Curriculum for MA in Teaching Music, All Grades: Initial Certification: 41 Points
For students with a music background who seek teaching certification.
***(To be eligible for student teaching, 100 hours of field observation must be documented.)***
PEDAGOGICAL CORE |
9 points |
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| MPAIA-GE 2010 | The Arts in Human Development | 3 |
| MPAIA-GE 2029/MPAME-GE 2035 | Tech Resources for Perf. Arts Educators OR Technological Trends in Music Education | 3 |
| TCHL-GE 2010 | Inquiries Into Teaching and Learning III | 3 |
MUSIC EDUCATION CORE |
6 points |
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| MPAME-GE 2139 | Music Education Philosophy | 3 |
| MPAME-GE 2021 | Music Reference and Research Materials (required) | 3 |
MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION ELECTIVES(selected through advisement) |
6 points |
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MUSIC SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENT |
2 points |
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| Participation in music ensembles required for 2 semesters. | 0 | |
| MPAME-GE 2939 | Colloquy in Music Education (Terminal Experience: Professional Research Portfolio) |
2 |
CONTENT/PEDAGOGICAL REQUIREMENTS |
18 points |
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| The Content Core in music combines pedagogy with content so that students acquire musical knowledge and skills in the content of good pedagogical practice. Thus students study repertoire that will be suitable for their teaching as well as adding to their knowledge of music. As they acquire materials, they also acquire pedagogical techniques and methods. | ||
| MPAME-GE 2114 | Music for Exceptional Children | 3 |
| MPAME-GE 2119 | Teaching Music in Elementary Schools | 2 |
| MPAME-GE 2027 | Teaching Music in Secondary Schools | 2 |
| MPAME-GE 2082 | Choral Materials, Techniques, and Conducting | 2 |
| MPAME-GE 2115 | Instrumental Materials, Techniques, and Conducting | 2 |
| MPAME-GE 2102 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 1 |
| TCHL-GE 2999 | Drug and Alcohol Education/Child Abuse Identification and School Violence Prevention/D.A.S.A.: The Social Responsibilities of Teachers | 0 |
MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION ELECTIVES 6 points |
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| Ensemble Participation (2 semesters) | 0 | |
| Music and Music Education Electives (selected through advisement) | 6 | |
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.