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Graduate Catalog: Section 10.11http://graduate.ua.edu/catalog/23100.htmlTHE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA GRADUATE CATALOGTable of Contents > College of Education10.11 DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION (MUE)Department Head: Professor Carol A. Prickett, Office: 253 Moody Music BuildingGraduate work in Music Education is an option through curriculum and instruction (see Curriculum and Instruction,College of Education). Under Curriculum and Instruction, Music Education concentrations are available at the M.A.,nontraditional initial certification, Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. degree levels. All programs, except the doctoral programs,can lead to Alabama teacher certification.Admission Requirements:M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction (Music Education option): Master’s candidates must hold valid Alabama Class Bor approved equivalent certification to be considered for admission. Music education is offered as an option undercurriculum and instruction in the College of Education. Students are required to demonstrate professional competencein music theory and music history; to submit a tape of an ensemble performance or teaching sample; and, ifrequested, to perform a placement audition on the major instrument prior to the completion of 12 hours of graduatestudy. Contingent upon faculty and Graduate School approval, conditional admission is granted in some instances.Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Music Education option). Music education is offered as anoption under curriculum and instruction of the College of Education. An applicant must successfully complete a formalscreening interview with the music education faculty prior to an admission decision, and doctoral applicants mustsubmit a writing sample. Students are required to demonstrate professional competence in music theory and musichistory; to submit a tape of an ensemble performance or teaching sample; and, if requested, to perform a placementaudition on the major instrument prior to the completion of 12 hours of graduate study. It is highly recommendedthat applicants have a minimum of three years’ full-time contractual teaching experience prior to beginning a postmaster’sdegree program. Contingent upon faculty and Graduate School approval, conditional admission is granted insome instances.Degree Requirements:M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction (Music Education option). Two M.A. plans are offered. Both plans presume anundergraduate degree in music education from an accredited school, valid Alabama Class B teaching certification (oran approved equivalent teaching certificate), and lead to Alabama Class A, master’s level, teaching certification. Bothrequire compliance with the State--approved certification program and a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours asfollows: (a) required music education courses, 6 hours; (b) foundations of professional studies, 3 hours; (c)educational research, 3 hours; (d) technology, 3 hours; (e) faculty-approved teaching field, 15 hours; and, additionalrequirements/electives, 0-3 hours. Candidates under Plan I for the master’s degree must write a thesis (6 semesterhours of thesis research may be used toward the degree). Plan II candidates must earn a minimum of 30 graduatesemester hours. No music education master’s degree programs are available without satisfying Alabama certificationrequirements; students earning a master’s degree must be eligible for recommendation for Alabama Class A musiceducation (P-12) teaching certification.Nontraditional, Alternative Initial Teacher Certification Program. The alternative certification master’s degreeprogram is designed for students who have not completed an undergraduate degree in music education, but whopossess an undergraduate degree in an area of music from a school accredited by the National Association of Schoolsof Music. It requires a minimum of 39 course credits as follows: (a) curriculum and teaching, 3 hours; (b)professional studies, 6 hours; (c) survey of special education, 3 hours; (d) technology, 3 hours; (e) evaluation ofteaching and learning, 3 hours; (f) teaching reading or reading in content area, 3 hours; (g) music and musiceducation, 12 hours; (h) internship, 6 hours. Some undergraduate prerequisites are also required. The fulfillment ofall requirements leads to recommendation for the Alabama Class A teaching certificate in music education (P-12) andthe master’s degree. Prior to an admission decision, students must request a formal written evaluation of all collegelevelcoursework by the Office of Student Services and Certification; College of Education; Box 870231; Tuscaloosa,AL 35401; (205) 348-6073. Information about the request for evaluation can be found at www.education.ua.edu,from the Office of Student Services and Certification link, or by contacting that office.Ed.S. in Curriculum & Instruction (Music Education option). A minimum of 30 hours of appropriate work beyondthe M.A. degree, including completion of a research project, is required for the educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree.The fulfillment of these requirements leads to the Alabama Class AA certificate in music education (P-12). The totalhours of graduate work, including the M.A. degree, must be 60 hours. Students who are pursuing certification optionsmust be certain their programs of study meet all certification requirements according to programs approved by theAlabama Department of Education. Courses used to qualify for a lower level supporting certificate cannot be usedagain in a higher level certification program.
Graduate Catalog: Section 10.11http://graduate.ua.edu/catalog/23100.htmlEd.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Music Education option). The doctor of education degree in curriculum andinstruction (music education option) is designed to include a broad field of study in a major area of specialization.Selection and sequence of courses are contingent on the skills, background, and professional goals of the student.Each student’s program will include courses in music, music education, professional education, and research.Interested students should contact Music Education; Box 870366 ; Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366 ; (205) 348-6054;www.musiceducation.ua.edu, or speak with a music education advisor.Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Music Education option). The doctor of philosophy degree in curriculum andinstruction (music education option) is designed to include a broad field of study in a major area of specialization.Selection and sequence of courses are contingent on the skills, background, and professional goals of the student.Each student’s program will include courses in music, music education, professional education, and research.Interested students should contact Music Education; Box 870366 ; Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366 ; (205) 348-6054,www.musiceducation.ua.edu, or speak with a music education advisor.General RequirementsBefore 12 hours of graduate study are completed in any graduate degree program, all music education graduatestudents are required to demonstrate professional competence in music theory and music history; to submit a tape ofan ensemble performance or teaching sample; and, if requested, to perform a placement audition on the majorinstrument. Information about specific examinations can be obtained through the Music Education Office; Box870366; Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366; (205) 348-6054; www.musiceducation.ua.edu.Graduate-level music education courses which meet requirements for specific State-approved certification programs(Class A, Class AA) are typically offered during summer sessions. Applicants for music education graduate degreesshould anticipate that summer enrollment may be necessary to complete degree requirements. Questions concerningthe rotation of course offerings should be directed to the Music Education Department; Box 870366; Tuscaloosa, AL35487-0366; (205) 348-6054; www.musiceducation.ua.edu.The content of all graduate programs in music education is determined, in part, by the background and goals of theindividual student. Each program will include graduate courses in music education (choral, instrumental, or general)and professional education, and may include studio courses and other graduate study as indicated by the student’sbackground and interests in consultation with his or her advisor. It is recommended that each student contact his orher advisor during the first term of graduate study in order to plan the program.Course DescriptionsMUE 500 Foundations of Music Education. Three hours.Investigation of the purposes and functions of music education from antiquity to the present. Philosophicalfoundations and a chronological survey of historical issues related to the inclusion of music in general education willalso be discussed.MUE 502 Sociology of Music and Music Education. Three hours.This course explores the literature on sociological aspects of music and music education, including psychological,cultural and teacher role development.MUE 522 Curricular Trends in Elementary Music. Three hours.Instructional materials, lesson planning, teaching practices and procedures, research, and the evaluation of pupilachievement.MUE 524 Advanced Studies in Teaching Music: Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly and Dalcroze Approaches. Threehours.This course explores instructional processes, philosophical foundations and related research of the Orff-Schulwerk,Kodaly and Dalcrose approaches to teaching music.MUE 525 Choral Techniques and Materials. Three hours.Organization, rehearsal, programming and performance of choral groups.MUE 526 Instrumental Techniques and Materials. Three hours.Organization, rehearsal, programming and performance of instrumental groups.MUE 528 Curricular Trends in General Music Education. Three hours.Prerequisites: MUE 500 or permission of instructor.Analysis of current trends in general music and their influence on techniques and materials for P-12 and 2-yearcommunity colleges.MUE 530 Music Education Curriculum Theory and Development. Three hours.
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