Music Education (MUED)

College of Liberal Arts
Department of Music
907-474-7555

MUED F110      Becoming a Music Teacher in the 21st Century
2 Credits

Offered Spring

Introduction and exploration of the profession of music education. Focus on national educational policies and practices in education and music education. Opportunities for interaction with Alaska teachers, student teachers and students in the music education program.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MUED F201      Introduction to Music Education
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Introduction to professional education with special emphasis on music education as practiced at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Review of cultural, social, and current legal requirements that influence education and music education in the U.S. and Alaska.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; MUED F110.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 1

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MUED F309      Elementary School Music Methods
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Principles, procedures and materials for teaching music to children at the elementary level.

Co-requisites: MUED F310.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MUED F310      Practicum in Elementary Music Methods
1 Credit

Offered Spring

Students will observe and reflect upon weekly fieldwork in elementary public school classrooms, grades K-5. Additionally, students will assist with and lead live classroom activities. For preservice music educators.

Prerequisites: Recommended: ED F201.

Corequisites: MUED F309.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 1.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MUED F315      Music Methods and Techniques
2 Credits

Offered Fall and Spring

Instruction in voice and the basic instruments of band and orchestra. Emphasis on teaching methods. Course may be repeated for credit. See music department handbook.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 2 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 98 times for up to unlimited credits

MUED F316      Practicum in Middle-level Music Methods
1 Credit

Offered Fall and Spring

Students will observe and reflect upon weekly fieldwork in grades 4-6 beginning instrumental music classes. Additionally, students will assist with and lead live classroom activities. For preservice music educators.

Prerequisites: MUED F315; any music techniques/methods course plus concurrent enrollment in a second MUED F315 course.

Recommended: ED F201.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 1.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MUED F405      Secondary School Music Methods
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Principles and methods of teaching music in junior and senior high school with emphasis on philosophies, management, objectives, teaching techniques, choral and general music programs. Includes use of teaching plans in classroom and rehearsal settings.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.

Corequisite: MUED F406.

Special Notes: Should be taken prior to ED F453.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 3 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus

MUED F406      Practicum in Secondary Music Methods
1 Credit

Offered Fall

Students will observe and reflect upon weekly fieldwork in a local middle or high school. Additionally, students will assist with and lead live classroom activities. For preservice music educators. Taken concurrently with MUED F405, Secondary School Music Methods.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0.5 + 1.5 + 0

Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus