Graduate music program - piano pedagogy

Master of Music Curriculum Outline

MAJOR: Piano Pedagogy, non-thesis option (revised February 2006)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS are available here.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The degree requires the completion of 36 semester hours.

A final comprehensive oral examination covering the entire program of study is required.

The Graduate Music Diagnostic Exams in music theory and music history are required for placement purposes. These exams are administered immediately prior to the start of classes each semester. Student performance on these exams may indicate a need for review coursework in these areas in addition to the distribution requirements listed below.

At least 50% of the curriculum must be courses numbered at the 500-level or higher.

DISTRIBUTION:
AM 612	Piano major (4)
AM 709 or ME 521	Recital (0) or Workshop in Piano Pedagogy (2)
Ensemble	(1)
ME 416	Piano Teaching Internship (1, 1)
ME 417	Piano Pedagogy: Organization & Materials (3)
ME 418	Piano Pedagogy: Technique (3)
ME 799	Final Oral Examination (0)
MH 520	Research in Music (3)
Music History Electives	(6), including MH 415 or 416 (Piano Literature I or II)
Music Theory Electives	(3)
General Music Electives	(9-11), including one piano pedagogy or piano literature course

NOTE: Independent studies may only be used to fulfill "General Music Elective" credit requirements and must be approved by the Director of Graduate Music Studies.