Master of Music Education
Website: www.minotstateu.edu/music
701-858-3185 / 1-800-777-0750 ext.3185
Overview
The master of Music Education (MME) is designed for teachers
of elementary and secondary music or for persons who have
completed teacher preparation programs in music. The program
offers candidates the opportunity:
- to further develop their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of music and the teaching of music;
- to study and research teaching techniques which will enrich and stimulate their growth as music educators;
- to develop a greater collegiality with, and an awareness of, the music education profession as well as the various constituents and philosophies it represents.
The MME, while designed to enhance the continuing education of music educators, is also structured to prepare students to continue their graduate studies beyond the level of the master’s degree. It consists of three primary components: (1) Major Area (Music Education), (2) Other Studies (Music and Professional Education), and, (3) Electives.
The Major Area component involves the study and research of music education from the historical, philosophical, sociological, and functional perspectives. The culmination of this area is the final research project.
The Other Studies component is divided into two sections: (A) Music Courses, which includes the study of advanced theoretical and analytical techniques, the study of the music history and literature, and world music, (B) Professional Education Courses, which students may apply to their programs of study.
The Elective component is designed to allow the student some latitude in selecting particular courses of interest as a part of his/her program of study. All choices in this area are subject to the availability of scheduling and the approval of the student’s graduate committee.
Mission, Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Mission: To provide a breadth of competence with a broad
range of knowledge, skills, and perspectives which will advance
the practicing music educator as a researcher, scholar, and
master teacher.
Goals: The Master of Music Education student continues the development of
- Individual talent, interests, and philosophies, used creatively both to preserve and extend cultural heritage.
- Scholarly and professional competence in the organization, interpretation, and evaluation of knowledge.
- Professional competence in verbal and written communication and dissemination of knowledge.
- Individual potential to discover, formulate, and address contemporary issues in various aspects of music, and to define, explore, and address new questions and issues.
Student Learning Outcomes: The Master of Music Education student will
- Develop advanced capacities to work independently.
- Make effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional decisions in music education.
- Demonstrate professional competence before peers and faculty.
- Complete a final project reviewed by more than one faculty member.
Admission Standards
- Completion of all admission requirements of the Graduate School at Minot State University.
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Music Education or a program with comparable certification.
*It is recommended that students have at least two years fulltime teaching experience. Students without such experience may be admitted only with the consent of the Music Graduate Committee.
Academic Honesty
Dismissal for academic dishonesty can be appealed. A student
who wishes to appeal his/her dismissal should follow the appeal
process established by the Graduate School and listed in this
catalog under Graduate School Policies and Regulations.
Course of Study Required Courses MUS 501 Introduction to Graduate Study and Music Education Research 3 SH MUS 510 Perspectives of Music History 3 SH MUS 515 Perspectives of Music Theory 3 SH MUS 520 Foundations and Psychology of Music Education 3 SH MUS 525 Administration and Supervision of Music Programs 3 SH MUS 530 Elementary and Secondary General Music Programs 3 SH MUS 535 Technology in the Music Classroom 3 SH MUS 540 Perspectives in World Music 3 SH Choose one (1) of the following final Projects MUS 598 Lecture/Demonstration Recital 2 SH MUS 599 Research Paper/ Independent Project 2 SH Choose four (4) semester hours from the following MUS 590 Music Education Seminar 1-3 SH MUS 597 Independent Study 1-3 SH ED 518 Educational Philosophy 3 SH ED 519 Diversity in a Global Perspective 3 SH ED 520 Supervision and Mentoring of Pre-service and New Teachers 3 SH ED 521 Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning 3 SH PSY 503 Statistics 3 SH Minimum Total Graduate Program Credits Required 30 SH