07.02.09 MA - Major in Pedagogy of Music Theory
This degree is intended either for those who wish to focus on a teaching career in music theory (with emphasis in pedagogy, aural and keyboard skills, composition, and cognition), or other graduate students who may wish to complete a dual-degree program in Performance & Literature (MM or DMA) and Music Theory.
Degree requirement checklist for MA in Pedagogy of Music Theory
Requirements for students who enroll in fall 2009 or later
| Course | Credits |
| TH 521 or 421 (Pedagogy of Theory)1 | 4 or 3 |
| TH 522 or 422 (Pedagogy of Theory: Advanced Topics) | 4 or 3 |
| TH 451 or 452 (Modal or Tonal Counterpoint) | 3 |
| TH 471 (Apprenticeship in Pedagogy I) | 1 |
| TH 472 (Apprenticeship in Pedagogy II)2 | 2 |
| TH 475 (Intermediate Keyboard Skills) | 3 |
| TH 480 (Advanced Harmony and Composition) | 3 |
| TH 511 or 411 (Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music)3 | 4 or 3 |
| Applied music or Electives: A minimum of three credits of which must be taken outside of music theory and a minimum of three credits of which must be taken in music theory. | 6-9 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
- Theory 521 is recommended; the pedagogy course requirement may be fulfilled by TH 421 for dual degree candidates.
- Work for the degree culminates in a teaching recital and the skills examination, as part of TH 472.
- Students in double majors or dual degree programs may substitute TH 401 (3 credits), although TH 511 or TH 411 are preferred.
(Updated 6/25/09)
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