This degree program is offered in conjunction with the College of Education. Students who successfully complete the Master of Arts in Teaching (Music Education) degree will be prepared for careers in music education and are qualified for initial South Carolina teacher certification. The course of study includes graduate music courses, professional education courses in the College of Education, courses in music learning and teaching, and practicum opportunities. Students may be required to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites appropriate for their areas of concentration.
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There are three curricular strands, but the following requirements are common to all three:
MA Teaching - Core Requirements
The courses listed below are common to all MA Teaching Strands:
| Core Courses | |
| Human Growth and Development (EDPY 705) | 3 credits |
| Select one from:
a) Content Area Literacy PK-12(EDRD 500) |
3 credits |
| Classroom Assessment Methods (EDRM 723) | 3 credits |
| Music Theory (as determined by the Music Diagnostic Exam) | 3 credits |
| Music History (as determined by the Music Diagnostic Exam) | 3 credits |
| Teaching Internship (MUED 731) | 12 credits |
| Teaching Internship Seminar (MUED 732) | 3 credits |
| Total | 30 credits |
The three curricular strands:
The following courses are specific to the Choral Strand:
| Choral Strand Courses | |
| Specialized Elementary Methods (MUED 565) | 2 credits |
| Choral Development and Related Materials (MUED 756) | 3 credits |
| Materials and methods (either choral or elementary, MUED 554/7xx) | 3 credits |
| Choral ensemble (2 semesters of participation, MUSC 734) | 2 credits |
| Vocal Pedagogy (MUSC 577) | 2 credits |
| MUSC/MUED Electives (select from: diction, choral literature, conducting, independent study, applied voice, applied piano, or ensemble) | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
The following courses are specific to the Instrumental (Orchestra) Strand:
| Instrumental (Orchestra) Strand Courses | |
| Methods for String Instruction I (MUED 533) | 2 credits |
| Practicum in Methods for String Instruction I (MUED 533P) | 1 credits |
| Methods for String Instruction II (MUED 534) | 2 credits |
| Practicum in Methods for String Instruction II (MUED 534P) | 1 credits |
| Orchestra (MUSC 734 - 2 semesters of participation) | 2 credits |
| Advanced Conducting (MUSC 733B) | 3 credits |
| Instrumental Development & Related Materials (MUED 753) | 3 credits |
| Secondary instrument applied lesson (MUSC 501) | 1 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
Students must satisfy prerequisite skills in secondary string instruments, wind pedagogy, conducting, and piano
The following courses are specific to the Instrumental (Band) Strand:
| Instrumental (Band) Strand Courses | |
| Organization & Administration of Music Programs (MUED 568) | 2 credits |
| The Middle School Band (MUED 551) | 2 credits |
| The High School Band (MUED 552) | 2 credits |
| Ensemble (band) (MUSC 734 - 2 semesters participation) | 2 credits |
| Advanced Conducting (MUSC 733B) | 3 credits |
| Elective course from MUED or College of Education | 3 credits |
| Independent Study in Music Education (MUED 700) | 1 credit |
| Total | 15 credits |
Students must satisfy prerequisite skills in wind and percussion pedagogy, secondary instruments, conducting, and piano.