07.02.05.01 MA - Major in Music Education (leading to New York State Initial plus Professional Certification in Music)
Prerequisite
Completion of an undergraduate degree in music (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent) is necessary for matriculation. In rare cases where the undergraduate degree was obtained in another field, the transcript must show the equivalent of 40 hours of music content area study in applied music lessons, ensemble participation, music theory and aural skills, music history, and keyboard.
Note: This degree program may be pursued only through full-time enrollment.
Requirements:
| Course | Credits |
| Pedagogical-Content Courses | |
| MUE 402 (Measurement and Evaluation) | 3 |
| MUE 403 (Introduction to Research) | 3 |
| MUE 501 (History and Philosophy of Music Education) | 3 |
| MUE 502 (Curriculum Seminar) | 3 |
| Other | |
| Electives in Music Theory, Orchestration, and/or Composition | 3-4 |
| Electives (no more than 6 credits of applied study and no more than 2 credits of ensemble) | 6 |
| Pedagogical Core (see below) | 17-18 |
| Final Project
MUE 473 (Field Project in Music Education) |
4 |
| Total credits | 42-44 |
Pedagogical Core: Instrumental Music Emphasis
| Course | Credits |
| MUE 411 (Early Childhood Music Education)
OR MUE 412 (Elementary General Music Methods) OR MUE 413 (Secondary General Music Methods) |
2 |
| MUE 419 (Secondary Instrumental Rehearsals: Winds/Perc)
OR MUE 420 (Secondary Instrumental Rehearsals: Strings) |
2 |
| MUE 465 (Instrumental Techniques: Winds/Percussion) | 3 |
| MUE 466 (Instrumental Techniques: Strings) | 3 |
| ED 447 (Disability in Schools) | 3 |
| MUE 472 (Internship for Certification) | 4 |
| Total credits | 17 |
Pedagogical Core: Vocal Music Emphasis
| Course | Credits |
| MUE 412 (Elementary General Music Methods) | 2 |
| MUE 413 (Secondary General Music Methods) | 2 |
| MUE 414 (Elementary and Middle School Choral Methods) | 2 |
| MUE 415 (High School Choral Music) | 2 |
| MUE 465 (Instrumental Techniques: Winds/Percussion)
OR MUE 466 (Instrumental Techniques: Strings) |
3 |
| ED 447 (Disability in Schools) | 3 |
| MUE 472 (Internship for Certification) | 4 |
| Total credits | 18 |
Pedagogical Core: General Music Emphasis
| Course | Credits |
| MUE 411 (Early Childhood Music Education) | 2 |
| MUE 412 (Elementary General Music Methods) | 2 |
| MUE 413 (Secondary General Music Methods) | 2 |
| MUE 414 (Elementary and Middle School Choral Methods) | 2 |
| MUE 465 (Instrumental Techniques: Winds/Percussion) OR MUE 466 (Instrumental Techniques: Strings) |
3 |
| ED 447 (Disability in Schools) | 3 |
| MUE 472 (Internship for Certification) | 4 |
| Total credits | 18 |
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