M.M. in Music Education - Research Report Concentration

Wells School of Music
Major Requirements
MUE 500Methods & Materials Of Research3
MUE 503Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ3
MUE 510Current Trends In Music Education3
Music History course 500 level or higher 13
Concentration Requirements 2
Music Education courses 500 level or higher 26
Applied Music courses 500 level or higher 23
Music Theory course 500 level or higher 2, 33
Supportive Electives 500 level or higher. 26
MUE 691Research Seminar In Music2
MUE 692Research Report2
Comprehensive Exit Exam 4
Total Minimum Credits Required34
1

If a student fails the Graduate Music History Assessment Test, they must take MHL 501 prior to satisfying this requirement.

2

Selected under advisement.  

3

If a student fails the Graduate Music Theory Assessment Test, they must take MTC 591 prior to satisfying this requirement.

4

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.

(*Note: Complete MHL and MTC placement tests prior to start.)

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Summer Session ICredits
MUE 500
Methods & Materials Of Research
or Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ
or Current Trends In Music Education
3
 Credits3
Summer Session II
MHL 5XX/6XXMusic History Cognate 3
or MTC 5XX/6XX
or Music Theory Cognate
 
MUE 5XX/6XXMusic Education Elective 3
 Credits6
Year Two
Summer Session I
MUE 500
Methods & Materials Of Research
or Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ
or Current Trends In Music Education
3
 Credits3
Summer Session II
MHL 5XX/6XXMusic History Cognate 3
or MTC 5XX/6XX
or Music Theory Cognate
 
MUE 5XX/6XXMusic Education Elective 3
 Credits6
Year Three
Summer Session I
MUE 500
Methods & Materials Of Research
or Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ
or Current Trends In Music Education
3
 Credits3
Summer Session II
MUE 691 Research Seminar In Music 2
5XX/6XX-Level Applied Music Course 3
 Credits5
Year Four
Summer Session I
MUE 692 Research Report 2
Supportive Elective 3
 Credits5
Summer Session II
Supportive Elective 3
Comprehensive Exit Examination  
 Credits3
 Total Credits34