2006-2007 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

MUED - Music Education

135 Conducting Laboratory
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp.
(Formerly MUSI 135)
Not for GE
Audit enrollment not allowed
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Required of all majors and minors; open to all students.
Provides a balanced band, orchestra, and choir for the junior and senior music students to conduct.

211 Introduction to Music Education
1 cr (1-1). F, Sp.
P: Must have passed the PPST exam
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
No credit if taken after MUSI 211
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Introduces basic issues and principles of music teaching with an emphasis on observation in classrooms, reflective thinking, comprehensive musicianship, teaching standards, and music content standards.

300 Adaptive Music
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
P: MUED 310
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on structuring activities and adapting environments for students with special needs (exceptionalities). Discussions focus on ten exceptionalities and the use of adaptive music techniques and adaptive instruments, published materials and web resources to assist instruction. Field experiences including observation and teacher assisting are integrated into the course.

310 Principles, Practices, and Practicum in General Music PreK-5
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Successful completion of MUED 211 or MUSI 211, and
completion of the Piano Proficiency Examination
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Instructor approval required
Pedagogical focus on musical concepts, current and emerging instructional models, methods, materials, and strategies for designing and assessing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for PreK-5 music classes. Includes observation and teaching in public schools with emphasis upon teacher standards and reflective practice.

318 Music as Content in Schools
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Not for GE
Must be taken with C I 312
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed

400 Choral Literature and Conducting
2 crs (1-1).
(Formerly MUSI 471)
P: Grade of C or above in MUSI 350; limited to music
education majors
Not for GE
Must be taken with MUSI 400
Explores choral literature, performance practice, and conducting techniques. Emphasis is placed on artistic interpretation of traditional, contemporary, and ethnic choral music and the communication of interpretation through gesture.

401 Instrumental Literature and Conducting
2 crs (1-1). Sp, even-numbered years.
(Formerly MUSI 452)
P: Grade of C or above in MUSI 350; limited to music
education majors
Not for GE
Explores instrumental literature, performance practice, and conducting techniques. Emphasis is placed on artistic interpretation of traditional and contemporary instrumental music and the communication of interpretation through gesture.

410 Secondary Choral Teaching Methods
2 crs (1-1). F.
P: MUED 400
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on instructional models, methods, materials, and strategies for teaching and assessing musical concepts in school choral performance ensembles and classes. Emphasizes curricular development and classroom management based upon stages of development in students.

411 Secondary Instrumental Teaching Methods
2 crs (1-1). Sp.
P: MUED 401
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on instructional models, methods, materials, and strategies for teaching and assessing musical concepts in school instrumental performance ensembles and classes. Emphasizes curricular development and classroom management based upon stages of development in students.

420 Seminar in Teaching Choral Music
1 cr (1-0). F.
P: Succesful completion of or concurrent enrollment in
MUED 410
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special topics course that deals with the responsibilities generally associated with being a choral music instructor in the secondary schools. Topics will include the school musical, vocal jazz, show choir, madrigal choir, technology, touring, and other similar topics.

421 Seminar in Teaching Instrumental Music
1 cr (1-0). F.
P: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in
MUED 411
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Variable topics course that deals with the responsibilities generally associated with being an instrumental music instructor in the secondary schools. Topics will include the marching band, other athletic bands, jazz ensembles, jazz combos, chamber music, touring, and technology.

487 Student Teaching in Music
9 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
Not for GE
S/U only grade basis
No credit if taken after CI 441/445/470
Admission to professional semester. Coordinated with CI 462/662, 464/664, and F ED 497/697 during professional semester; no other courses may be taken during this semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior to enrollment.

491 /691 Special Topics
1-3 crs. V.
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
Instructor approval required

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. V.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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