Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program: Music
Major: Music
Emphasis: Education (Emphasis does not appear on transcript.)
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
School of Music
College: Fine Arts & Design
Major Code: 1610
Degree: Master of Music (M.M.)
Department: Music
College: Fine Arts and Design
Graduate Advisor:
Dr. Ted Honea
E-Mail Address:
thonea@uco.edu
Office Address: Music 207
Phone Number: 405-974-5642
Music, M.M. - Education Emphasis
The Master of Music is a flexible program that allows the
student to concentrate in his/her area of specialization in a
program that develops teaching and creative skills while providing
the student with a deeper and more comprehensive
understanding of his/her area than can be obtained on the
undergraduate level.
The School of Music is accredited by the National Association
of Schools of Music (NASM).
Admission Requirements
Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Graduate
Studies (JCGS), 100 N. University Dr., Nigh University
Center, Rm. 404, Edmond, OK 73034.
1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/
graduate/admissions.html).
2. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
from each institution attended with all degrees posted.
Completion of an appropriate undergraduate program
(or equivalent for international students) and demonstration
of at least baccalaureate-level competence in those
areas considered common to all undergraduate study in
music as outlined in Sections VII or VIII of the National
Association of Schools of Music Handbook. Undergraduate
transcripts must show a minimum 2.50 GPA overall or
2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours attempted.
3. Students falling below this standard may qualify for
conditional admission. This will be at the discretion of
the graduate program advisor. See Admission to Graduate
Studies section in the Graduate Catalog.
4. Perform a ten-minute applied audition on your primary
performance medium. Consult the School of Music
homepage for more details. Application to the Jackson
College of Graduate Studies must be completed prior to
the audition.
5. Students with a native language other than English must
submit evidence of English language proficiency. See Admission
to Graduate Studies section - English Language
Proficiency.
Graduation Requirements
Required Courses................................................ 14 Hours
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
MUS 5312 Introduction to Music Research
MUED 5980* Graduate Project (3 credit hours)
MUED 5xx3 Music Education Methods
(in student’s area of interest, vocal,
instrumental or general)
* In student’s area of interest, vocal, instrumental
or general
Select 6 credit hours from the following
Course Course Course Title
Prefix No.
MUED 5123 Foundations of Music Education
MUED 5223 Philosophy of Music Education
MUED 5333 Current Trends in Practice
Guided Electives.................................................. 18 Hours
Course
Prefix
Course
No.
Course Title
MUS 5xx3 Music History (6 hours)
MUS 5xx3 Music theory (6 hours)
MUED 5xx3 Music Education or other (6 credit hours
as approved by graduate advisor)
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................32 HOURS
Other Requirements
1. Entrance Advisory Examination. Complete the written Entrance
Advisory Examination in music history and music
theory after admission to the graduate program and prior
to attending classes. A passing grade of 70% is required.
Students falling below 70% may make up any deficiency
by enrolling in Music History Survey and/or Music Theory
Survey and completing the course with a grade of B or better.
2. Advisory Committee. Select an advisory committee consisting
of the graduate program advisor as Chairperson
and two other graduate faculty members.
3. Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with
his/her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College
of Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester
of graduate work. The plan must be signed and dated by
the student and the graduate program advisor before it
can be considered official.
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