Graduate Courses for Music Education (MUED)
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MUED 410 Instrumental Arranging (2 credits)
Prerequisites: MUSC250 and permission of department.
Arranging for school bands and orchestras from the elementary through
high school levels.
MUED 411 Advanced Methods in Elementary Instrumental Music Instruction (2 credits)
Prerequisites: MUED311 and MUED320. Corequisite: MUED489. For MUED
majors only.
Prepare instrumental-emphasis music education majors to synthesize the
knowledge and skills that will enable them to develop and/or maintain an
exemplary curricular-oriented, research-based, comprehensive elementary
instrumental music program.
MUED 420 Advanced Methods in Secondary Instrumental Music Instruction (2 credits)
Prerequisites: MUED311 and MUED320. Corequisite: MUED489. For MUED
majors only.
Prepare instrumental-emphasis music education majors to synthesize the
knowledge and skills that will enable them to develop and/or maintain an
exemplary, curricular-oriented, research-based, comprehensive secondary
instrumental program.
MUED 471 Elementary General Music Methods (2 credits)
Prerequisites: MUED222 and MUED333. Corequisite: MUED489. For MUED
majors only.
A study of music curriculum, materials and teaching techniques for the
development of sequential experiences which contribute to children's
musical growth in the elementary schools.
MUED 472 Choral Methods (2 credits)
Prerequisite: MUED471. Corequisite: MUED489. For MUED majors only.
Preparation for teaching choral classes through the integration of
conducting technique, vocal pedagogy, knowledge of repertoire, and the
application of appropriate instructional strategies in the context of
peer teaching and field experience assignments.
MUED 473 Secondary General Music Methods (2 credits)
For MUED majors only.
Introduction to current trends, materials and approaches in secondary
general music instruction.
MUED 474 Field Experiences: Pre-Student Teaching (1 credits)
Prerequisite: MUED411 and MUED420; or MUED471 and MUED472; and
permission of department. Senior standing.
Field experiences to fulfill teaching requirements in K-12 music teacher
education program.
MUED 484 Student Teaching in Elementary School: Music (4-6 credits)
Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program and permission of
department. Corequisite: MUED494. For MUED majors only.
Fulfills elementary teaching requirements in K-12 music teacher
education program. Limited to music education majors who have previously
applied.
MUED 489 Field Experiences (1 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Restricted to music education
majors only. Repeatable to 6 credits.
Series of field experiences in K-12 settings.
MUED 494 Student Teaching in Secondary School: Music (4-6 credits)
Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program and permission of
department. Corequisite: MUED484. For MUED majors only.
Fulfill secondary teaching requirements in K-12 music teacher education
program. Limited to music education majors who have previously applied.
MUED 499 Workshops, Clinics, Institutes (1-3 credits)
Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
Innovative and experimental dimensions of music education offered to
meet the needs of music teachers and music supervisors allowing
students to individualize their programs.
MUED 672 Advanced Instrumental Methods in Music Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Teaching instrumental music in the K-12 setting, including recruiting,
literature selection, curriculum, rehearsal techniques, and pedagogical
approaches.
MUED 673 Beginning String Instruction: Principles and Applications in Group Process (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
A survey of string instrument techniques, pedagogy, and materials for
the elementary school. Includes hands-on review and extension of
beginning-level string playing and teaching techniques through an
organized, sequential approach.
MUED 674 Secondary String Instruction: Principles and Applications in Group Process (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Formerly MUED698.
A survey of string instrument techniques, pedagogy, and materials for
the middle and high school. Includes hands-on review and extension of
intermediate and advanced level string playing and teaching techniques
through an organized, sequential approach.
MUED 677 Advanced Studies in Choral Music Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
A critical review of choral music education in both school and
community. Includes historical foundations, philosophical perspectives,
and practical teaching applications in light of current scholarship.
MUED 687 Music Cultures in the Classroom I: Philosophy and Curriculum Development (3 credits)
For MUED majors only.
Development of music curriculum appropriate for teaching in culturally
diverse schools. Formation of philosophical perspectives, structuring of
curriculum model, identifying and sequencing curriculum content and
assessing multicultural curricula.
MUED 688 Music Cultures in the Classroom II: Curriculum Materials and Teaching Strategies (3 credits)
One hour of lecture, one hour of laboratory, and one hour of
discussion/recitation per week. Recommended: MUED 687. For MUED majors
only. Repeatable to 9 credits if content differs.
Designed to assist the music teacher in integrating music from selected
cultures into the curriculum. Curriculum materials are presented and
teaching strategies demonstrated.
MUED 690 Research Methods in Music and Music Education (3 credits)
The application of methods of research to problems in the fields of
music and music education. The preparation of bibliographies and the
written exposition of research projects in the area of the student's
major interest.
MUED 691 Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
An overview of the psychological bases of musical behavior, with
particular emphasis on the teaching and learning of music.
MUED 692 Foundations and Perspectives of Music Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
An introduction to historical, sociological, and philosophical
perspectives of music education.
MUED 694 Learning Theory in Music (3 credits)
For MUED majors only.
Exploration of learning theories and their application to music
instruction. Study of music learning theory in crosscultural settings;
application and evaluation in the context of a multicultural classroom.
MUED 695 Curriculum Development in Music Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Survey of curriculum movements, theories, methods, and materials in
general education and in music education.
MUED 696 Assessment in Music Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Historical and theoretical nature of assessment in education.
Application and critique of various materials and approaches to
assessment in music education. Development of appropriate evaluation and
reporting tools.
MUED 698 Current Trends in Music Education (1-3 credits)
Repeatable to 08 credits if content differs.
A survey of current and emerging philosophies, methodologies and
curricula in music education and their implementation. The influence of
educational and social changes and the expanding musical scene upon the
music programs for children of all ages and for teacher education.
MUED 699 Workshops, Clinics, Institutes (1-3 credits)
Repeatable to 10 credits.
Innovative approaches to various dimensions of music education are
offered to meet the pedagogical needs of music teachers. The maximum
number of credits tht may be earned under this course symbol toward any
degree is six semester hours; the symbol may be used two or more times
unti sixsemester hours have been reached.
MUED 780 Seminar in Music Teacher Education (3 credits)
Doctoral standing. For MUED majors only.
Development of knowledge and skills necessary for music teacher
educators. Topics include history of and reform movements in music
teacher education, recruitment, education and certification of music
teachers and inservice programs.
