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In-Service Program

The program provides the graduate student who is a teacher a greater range of courses than the often more specialized concentration of the Final Project program. In recognition of the individual differences among teachers, their teaching positions, and thus of their particular needs, this program allows maximum flexibility with a broad, yet balanced selection of choices. The program leads to the academic qualifications required for Professional Certification in New York State.

General Requirements

  1. At least 15 credit hours of the overall program should be in music education and music education related course work.
  2. At least 12 credit hours of the overall program should be in course work dealing with music theory, history, literature, analysis, or performance.
  3. At least 18 credit hours of the overall program should be in course work at the 600 level.
  4. For more detailed information about program requirements, the candidate is referred to the Policies and Practices for Master of Music Degree Candidates available from the School of Music office.

For certification information, students should see Graduate Teacher Education Certification (see page xx) section of the catalog.

Specific Requirements

Required Courses

MUS 521
Music Bibliography

3
MUS 624
Analytic Techniques

3
MUED 619
Foundations of Music Education I

3
MUED 620
Foundations of Music Education II

3
MUED 621
Music Education Foundation III

3

6 credit hours of Music Education or Music Education-related course work, by advisement (MUED or MUS)

6 credit hours of course work in theory, history, literature, performance

9 credit hours of elective course work by advisement*

*Individualized selections of course work in theory, history, literature, performance and special studies (MUS) or (MUED) 590 and 591. Course work outside of music is also acceptable, subject to the course relationship to the candidate's personal growth and professional competence. Short "workshops" (MUED) 555/565 can be applied only in this category and require prior permission of the program advisor.