Master of Music in Music Education with Initial Certification Instrumental Emphasis

Program

Program Description

This degree is designed for persons who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music 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 candidate 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 candidate will apply her knowledge of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development in the creation of lesson plans.
The candidate will effectively lead performance-based instruction in K-12 classroom.
The student will teach K-12 students effectively on beginning band, string, and percussion instruments, and competently demonstrate those instruments to beginning students.
Candidates will be able to articulate perspectives on contemporary issues and problems in music education, will be able to conduct research into 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
Successful completion of the Praxis I examination

Additional Information

Courses of Instruction

Enrollment in graduate music courses is open only to music students with Regular Graduate or Special Graduate status. Courses numbered 600 and above are open only to graduate students.