Emphasis in Music Education

Competencies

The student pursuing the Master of Music degree program in Music Education will demonstrate:

  1. A comprehensive understanding of music through active engagement in listening to, performing, analyzing, and creating music;
  2. Knowledge of the essential bibliographical resources and advanced competence in music research;
  3. An enlightened understanding of music learning theories and pedagogy;
  4. The ability to apply appropriate technologies to work in and about music;
  5. Advanced written and oral communicative skills;
  6. Advanced creative and evaluative skills;
  7. The ability to produce scholarly and/or creative works in music and/or music education;
  8. Understanding of and the ability to evaluate research in music education;
  9. Advanced knowledge of the foundations and current trends in music education;
  10. Advanced teaching techniques, skills, methods;
  11. Advanced knowledge of performance practices relevant to literature appropriate to the area of specialization; and
  12. Knowledge of the applied pedagogies appropriate to the area of specialization.

 

Sem. Hrs.

Core Requirements (see above)

9-15

Core Electives (see above)

6-12

MUSE 681 - Foundations of Music Education

3

MUSE 682 - Seminar in Music Education*

3

MUSE 625 - Psychology of Music

3

MUSW 684 Comprehensive Capstone Exam: Music Education**

0

* As course topics change, may be repeated for credit as an elective.

**MUSW 684 Comprehensive Capstone Examination in Music Education is to be taken during the final semester of program study. A grade of "Pass" is required for this course to satisfy degree requirements. Consists of Master of Music program exit examination and comprehensive written and oral examinations for the Emphasis in Music Education (reviewed by committee of graduate music faculty).

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED

30

Up one level:

Master of Music