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2024 2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024 2025 Academic Catalog

Music Education, M.S.

Location(s): Main Campus


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Music Education, K-12, Certification Track


Master of Science in Music Education Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • apply musical knowledge and skills to coursework
  • analyze issues in the field of music education from diverse perspectives
  • analyze school policies and practices through social, cultural, political, and historical lenses
  • evaluate teaching practices in music education from diverse perspectives
  • develop educational curricula that promote student learning in music education settings in relation to state/national standards
  • develop materials that address diverse and varied needs of PK-12 students
  • design assessments that provide valuable information about student learning and progress in music education settings

Planned Program of Study - 33 Credit(s)


Master of Science degree is a minimum of 33 credits (not including 6 credits of student teaching)

Foundations of Education Requirements Coursework


Human Growth and Development - 3 Credit(s)


(required)

*These course requirements may be met by taking an appropriate undergraduate course with a grade of at least a “B,” taken within the past five years.

Professional Education Requirements


Content Area Core - 9 Credit(s)
(required)

 

Additional Program Requirements Statutory Requirements -1 Credit(s)


(required)

Field Experience - 4 Credit(s)


Content Literacy - 3 Credit(s)


(required)

Final Degree Requirement Examinations


 Students may choose to take the Praxis II exam as a final degree requirement for the teaching certification OR complete MSED-595 (thesis) if they are not seeking certification.

Other Requirements for State of Connecticut Certification


Survey Course of United States History - 3 Credit(s)

(required)

Additional Coursework for Certification or Endorsement (required if noted)

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