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Music Education: Advanced Certification, M.A.

Course Requirements

Required (6 hours—or show evidence of completion)

EDUC 7703Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education

3
EDUC 6699Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research

3

Education Electives (6 hours minimum - chosen from the list below or as approved by the Music Department Chair)

EDUC 6600Educational Assessment

3
EDUC 6601Instructional Media and Technology for Teachers

3
EDUC 6603American High School

3
EDUC 6642Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom

3
EDUC 7712Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills

3
EDUC 6607Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition

3
EDUC 7701Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education

3
EDUC 7702Integrating Instructional Media and Technology

3
EDUC 7795Applied Research Project

1-3
EDUC 7798Special Topics in Education

1-3
EDUC 7730School Law

3
EDUC 6690Classroom Management

3

Content Courses (18 hours minimum — more if candidates show evidence of completion of education courses.)

MUED 7100Advanced Study in Music Education

3
MUSC 6750Special Topics in Music History

3
MUSC 5910Private Music Lessons

2
MUSC 5920Private Music Lessons

2
MUSC 6910Private Music Lessons

2
MUSC 6920Private Music Lessons

2
MUSC 6480Advanced Conducting and Literature

3
MUED 5100Seminar in Music Theory

3
MUSC 6500Advanced Applied Pedagogy

3

MUSC 5910-6920: (May be repeated for credit, 4 hours required)

MUED 7100, MUSC 6750, MUSC 5910-6920, MUSC 5100, MUSC 6500: Required Content Courses

Elective content course will be determined by advisor and candidate after transcript evalua- tion, and will be based on candidate’s interests, strengths, as well as content and professional development needs.

Participation in at least one ensemble each fall and spring semester: 1 hour credit each, 0 hours count toward the degree.

Capstone Presentation (3 hours)

MUED 7800Music Education Capstone Exhibition/Project

3

This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College.

Total Minimum Number of Course Work Hours : 33

Minimum Hours of Field Experience : 20

Program Entrance Requirements

  • Hold initial certification in Music (B-12) from the State of Georgia or a state that participates in the Interstate Certification Compact. For more information on this agreement, see http://www.gapsc.com/MovetoGeorgia/outOfStateEducators.aspx;
  • Audition on major instrument (voice, piano, organ, etc.);
  • Minimum score on Music Theory Placement Exam (contact the graduate music education coordinator for minimum requirements);
  • Show evidence of having successfully completed a senior-level recital on major instrument; and
  • Show evidence of, or pass, a Piano Proficiency Exam.

Program Completion Requirements

  • Successful completion of capstone exhibition;
  • Completion of the music education portfolio;
  • Submit and have approved an application for graduation the semester before graduation; and
  • Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted.