3--)

1 Senior Recital (MUS-APL 444)

1 Major Ensemble (MUS-ENS 3--)

2 Band/Orchestra Methods (MUS 387)

1 +Teaching Experience I (ED-CIFS 301)

4 +Learning and Instruction (ED-CIFS 302)

3 +Teaching Exceptional Needs (ED-SPED 350)

14 semester credits

+ These courses must be taken concurrently

During this semester, you should:

- Apply for student teaching. (Must have: passing Praxis II score.)

- Apply for graduation.

Fourth Year – Spring Semester

Student Teaching

8 Elementary Portion (MUS 481)

8 Secondary Portion (MUS 482 or MUS483)

16 semester credits

All other coursework (including senior recital) should be complete prior

to the start of student teaching. No other courses may be taken

concurrently with student teaching unless the music education faculty

has given prior approval.

Boise State University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 49

Chapter 10 — Obtaining a Degree at Boise State University

Table 10.6 — University Core CoursesArea I—Arts and Humanities

ART—Art/ARTHIST—Art History ART 100 Introduction to Art ARTHIST 101, 102 Survey of Western Art

ENGL—English ENGL 216 Cultural Exchange in Transnational Literature ENGL 257, 258 Western World Literature ENGL 267 Survey of British Literature to 1790 ENGL 268 Survey of British Literature: 1790 to Present ENGL 277 Survey of American Literature: Beginning to Civil War ENGL 278 Survey of American Literature: Civil War to Present

ENGR—Engineering ENGR 102 The Ethical Dimensions of Technology

HUM—Humanities HUM 207, 208 Introduction to Humanities

Modern Languages ARABIC 101, 102 Elementary Arabic ARABIC 201, 202 Intermediate Arabic ASL 101, 102, 201, 202 American Sign Language BASQUE 101, 102 Elementary Basque BASQUE 201, 202 Intermediate Basque CHINESE 101, 102 Elementary Mandarin Chinese CHINESE 111-112 Elementary Mandarin Chinese Online CHINESE 201, 202 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese FRENCH 101, 102 Elementary French FRENCH 201, 202 Intermediate French GERMAN 101, 102 Elementary German GERMAN 201, 202 Intermediate German JAPANESE 101, 102 Elementary Japanese JAPANESE 201, 202 Intermediate Japanese SPANISH 101, 102 Elementary Spanish SPANISH 108 Intensive Elementary Spanish SPANISH 111-112 Elementary Spanish 101A and B SPANISH 201 Intermediate Spanish I SPANISH 202 or SPANISH 203 Intermediate Spanish II

MUS—Music MUS 100 Introduction to Music MUS 101 Survey of Western Art Music MUS 102 Introduction to Jazz

PHIL—Philosophy PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 201 Introduction to Logic

THEA—Theatre Arts THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre THEA 220 Cinema History and Aesthetics

Area II—Social SciencesANTH—Anthropology

ANTH 101 Physical Anthropology ANTH 102 Cultural Anthropology ANTH 103 Introduction to Archeology

CJ—Criminal Justice CJ 103 Introduction to Law and Justice

COMM—Communication COMM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication COMM 112 Reasoned Discourse

ECON—Economics ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics

ED-CIFS—Curriculum, Instruction, & Foundational Studies ED-CIFS 201 Foundations of Education

ENVHLTH—Environmental Health ENVHLTH 102 (HLTHST 102) Global Environmental Health

GEOG—Geography GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography GEOG 102 Cultural Geography

HIST—History HIST 100 Themes in World History HIST 101, 102 History of Western Civilization HIST 111, 112 U.S. History HIST 121 Eastern Civilizations HIST 201, 202 Problems in Western Civilization HIST 211, 212 Problems in U.S. History

If you have received credit in HIST 101 and HIST 102, you cannot take HIST 201 or HIST 202. Likewise, if you have received credit for HIST 111 or HIST 112, you cannot take HIST 211 or HIST 212.

KINES —Kinesiology KINES 140 Personal Health

POLS—Political Science POLS 101 American National Government POLS 141 Contemporary Political Ideologies POLS 231 International Relations

PSYC—Psychology PSYC 101 General Psychology

SOC—Sociology SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology SOC 102 Social Problems SOC 230 Introduction to Multiethnic Studies

SOCWRK—Social Work SOCWRK 101 Introduction to Social Welfare

Area III—Natural Science and MathematicsBIOL—Biology

BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology BIOL 107 Introduction to Human Biology BIOL 109 (BOT 109) Plants and Society BIOL 191, 192 General Biology I & II BIOL 227, 228 Human Anatomy and Physiology

CHEM—Chemistry CHEM 100 Concepts of Chemistry CHEM 101, 102 Essentials of Chemistry CHEM 111, 112 General Chemistry I & II CHEM 115 Materials Science Chemistry

If you receive credit for CHEM 102 Essentials of Chemistry or CHEM 112 College Chemistry, you cannot count CHEM 100 Concepts of Chemistry, toward the core requirements.

ENGR—Engineering ENGR 100 Energy for Society

GEOS—Geoscience GEOS 100 Fundamentals of Geology GEOS 101 Global Environmental Science GEOS 102 Historical Geology

If you have earned credits in a geology course other than GEOS 100 Fundamentals of Geology, you cannot enroll in GEOS 100. In addition, you cannot enroll in GEOS 100 if you are an earth science major planning to take an 8-hour sequence in geology or a nonscience major planning to take an 8-hour sequence in geology.

MATH—Mathematics MATH 124 Introduction to Mathematical Thought MATH 130 Finite Mathematics MATH 143 College Algebra MATH 147 Precalculus MATH 160 Survey of Calculus MATH 170 Calculus I MATH 175 Calculus II MATH 187 Discrete and Foundational Mathematics I MATH 254 Applied Statistics with Computers MATH 257 Geometry and Probability for Teachers

PHYS—Physics PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics PHYS 104 Planets and Astrobiology PHYS 105 Stars and Cosmology PHYS 111, 112 General Physics PHYS 211, 211L Physics I with Calculus and Lab PHYS 212, 212L Physics with Calculus and Lab

PHYSCI—Physical Science PHYSCI 100 Foundations of Physics - Images and Color PHYSCI 101 Foundations of Physics - Motion and Force PHYSCI 102 Foundations of Physics - Electrical & Thermal Phenomena

52 Boise State University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

Table 10.11Minimum Credit Requirements for the

Bachelor of Science Degree in:Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.),

Construction Management (B.S.C.M.), Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.),

Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.M.S.E.), and Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

Content Notes Credits

ENGL 101-102 English Composition See “How to Meet the English Composition Requirement“

6

Area I Area I core course in one fieldArea I core course in a second fieldArea I core course in any field

333

Area II Area II core course in one fieldArea II core course in a second fieldArea II core course in any field

333

Area III Area III core course in mathematicsArea III core course in a second fieldArea III core course in any field

3-544

Area II or III Electives

These courses do not have to be selected from the approved core list, but are to be chosen from anthropology, biology, chemistry, communication, criminal justice, economics, ED-CIFS, engineering, geography, geosciences, history, mathematics, physical science, physics, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

9

Major See the requirements for your major in Chapter 12—Academic Programs and Courses.

NOTE: *All university core courses and technical and design electives must be approved by the student’s advisor.

Table 10.12Minimum Credit Requirements for the

Bachelor of Music Degree (B.M.)Content Notes Credits

ENGL 101-102 English Composition See “How to Meet the English Composition Requirement“

6

Area I Area I core course in literatureArea I core course in a second fieldArea I core course in any field

333

Area II Area II core course in historyArea II core course in a second fieldArea II core course in any field

333

Area III Area III core course in mathematicsOption A: One semester of a foreign languageOption B: Area III core courses

3-54

Major See the requirements for your major in Chapter 12—Academic Programs and Courses.

To meet the Area III requirements, performance majors and theory/composition majors must select Option A. Music education majors must select either Option A or B..

Chapter 10 — Obtaining a Degree at Boise State University

Table 10.13Minimum Credit Requirements for the

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)Content Notes Credits

ENGL 101-102 English Composition See “How to Meet the English Composition Requirement“

6

Area I Area I core course in literatureArea I core course in a second fieldArea I core course in a third fieldArea I core course in any field

3333

Area II Area II core course in communicationArea II core course in historyArea II core course in a third fieldArea II core course in any field

3333

Area III Area III core course in mathematicsArea III core course in a second fieldArea III core course in any field

3-544

Area I or II Electives

These courses do not have to be selected from the approved core list, but are to be chosen from anthropology, art, communication, criminal justice, economics, ED-CIFS, foreign language, geography, history, humanities, literature, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and theatre arts.

9

Electives Electives to total 64 credits 12-14

Education (ED-CIFS) and Social Work (SOCWRK) courses cannot be used to meet the statewide articulation agreement requirements in Area II. This program does comply with the Idaho Statewide Articulation Policy. Second degree seeking students are not eligible to earn a general Associate of Arts Degree. Students earning the general A.A. degree are not eligible to earn the general A.S. degree.

Table 10.14Minimum Credit Requirements for theAssociate of Science* Degree (A.S.)

Content Notes Credits

ENGL 101-102 English Composition See “How to Meet the English Composition Requirement“

6

Area I Area I core course in one fieldArea I core course in a second fieldArea I core course in a third fieldArea I core course in any field

3333

Area II Area II core course in communicationArea II core course in a second fieldArea II core course in a third fieldArea II core course in any field

3333

Area III Area III core course in mathematicsArea III core course in a second fieldArea III core course in any field

3-544

Area II or III Electives

These courses do not have to be selected from the approved core list, but are to be chosen from anthropology, biology, chemistry, communication, criminal justice, economics, ED-CIFS, engineering, geography, geosciences, history, mathematics, physical science, physics, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

9

Electives Electives to total 64 credits 12-14

Education (ED-CIFS/EDUC/TEACH-ED) and Social Work (SOCWRK) courses cannot be used to meet the statewide articulation agreement requirements in Area II. This program does comply with the Idaho Statewide Articulation Policy. *The A.S. degrees awarded in criminal justice, health informatics and information management, and radiologic sciences do not meet the university core requirements and do not comply with the Idaho Statewide Articulation Policy. Second degree seeking students are not eligible to earn a general Associate of Science Degree. Students earning the general A.S. degree are not eligible to earn the general A.A. degree.

Boise State University - Department of Music

Course Offering Pattern August 24, 2009

Music Education Courses

COURSES OFFERED FALL SEMESTERS ONLY MUS 231 Marching Band Techniques

MUS 266 Woodwind Techniques

MUS 365 Choral Conducting

MUS 369 Brass Techniques

MUS 372 Elementary Music Methods

MUS 375 Rehearsal Practicum Choral

MUS 387 Band/Orchestra Methods

MUS 503 Research

MUS 571 Advanced Practices Elementary

MUS 573 Advanced Methods Instrumental

MUS-ENS 121, 321, 321G Marching Band

COURSES OFFERED SPRING SEMESTERS ONLY MUS 208 Music Technology

MUS 230 Foundations of Music Education

MUS 256 Vocal Techniques

MUS 257 String Techniques

MUS 261 Basic Conducting

MUS 366 Instrumental Conducting

MUS 368 Percussion Techniques

MUS 376 Rehearsal Practicum Instrumental

MUS 385 Choral Methods

MUS 574 Advanced Methods Choral

COURSES OFFERED ALTERNATE YEARS

MUS 370 Guitar for Classroom Teachers (S11, S13)

MUS 454 Secondary General Music (S10, S12)

MUS 463 String Pedagogy (F10, F12))

MUS 465 Vocal Diction I (F09, F11)

MUS 465G Vocal Diction I (F09, F11)

MUS 570 New Developments (F09 then S11, S13)

MUS 576 History/Philosophy of Mus. Ed. (S10, S12)

COURSES OFFERED WHEN NEEDED & AS LOADS PERMIT

MUS 374 Music Fundamentals for Elementary Teachers (last offered S08)

MUS 472 Advanced Methods Elementary

MUS 505 Seminar – Choral Music

MUS 506 Seminar – Instrumental Music

Dear music education majors, As you may know, there are two tests required as you progress through your program toward certification, called the Praxis tests. These tests are required by the state, and passing is generally not a problem for prepared music students--as long as you remember to take the test by the time you need it. Attached you will find two flyers with detailed information about these two tests. We have been told by the College of Education and from experience by students who have taken the tests that you MUST REGISTER EARLY. For example, exam dates in March will fill up and close in January. Results and processing can also take some time. Many of the deadlines for applications requiring these test scores happen very early in each semester. For all these reasons, plan ahead to have your exams done and scored in plenty of time before you need them. ** When should I take the Praxis I writing exam? You should take the Praxis I generally by the end of your second year if you are on a four-year plan. This would be the same semester you generally take MUS230. You should receive your scores by the following year. You must have these scores before you apply to your Block I semester, which is your next to last semester before graduation. ** When should I take the Praxis II subject exam? You should take the Praxis II Music Content Knowledge exam NO LATER than the end of your third year (on a four-year plan). You must have these scores before you apply to student teach. This application happens early in your Block I semester. ** Where can I get help with the Praxis tests? - There are official study guides available in Albertsons Library. There is a study guide specifically for the Praxis I Writing and another study guide specifically for the Praxis II music exams (be sure to study for the Music Content Knowledge test). - You can ask a student who has taken the exams about his or her experience. - You can contact Dr. Rickels (davidrickels@boisestate.edu) to inquire about study sessions for the Praxis II. If a number of music education students are interested, we can schedule a study session on an as-needed basis. ** When planning for your Praxis tests, imagine this countdown to graduation: - Last semester: Student teaching. Everything else is done. - Two semesters from graduation: Block I internship. Apply to student teach, deadline early in semester, must have Praxis II scores. - Three semesters from graduation: Take Praxis II. Apply to Block I internship, deadline early in semester, must have Praxis I scores. - Four to five semesters from graduation: Take Praxis I. If you have any questions, you can also contact your advisor for music education.

Taking the PRAXIS I Exam for Music Education Students

FAQ's (updated 10/25/2010)

PRAXIS I = General Teaching Knowledge

When do I need to take the PRAXIS I Writing exam? This assessment is required of all students to enter the Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Programs at Boise State University. You must PASS the PRAXIS I Writing exam and have your score BEFORE you apply for the Teacher Education Program. Plan to take and pass the exam by the end of your 2nd year in the music education program. How do I take the PRAXIS I Writing exam? The PRAXIS I Writing Assessment may be taken at the Prometric Testing Center. Students need to call in advance to schedule an appointment. Take valid ID (passport or drivers license) to the center on the day of the test. Further information is available at the Praxis website (www.ets.org/praxis). Note: in addition to the Prometric testing site, the Praxis I Writing is sometimes given at BSU on the same dates as the Praxis II tests. See website for details. Address: Prometric Testing Center (in the building with Idaho State University – Meridian) 1311 East Central Drive, Room 685, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Telephone for test registration: 800-853-6773 The correct test is Praxis I Writing, # 0720 Check the website for current exam fees, but plan on $40 for a paper exam or $80 for a computer exam, plus a $50/year registration fee. How do I pass the Praxis I Writing exam? A minimum score of 172 is required for admission to the Teacher Education Program. You can take the exam as many times as necessary. However, you have to pay the exam fee every time you take it. How long will it take to get my test results? It normally takes between 6 and 8 weeks for Boise State University to receive the test results, so PLAN AHEAD!!!! Be sure to include Boise State University (code 4018) as a score recipient. You will receive your results by mail prior to BSU receiving them. For more information on PRAXIS exams, visit the College of Education, Office of

Teacher Education’s page on Assessments: http://education.boisestate.edu/teachered/assessments.htm

Taking the PRAXIS II Subject Exam for Music Education Students

FAQ's (updated 10/25/2010)

PRAXIS II = Music Subject Knowledge When do I need to take the PRAXIS II Subject exam? Boise State University and the State of Idaho require candidates to demonstrate their mastery of their content knowledge by successfully completing the PRAXIS II Subject Area Assessment. Secondary Education (Music Education: this is YOU!) candidates must complete their PRAXIS II Subject Area test in their major subject and minor subject (if appropriate) before applying for student teaching. How do I take the PRAXIS II Subject exam? Candidates may register for the assessment by visiting www.ets.org/praxis. This exam is offered on the BSU campus a few times per year, and several other locations. The exam may only be taken by registering before the deadline and taking the exam at the appointed place and time. It is recommended candidates take the assessment early in their program because of the time delay in receiving assessment results. Music Education (K-12) students must take the following PRAXIS II subject test: Music: Content Knowledge, Test #0113 Check the website for current exam fees, but plan on $80 for the exam plus a $50/year registration fee. How do I pass the Praxis II Subject exam? A minimum score of 148 on the subject exam is required for teacher certification. You can take the exam as many times as necessary. However, you have to pay the exam fee every time you take it. How long will it take to get my test results? It normally takes between 6 and 8 weeks for Boise State University to receive the test results, so PLAN AHEAD!!!! Be sure on your test registration that your score recipients include Boise State University (code 4018) and the Idaho State Department of Education (code 8636). You will receive your results by mail prior to BSU receiving them.

For more information on PRAXIS exams, visit the College of Education, Office of Teacher Education’s page on Assessments:

http://education.boisestate.edu/teachered/assessments.htm

Secondary Certification – Undergraduate or Second Bachelors

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College of EducationStudents seeking secondary (grades 6-12) or K-12 certification asundergraduates or second bachelor degree seeking students in anapproved area must be enrolled in a degree program.o Initial Bachelors Degree: Students who do not have a bachelor’s

degree must be admitted to the degree program in the academicdepartment for the subject they wish to teach. All advising or reviewof transcripts will be handled by the major department.

o Second Bachelors Degree: Post-baccalaureate students may alsoenroll as second degree seeking students in the academic departmentfor the subject they wish to teach. A second bachelors degree requirescompletion of at least 30 credits in addition to the initial degree. Alladvising and review of transcripts will be handled by the majordepartment. This may be the most appropriate route for studentswhose initial bachelors degree is not in the area they wish to teach, ifthey do not meet Graduate College Admission standards or if they areunable to complete courses in the Graduate Certificate inSecondary/K-12 Teaching.

Approved Certification Areas with Majors and MinorsMajors & Minors (PRAXIS II exam)

Amer. Government/Political Sci. (0930)Art, K-12 or 6-12 (0133)Biological Science (0235)

Chemistry (0245)Communication (0220)

Drama (0640)Earth Science (0571)

Economics (0910)English (0041)

Foreign Language: French (0173)

Foreign Language: German (0181)Foreign Language: Spanish (0191)

History (0941) Mathematics (0061)Music, K-12 (0113)

Physical Education, K-12 (0091)Physics (0265)

Psychology (0390)Sociology (0950)

Sociology/Anthropology (0950)

Minors Only (PRAXIS II exam)Geography (0920)

Health (0550)Natural Science (0435)

Physical Science (0481)Social Studies (0081)

Programs in Secondary and K-12 EducationContent majors for initial or second bachelor’s degrees are establishedby the academic departments and candidates must meet all departmentalrequirements listed in the applicable Boise State UniversityUndergraduate Catalog (available athttp://registrar.boisestate.edu/Catalogs.htm).

SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATIONNOTE: There are three separate applications involved in thesecondary teacher certification programs for students seeking aninitial or second bachelor’s degree.Application to the University: Your application for admission to theUniversity for an initial bachelor’s degree or second bachelor’s withcertification, admits you to the University. This admission allowsyou to take courses you are missing in your content area, and otherprerequisites that are required for the programs. It does not admityou to the secondary teacher certification programs.

Application to Block I: Admission requires passing the PRAXIS IWriting Examination, ED-CIFS 201 and EDTECH 202, and beingwithin two semesters of completion of your major content arearequirements. Students are admitted only twice a year to this program.Application deadlines for Admission to Secondary Teacher Educationprograms are the Third Friday in September for Spring semester andthe First Friday in February for Fall semester.Application to the Professional Year: This application is submittedduring your Block I semester. It is admission to the Block II courses andinternship, as well as Block III, student teaching. All content areacourses in your major and the PRAXIS II examination in the majorfield, and any minor certification areas or endorsements, must be passedbefore student teaching.

PreadmissionPrior to admission to secondary education, in the sophomore year or thefirst post-baccalaureate semester:EDTECH 202 Educational Technology — Classroom Applications 3ED-CIFS 201 Foundations of Education 3

You will pass the PRAXIS I Writing Examination prior to admission tothe secondary teacher certification program. Information about this test

Secondary Certification – Undergraduate or Second Bachelors

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is available in the Office of Teacher Education, E 722 or at the PRAXISwebsite, http://ets.org/praxis/.

Admission to the Undergraduate Secondary Teacher CertificationAdmission to a secondary teacher certification program is requiredbefore you can enroll in Block I courses. Apply for the UndergraduateSecondary Teacher Certification Program athttp://education.boisestate.edu/teachered/appinfo.htm or the Office ofTeacher Education, E722. Admission requirements are:• a completed application form• approval of the Director the Office of Teacher Education• passing ED-CIFS 201 and EDTECH 202 with at least a “C-“,• a minimum score of 172 for the PRAXIS I Writing Examination,• cumulative GPA and a minimum GPA of 2.50 in major and minor fields,• a minimum GPA of 3.00 in all education courses• a minimum grade of C- in all required courses

Application deadlines for admission to secondary teacher certificationprograms are the Third Friday in September for Spring semester andthe First Friday in February for Fall semester.

Block IThe following courses constitute Block I and must be taken together.Students seeking certification in PE take different Block I courses.Consult the program description or your advisor.ED-CIFS 301 Teaching Experience I (50 hrs.) 1

ED-CIFS 302 Learning and Instruction 4

ED-SPED 350 Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs 3

In some cases your content methods course will be taken during Block I.Consult your advisor for details.

Admission to the Professional YearIn order to take Block II and III courses you must be admitted to theProfessional Year. Apply for the Undergraduate Secondary TeacherProfessional Year athttp://education.boisestate.edu/teachered/appinfo.htm or the Office ofTeacher Education, E722. Admission requirements for the professionalyear are:• senior or second degree seeking standing,• successful completion of Block I courses, or currently enrolled when

applying,• approval of the Director of the Office of Teacher Education,

• minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.50,• a minimum GPA 2.75 in your major and minor(s),• a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all education courses• a grade of C- or better in all required courses• some school districts have additional requirements that must be completed

if you wish to teach in one of their schools, these include special interviewsor a criminal background check.

• a passing score on the PRAXIS II in your major and minor(s) isnecessary to start Block III.

Application deadlines for the Professional Year (Block II & III) are theThird Friday in September for Spring semester student teaching andthe First Friday in February for Fall semester student teaching.

Block IIBlocks II & III (and IV in Art, Music and PE) constitute yourProfessional Year. They are usually taken during your last twosemesters. The following Block II courses must be taken concurrently.

Block III (& IV for Art, Music and PE)Student Teaching – 16 weeks of full-time teaching in appropriatesetting(s). In K-12 certification programs this will require placements attwo different grades levels (Block IV).ED-CIFS 481- 485 Professional Year – Teaching Experience III(IV)

CertificationStudents from Boise State University are recommended to the StateDepartment of Education after meeting the following requirements:• Demonstrate good moral character• Complete required content courses in an approved major, and

possibly one or more minors• Complete secondary teacher education program requirements• Obtain the recommendation of the Certification Officer of the

College of EducationFor additional information contact the academic advisor ordepartment in the area in which you will certify or Dr. Ted J.Singletary in Education 313, (208) 426-3270 ortsingle@boisestate.edu.

ED-CIFS 401 Professional Year – Teaching Experience II (100 hrs.) 2ED-LTCY 444 Content Literacy for Secondary Education 3Content Methods course(s) – or may be taken with Block I courses 3 - 6