Programs of Study
The courses are in a two-year sequence. The ideal sequence would be to begin with "Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music Education" (MUS 675) in the Fall. If you would rather take only one class a quarter, you could complete the degree in three or four years and two summers. You may take all courses except music history on a non-degree status.
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| Fall (even years) | Winter | Spring | Summer | |
| Both tracks | MUS 675 (3 hrs) | MUS 671 (4hrs) | MUS 670 (4hrs) MUS 672 (4hrs |
MUS 504A (3hrs) |
| Choral | MUS 524A (3hrs) | MUS 559B (3hrs) | ||
| Instrumental | MUS 524L (3hrs) | MUS 559A (3hrs) | ||
| Fall (odd years) | Winter | Spring | Summer | |
| Both tracks | MUS 694 (3-6hrs) MUS 675 (3hrs) |
MUS 523 (5hrs) | MUS 677 (3hrs) | MUS 570 (4hrs) |
| Choral | MUS 565 (4hrs) or MUS 566B (3) |
MUS 568 (4hrs) | ||
| Instrumental | MUS 566 (4hrs) MUS 502C* |
MUS 563 (4hrs) |
*502C Styles III: Analysis of 20th century music: to be taken if the Theory Part II was not passed.
504A Analytical Techniques of Tonal Music I (3)
521 History of Musical Styles III (5)
524A Literature of choral music (3)
524L Literature of band music (3)
559A Advanced Instrumental Conducting (3)
559B Advanced Choral Conducting (3)
559A Choral Techniques and Materials (4)
566 Contemporary Elementary Music Education (4)
563 Instrumental Techniques and Materials (4)
566 Contemporary Trends in Music Education (4)
566B Early Childhood Music Education (3)
570 Practicum in Music I and II (4) I Music Technology II Music Technology Projects
568 Junior High/Middle School General Music Methods (4)
670 Contemporary Trends in Music Education (4)
671 Advanced Topics in Music Education -- Experimental Research (4)
672 Advanced Topics in Music Education -- History and Philosophy (4)
675 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music Education (3)
677 Organization and Administration of School Music (3)
694 Professional/Clinical Project (project proposal) (3 - 6) – you need to be enrolled during the quarter that you graduate so these hours should be paced according to your expected completion of the Profession/Clinical Project
- Oral Examination
- Completion of Profession/Clinical Project – this may be completed before or after your oral examination. All other course work must be completed before Oral Exam.
- The degree is a total of 47 hours.
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