Description of the Program
This program is intended for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in a music-related area who intends to become a music - instrumental education (P-12). The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificate in Music: Instrumental Education (P-12).
Admission Requirements
- Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.500 or higher
- Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam OR a degree in MUSIC (32 hours, 19 upper division)
- Program of Study (POS) on file in Education
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
---|---|---|
Professional Studies | ||
ED 501 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION PRACTICUM | 0 |
ED 520 | COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
ED 530 | APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM | 3 |
ED 593 | EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTHS | 3 |
ED 604 | CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY TO EDUCATION | 3 |
ED 607 | EDUCATIONAL LEADER AS THE EVALUATOR | 3 |
ED 608 | EXPANDING READING ABILITY IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
ED 609 | CLASSROOM AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT | 3 |
MUE 527 | TEACHING GENERAL MUSIC | 3 |
MUE 529 | 3 | |
Teaching Field | ||
MU 501 | FORM AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
MU 516 | ORCHESTRATION | 3 |
MU 525 | ADVANCED CONDUCTING | 2 |
MU 611 | SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY & LIT | 3 |
MUX 599 | UAH WIND ENSEMBLE | 1 |
Principal Instrument (MUA 500+) | 3 | |
Internship | ||
ED 696 | P-12 INTERNSHIP | 3 |
Required Proficiencies | ||
Piano Proficiency | ||
Performance Proficiency | ||
Students are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences throughout the program before their internship. | ||
Total Semester Hours | 45 |