Master of Music with a Concentration in Piano Pedagogy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate Requirements | ||
| Music history (MHL) course 1 | 3 | |
| Music theory (MTC) course 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Lessons | ||
| PIA 578 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson | 2 |
| PIA 579 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson (Including Recital) | 2 |
| PIA 588 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| PIA 589 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| Pedagogy | ||
| PIA 580 | Perspectives in Pedagogy IV | 3 |
| PIA 581 | Perspectives in Pedagogy I | 3 |
| PIA 582 | Perspectives in Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PIA 583 | Perspectives in Pedagogy III | 3 |
| PIA 631 | Performance Practicum | 1 |
| Concentration Electives | 6 | |
| Select 6 credits in concentration electives to be chosen from the following: | ||
| Baroque Keyboard Literature | ||
| Classical Piano Literature | ||
| Romantic Piano Literature | ||
| 20TH Century Piano Literature | ||
| Recital Component | ||
| PIA 695 | Recital (Piano Pedagogy) | 1 |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 34 | |
- 1
If the student fails the Graduate Placement Test, they MUST take MHL 501 PRIOR to satisfying this requirement.
- 2
If the student fails the Graduate Placement Test, they MUST take MTC 591 PRIOR to satisfying this requirement.
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| PIA 578 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson | 2 |
| PIA 582 | Perspectives in Pedagogy II | 3 |
| PIA 623 | Baroque Keyboard Literature | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| PIA 579 | Piano Pedagogy Private Lesson (Including Recital) | 2 |
| PIA 583 | Perspectives in Pedagogy III | 3 |
| PIA 631 | Performance Practicum | 1 |
| MHL XXX | MHL Elective | 3 |
or MTC XXX | MTC Elective |
|
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| PIA 588 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| PIA 580 | Perspectives in Pedagogy IV | 3 |
| PIA 625 | Romantic Piano Literature | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| PIA 589 | Advanced Lessons | 2 |
| PIA 581 | Perspectives in Pedagogy I | 3 |
| PIA 695 | Recital (Piano Pedagogy) | 1 |
| MHL XXX | MHL Elective | 3 |
or MTC XXX | MTC Elective |
|
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
Comprehensive exit examination is required to be completed in the final semester, no later than the end of Finals week.
