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Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education Combined Degrees Program [Arts]

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Please Note [April 4, 2024]: ADDENDA. The Program Requirements for this program have been updated. Please see Amendments to the Calendar  for more information.

General Information

The Department of Music and the Faculty of Education offer two five-year integrated programs of 162 units each, leading to the degrees of Bachelor Music and Bachelor of Education (Elementary), and Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Secondary).  The first three years (99 units) are taken in the Faculty of Arts and the last two years (63 units) are taken in the Faculty of Education.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements are set out in Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (Elementary) Combined Degrees and Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees . 

Program Regulations

Piano Proficiency Examination:

Students entering the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees (Elementary) program who are not electing a keyboard instrument as a first practical subject will be required to demonstrate proficiency at the level of Grade 6 Royal Conservatory of Music. The requirement may be waived upon presentation of a Grade 6 Royal Conservatory of Music certificate, or equivalent, earned within three years prior to entering the program. Failure to fulfill the requirement may result in substantial delays in the student’s progress and will ultimately prevent completion of the program. Students are urged to develop a plan for fulfilling this requirement, in consultation with the appropriate advisor, during the first term of study.

Each combined degree programs consists of 162 units overall. The first three years (99 units) are taken in the Faculty of Arts and the last two years (63 units) are taken in the Faculty of Education (see Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education Combined Degrees Program [Arts] ).

Program Requirements

Year 1 (33 units)

  • 6 units of approved junior ENGL (Element c. Language/Literature)

3 units from

3 units from

Year 2 (33 units)

3 units from

6 units from

  • One Language Other than English (6 units) choose from any language other than English OR
  • MUSIC, Arts, or Science Option (6 units) (see Note 1)

3 units from

  • Music Option

Notes

  1. The Language Other than English (6 units) requirement can be replaced with MUSIC, Arts, or Science Option (6 units) for students who have
    1. successfully completed a Language Other than English at the 30-level (or equivalent), or
    2. been required to take an English Language Proficiency test for admission

Year 3 (33 units)

3 units from

3 units from

Year 4 and 5 (60 units) Taken in the Faculty of Education

Students should refer to their individual Program Sheet for proper course sequencing.

Course Requirements

3 units from

Field Placements (15 units)

Notes

  1. EDEL 305  and EDEL 316  must be taken in Year 4 as pre/co-requisites to EDFX 325 .
  2. Students interested in doing EDFX 325  or EDFX 425  in a music classroom must complete EDEL 325  in Fall Term before Introductory Professional Term.
  3. The Introductory Professional Term is normally offered in Year 4 Winter Term only and consists of EDFX 325 , 6 units in EDEL courses, and EDPY 303 .
  4. The Advanced Professional Term is normally offered in Year 5 Fall Term only and consists of EDFX 425 , 3 units in EDEL, and EDPY 301 .
  5. The Education Elective and EDEL 400-Level options may have prerequisites and are normally available in Years 4 and 5 only.
  6. Not all courses are offered each term or in a 13-week or condensed format.
  7. Students should be aware of course prerequisites and refer to their individual program sheets for the proper sequencing of courses.

Promotion in the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees Programs

  1. To be eligible to continue in the program, students will normally need a minimum GPA of 2.3 each Fall/Winter.
  2. Successful completion of the program requirements includes a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on all courses completed in the program.
  3. Students are required to complete at least 33 units during each Fall/Winter in every year except Year 4 where 30 units is required. A reduced course load to 24 units requires only the approval of the Department of Music; a course load of less than 24 units requires the approval of both Faculties and is based on a recommendation from the Department of Music.
  4. Students who fail to meet the requirements for promotion are required to withdraw from the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees program. Such students may transfer to another program in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education or another Faculty, if entrance and promotion requirements for such a program are met. After transfer, all requirements for the new program must be met.
  5. Students who fail to meet the fifth-year requirements in the program are permitted to fulfil those requirements only with the approval of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education upon the recommendation of the Department of Music. Otherwise, students must withdraw from the program, and, if so desired, transfer to another program in the Faculty of Arts or Education for which they are able to meet entrance and promotion requirements.
  6. The BMus/BEd Combined Degrees program may be interrupted only with the prior consent of the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education. Readmission and continuation will be subject to any conditions, including reauditioning and new program requirements, that may be specified by the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education.
  7. All qualified Year 3 BMus/BEd Combined Degrees students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
    1. a minimum AGPA of 2.3 has been achieved, and
    2. a minimum of 99 units applicable to this program has been successfully completed.
      Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 99 units toward the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees but have achieved an AGPA of at least 2.3 may select one of two alternatives:
      1. remain in Year 3 of this program in the Faculty of Arts for one additional year;
      2. apply to enter one of the other Bachelor of Music routes.
  8. A student who has been assigned a grade of “W” or “NC” in an Education Field Experience course is entitled to a second registration in this course. See also Reregistration in Courses. Notwithstanding Reregistration in Courses, if a student receives a “W” or “NC” in the second attempt of a Field Experience course, they will be required to withdraw from the Combined Degrees program.

Residence Requirements

  1. Students proceeding toward the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees program must normally have credit in at least 96 units offered by the University of Alberta.
  2. Students who take part of their final 60 units at another postsecondary institution must seek the approval of the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education.

Graduation Requirements

  1. To qualify for the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees, students must successfully complete relevant curriculum requirements, meet the promotion, final year and residence requirements, and receive the recommendation of the Department of Music, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Education.
  2. Degrees With Distinction shall be awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or more, both on all of the units of course weight credited to the program and on all of the units of course weight in Music. In the case that transfer or other students have attempted, as part of their program, courses at another institution, the Degree “With Distinction” will be awarded at the discretion of the Faculties.

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