M.M. in Music Education - Orff-Schulwerk Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| MUE 500 | Methods & Materials Of Research | 3 |
| MUE 503 | Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ | 3 |
| MUE 510 | Current Trends In Music Education | 3 |
| Music History course 500 level or higher 1 | 3 | |
| Concentration Requirements 2 | ||
| Select 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
| Orff-Schulwerk: Lev I Basic Musicianship 3 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level I Recorder | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level I Movement | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level II Basic Musicianship 3, 4 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level II Recorder 4 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level II Movement 4 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level III Basic Musicianship 5 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level III Recorder 5 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Level III Movement 5 | ||
| Orff Schulwert: Recorder Ensemble 5 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Movement 5 | ||
| Orff Schulwerk: Instrumentarium Practicum 5 | ||
| Supportive Electives 500 level or higher. 2 | 6 | |
| MUE 582 | Orff-Schulwerk Final Project | 1 |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam 6 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 34 | |
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If a student fails the Graduate Music History Assessment Test, they must take MHL 501 prior to satisfying this requirement.
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Selected under advisement.
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If a student fails the Graduate Music Theory Assessment Test, they must take MTC 591 prior to taking MUE 570 or MUE 573.
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All students in M.M. programs in music education also must complete a comprehensive exit examination. Students not holding Level I Certification in music education must complete prerequisite undergraduate work prior to admission into a graduate program that requires Level I Certification.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credits | |
| MUE 500 |
Methods & Materials Of Research or Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ or Current Trends In Music Education |
3 |
| Orff Level I: | ||
| MUE 570 | Orff-Schulwerk: Lev I Basic Musicianship | 2 |
| MUE 571 | Orff Schulwerk: Level I Recorder | 1 |
| MUE 572 | Orff Schulwerk: Level I Movement | 1 |
| MHL 5XX/6XX | Music History Course | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Summer | ||
| MUE 500 |
Methods & Materials Of Research or Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ or Current Trends In Music Education |
3 |
| Orff Level II: | ||
| MUE 573 | Orff Schulwerk: Level II Basic Musicianship | 2 |
| MUE 574 | Orff Schulwerk: Level II Recorder | 1 |
| MUE 575 | Orff Schulwerk: Level II Movement | 1 |
| Supportive Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Summer | ||
| MUE 500 |
Methods & Materials Of Research or Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ or Current Trends In Music Education |
3 |
| Orff Level III: | ||
| MUE 576 | Orff Schulwerk: Level III Basic Musicianship | 2 |
| MUE 577 | Orff Schulwerk: Level III Recorder | 1 |
| MUE 578 | Orff Schulwerk: Level III Movement | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Summer | ||
| Orff Supplemental Courses: | ||
| MUE 579 | Orff Schulwert: Recorder Ensemble | 1 |
| MUE 580 | Orff Schulwerk: Movement | 1 |
| MUE 581 | Orff Schulwerk: Instrumentarium Practicum | 1 |
| MUE 582 | Orff-Schulwerk Final Project | 1 |
| Supplemental Elective | 3 | |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
