Music Education (M.M.E.)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Music Education program can:

  1. Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge in the area of study
  2. Employ research design methods using APA style
  3. Complete research project applying research principles aligned with the area of study
  4. Identify connections between music teaching and faith
  5. Convey high ethical standards in the role of educator in the areas of:
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Responsibility
  • Professionalism

6. Interpret the psychological, physiological, and sociological foundations of music across the lifespan and cross-culturally

Degree Requirements (33 credits)

Program Core Requirements (24 credits)

EDME 505Educational Leadership

3
EDME 580Research Methods

3
MUED 520Philosophical Foundations in Music Education

3
MUED 525Psychology of Music

3
MUED 530Music Teaching and Learning

3
MUED 680Music Education Capstone

3
MUTH 504Music Theory Concepts

3
MUTH 505Analytical Studies

3
*MUTH 504 may be waived with successful completion of the placement exam.

Select one of the following literature courses:

MUMH 504Topics in Wind Literature

3
MUMH 506Topics in Choral Literature

3
MUMH 508Topics in Orchestral Literature

3
MUMH 510Topics in General Music

3

Select one of the following pedagogy courses:

MUED 501Woodwind Pedagogy

3
MUED 502Brass Pedagogy

3
MUED 503High String Pedagogy

3
MUED 504Low String Pedagogy

3
MUED 505Percussion Pedagogy

3
MUSI 511Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Director

3

Select one of the following education courses:

EDME 502Advanced Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Education

3
EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
EDME 516Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Learning and Behavior

3
EDME 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 551/COUN 551Effective Practices for Every Learner

3