These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
The only program of its kind in Vermont, Castleton's Master of Music Education (MM.Ed) emphasizes real world application with courses taught by experienced music educators.
The MM.Ed can be completed in one year as a full-time student, or on a part-time schedule tailored to the unique needs of in-service music educators or customized for each individual student. A flexible curriculum is provided with on-site, hybrid, and online courses that occur during the academic year and the summer months.
The 18-credit core curriculum will help students to expand and develop their classroom and musicianship skills and to learn the most current philosophies, methodologies, and technologies in the field.
A wide variety of Topics Courses (12 credits required) enable students to direct their own program, focusing on topics and skills they are most interested in. These courses, or any of the other MM.Ed music offerings at Castleton, will appeal to in-service educators desiring continuing education credits.
Students completing the Master of Music Education degree will demonstrate their realization of the following learning outcomes at a high level:
Masters candidates must provide transcripts indicating completion of coursework equivalent to that required for the Bachelor of Music at Castleton, which is required of all music education students. If any coursework is determined to be missing, students will be required to take the pertinent BA.MUS courses. Coursework may be found in the undergraduate catalog under BA Music.
Students may transfer up to 12 graduate credits from Castleton Center for Schools or outside workshops/classes. (Transfer credits must be approved by the Music Department.)
Code | Course | Credits |
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MUS 5010 |
Philosophical Approaches and Current Issues in Music EducationThis course is a study of various rationales and approaches to music education, including the examination of recent trends and issues in music education. Summer |
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MUS 5090 |
Research Methods in MusicTopics covered include an introduction to research design, research methodology, and qualitative analysis. Students will learn to use standard reference materials and electronic resources for music education. Summer |
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MUS 5460 |
Assessment of Music LearningThis course examines current research, trends and thought on assessment in music education. Fall |
Code | Course | Credits |
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MUS 5160 |
Curriculum Development in Music EducationThis course will focus on the study and preparation of curriculum and the various components including philosophy, goals, objectives, best practices, resources, and units of study appropriate to the student's teaching emphasis. Summer |
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MUS 6740 |
Graduate SeminarThis seminar will explore contemporary topics in music education. It will include guest lectures, group discussion, and presentations. Course content will be structured to stimulate the master's candidate in selecting, researching and producing their capstone or thesis proposal. Fall |
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MUS 7010 |
Capstone Thesis ProjectThe capstone project is the scholarly construction and presentation of a culminating research project completed in the student's final semester. All capstone projects will require a proposal to be approved by the candidate's advisor and/or primary reader prior to registration for the course. Students will undertake a project that is to substantively contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of music education. Prerequisite: MUS 6740 Every semester |
Meet with your advisor to select 12 credits of Music topics courses. Topics courses may be taken during the summer, fall, and/or spring semesters, at your convenience.
MM.Ed students who have previously completed a Bachelors degree in music may be recommended for licensure by completing the following undergraduate courses in addition to the 30 credits required for the MM.Ed.
(Courses may be waived if equivalent experience and content from previous coursework or teaching experience can be documented by the Masters candidate.)
MUS 1080 - Global Music 3 cr
MUS 2030 - Early Field Experience in Music Education 1 cr
MUS 2060 - Introduction to Exceptional Populations in Music Education 3 cr
MUS 2110 - Vocal Pedagogy 2 cr
MUS 2115 - Jazz Pedagogy 2 cr
MUS 3165 - Methods of Teaching General Music preK-12 3 cr
MUS 3166 - Methods of Teaching Choral Music 2 cr
MUS 3315 - Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music 2 cr
MUS 4610 - Seminar in Teaching Music 1 cr
MUS 4720 - Senior Recital 1 cr
MUS 4871 - Directed Student Teaching I 6 cr
MUS 4872 - Directed Student Teaching II 6 cr
MUS 2120 - String Instrument Teaching Methods 2 cr
MUS 2130 - Woodwind Instrument Teaching Methods 2 cr
MUS 2140 - Brass Instrument Teaching Methods 2 cr
MUS 2240 - Percussion Instrument Teaching Methods 2 cr
PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development 3 cr
PSY 2110 - Educational Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3265 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 cr
To be accepted into Student Teaching, a student must:
A student may be advised to discontinue the student teaching experience at any time if, in the professional judgment of the university supervisor, the director of field experience and cooperating teacher, the student does not possess the attitudes and competencies noted above.
To be recommended for licensure the student must: