Music Education: Advanced Certification, M.A.

Course Requirements

Required (6 hours—or show evidence of completion)

EDUC 7703	Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education	3
EDUC 6699	Methods 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 6600	Educational Assessment	3
EDUC 6601	Instructional Media and Technology for Teachers	3
EDUC 6603	American High School	3
EDUC 6642	Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom	3
EDUC 7712	Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills	3
EDUC 6607	Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition	3
EDUC 7701	Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education	3
EDUC 7702	Integrating Instructional Media and Technology	3
EDUC 7795	Applied Research Project	1-3
EDUC 7798	Special Topics in Education	1-3
EDUC 7730	School Law	3
EDUC 6690	Classroom Management	3

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

MUED 7100	Advanced Study in Music Education	3
MUSC 6750	Special Topics in Music History	3
MUSC 5910	Private Music Lessons	2
MUSC 5920	Private Music Lessons	2
MUSC 6910	Private Music Lessons	2
MUSC 6920	Private Music Lessons	2
MUSC 6480	Advanced Conducting and Literature	3
MUSC 5100	Seminar in Music Theory	3
MUSC 6500	Advanced Applied Pedagogy	3

MUSC 5910-6920: (4 hours required)

MUED 7100, MUSC 6750, MUSC 5910, MUSC 5920, MUSC 5100, MUSC 6500: Required Content Courses

Elective content course will be determined by advisor and candidate after transcript evaluation, 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 7800

Music 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 (P-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.