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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Secondary Education, Music - Instrumental Specialization, BEd
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Admissions: Selective
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (120 in core & major + 0 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)
UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the College of Education.
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- To graduate from COE, students must meet the college’s higher GPA requirement(s).
- Good academic standing
Licensure Track Admission Requirements
- Spring admission.
- Submit an application no later than the following:
- 2.75 cumulative GPA in all post-secondary institutions
- 2.75 cumulative GPA in academic major
- 55 credits
- Completion of all UHM General Education Core and any additional Licensure Track Prerequisites.
- Applicants who have completed an articulated A.A. degree from a UH Community College are considered to have met the UHM General Education Core Requirements with possible exceptions (see an academic advisor).
- 40 hours of documented current group leadership involvement with secondary-aged youth.
- Personal admissions interview.
- Second departmental admissions interview required.
Intro to Music Education:
Required Graduation Grade Point Averages
- 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher
- 2.75 GPA or higher in the major
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Meet regularly with your department’s undergraduate advisor to ensure you are on track with your major requirements. Major Requirements for BEd in Secondary Education
- Specialization: Music - Instrumental
- Admission to Licensure Track: Complete all General Education and Licensure Track prerequisites
- Application: Deadline = October 1 for Spring entrance
- Min. major credits: 105
- Min. C grade (not C-) in Education courses
Professional Education Core Courses (21 credits)
Instrumental Music Academic Major and Related Courses in Teaching Field (80 credits)
Consult with the Music Department Advisor. *Mandatory **Music Education Licensure Track Prerequisite courses. Music Theory & Aural Training
12 credits of the following: Advanced Music
6 credits from the following: Music History
6 credits of the following: 4 credits of the following:
4 credits of the following:
Secondary Instrumental
Substitutions for courses in secondary instruments based on proficiency must be approved by the Music Education Area Committee. 4 credits of the following: Techniques and Methods
9 credits of the following: Recital Attendance
4 courses of the following: Electives
2 credits of the following: 1 credit of the following:
2 credits of the following:
1 credit of the following:
5 credits of the following:
Conducting
3 credits of the following: Music Education
21 credits of the following: 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Fall
Submit Application in October Total Credits 120
Notes: Additional Admission Requirements: 40 hours of documented experience; interview; 55 credits. Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Please see a COE OSAS advisor for the latest information.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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