Music education
MUED 309 3
Credits
Elementary School Music Methods
(Cross-listed with ED 309)
Principles, procedures and materials for teaching music to
children at the elementary level. (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
MUED 310 1
Credit
Practicum in Elementary Music Methods
Students will observe and reflect upon weekly fieldwork in
elementary public school classrooms, grades K-5. Additionally, students will
assist with and lead live classroom activities. For preservice music educators.
(Co-requisite: MUED 309; Recommended: ED 201. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(.5 + 1.5) Offered Alternate Fall
MUED 315 2
Credits
Music Methods and Techniques
Instruction in voice and the basic instruments of band and orchestra.
Emphasis on teaching methods. Course may be repeated for credit. See Music
Department Handbook. Materials fee: $75 for brass section only. (Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor; for voice prerequisites: Permission of instructor.)
(1 + 2) Offered Fall, Spring
MUED 316 1
Credit
Practicum in Middle-Level Music Methods
Students will observe and reflect upon weekly fieldwork in
grades 4-6 beginning instrumental music classes. Additionally, students will
assist with and lead live classroom activities. For preservice music educators.
Next offered: 2007-08. (Prerequisite: MUED 315, any music techniques/methods
course plus concurrent enrollment in a second MUED 315 course. Recommended: ED
201. Next offered: 2006-07.) (.5 + 1.5) Offered Alternate Spring
MUED 405W 3
Credits
Secondary School Music Methods
Principles and methods of teaching music in junior and senior
high school with emphasis on philosophies, management, objectives, teaching
techniques, choral and general music programs. Includes use of teaching plans
in classroom and rehearsal settings. (Prerequisites: ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or
ENGL 213X; and permission of instructor. Should be taken prior to ED 453.)
(2 + 3) Offered Spring
MUED 406 1
Credit
Practicum in Secondary Music Methods
Students will observe and reflect upon weekly fieldwork in a
local middle or high school. Additionally, students will assist with and lead
live classroom activities. For preservice music educators. Taken concurrently
with MUED 405, Secondary Music Methods. (Next Offered: 2008-09.)
(.5 + 1.5) Offered Alternate Fall
MUED 610 3
Credits
Historical and Contemporary Issues in Music Education
Overview of historical and contemporary issues in music
education, including the early years in America, music education since 1950,
professional organizations, philosophy, curricular approaches, comprehensive
musicianship, the standards movement, assessment, multicultural music
education, and impact technology. (Prerequisite: Graduate-level standing in a
music degree program. Recommended: One year of K-12 teaching experience. Next
offered: Spring 2007) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring