Graduate Catalog 2018-2019

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Music Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree (generally in a field other than education) and who wish to pursue teacher certification and simultaneously earn a master’s degree.

Program of Study

This program of study will guide the student in program completion if not certified. Prior to admission to teacher education, the student must pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Program Admissions Assessments. In order to register to take the capstone course in any program, M.A.T. candidates must successfully pass the appropriate GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) test(s). Students in certification-only programs must successfully pass the appropriate GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) test(s) in order to be recommended for certification.

Course Requirements

EDUC 5599Graduate Orientation

1

 

EDUC 3355Exceptional Children

3

OR

EDUC 6655Exceptional Children

3

EDUC 5599 or having taken EDUC 2251 in undergraduate program

EDUC 3355, EDUC 6655: Exceptional Children is a prerequisite or corequisite for the M.A.T. in Music Education.

Required (19 hours, or show evidence of completion as an undergraduate or another graduate program)

EDUC 6151edTPA Orientation

1

EDUC 6601Instructional Media and Technology for Teachers

3

EDUC 7703Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education

3

EDUC 6699Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research

3

EDUC 6642Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom

3

EDUC 6690Classroom Management

3

 

EDUC 6607Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition

3

OR

EDUC 6610Human Growth and Development

3

Apprentice Teaching Sequence (9-10 hours)

MUED 7400Internship I (Observation)

4

 

MUED 7410Internship II

5

OR

MUED 7440Advanced Internship in Music Education I

5

MUED 7450Advanced Internship in Music Education II

5

MUED 7440, MUED 7450: if teaching in the field

Content Courses (12 hours minimum—more if candidates show evidence of completion of education courses.)

MUED 6100Music Education Methods I

3

MUED 6200Music Education Methods II

3

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

MUSC 5100Seminar in Music Theory

3

MUSC 6500Advanced Applied Pedagogy

3

MUSC 6750: (May be repeated for credit)

MUED 6100, MUED 6200, MUSC 5910, MUSC 5920: Required Content Courses

MUED 7100: Required if MUED 6100 and 6200 have been completed on the undergraduate level or on the graduate level at another institution. If 6100 or 6200 (or undergraduate equivalents) have been completed prior to admission to the program, the hours must be satisfied with content area courses.

Elective content courses will be determined by advisor and candidate after transcript evaluation, and will be based on candidate’s interests, strengths, and weaknesses.

Participation in at least one ensemble is required each fall and spring semester: 0-1 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: 43-44

Minimum Hours of Field Experience Prior to Internship II: 20

The range of total credit hours is due to the possibility of candidates’ completion of course work before entering Piedmont’s program.

Program Entrance Requirements

  • Hold a B.A. in Music (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution;
  • 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

  • Pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Program Admissions Assessments.
  • Admitted to teacher education;
  • Hold a Georgia Pre-Service Certificate;
  • 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.

In order to register for student teaching or take the capstone course in any program (whichever occurs last), M.A.T. candidates must successfully pass the appropriate Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) tests(s). Students in certification-only programs must successfully pass the appropriate GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) test(s) in order to be recommended for certification.

Candidates may be required to pass the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) in order to be eligible for state certification.