Spring 2021
Musc 775- foundations of Music Education, History/Trends/Psychology
This graduate-level course will examine historical foundations and current trends of music education in the United States. Focus will be on practical applications, the psychology of how music is learned and processed in the brain, and the use of current trends for the contemporary music classroom. 3 credits
MusC 735- American Music Survey
This course examines the background and history of American music and its application to current music education programs from the time of the Bay Psalm Book to 21st century. 2 credits
SUmmer 2021
MUSC 716- Technology for Music Educators
This course examines various technology tools for improving instruction and explores methods for integration of technology into the music curriculum including sound reinforcement and recording. 2 credits
MUSC 751- Advanced Conducting
This course examines techniques to improve the student’s technical and musical background in conducting. Content will include pedagogical methods and related materials within a student’s specialty area. 3 credits
Fall 2021
Musc 715- Music Theory Analysis for the Music Educator
This course examines useful and practical approaches of score analysis, formal structures, and organizational systems for the benefit of music educators. 2 credits
MUSC 782- Foundations in Music Education Philosophy and Trends
This graduate-level course will examine the philosophical foundations of education and music education. Students will develop the ability to express personal philosophical ideas and beliefs using language of the music education profession in the United States. 3 credits
SPring 2022
MUSC 785- General Music Pedagogy
This course focuses on developing effective tools for successful elementary and general music classrooms. An examination of state and national standards, Orff and Kodaly is included. 3 credits
MUSC 766- School Music Administration
This course studies the organization and administration of the school instrumental/vocal music program. Topics include: budgeting, recruiting, retention, relationships with external constituencies, policy development and implementation, and organizational structure. 2 credits
SUMMER 2022
MUSC 777- Curriculum writing in Music Education
This course examines techniques for effective curriculum writing and development. 2 credits
MUSC 752- Advanced Rehearsal Techniques and Pedagogy
This course will explore rehearsal techniques, conducting, planning, preparation, and score analysis skills. It will further explore the pedagogical intricacies of wind, brass, percussion, string and vocal teaching. Focus will be on developing and improving sound pedagogical practices in the teaching of these specific areas. This course is a continuation of pedagogical literature, methods, and related materials within the student’s specialty area. 3 credits
Fall 2022
MUSC 772- Research in Music Education
This course investigates the basic concepts and resources associated with research in music education. Students will learn the technique of writing in the discipline using commonly accepted musicological inquiry.
3 credits
3 credits
MUSC 743- Jazz Pedagogy for the Music Educator
This course examines instructional and choral jazz pedagogy techniques to help the educator develop and maintain a viable jazz component to the school’s music curriculum. A survey of appropriate literature by grade/age level will be reviewed. 2 credits