Curriculum & Instruction Specialist - Music

The Music Curriculum and Instruction Specialist Concentration offers two tracks:  collaborative research and thesis.  The thesis track allows students to develop music research tools, focus on an area of study pertinent to the field, research, write, and present that body of work.  The collaborative research track allows students to develop research projects in concert with their current teaching situations.  Both tracks are designed for musicians currently teaching at all levels in the school system who wish to improve teaching skills and deepen their knowledge in a particular area of music.  A recognized undergraduate degree in music education, a video of teaching or rehearsal and a valid Collegiate Professional Teaching License or equivalent from another state are required for admission.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S DEGREE:    

EDUC 520    Literacy Development and Cultural Awareness (3)
EDUC 542    Curriculum Development in the Elementary School (3)
      OR
EDUC 543    Curriculum Development in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
EDUC 547    Instructional Media and Computer Technology in the Classroom (3)
EDUC 571    Foundations of Instruction and Learning Theory (3)

REQUIRED MUSIC COURSES (16)
MUSC 513    Advanced Analysis and Aural Skills (2) 
MUSC 519    M.I.D.I. and Computer Applications in Music (3)
MUSC 581    Applied Study (2)
MUSC 631    Research in Music (3)
MUSC 690    Thesis (6)
      OR
MUSC 691    Collaborative Research (6)

REQUIRED MUSIC ELECTIVE COURSES (3-4) Select a minimum of two from the following:
MUSC 542    Conducting Seminar - Choral (2)
MUSC 543    Conducting Seminar - Instrumental (2)
MUSC 544    Music in the Integrated Curriculum (3)
MUSC 546    Vocal Pedagogy (2)
MUSC 588    Composition (2)
MUSC 595    Special Topics (1-3)
MUSC 645    Piano Pedagogy (2)
MUSC 661    Instrument Repair (1)
MUSC 681    Applied Music (2)
MUSC 688    Composition (2)
MUSC 695    Special Topics (1-3)
 

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 30-31

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For more information, contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Patricia D. Lust, Wygal Hall, Room 219, 434-395-2049, lustpd@longwood.edu, mailing address Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909.

Site Last Updated: 7-24-2006

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