Major

College

Area of Interest

Humanities and Languages

Degree Level

Sample Plan

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Overview

Viterbo’s religious studies and theology program focuses on social justice and the complexities of religions and spirituality in the modern world. At Viterbo, this process begins with dedicated faculty, both lay and religious, who are actively engaged in theological research and scholarship. Faculty guide and mentor students to examine religious history as well as Christian, Franciscan, and sacramental theologies, scripture, and moral reasoning.

Learning Outcomes

Students will analyze practices of faith found in sacred and foundational texts, demonstrating how various people practice their faith.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of faith perspectives through history, practices, and sacred, foundational texts, connecting them to doctrinal practices.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the theological values of Francis and Clare of Assisi and Rose of Viterbo and the importance of those values in contemporary life.
Students will demonstrate learned leadership skill for functioning as ethical and just leaders in our diverse, contemporary world.
Students will articulate the Christian concept of the common good and its application to contemporary issues.

Accounting (BBA Degree Completion)

Degree Type

College

Area of Interest

Accounting Completion Program Page with Sample Plan 118.58 KB

Degree Level

Degree Completion

Sample Plan

Overview

Viterbo’s accounting degree completion program is an online program that allows students to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree following the completion of an associate degree in accounting or the completion of the required accounting prerequisite courses. Accounting represents the study of measurement, processing, and communication of financial information, allowing students to build upon their practical experience and skills while expanding upon knowledge in finance, management, and leadership.

Policy

All students pursuing the B.B.A. degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in the major requirement courses, and students must receive a letter grade of C (2.0) or higher in each of these courses. If a grade of CD or below is earned in any of these courses, the course must be repeated until a grade of C or higher is achieved. Students pursuing the business education major must maintain a 2.75 grade point average in all business and education coursework.
All transfer students seeking an undergraduate degree offered by the Dahl School of Business must earn a minimum of 15 credits of business coursework at Viterbo University.
Students completing a bachelor completion degree may not concurrently double major or double degree in a major offered as a traditional student major.

Learning Outcomes

Apply principles of various business disciplines to solve complex issues using strategic and critical approaches to decision-making and problem-solving
Demonstrate sound ethical decision-making skills to identify, analyze, and resolve workplace issues in financial accounting, auditing, and taxation
Communicate clearly and objectively and understand that these skills are critical in the accounting profession
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment and analyze the impact of changes in relevant requirements, constraints, and competitive practices

The Servant Leadership Embedded Certificate is embedded within the Business Core curriculum. The certificate outcomes include the following:

Practice ethical decision-making
Communicate through storytelling
Develop contemplation and discernment
Understand how to build community and support the Common Good

The Wealth Management Embedded Certificate is embedded within the Finance major, accounting major, and accounting degree completion curriculums. The certificate outcomes include the following:

Understand risk and reward for individual assets and portfolios
Know and apply the value and limits of diversification
Understand types of investments and their role in strategic asset allocation
Describe risk and risk management for assets in different asset markets

Addendum

Accounting (transfer agreement/degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree must have been earned from a participant school in the statewide accounting program articulation agreement after May 2023 or earlier so long as the curriculum is similar enough to the 2023 AAS curriculums to meet ACBSP accreditation requirements as determined by a Viterbo transfer specialist. Students may not begin these specifically-articulated transfer programs or be considered a student in these programs until the AAS degree has been completed and documented on the technical college transcript. A student who did not complete the AAS degree could instead complete the requirements of the general major, and any completed courses of the AAS would count toward the major, but in order to come into this articulated transfer agreement program, the AAS must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo. The student cannot be dually enrolled.

Core curriculum – see core curriculum section of catalog
Major requirements (28-48 credits) – see below
Final degree requirements – a minimum of 120 college level credits, minimum of 30 credits at the 300/400 level

Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify the required credit total in the core curriculum and major.

Wisconsin TC Statewide - Accounting

ACCT 416 or 418, 425, BUSL 306, 309, 318, 400, 401, SVLD 330

Psychology (BS)

Degree Type

College

Health and Human Services

Area of Interest

Degree Level

Sample Plan

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Overview

Viterbo’s psychology program provides students with faculty mentors who teach a curriculum that includes development, emotions, social influences on behavior, the brain, cognitive processes, mental health, communication, and interpersonal skills. The coursework and experiences in this program prepare students to become licensed counselors or to pursue advanced degrees in a variety of medical, research, private, or nonprofit sectors.

Policy

Students majoring in psychology must maintain a psychology grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 to continue in and graduate from this program. The psychology GPA is based on all grades earned in the required and elective courses taken in psychology. Any student whose psychology GPA falls below 2.25 will be placed on probation for one semester. If the psychology GPA is not raised during that semester, the student may not enroll in further psychology courses. An earned grade of a CD or lower in PSYC 171, 223, 230, or 330 will not be credited toward the psychology major.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, principles, and theories in primary content domains of psychology
Employ scientific reasoning and critical thinking when evaluating and conducting psychological research
Explain and apply ethical principles and standards in the evaluation of psychology science and practice
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as they relate to psychological science and practice
Identify their interests and strengths in order to determine realistic and meaningful career options

Addendum

Psychology (transfer agreement) Major (Bachelor of Science)
Students with an earned AAS degree in human services from Western Technical College may earn a Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology. The degree must have been earned May 2016 or later. Students may not begin this program or be considered a student in this program until the AAS degree has been completed and documented on a transcript. The student cannot be dually enrolled. The AAS degree must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo. Students must fulfill all requirements for the Core Curriculum, mission seminars, major requirements, Bachelor of Science requirements and final degree requirements. Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify the credit total in the core curriculum and major.

Undergraduate Student Enrollment in Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Exceptional undergraduate students seeking a bachelor degree in psychology can apply to the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (MSMDC) program for provisional admittance. Students must meet the following requirements:

2^nd semester of junior year
GPA of 3.25 or higher
Prerequisites of PSYC 171, 340 and a research methods course

Students would complete all admission requirements for the MSMHC program with the exception of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and submission of their final undergraduate transcript; these will be required upon completion of their bachelor degree program. Provisionally admitted students could enroll in a maximum of nine graduate credits (provided availability of seats). Refer to the Undergraduate Student Enrollment in Graduate Course policy in this catalog. Students interested in this opportunity should contact the MSMHC Program Director.

Criminal and Community Justice (BS)

Degree Type

College

Health and Human Services

Area of Interest

Degree Level

Sample Plan

CriminalJustice2024 31.04 KB

Overview

Viterbo’s criminal and community justice program provides students with exposure to many aspects of the legal system and careers in corrections, the courts, law enforcement, and victim services. Viterbo students will not only gain knowledge of the structure and function of the criminal justice system, but develop awareness of social issues, ethics, and the role of class, race, and gender in their profession. The major focuses on the importance of communities in addressing and finding solutions for delinquent and criminal behavior.

Policy

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the criminal and community justice major, students may not minor in sociology unless they take an additional nine credits in sociology, outside those required by the criminal and community justice major.
Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major. If a student earns less than a C, they must retake the course.
Students majoring in criminal and community justice (BA or BS) must maintain a criminal and community justice grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or higher to continue in and graduate from this program. The criminal and community justice GPA is based on all grades earned in the required and elective courses taken in criminal and community justice and required support courses. Any student whose criminal and community justice GPA falls below 2.25 will be placed on probation for one semester. If the criminal and community justice GPA is not raised during that semester, the student may not enroll in further criminal and community justice courses.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the components of the criminal and community justice system
Demonstrate an understanding of major criminological theories and an ability to apply them to practical examples
Employ scientific reasoning and critical thinking when evaluating and conducting social science research about criminal justice issues and policies
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles that class, race, and gender play in the workings of the criminal justice system
Effectively communicate their ideas orally and in writing
Demonstrate an understanding of the professional code of ethics and an ability to make decisions consistent with those standards

Addendum

Criminal and Community Justice (transfer agreement) Major (Bachelor of Arts or Science)

Students with an earned AAS degree from any Wisconsin technical college may earn a Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal and community justice. The degree must have been earned May 2006 or later. Students may not begin these programs or be considered a student in these programs until the AAS degree has been completed and documented on a transcript. The student cannot be dually enrolled. The AAS degree must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo.

(Available to Wisconsin Technical College graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in criminal justice.)

Core curriculum and mission seminars (32-52 credits) – see core curriculum section of catalog
Major requirements (30 credits) – CRMJ 351, 375, 490, PHIL 315 (recommended), PSYC 270 or SOWK 280, PSYC 340, MATH 130 or PSYC 223 or SOCL 243, six credits of CRMJ 487, choose one of the following sequences: SOWK 240 and SOCL 338, PSYC 230 and 330
Bachelor of Arts requirement – a minimum of three classes (nine credits minimum) of world language in preferably one, but not more than two languages OR
Bachelor of Science requirement – a minimum of 11 credits of natural science and/or mathematics
Final degree requirements – a minimum of 120 college level credits, minimum of 40 credits at the 300/400 level

Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify the required credit total in the core curriculum and major.

Criminal and Community Justice (transfer agreement) Major (Bachelor of Science)

This degree program provides an opportunity for students to complete one year of coursework at Western Technical College and complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in criminal and community justice in three additional years. Students must fulfill all requirements for the Core Curriculum, mission seminars, major requirements, Bachelor of Science requirements and final degree requirements. Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify the credit total in the core curriculum and major.

Business Leadership (BBA Degree Completion)

Degree Type

College

Area of Interest

Business Leadership Program Page with Sample Plan 118.07 KB

Degree Level

Degree Completion

Sample Plan

Overview

Viterbo’s business leadership degree completion program is an online program that allows students to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree using previously earned college credit, military credit, or credit for prior learning. Most students enter this program with 30+ prior college credits in business disciplines. Business leadership represents the study of organizational theory and management, allowing students to build upon their practical experience and skills while expanding upon knowledge in finance, marketing, and accounting. Formally this degree was known as Organizational Management.

Policy

All students pursuing the BBA degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in the major requirement courses, and students must receive a letter grade of C (2.0) or higher in each of these courses. If a grade of CD or below is earned in any of these courses, the course must be repeated until a grade of C or higher is achieved. Students pursuing the business education major must maintain a 2.75 grade point average in all business and education coursework.
All transfer students with at least 30 college credits who enter Viterbo seeking an undergraduate degree offered by the Dahl School of Business must earn a minimum of 15 credits of business coursework at Viterbo University.
Students completing a bachelor completion degree may not concurrently double major or double degree in a major offered as a traditional student major.
The pathway option (when students enter the program with less than 30 credits) requires 62 elective credits with 30 of the credits being business courses.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and apply concepts of human resource planning, personnel selection, motivation, and performance evaluation
Demonstrate an understanding of how individuals and groups influence organizational behavior and demonstrate the ability to work in teams
Demonstrate the ability to apply communication skills in a variety of interpersonal and organizational settings
Apply principles of various business disciplines (such as statistics, accounting, and finance) to solve complex problems
Demonstrate sound ethical decision-making skills to solve ethical problems in organizations
Understand and demonstrate mastery of management theories, principles, processes, and skills

The Servant Leadership Embedded Certificate is embedded within the Business Core curriculum. The certificate outcomes include the following:

Practice ethical decision-making
Communicate through storytelling
Develop contemplation and discernment
Understand how to build community and support the Common Good

Addendum

Business Leadership (transfer agreement/degree completion) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree must have been earned after May 2006 for Western Technical College (WTC) graduates or after May 2013 for Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) graduates. Students may not begin these specifically-articulated transfer programs or be considered a student in these programs until the AAS degree has been completed and documented on the technical college transcript. A student who did not complete the AAS degree could instead complete the requirements of the general major, and any completed courses of the AAS would count toward the major, but in order to come into this articulated transfer agreement program, the AAS must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo. The student cannot be dually enrolled.

Core curriculum – see core curriculum section of catalog
Major requirements (21-39 credits) – see below
Final degree requirements – a minimum of 120 college level credits, minimum of 30 credits at the 300/400 level

Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify the required credit total in the core curriculum and major.

Western TC - Agri-Business Science Technology

BLAW 343, BUSL 305, 308, 318, 400, 401, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC/WTCS Statewide - Business Management

BUSL 305, 308, 318, 400, 401, 403, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Computer Support Specialist

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Digital Marketing

BLAW 343, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Digital Media

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Graphic Design

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Human Resource Management

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Leadership Development

BUSL 305, 308, 309, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Sales Management

BUSL 305, 308, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Western TC - Web and Software Developer

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Agronomy Management

BLAW 343, INFO 200, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Business Management

BUSL 305, 308, 309, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Culinary Management

BLAW 343, ECON 102, INFO 200, BUSL 305, 308, 309, 318, 401, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Digital Marketing

BLAW 343, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Executive Assistant

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Graphic Design

BLAW 343, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Human Resource Management

INFO 200, BUSL 305, 308, 318, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - IT Software Developer

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Landscape, Plant, and Turf Management

BLAW 343, INFO 200, BUSL 305, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Paralegal

BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Professional Communications

BLAW 343, ECON 102, BUSL 305, 306, 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

CVTC - Supply Chain Management

BLAW 343, BUSL 308, 309, 318, 400, 401, 410, SVLD 330, 430

Criminal and Community Justice (BA)

Degree Type

College

Health and Human Services

Area of Interest

Degree Level

Criminal and Community Justice 4 Year Plan 30.28 KB

Sample Plan

Overview

Policy

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the criminal and community justice major, students may not minor in sociology unless they take an additional nine credits in sociology, outside those required by the criminal and community justice major.
Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major. If a student earns less than a C, they must retake the course.
Students majoring in criminal and community justice (BA or BS) must maintain a criminal and community justice grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or higher to continue in and graduate from this program. The criminal and community justice GPA is based on all grades earned in the required and elective courses taken in criminal and community justice and required support courses. Any student whose criminal and community justice GPA falls below 2.25 will be placed on probation for one semester. If the criminal and community justice GPA is not raised during that semester, the student may not enroll in further criminal and community justice courses.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the components of the criminal and community justice system
Demonstrate an understanding of major criminological theories and an ability to apply them to practical examples
Employ scientific reasoning and critical thinking when evaluating and conducting social science research about criminal justice issues and policies
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles that class, race, and gender play in the workings of the criminal justice system
Effectively communicate their ideas orally and in writing
Demonstrate an understanding of the professional code of ethics and an ability to make decisions consistent with those standards

Addendum

Criminal and Community Justice (transfer agreement) Major (Bachelor of Arts or Science)

Students with an earned A.A.S. degree from any Wisconsin technical college may earn a Bachelor of Science with a major in criminal and community justice. The degree must have been earned May 2006 or later. Students may not begin these programs or be considered a student in these programs until the A.A.S degree has been completed and documented on a transcript. The student cannot be dually enrolled. The A.A.S degree must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo.

(Available to Wisconsin Technical College graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in criminal justice.)

Core curriculum and mission seminars (32-52 credits) – see core curriculum section of catalog
Major requirements (30 credits) – CRMJ 351, 375, 490, PHIL 315 (recommended), PSYC 270 or SOWK 280, PSYC 340, MATH 130 or PSYC 223 or SOCL 243, six credits of CRMJ 487, choose one of the following sequences: SOWK 240 and SOCL 338, PSYC 230 and 330
Bachelor of Arts requirement – a minimum of three classes (nine credits minimum) of world language in preferably one, but not more than two languages OR
Bachelor of Science requirement – a minimum of 11 credits of natural science and/or mathematics
Final degree requirements – a minimum of 120 college level credits, minimum of 40 credits at the 300/400 level

Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify the required credit total in the core curriculum and major.

Marketing (BBA)

Degree Type

College

Area of Interest

Degree Level

Sample Plan

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Overview

Viterbo’s marketing program prepares students for creating, communicating, and delivering messages of value in a rapidly evolving business world. Viterbo’s marketing students benefit from a project-based curriculum that applies marketing theory in serving actual regional businesses, which provides students with real world experiences that employers seek. Classes are also taught by faculty members who bring their own unique business experiences to the classroom.

Policy

All students pursuing the BBA degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in the major requirement courses, and students must receive a letter grade of C (2.0) or higher in each of these courses. If a grade of CD or below is earned in any of these courses, the course must be repeated until a grade of C or higher is achieved. Students pursuing the business education major must maintain a 2.75 grade point average in all business and education coursework.
All transfer students seeking an undergraduate degree offered by the Dahl School of Business must earn a minimum of 15 credits of business coursework at Viterbo University.

Learning Outcomes

Make strategic marketing decisions based on market research and environmental analysis
Analyze ethical implications of marketing messages presented to various audiences
Integrate the promotional mix variables into a comprehensive and consistent message
Implement the relationship selling model
Integrate all aspects of marketing to solve and manage a marketing related issue for a local business

The Servant Leadership Embedded Certificate is embedded within the Business Core curriculum. The certificate outcomes include the following:

Practice ethical decision-making
Communicate through storytelling
Develop contemplation and discernment
Understand how to build community and support the Common Good

Addendum

Marketing (transfer agreement) Major (Bachelor of Business Administration)

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree must have been earned after May 2006 for Western Technical College (WTC) graduates. Students may not begin these specifically-articulated transfer programs or be considered a student in these programs until the AAS degree has been completed and documented on the technical college transcript. A student who did not complete the AAS degree could instead complete the requirements of the general major, and any completed courses of the AAS would count toward the major, but in order to come into this articulated transfer agreement program, the AAS must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo. The student cannot be dually enrolled.

Core curriculum and mission seminars (32-52 credits) – see core curriculum section of catalog
Major requirements (25-35 credits) – see below
Final degree requirements – a minimum of 120 college level credits, minimum of 40 credits at the 300/400 level

Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify the required credit total in the core curriculum and major.

Western TC - Digital Marketing	ACCT 211, BLAW 343, FINA 331, MGMT 341, 374, 449, 492, MKTG 356, 361, 362, 450, four credits of MKTG 487
Western TC - Digital Media Production	ACCT 211, BLAW 343, ECON 102, FINA 331, MGMT 341, 374, 449, 492, MKTG 351, 353, 361, 362, 450
Western TC - Graphic Design	ACCT 211, BLAW 343, ECON 102, FINA 331, MGMT 341, 374, 449, 492, MKTG 353, 354, 361, 362, 450
Western TC - Sales Management	ACCT 211, COMM 105, MGMT 374, 449, 492, MKTG 353, 354, 361, 362, 450, four credits of MKTG 487, six credits upper division electives

Business Education (BS)

Degree Type

College

Area of Interest

Degree Level

Sample Plan

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Overview

The Viterbo University business education major prepares students to become business teachers at the middle and secondary levels. Through a combination of courses from the Dahl School of Business and the School of Education, a strong liberal arts foundation is provided, setting students up to enter the sought after field of business education. This foundation, paired with education courses taken through the School of Education, prepares students for a teaching career in public or private schools.

Learning Outcomes

Developed by the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) and adopted by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)

LEARNER DEVELOPMENT – The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and the teacher designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
LEARNING DIFFERENCES – The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS – The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE – The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
APPLICATION OF CONTENT – The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
ASSESSMENT – The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION – The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES – The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND ETHICAL PRACTICE – The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning, uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION – The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
VITERBO STANDARD – The teacher demonstrates personal qualities and values which reflect the Franciscan values identified in the Viterbo University teacher education conceptual framework.

Music Education (BM Concentration)

Degree Type

Conservatory for the Performing Arts

College

Area of Interest

Education

Degree Level

Sample Plan

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Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in music education prepares students for teacher licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Students are certified to teach K–12 general music, 6–12 choral music, and receive instrumental instruction in compliance with the state rule requiring broad preparedness in music. Viterbo University has active student chapters in the National Association for Music Education, National Association of Teachers of Singing, and the American Choral Directors Association and a near 100% placement rate for its graduates. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Policy

- All music majors are required to attend the weekly music department forum every semester in which they are enrolled except for semesters they are registered for MUSC 425 or 429.
- All music majors are required to register for MUSC 137/337 (Concert Choir) every semester in which they are enrolled except for semesters they are registered for MUSC 425 or 429.
- All music majors must register for a piano class, aural skills class, and music theory class each semester until all sequences are successfully completed. Music majors who have not completed all levels of Piano Proficiency, Aural Skills, and Music Theory by the end of their sixth semester of full-time study in music must petition the music department to continue as a music major.
- 100-level ensembles and applied lessons courses are for freshmen and sophomore standing and 300-level ensembles and applied lessons courses are for junior and senior standing
- Music Majors taking MUVO 171/371 must concurrently be registered for MUVO 172/372
- An applied lesson fee is charged for each credit of applied lessons – see Tuition and Fees

Learning Outcomes

Develop literacy of music through analysis, arrangement, composition, and improvisation.
Distinguish important stylistic trends in music, including western, popular, and world genres.
Demonstrate performance skills requisite for artistic self expression.
Apply knowledge of current teaching methods, materials, and technology to musical instruction.

Addendum

The degrees Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Music are currently granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA, 20190-5248; 703-437-0700; https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/.

Business Administration (BBA)

Degree Type

College

Area of Interest

Degree Level