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Study in principles and use of media in instructional situations in music education. Theoretical framework for use of media developed. Student responsible for series of media productions appropriate to music education. Emphasis not on operation of audio-visual equipment, but on effectiveness and efficiency of media-based instruction, thus suitable for non-music majors with some familiarity with music in school situations, but whose interest in media may be more far-reaching.

Systematic design of curricula for all areas of music education. Each participant develops actual curriculum, plans for using and evaluating it, and means for evaluating and reporting students' progress.

Usually summer or other short-term workshops dealing with specific music literature, techniques, problems, or teaching methodologies. Maximum of 6 credit hours in increments of no more than 3 credit hours may apply, with permission, to requirements in the Elective Course Work by Advisement category.

African and Caribbean drumming in the middle school. Special emphasis on World Music Drumming Curriculum and the National and State Standards in Music.

Presentation and investigation of a specific but not regularly scheduled topic of current need or interest. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours (in different topics) and may apply with permission to requirements in the categories of Music Education and related Course Work or Elective Course Work by Advisement.

Study of empirical aesthetics. Explores characteristics of aesthetic response, structural characteristics of music as they relate to aesthetic responses, and theories that describe how this response is achieved and developed. Empirical research studies examined within theoretical contexts.

Resources, techniques, applications, and processes in research in music education and therapy. Special emphasis will be on psychological and experimental research.