Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:1
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MUED 8651 | Psych Music Lrn & Behav | 3 |
| MUED 8652 | Measurement and Evaluation in Music | 3 |
| MUED 8653 | Learning Theory in Music | 3 |
| MUED 8661 | Research in Music Education | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Additional Music Education Courses | 6 | |
| Coursework in Supporting Areas 2 | 9 | |
| Capstone Course | ||
| MUED 9995 | Master's Final Project | 3 |
| or MUED 9996 | Master's Thesis Music Education | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
All MM coursework stresses the acquisition of advanced knowledge of the theory of teaching and learning, as well as principles of and practices in Music Education.
- 2
"Supporting areas" include, for example, ethnomusicology, music history and music theory.
Additional Requirements:
Diagnostic Examinations:
Diagnostic examinations in Aural Theory, Written Theory, and Music History are optional for entering master's students in Music Education who (1) are pursuing the in-person option for their MM and (2) seek access to all music history and music theory graduate courses. MM Music Education students confer with the Chair of Music Education and Therapy at time of admissions to confirm their decision to pursue this option.
A. Graduate Diagnostic Examination in Aural Theory
The examination lasts approximately 40 minutes and asks students to:
- Dictate a chord progression that modulates and contains chromatic harmony by writing out the bass line and identifying chords by Roman numerals and inversions.
- Complete a two-part melodic dictation that modulates and contains chromatic pitches.
B. Graduate Diagnostic Examination in Written Theory
The examination lasts one and one-half hours and is in three parts:
- Harmonic analysis of a diatonic chorale, and basic part-writing exercises using diatonic harmony.
- Harmonic analysis of a chromatic chorale, and part-writing exercises using chromatic harmony.
- Analysis of the form, motives and phrase structures of the first movement of a Classical-era piano sonata.
C. Graduate Diagnostic Examination in Music History
The examination consists of objective questions (multiple choice, matching, and/or true/false) covering musical works, composers, forms, styles, terms, and instruments. It is divided into five sections: Medieval/Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century.
Credits earned in remedial courses in theory or history do not apply toward the master’s degree.
Professional Development Policy:
In addition to taking the required subjects for their degrees, all students in the Boyer College of Music and Dance are obligated to serve in a number of capacities in order to enrich their academic and musical expertise. Boyer College of Music and Dance believes that such experiences give impetus to successful professional careers. Among the duties that may be required are conducting laboratory classes; tutoring; teaching private lessons; coaching; participating in the distribution and inventory control of Temple University-owned musical instruments and instructional materials; participating in ensembles; accompanying; performing at admissions and open house events; supervising performance classes; and engaging in other academic activities.
Independent Study Courses:Independent study courses provide a special opportunity for graduate students to work in a highly individualized setting with one or more faculty members. All such study must receive the approval of the faculty member providing the instruction, the students' major advisor, the corresponding faculty member’s Department Chair, and the Associate Dean. Consideration for approval requires that the student has presented a detailed description of the intended independent study project and is granted only for students whose academic and musical record provides substantial support for the benefits of this type of study. In no case may more than 20% of a graduate student's curriculum be taken as independent study. Private lessons beyond those required in the curriculum are not an appropriate form of independent study.
Acceptable English:All students, including those for whom English is not the native language, are expected to present all written work in acceptable English. No double standard exists to differentiate students on the basis of proficiency in the use of the English language. Students are also responsible for becoming familiar with the College's statement on plagiarism and academic honesty.
Applied Study:
- Graduate students in non-performing curricula may take up to 6 credits of applied study toward the degree with the permission of the major advisor, department chair, and the chair of vocal or instrumental studies. Such non-required lessons may be taken only if the student can pass the normal graduate-level performing audition expected of performance majors. In this event, a fee of $200, not covered by tuition remission, is charged.
- Regardless of major, graduate students with a demonstrable performing proficiency that may not meet the more rigorous requirements of a graduate-level audition may, by audition, qualify to take 2 credits of applied study per term for graduate credit. These courses carry a fee of $400 plus tuition and may be applied to the non-performing curriculum for degree credit. Up to 6 credits may be taken with the approval of the major advisor.
- Graduate assistantships and other forms of University-sponsored financial aid do not cover private lesson or Recital Extension fees.
Incompletes:
All incomplete grades and keyboard proficiencies must be fulfilled by the first day of the month in which the student expects to graduate.
Culminating Event:
Comprehensive Oral Examination:
MM Music Education students complete three culminating requirements:
- Submission of Final Project or Thesis documents, confirmed in consultation with and requiring final approval from the Defense Examining Committee.
- Final project or thesis oral defense with student with Defense Examining Committee presiding and evaluating the defense.
- Comprehensive Oral Examination completed at the time of the oral defense. The Defense Examining Committee asks the student to apply coursework materials to concepts covered in the final written project or thesis, and presides and evaluates oral comprehensive exam responses.
No later than the second term of study, in discussion with the academic advisor, students choose their capstone course option, and confirm the faculty member who will be their capstone advisor. In consultation with their capstone advisor, students identify the requisite number of additional faculty for their Defense Examining Committee. Following are the two capstone options:
- MUED 9995 Master's Final Project: Master's Final Project: In consultation with and approval from the project advisor, the student identifies a project synthesizing new learning on a topic of their choice. This Defense Examining Committee requires one faculty member in addition to the project advisor.
- MUED 9996 Master's Thesis Music Education: Master's Thesis Music Education: In consultation with and approval from the project advisor, the student choosing the thesis option typically identifies a topic requiring a research study with human subjects. The thesis option carries the requirement of uploading the final thesis document, approved by the Examining Committee members, to the Graduate School for their approval by the deadline published corresponding to approval to graduate that same semester. The Defense Examining Committee for the thesis options requires two faculty members in addition to the thesis advisor.