Program Description
This degree is designed for persons who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music with an emphasis in voice or piano which does not qualify them for certification and who wish to earn both a Master of Music in Music Education and certification to teach music in the public schools. Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue doctoral work in music education.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
- The student will use the piano and or guitar as a tool to effectively demonstrate musical concepts and to play accompaniments and demonstrate music skills and concepts effectively with her voice.
- The student will apply her knowledge of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development in the creation of lesson plans.
- The student will effectively lead performance-based instruction in K-12 classrooms.
- Students will be able to articulate perspectives on contemporary issues and problems in music education, will be able to conduct research on problems in music education and to interpret the research of others, and will be able to apply knowledge of current methods and materials in the teaching of K-12 students.
Admission Requirements/Application Procedures
Entrance Requirements
- Undergraduate Music Degree
- Pass an entering audition to verify performance competency in voice or piano
- Successful completion of the Praxis I examination
Prerequisite Courses
The following courses must be completed at the undergraduate level if not present on the student’s undergraduate transcript:
Item #
Title
Credits
2
2
2
4
-
5
2
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
21
Required Courses
Item #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
21
Major Area
Item #
Title
Credits
2
Sub-Total Credits
19
Supportive Area
Sub-Total Credits
19
Final Requirements
Passing grade on:
- Comprehensive examination
- Major Project
- PRAXIS II Examinations
Music Content and Instruction
Principles of Teaching and Learning (PLT)
Total Credits
40-61