Curriculum for MA in Music Education (36 Points)
For students with a background in music or music education who wish to explore traditional and alternative opportunities in music education.
MUSIC EDUCATION CORE : 15 points
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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MPAME-GE.2139 | Music Education Philosophy | 3 pts. |
MPAME-GE.2021 | Music Reference and Research Materials | 3 pts. |
MPAME-GE.2052 | Community Music | 3 pts. |
MPAIA-GE 2010 | The Arts in Human Development | 3 pts. |
MPAIA-GE 2029/MPAME-GE 2035 | Tech Resources for Perf. Arts Educators OR Technological Trends in Music Education | 3 pts. |
MUSIC EDUCATION ELECTIVES(selected from but not limited to) : 19 points
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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MPAME-GE 2114 | Music for Exceptional Children | 3 pts. |
MPAIA-GE 2029/MPAME-GE 2035 | Tech Resources for Perf. Arts Educators OR Technological Trends in Music Education | 3 pts. |
MPAME-GE 2061 | Psychology of Music Education | 3 pts. |
MPAME-GE 2010 | Current Readings in Music Education | 3 pts. |
MPAME-GE 2130 | Research in Music and Music Education | 3 pts. |
MPAME-GE 2146 | Kodály, Levels I, II, III (offered in summers only) | 3 pts. |
MPAME-GE 2147 | 3 pts. | |
MPAME-GE 2148 | 3 pts. |
ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENT :0-2 points
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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MPAME-GE.2___ | Ensemble Participation (2 semesters required) | 0-2 pts. |
MPAME-GE-GE.2939 | Colloquy in Music Education- required final two semesters (Terminal Experience: Professional Practice Portfolio or Research Project) |
2 points |
Other Requirements: Successful completion of exams in Music Theory, Aural Training, and Music History, and any required remedial classes resulting from those exams.
* Departmental Placement Examination may require additional courses.
* Students must maintain an average grade of B or better in education courses required for certification.