2016-2017 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music: Pattern 2: Fifth Year Non-Traditional Program (M.M.E.)


The master of music education in music (M.M.E.) is designed to prepare students for music teaching. 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. Completion of this degree qualifies the individual for an Alabama Class A teaching certificate.

Required Courses


Music Education: 35 Credits


Music Electives: Vocal/Choral or Instr Emphasis: 10 Credits


Total Required Credits: 44


* 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.

§ May be waived by proficiency examination.

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