Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in music or music education (or the equivalent).
This master's degree is designed for persons who are seeking initial teacher certification in music. Persons who have already earned
initial teacher certificationshould consider the Master of Music in Music Education degree.
Three curriculum strands are offered to meet the teaching certification standards and educational needs of the students who will enroll in the M.A.T. (Music). Those three strands are (1) Vocal/Choral, (2) Instrumental – Strings, and (3) Instrumental – Winds/Percussion. Students may be required to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites appropriate for their areas of concentration.
Core Courses Required for Each M.A.T. Strand 30 credits
EDPY 705--Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
EDFN 749--The School in Modern Society (3 credits)
EDRM 723--Classroom Assessment Methods (3 credits)
Music Theory (as determined by the Music Diagnostic Exam, 3 credits)
Music History (as determined by the Music Diagnostic Exam, 3 credits)
MUED 731--Teaching Internship (12 credits)
MUED 732--Teaching Internship Seminar (3 credits)
Following are the strand-specific courses required to meet the teacher certification standards and educational needs of students in each M.A.T. strand.
Vocal/Choral Strand 15 credits
MUED 565--Specialized Elementary Methods (2 credits)
MUED 756--Choral Development and Related Materials (3 credits)
MUED 554/7xx--Materials and methods (either choral or elementary, 3 credits)
MUSC 734--Choral ensemble (2 semesters of participation, 2 credits)
MUSC 577--Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
MUSC/MUED--Electives (select from: diction, choral literature, conducting, independent study, applied voice, applied piano, or ensemble; 3 credits)
Students must satisfy prerequisite skills in piano, conducting, and elementary and choral materials and methods.
Instrumental (Strings) Strand 15 credits
MUED 533--Methods for String Instruction I (2 credits)
MUED 533P--Practicum in Methods for String Instruction I (1 credit)
MUED 534--Methods for String Instruction II (2 credits)
MUED 534P--Practicum in Methods for String Instruction II (1 credit)
MUSC 734--Orchestra (2 semesters of participation, 2 credits)
MUSC 733B--Advanced Conducting (3 credits)
MUED 753--Instrumental Development & Related Materials (3 credits)
MUSC 501--Secondary instrument applied lesson (1 credit)
Students must satisfy prerequisite skills in secondary string instruments, wind pedagogy, conducting, and piano.
Instrumental (Winds/Percussion) Strand 15 credits
MUED 568--Organization & Administration of Music Programs (2 credits)
MUED 568P--Practicum in Instrumental Music (1 credit)
MUED 557--Wind Pedagogy II (2 credits)
MUSC 734--Symphonic Band (2 semesters of participation, 2 credits)
Students will select two of the following three courses (6 credits):
MUSC 733B--Advanced Conducting (3 credits)
MUED 784--Band Literature (3 credits)
MUED 753--Instrumental Development & Related Materials (3 credits)
MUED/MUSC Electives (select from: music education, conducting,
independent study, primary or secondary instrument; 2 credits)
Students must satisfy prerequisite skills in wind and percussion pedagogy, secondary instruments, conducting, and piano.
