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 Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
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 | |
