and Sciences Core and Professional Education Core to prepare a student to teach music in the Christian, public, or private school, grades K-12, or to continue music education at the graduate level. The objectives of this program include those stated for the Theological Studies Major, the Arts and Sciences Core, and the Professional Education Core common to all teacher education programs. The graduate should also be able to demonstrate: (1) The music skills and techniques that are demanded in the various disciplines cultivated in this program of study; (2) Understanding and appreciation for the development of the music of the Western civilization as related both to life in general and to the music of the school and church; (3) Ability to teach either vocal, general music, or instrumental music in grades K-12 and efficiently organize and direct elementary, middle, and secondary music programs in either Christian or public schools; (4) Ability to evaluate music needs and arrange or compose choral music to meet those needs; (5) Understanding of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying music education in America, whether in public or Christian education; and (6) Ability to perform with skill. Requirements: 147 hours (vocal/general/conducting) or 150 hours (instrumental), with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Education Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 2.00 g.p.a. is required in each segment of the degree.
Bachelor of Science Degree: Major in Physical Education
This program, when it includes both the Physical Education Major and the Professional Education Core (as outlined below), will prepare students to teach Physical Education in grades K-12, whether in a Christian, public, or private school. The program is designed to meet all requirements for licensure to teach Physical Education in the public schools in Tennessee. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments, including the Specialty Area test in Physical Education, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee Department of Education. Objectives of the program include those stated elsewhere for the Theological Studies Major, the Arts and Sciences Core, and the Professional Education Core common to all teacher education programs. The graduate should also be able to: (1) Design, implement, and maintain a physical education program for today’s school; (2) Articulate a meaningful philosophy of physical education; (3) Design exercise programs using established principles and guidelines; and (4) Analyze the teaching act as a means of continually improving teaching skills. Requirements: 130 hours, with a 2.75 g.p.a. overall, in all majors for licensure, and the Professional Education Core, which is required for admission to the program, admission to Student Teaching, graduation, and licensure. Otherwise, a minimum 128—School of Education
