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AREAS OF STUDY
Music Education Program
The Music Education Program prepares individuals to teach music in public and private schools, kindergarten through high school. With the completion of the requirements for New Jersey Certification, graduates are eligible to teach general, vocal, and instrumental music in a variety of settings. The program may also provide a foundation for musical leadership in religious and social institutions as well as lead to a career in college teaching. The Music Education Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admission to the Music Education Program Students are admitted to the Department of Music, Dance and Theatre based on a performance audition on a primary instrument or voice. Students must also complete placement tests in music theory and piano. This audition usually occurs prior to admittance to the university.
Bachelor of Arts, Music Education
(Teacher Certification K-12)
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education requires a minimum of 132 credits of baccalaureate study. In addition to the required music courses, students in this program must successfully complete AUR (All University Requirements) and selected Area Courses. Eligibility for teacher certification by the New Jersey Department of Education is dependent upon completion of the curriculum requirements of the certification program, a cumulative grade point average of 2.75, field experiences, senior internship (student teaching), and a passing score on the Praxis II exam (www.ets.org). Completion of this major prepares one to assume the responsibilities of a public school music teacher or a private music instructor. Continued study may include a master’s degree in music education or music supervision. For courses in this degree program see: Undergraduate Degree Programs
Certification Only
Students who already have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and wish to obtain a provisional music-teaching certificate must be evaluated by the Music Department for competency in required areas. Additional course work must be completed in order to satisfy requirements for music education certification.
Recital Requirement
All Music Education Majors are required to give at least a one-half hour recital during their 7th semester of applied study. Please see the handbook of the applied area (Piano, Voice, Guitar, Brass Woodwinds, Percussion, Strings) for specific requirements.
Music Educators National Conference The MENC (Music Educators National Conference): The National Association for Music Education is the world’s largest arts education association. Through its many programs activities, publications, and conferences, MENC works to promote the value of music education, foster the best possible music education programs in our nation’s schools, and advance music education as a profession. All music education majors are required to be active members in MENC Chapter 508 during their enrollment at NJCU. Active participation includes attendance at a minimum of two music education conferences, workshops, or lectures per semester. MENC Collegiate members: www.menc.org
Maredia D. L. Warren
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Music Education
201-200-2158
Maredia D. L. Warren, Coordinator of Music Education joined the New Jersey City University Department of Music, Dance and Theatre in 2000. She teaches graduate and undergraduate music education and conducts the Unity Ensemble. An active choral director and clinician at the national and state levels, she has conducted several honor choruses including the New Jersey All State Mixed Chorus, the New Jersey All State Women’s Chorus, the Massachusetts ACDA Women’s Honor Choir, and numerous region and county festivals. For many years she was Director of Choral Music at Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Warren’s international choral and music education activities have included performing tours, study, and workshops in Africa, Australia, Canada, China, and Europe. Dr. Warren received her Bachelor of Music Education from Howard University and her M.A. and Ed.D in Music and Music Education from Columbia University Teachers College. Her post graduate studies include: Kodály certification from the University of Hartford and the Kodály Pedagogical Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary; conducting studies at UCLA and Butler University in Indiana; and world music study at San Diego State University. She previously held positions at William Paterson University, Montclair State University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Herbert H. Lehman College. She is an active member of ACDA, MENC, OAKE, and AOSA. Her creative works include original compositions and arrangements for choirs, organ, and ensembles. She is presently Music Director for the Presbyterian Church of Teaneck.
Dr. Warren has been honored by Princeton University, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the Coalition of 100 Black Women, the Howard University Alumni Association, the National Association of Negro Musicians, and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women. Dr. Warren’s reputation and experience have resulted in her being selected for inclusion in
Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who of American Women, and Who’s Who in American Education.
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