Master of Music Education
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- MME students will investigate contemporary educational trends and their impact on their classrooms.
- MME students will expand their musicianship skills in performance, rehearsal, and classroom environments.
- MME students will reflect upon their own practice as music educators and make connections to their classrooms.
- MME students will investigate and design creative teaching approaches and techniques.
- MME students will use research related to music teaching and learning to help design music materials, curriculum, and assessment tools.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CONSVTY 5574 | Contemporary Issues in Music Education | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5042 | Styles and Genres in Music | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5500-5600 Music Theory | 3 | |
| choose ONE of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Advanced Methods in Elementary Music | ||
| Advanced Methods In Instrumental Music | ||
| Advanced Methods In Choral Music | ||
| choose ONE of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Academic Portfolio | ||
| Thesis | ||
| choose ONE of the following research courses: | 3 | |
| Research for Music Teachers | ||
| Introduction to Descriptive Research in Music | ||
| Research and Analysis in Music and Behavior | ||
| Methods/Materials/Music Electives (e.g., CONSVTY 5445, 5446, 5584, 5540x, 5582x, 5583x, 5586x, 5587x, Summer Workshops, Applied Music) | 6 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| 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.