Masters of Science in Education (MS) Curriculum and Instruction Specialist/Music
(30-31 Credit Hours)
Dr. Patricia Lust, Program Coordinator
434.395.2049, lustpd@longwood.edu

The Music Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration offers two tracks: teacher 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 teacher 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 an essay on your teaching philosophy are required for admittance.

A. Education - 12 credits

EDUC520. Literacy Development and Cultural Awareness - 3 credits
EDUC542. Curriculum Development in the Elementary School - 3 credits
  or
EDUC543. Curriculum Development in the Middle and Secondary School - 3 credits
EDUC547. Instructional Media and Computer Technology in the Classroom - 3 credits
EDUC571. Foundations of Instruction and Learning Theory - 3 credits

B. Music - 18-19 credits

1. MUSC515. Advanced Analysis and Aural Skills - 2 credits
2. MUSC519. M.I.D.I and Computer Applications in Music - 3 credits
3. MUSC581. Applied Study - 2 credits
4. MUSC631. Research in Music - 3 credits
5. Research Option - 6 credits
     MUSC683. Lecuture / Recital - 4 credits (plus MUSC681 - 2 credits)
     MUSC690. Thesis - 6 credits
     MUSC691. Teacher Research - 6 credits
6. Music elective -- 2-3 credits -  choose from the following
     MUSC544. Music in the Integrated Curriculum - 3 credits
     MUSC542. Conducting seminar - choral - 2 credits
     MUSC543. Conducting seminar - instrumental - 2 credits
     MUSC546. Vocal Pedagogy - 2 credits
     MUSC588/688. Composition - 2 credits
     MUSC645. Piano Pedagogy - 2 credits
     MUSC681. Applied Music - 2 credits
     MUSC661. Instrument Repair - 1 credit
     MUSC595/695. Special Topics - variable credit

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