Master of Arts (32 points)

A minimum of 32 points is required. Some programs may exceed the minimum number due to professional goals, special interests, or deficiencies in undergraduate work. No more than 12 points of graduate credit from other faculties of the University may be applied to the minimum point requirement, and no transfer points will be accepted from other institutions.

 

A student enrolled in the 32-point master’s degree is expected to plan a program of study with an advisor that reflects a balance of work in each of four areas of music study, based upon the training, experience and specific needs of the student. The four areas of music study are: (1) Pedagogy, (2) Research, (3) Comprehensive Musicianship, and (4) Music Performance.

 

In order to broaden the student’s background, in addition to the coursework in music, three Teachers College courses (a course is defined as one for which at least 2 points are earned) outside of the Program (A&HM) are required.

 

Specifically, students are expected to enroll in:

 

(1) At least two courses from the Music Pedagogy Courses, selected from the following:

 

• A&HM 4021             Designing musical experiences for young children

 

• A&HM 5020             Foundations of music education

 

• A&HM 5025             Creativity and problem solving in music education

 

• A&HM 5026             Music skills and the creative strategy

 

(2) At least one course from the Research Area (A&HM 5022, A&HM 5023, A&H 5001, A&H 5002  may be used to fulfill this requirement)

 

(3) At least one course from the Comprehensive Musicianship Area

 

(4) At least two courses from the Music Performance Area

 

(5) The remaining courses in music can be selected from any of the four areas, in consultation with an advisor.

 

In order to graduate, a student must complete the necessary coursework, compile and present a portfolio, and demonstrate competent musicianship in performance as approved by the program faculty.