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Master of Arts (MA) Music Education

Educators who are currently certified may wish to pursue advanced study in order to improve their skills in knowledge in their respective field. Georgia educators who complete the Master of Arts degree in a field in which they hold certification are eligible for a certification upgrade. In-field Master of Arts degrees do NOT lead to initial certification.

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 5910Applied Music Lessons

2
MUSC 5920Applied Music Lessons

2
MUSC 6910Applied Music Lessons

2
MUSC 6920Applied Music Lessons

2
MUSC 6480Advanced Conducting and Literature

2
MUSC 5100Seminar in Music Theory

3
MUSC 6500Advanced Applied Pedagogy

3

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.

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 (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.