Music Education (Ph.D.)

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Traditional Degree Requirements

Program Core Requirements (42 credits)

MUED 520Philosophical Foundations in Music Education

3
MUED 525Psychology of Music

3
MUED 530Music Teaching and Learning

3
IPEC 580Research Methods

3
MUTH 504Music Theory Concepts

3
MUTH 505Analytical Studies

3
MUED 801Seminar in Music Education

2
MUED 821Dissertation - Music Education I

5
MUED 822Dissertation - Music Education II

5
MUED 811Qualifying Exams - Music Education

3

 

Complete 3 credits from the following:

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
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 551/COUN 551Effective Practices for Every Learner

3

Complete 6 credits from the following:

HIED 512Organizational Culture and Governance in Higher Education

3
HIED 513Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness

3
HIED 520Academic Engagement and Learning in Higher Education

3

MUTH 504 may be waived with successful completion of the placement exam. If this course is waived, student will need to take an elective to get to the 60 credits post-baccalaureate that Messiah requires for a doctoral level program.

MUED 823 - extension may be taken as needed to complete dissertation.

Choral Conducting Track (20-21 credits)

MUAP 502Applied Choral Conducting

3
MUAP 602Applied Choral Conducting II

3
MUSI 502Choral Conductors Symposium

4
MUSI 602Choral Conductors Symposium II

4

Complete 6 credits from the following:

MUAP 612Applied Choral Conducting III

3
MUMH 502Choral Literature

3
MUMH 506Topics in Choral Literature

3
MUSI 511Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Director

3
MUSI 512Latin and Italian Diction

3
MUSI 513French and German Diction

3
MUSI 802Choral Conductors Symposium III

4

Orchestral Conducting Track (20-21 credits)

MUAP 503Applied Orchestral Conducting

3
MUAP 603Applied Orchestral Conducting II

3
MUSI 503Orchestral Conductors Symposium

4
MUSI 603Orchestral Conductors Symposium II

4

Complete 6 credits from the following:

MUAP 613Applied Orchestral Conducting III

3
MUMH 503Orchestral Literature

3
MUMH 508Topics in Orchestral Literature

3
MUED 503High String Pedagogy

3
MUED 504Low String Pedagogy

3
MUED 506Wind and Percussion Pedagogy for the Orchestra Conductor

3
MUSI 803Orchestral Conductors Symposium III

4

Wind Conducting Track (20-21 credits)

MUAP 501Applied Wind Conducting

3
MUAP 601Applied Wind Conducting II

3
MUSI 501Wind Conductors Symposium

4
MUSI 601Wind Conductors Symposium II

4

Complete 6 credits from the following:

MUAP 611Applied Wind Conducting III

3
MUED 501Woodwind Pedagogy

3
MUED 502Brass Pedagogy

3
MUED 505Percussion Pedagogy

3
MUMH 501Wind Literature

3
MUMH 504Topics in Wind Literature

3
MUSI 801Wind Conductors Symposium III

4

Advanced Standing - MME

Program Core Requirements (24-42 credits)

MUED 520Philosophical Foundations in Music Education

3
MUED 525Psychology of Music

3
MUED 530Music Teaching and Learning

3
IPEC 580Research Methods

3
MUTH 504Music Theory Concepts

3
MUTH 505Analytical Studies

3
MUED 801Seminar in Music Education

2
MUED 821Dissertation - Music Education I

5
MUED 822Dissertation - Music Education II

5
MUED 811Qualifying Exams - Music Education

3

MUED 520, MUED 525, MUED 530, IPEC 580 and MUTH 505 may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree.

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

MUED 823 - extension may be taken as needed to complete dissertation.

Complete 3 credits from the following:

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
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 551/COUN 551Effective Practices for Every Learner

3
These 3 credits may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree.

Complete 6 credits from the following:

HIED 512Organizational Culture and Governance in Higher Education

3
HIED 513Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness

3
HIED 520Academic Engagement and Learning in Higher Education

3

 

Choral Conducting Track (14 credits)

MUAP 502Applied Choral Conducting

3
MUAP 602Applied Choral Conducting II

3
MUSI 502Choral Conductors Symposium

4
MUSI 602Choral Conductors Symposium II

4
MUAP 502 and MUSI 502 may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree (credits still required).

If MUAP 502 or MUSI 502 are waived, must complete equivalent credits from the following:

MUAP 612Applied Choral Conducting III

3
MUSI 511Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Director

3
MUSI 512Latin and Italian Diction

3
MUSI 513French and German Diction

3
MUSI 802Choral Conductors Symposium III

4

Orchestral Conducting Track (14 credits)

MUAP 503Applied Orchestral Conducting

3
MUAP 603Applied Orchestral Conducting II

3
MUSI 503Orchestral Conductors Symposium

4
MUSI 603Orchestral Conductors Symposium II

4
MUAP 503 and MUSI 503 may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree (credits still required).

If MUAP 503 or MUSI 503 are waived, must complete equivalent credits from the following:

MUAP 613Applied Orchestral Conducting III

3
MUED 503High String Pedagogy

3
MUED 504Low String Pedagogy

3
MUED 506Wind and Percussion Pedagogy for the Orchestra Conductor

3
MUSI 803Orchestral Conductors Symposium III

4

Wind Conducting Track (14 credits)

MUAP 501Applied Wind Conducting

3
MUAP 601Applied Wind Conducting II

3
MUSI 501Wind Conductors Symposium

4
MUSI 601Wind Conductors Symposium II

4
MUAP 501 and MUSI 501 may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree (credits still required).

If MUAP 501 or MUSI 501 are waived, must complete equivalent credits from the following:

MUAP 611Applied Wind Conducting III

3
MUED 501Woodwind Pedagogy

3
MUED 502Brass Pedagogy

3
MUED 505Percussion Pedagogy

3
MUSI 801Wind Conductors Symposium III

4

Advanced Standing- entering with Master of Music Degree

Program Core Requirements (33-42 credits)

MUED 520Philosophical Foundations in Music Education

3
MUED 525Psychology of Music

3
MUED 530Music Teaching and Learning

3
IPEC 580Research Methods

3
MUTH 504Music Theory Concepts

3
MUTH 505Analytical Studies

3
MUED 801Seminar in Music Education

2
MUED 821Dissertation - Music Education I

5
MUED 822Dissertation - Music Education II

5
MUED 811Qualifying Exams - Music Education

3

IPEC 580 may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree.

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

MUTH 505 may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree.

MUED 823 - extension may be taken as needed to complete dissertation.

Complete 3 credits from the following:

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
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 551/COUN 551Effective Practices for Every Learner

3
These 3 credits may be waived if course or equivalent was included in Master's degree.

Complete 6 credits from the following:

HIED 512Organizational Culture and Governance in Higher Education

3
HIED 513Institutional Assessment and Effectiveness

3
HIED 520Academic Engagement and Learning in Higher Education

3

 

Choral Conducting Track (6 credits)

Complete 3 credits in Applied Conducting

MUAP 602Applied Choral Conducting II

3
MUAP 612Applied Choral Conducting III

3

Complete 4 credits in Symposium

MUSI 602Choral Conductors Symposium II

4
MUSI 802Choral Conductors Symposium III

4

Orchestral Conducting Track (6 credits)

Complete 3 credits in Applied Conducting

MUAP 603Applied Orchestral Conducting II

3
MUAP 613Applied Orchestral Conducting III

3

Complete 4 credits in Symposium

MUSI 603Orchestral Conductors Symposium II

4
MUSI 803Orchestral Conductors Symposium III

4

Wind Conducting Track (6 credits)

Complete 3 credits in Applied Conducting

MUAP 601Applied Wind Conducting II

3
MUAP 611Applied Wind Conducting III

3

Complete 4 credits in Symposium

MUSI 601Wind Conductors Symposium II

4
MUSI 801Wind Conductors Symposium III

4