Master of Music Education
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- MME students will demonstrate a basic understanding of current music education issues and their impact on the education of children.
- MME students will demonstrate a historical perspective on music education practice.
- MME students will demonstrate acceptable musicianship skills in performance, rehearsal, and classroom environments.
- MME students will demonstrate ability to reflect upon their own practice as music educators
- MME students will demonstrate ability to investigate contemporary teaching approaches and techniques available to the music educator.
- MME students will demonstrate the necessary skills to review and design music materials, curriculum, and research related to music teaching and learning.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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CONSVTY 5591G | Pedagogy of Music Theory | 3 |
CONSVTY 5042 | Styles and Genres in Music | 3 |
CONSVTY 5574 | Contemporary Issues in Music Education | 3 |
choose ONE of the following courses (2 credits total): | ||
CONSVTY 5540A | Seminar In Adv Music Education Methods For Elementry Teachers | 2 |
CONSVTY 5540B | Advanced Methods In Instrumental Music | 2 |
CONSVTY 5540C | Advanced Methods In Choral Music | 2 |
choose ONE of the following courses (3 credits total): | ||
CONSVTY 5589 | Academic Portfolio | 3 |
or CONSVTY 5599 | Thesis | |
choose ONE of the following RESEARCH courses (3 credits total): | ||
CONSVTY 5594A | Research and Analysis in Music and Behavior | 3 |
or CONSVTY 5585 | Introduction to Descriptive Research in Music | |
or CONSVTY 5578 | Research for Music Teachers | |
Methods/Materials/Music Electives (e.g., CONSVTY 5445, 5540x, 5582x, 5583x, 5586x, 5587x, Summer Workshops, Applied Music) | 8 | |
Electives | 5 | |
TOTAL: 30 hours minimum |
Requirements for Admission to the Masters in Music Education Program
- documented completion of a bachelor's degree in music education or the equivalent
- have an acceptable interview with faculty from this discipline
- provide evidence of musical proficiencies applicable to music education settings.