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Overview
of Program
Standards, advocacy and leadership form the foundation
of the Music Education graduate degree at Duquesne.
An outstanding faculty and demanding curriculum
educate students who are capable of implementing
the National Standards for Music Education in
the classroom, and prepares them to become well-rounded
professionals, equipped to contribute to the contemporary
music world.
There are several options for completion of the
requirements for the M.M. in Music Education.
Courses are available:
• On campus during the academic year
• On campus during summer sessions
• Online during the academic year
Most students in the Music Education degree program
take courses through a combination of these options.
The program culminates in a thesis or field project
and the presentation of a professional portfolio
that is developed throughout the course of graduate
studies. The program consists of 30 credits, 10
of which may be taken either as a secondary concentration
or distributed among a variety of topics in an
exploratory fashion. Secondary concentrations
may be elected in choral music education, instrumental
music education, music technology or general music.
Those who do not choose a secondary concentration
may combine a variety of electives to satisfy
the requirements. All courses, regardless of whether
they are taken in the academic year or in the
summer, are worth two credits towards the degree
requirement.
Admission Requirements
1.
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Applicants must meet the admission requirements
as stated in the Graduate Admissions and Policies
publication. |
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Submission of a portfolio highlighting
academic and professional work and achievements.
Suggested sections of the portfolio should
include:
- Rèsumè
- Copies of certificates, transcripts,
clearances and letters of recommendation
- Description of experiences that do not
fit into your resume
- Personal statement of philosophy and
teaching goals relating to your career
field
- Certificates of awards, honors and
scholarship
- Certificates of special training
- Praxis results
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3.
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Experience in teaching is strongly recommended.
Three letters of recommendation are required
from professionals in the field.
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Sample Curriculum
| Other Studies in Music
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| Introduction
to Graduate Study |
2 credits |
| Basic
Musicianship |
2 credits |
| Music
Theory Course |
2 credits |
| Music History Course |
2 credits |
| Music
Technology Course |
2 credits |
| Total |
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10 credits |
| Electives |
| Electives may include courses
in conducting, history, theory, technology,
and workshops in music education methods.
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| Total |
10 credits |
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| Total Degree Program |
30 credits |
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(1) Thesis/Field Project
Design
(2) Thesis/Field Project completion. Offered
online only. |
For information, contact:
Dr. Judith
Bowman
412.396.5857
bowmanj@duq.edu
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