Music Education, P-12
Faculty
Dr. Wallace Hinson, Department Chair
Dr. Lauren Ringwall, Music Education Coordinator
Piedmont College offers two degrees in music education: the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) leading to initial certification and the Master of Arts (M.A.) leading to advanced certification. The M.A.T. program is designed to meet the needs of traditional students who hold a degree in music (or equivalent). The M.A. program is designed to meet the needs of those who hold initial certification in music and wish to pursue advanced certification in music. Students who wish to enter the program and who do not possess a B.A. degree in music may have to complete that degree or equivalent study prior to program entry.
The programs consist of 43-44 semester hours for candidates seeking initial certification (M.A.T.) and 33 hours for those seeking advanced certification (M.A.). The range of hours for the M.A.T. degree is due to the possibility of candidates completing course work before entering the program, either in another graduate program or as an undergraduate.
The program for each candidate is designed based on the audition, placement testing, and transcript analysis. The program is also designed to enhance previous study, and meet individual needs based on experiences, professional goals, and the mission of the School of Education. If it is determined, after transcript evaluation, that a candidate has deficiencies in music, he/she must complete the deficiencies prior to full acceptance into the graduate music education program.
The required education and content area courses, as well as the education electives, create an effective program that meets the requirements of the candidate, Piedmont College, and the Professional Standards Commission. Through a combination of course work, field experiences, research, use of technology, and music training, candidates will link theory with practice in enhancing their skills in teaching music in schools. Piedmont College reserves the rights to abrogate, add to, delete, or alter any regulation, requirement, or course whenever such change may be deemed necessary. Every effort will be made to keep candidates advised of any changes.
Course Descriptions