Graduate Bulletin 1999-2001
MUSIC
MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION
The candidate for the Master of Music Education degree will select one of the three degree tracks defined below.
Track I—This program is designed for students who are interested in research and are considering doctoral study. The program requires a total of 30 credit hours, six of which are Thesis. An oral examination in defense of the thesis as well as written and oral comprehensive examinations are required.
Track II—This program is designed for students who have strong ability in and who wish to emphasize performance. Requirements are fulfilled by 33 credit hours of coursework, three credit hours of which are for Graduate Recital. The candidate must successfully complete written and oral comprehensive examinations.
Track III—This program affords the candidate the opportunity to fulfill degree requirements by completing 36 credit hours of coursework followed by written and oral examinations.
| MME Curricula: | Track I Minimums (cr. hrs.) |
Track II Minimums (cr. hrs.) |
Track III Minimums |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Music Education—required | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Foundations of Music Education | 3 | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Music Education | 3 | ||
| II. Music Courses (MUTH, MUGN and MUHL offerings)—required |
9 | 9 | 12 |
| Seminar in Research | 3 | ||
| Music History | 31 | ||
| Music Theory 32 | |||
| III. Education | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| IV. Electives3 (to be selected from MUED, MUGN, MUPR, or MUPD offerings) |
3 | 9 | 12 |
| V. Recital | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| VI. Thesis | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Minimums: | 30 | 33 | 36 |
The choice of the appropriate track for individual students will be determined by students in consultation with their advisors. This choice must be made prior to admission to degree candidacy.