Pattern 1: Traditional Program, M.M.E.

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The master of music education in music (M.M.E.) is designed to prepare students for increasing responsibilities in the field of music teaching. Completion of this degree qualifies the individual for an Alabama Class A teaching certificate. Two distinct programs are offered. The traditional program (Pattern 1) is for persons who hold an Alabama Class B teaching certificate or its equivalent. The fifth year non-traditional program (Pattern 2) is for persons whose previous education does not make them eligible for an Alabama Class B teaching certificate. Both programs conclude with an oral comprehensive examination.

Required Courses

Education: 12 Credits

select one course: 3 Credits

Music: 20 Credits

Music Education Core: 5 Credits

Teaching Field: Music (Required): 7 Credits

MUSC 5300 - Research in Music Education (3)
MUSC 5500 - Analytical Techniques (2)

select one course: 2 Credits

MUSC 5221 - Seminar in Choral Conducting (2)
MUSC 5230 - Seminar in Instrumental Conducting (2)

Teaching Field Electives: 8 Credits

(Choose 8 credits from the following)

MUSC 5110 - Music Ministry with Children (2)
MUSC 5130 - Handbell Techniques (1)
MUSC 5321 - Vocal Techniques (1) *
MUSC 5360 - Orff Schulwerk, Level I (3)
MUSC 5361 - Orff Schulwerk, Level II (3) **
MUSC 5422 - Survey of Choral Literature (2)
MUSC 5520 - Choral Arranging (2)
MUSC 5530 - Instrumental Arranging (2)
MUSC 5620 - Vocal Pedagogy (2) ***
MUSC 5630 - Instrumental Pedagogy (1)
MUSC 5640 - Piano Pedagogy I (3)
MUSC 5650 - Organ Pedagogy (2)
MUSC 5662 - Special Studies in Music Education (2) ^†
MUSC 5663 - Special Studies in Music Education (3) ^†
MUSC 5664 - Special Studies in Music Education (4) ^†
Graduate Ensemble (5000-level) (1-2)^††
Solo Performance Instruction (5000-level) (2-4)^†††

Total Required Credits: 32

* Students pursuing instrumental certification who have not previously completed a course in vocal techniques must take MUSC 5321 .

** Certification in Orff-Schulwerk Level I (MUSC 5360 ) prerequisite.

*** Students pursuing vocal/choral certification who have not previously completed a course in vocal pedagogy must take MUSC 5620 .

^† No more than three credits of special studies can be counted toward the degree.

^†† No more than two credits of Samford Opera, Opera Workshop, and/or Graduate Ensemble can be counted toward the degree.

^††† No more than four credits of performance can be counted in this cluster.

NOTE: Program subject to change if state and/or federal requirements are revised.