Music Education (MUED)

Description: A study of the processes of music teaching and learning, to include topics such as current state and national music standards frameworks; curriculum development; learning theories; teaching and learning tools/strategies; and assessment principles applicable to music lessons, units, and programs.

Description: Extension of basic conducting skills as related to orchestral and band literature; score analysis, keyboard and pitch imagery skills, advanced baton technique, interpretation and expressive conducting. Addresses the art of conducting from the experienced educator's perspective.

Description: Psychological and sociological principles involved in music learning and performance. Musical aspects of human development, motivation, expressive performance, creativity, performance anxiety, emotional response to music listening, and social uses of music.

Description: Function and contribution of music in the education of the handicapped. Methodology and materials to implement an effective music program. Development of musical experiences for exceptional students of all ages. Public Laws 94-142 and 95-561, music Individualized Education Programs, assessments, adaptations of curriculum materials, current methodologies and research.

Description: Interpretation and application of research results. Enables student to design, implement, and report research in the classroom.

Description: Historical overview of American music education practices from the Singing School tradition to today. Major philosophical influences in American music education, writings regarding aesthetic education, equity, ethical practice, gender, meaning, and profundity. The writings of Stubley, Reimer, Mark, Gary, Hylton, Richmond and others are conisdered.

Description: Explores characteristics, practices, and habits associated with expert teaching in a variety of music classroom settings. Develop and refine habits of personal musicianship and translate these habits into effective modeling. Through reflective practice, focus on creating positive relationships with students, enhancing student engagement, developing proactive and effective instructional strategies, sequencing instruction effectively, and creating culturally responsive learning environments.

Description: Selection and evaluation of choral music for the school ensemble. Curricular concerns, rehearsal and conducting techniques.

Description: Selection and evaluation of instrumental music for the school ensemble. Curricular concerns, rehearsal and conducting techniques.

Description: For prospective new and experienced general music/middle school teachers. Characteristics of middle school students, materials, methodology, guitar and recorder techniques, and curriculum development.

Description: Prepares the teacher of the young child (3-8 years) in the musical skills, methodology, and materials needed to carry out a successful program of music in the public and private schools, the nursery schools, and day-care centers.

Description: Designed for the practicing choral directors. Conducting techniques for, and score preparation of, Renaissance, Baroque and twentieth-century choral literature.

Description: Individual, scholarly study designed to enable a student to pursue a selected topic in music education with the direction and guidance of a faculty member.

Description: Supervised teaching experiences in schools with accompanying seminar which focuses on: teacher certification, teacher and students rights and responsibilities, proper conduct of teachers, selected legal aspects of education, methods of communicating with parents and community members, and current issues which impact education. MUED 897 does not apply towards the master of music degree.

Description: Supervised teaching experiences in schools with accompanying seminar which focuses on: teacher certification, teacher and students rights and responsibilities, proper conduct of teachers, selected legal aspects of education, methods of communicating with parents and community members, and current issues which impact education. MUED 897 does not apply towards the master of music degree.

Description: Supervised teaching experiences in schools with accompanying seminar which focuses on: teacher certification, teacher and students rights and responsibilities, proper conduct of teachers, selected legal aspects of education, methods of communicating with parents and community members, and current issues which impact education. MUED 897 does not apply towards the master of music degree.

Description: Opportunities to design and implement a major research project with the direction and guidance of a faculty member.

Description: This course is designed to facilitate synthesis and application of course content within the Master of Music Education degree program. This synthesis will involve reflection that explore areas of change and growth for each individual participant. Students will complete a series of modules culminating in a final project that demonstrates how their graduate study has contributed to changes in content and pedagogical content knowledge, musicianship skills, dispositions, and values.

Description: Implementation of current programs, materials, and techniques for the improvement of music instruction in the elementary school.

Description: An in-depth examination of quantitative research designs and statistical techniques, with emphasis on their application to music research.

Description: Competencies and understandings in music curriculum design and development, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques that contribute to being an effective college music instructor. MUED 982 is for graduate students in music who are preparing to teach at the college level.

Description: Intensive study of topics in music education.

Description: This course is an in-depth study of the cognitive mechanisms underlying the acquisition of musical knowledge and skills. Specific attention is given to the following, in the context of music learning: emotion and expression, self-regulation and metacognition, and sociocognitive development

Description: Philosophy guides choices within the discipline of music education and is informed by pedagogy, research, and perceptions of educators. Policy is the application of solutions and frameworks to solve problems and results from the philosophies of those articulating and defending policy. Both sides of the paradigm will be analyzed and discussed resulting in the identification of problems existing in music education, K-12 schools, higher education, and music in society at large. Solutions will be offered for such problems and policies designed and defended.

Description: Advanced course in music technology presented in a seminar format which focuses on the adoption and adaptation of technology in higher education in the areas of teaching, research, and outreach within the context of music as the discipline.

Description: This course is an in-depth study of individual differences in music learning and development. Specific attention is given to learner variability in music learning environments in terms of ability/disability, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status. Using the framework of Universal Design for Learning, students are engaged in a process for making music learning concepts accessible in a variety of inclusive environments.

Description: An in-depth examination of the purposes, issues, trends and measurement tools of assessment in music in five major areas--aptitude, cognitive musical achievement, musical performance, creativity, and attitude (plus other affective variables) in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Description: An exploration of (1) central issues that any music philosophy ought to consider, (2) significant philosophical positions championed throughout history, and (3) significant music philosophers and their writings (recent past & present).