Dean: Wiebke Strehl, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean: Jonathan Hall, D.M.A.
Division of Arts, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department Chair: Jonathan Hall, D.M.A.
Professor: Barry McGinnis, D.M.A.
Associate Professors: Sarah Masterson, D.M.A.; Chris Sheppard, D.M.A.
Assistant Professors: Jonathan Hall, D.M.A.; Jacqueline Townsend, D.M.A. David Santiago, M.M.E.
Instructor: Alison Branham, M.M.
Requirements for the Major in Music Education (not including General Education Core)
The Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), in cooperation with the Newberry College Department of Teacher Education, leads to South Carolina PK-12 licensure in music.
Theory/Ear Training
Music Education & Methods
Piano
Required Courses
Teacher Education
Ensembles
7 semesters - Large Ensemble: MUE 103 - Band Instruments, MUE 114 - String Instruments
3 semesters - MUE 101 - Band Instruments
1 semester - MUE 101 - String Instruments
2 semesters of a chamber ensemble
Core Exemption
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education degree are exempt from the following Core requirements: Math (MA), COL 102.