Music education
MUED 110 2
Credits
Becoming a Music Teacher in the 21st Century
An introduction and exploration of the profession of music
education. Focus on national educational policies and practices in education
and music education. Opportunities for interaction with Alaska teachers,
student teachers and students in the music education program. (Prerequisite:
ENGL 111X.) (2 + 0) Offered Spring
MUED 201 2
Credits
Introduction to Music Education
Introduction to professional education with special emphasis
on music education as practiced at the elementary, middle school and high
school levels. Review of cultural, social, and current legal requirements that
influence education and music education in the U.S. and Alaska. (Prerequisites:
ENGL 111X, ENGL 211X and MUED 110. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(2 + 0 + 1) Offered Alternate Spring
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.
(Prerequisite: MUED 315, any music techniques/methods course plus concurrent
enrollment in a second MUED 315 course. Recommended: ED 201. Next offered:
2008-09.) (.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 2009) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring