Capital University established this program in 2006. The first graduates received their degrees in August 2008.
A practical approach to an advanced degree, this three-summer program has been carefully designed to meet the educational needs of instrumental music teachers.
Summer 2009 Course Offerings:
- Session I, June 29-July 17
- Session II, July 20-July 31
Curriculum Requirements
Music Education
(12 credits)
| Music Courses
(12 credits)
to be chosen from this menu:
| Electives
(8 credits)
to be chosen from this menu:
| Total Number
of Credits
|
| ED 601, Educational Psychology in the Music Classroom (3) | MM 667, Instrumental Conducting Seminar (2) | MM 664, Curriculum Development for Music Educators (2) | 32 semester
hour credits
|
| ED 602, Research in Music Education (3) | MM 668, Graduate Music Theory Seminar (2)
| MM 665, Assessment in Music Education (2)
|
| MM 603, Foundations of Music Education (2) | MM 671, Graduate Music History Seminar (2)
| MM 657, The Complete Band Director Workshop (2)
|
MM 670, Final Project (4)
| MM 680, Advanced Conducting & Rehearsal Techniques (2)
| MM 672, Music Technology Workshop (2)
|
| | *MM 681, Individual Instrument Studio Instruction (2)
| MM 673, Instrument Repair & Maintenance Workshop (2) |
MM 683, Instrumental Arranging (2)
| MM 674, Music Supervision and Administration Seminar (2)
|
MM 684, Composition (2)
| MM 675, Instrumental Teaching Methods and Materials (2)
|
MM 570, World Music Seminar (2)
| MM 682, Marching Band Show Design (2)
|
MM 693, Special Topics in Music (2)
| MM 686, Brass Instrument Pedagogy (2)
|
| | MM 687, Woodwind Instrument Pedagogy (2)
|
MM 688, Percussion Instrument Pedagogy (2)
|
MM 689, String Instrument Pedagogy (2)
|
*Contact James Swearingen at jswearin@capital.edu for a list of available instructors and instruments and the process to follow to schedule private lessons. This course includes an additional applied lesson fee.
Additional courses may be added, subject to approval by the department and dean.
Remedial courses in Musicianship and Music History – 1 non-degree credit each:
MM 501 Music Theory Review
MM 502 Music History review
Housing: Graduate students are housed in Capital's newest residence hall - College Ave. Residence. The hall is designed in suite style with each suite having a living room and kitchen area complete with a refridgerator and microwave and different combinations of double and single rooms. Cost for summer 2008 was $200 per week. No linens or food included.