The following courses, numbered 5000-9999, are offered for graduate credit. Courses numbered 5000-6999 which are offered for undergraduate credit only may be found in the undergraduate bulletin, as well as all other undergraduate courses (numbered 0900-4999). Courses in the following list numbered 5000-6999 may be taken for undergraduate credit unless specifically restricted to graduate students as indicated by individual course limitations. For interpretation of numbering system, signs and abbreviations, see University Courses.
Prereq: MUA 3670 or equiv. Conducting and rehearsal methods and materials for secondary schools. (W)
Group participation in the study of class materials and teaching procedures for secondary music teachers. (Y)
Course work requires attendance at Michigan Music Education Association State Inservice Conference, keeping of a reflective journal, and a follow-up project related to music teaching. (W)
Prereq: MUA 5610 or equiv. Presentation of techniques and strategies for utilizing computer music software programs and MIDI equipment in music instruction. Material Fee as indicated in the Schedule of Classes (S)
Group participation in the study of class materials and teaching procedures for elementary music teachers. (Y)
Classroom and individual instruction in conducting, score study, and rehearsal techniques for the middle school or high school band. (S)
Current problems, procedures and materials pertaining to development of the instrumental music program in the schools. (S)
Prereq: senior or graduate standing; consent of chairperson. Observation of instruction, class assistance and supervised instruction of undergraduate classes. Preparing lectures, quizzes and instructional material. (F,W)
Open to all graduate students. Role of music in the school. Philosophy, trends and issues in music education on all grade levels. (B)
Prereq: consent of music adviser and departmental graduate director. (T)
Prereq: consent of music adviser and department chair. Open only to master's candidates. (T)
Historical and philosophical foundations of music education; important trends, innovations and leaders in the development of music in American schools; and the influence of educational philosophers and aesthetic theories. (B)
Psychological and sociological foundations of music education; the application of learning theories to music teaching and evaluation of school music programs. (B)
Basic skills in music education research; research reading and criticism; problem statement formulation; literature review; data gathering techniques; statistics and data analysis; manuscript development and report writing; research methodologies in music education. (B)