Offered in: Chicago

The Bachelor of Music with a double major in Music Education (either Choral or Instrumental emphasis) and Classical Guitar Performance is a five-year program that combines teacher-preparation coursework with the full range of performance-related studies for guitarists. All requirements and policies for the Music Education program apply to the double majors programs; please refer to the Music Education program of study page. 

Admission Requirements

Prospective double majors will prepare the audition and admission requirements for Classical Guitar, as published on the program  information web page. An interview with the Music Education faculty is also required. 

Residency Requirement

A student must earn at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the music core is a requirement for licensure. The music core consists of the following required music courses: Applied Music 201-204 and 301-303 or 271-274 and 371-373 or 211-214 and 311-314 (including related jury exams and recitals); 6 semester hours of ensemble; two courses from among MUHL 210, MUHL 252, MUHL 253, and MUHL 351; MUSC 222ABC; and PERF 240. Any grade lower than C in any music core (or lower than B- in some applied music courses – see below), music education, or professional education course is considered a failing grade and will not fulfill degree requirements.

The minimum passing grade in GUIT 211, 212, and 213, PERF 261, and PERF 262 is C-. At the completion of the second year of applied study, a student must receive a minimum grade of B- in GUIT 214 and PERF 262 Sophomore Jury to be admitted to the upper division. The grade of B- is the minimum passing grade in upper division applied study (GUIT 311 through 314, PERF 361, PERF 313, PERF 362, and PERF 314).

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 to remain in good standing and graduate.

All course requirements must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

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OR Choose one of the following:

For Choral Concentration: ME 311 CHORAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ME 312 CHORAL METHODS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL and PIA 206 FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR

For Instrumental Concentration: ME 313 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ME 314 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, and ME 311 CHORAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (General Studies, Performance and Musicianship, Music Education/Professional Education) 158-162

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

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Students may take MUSC 221 MUSICIANSHIP III: WRITTEN & AURAL SKILLS  or JAZZ 210 JAZZ THEORY I.

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Students may take MUSC 222 MUSICIANSHIP IV: WRITTEN & AURAL SKILLS  or JAZZ 215 JAZZ THEORY II.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.