Music Education

The graduate program in Music Education is designed for teachers who want to continue developing their professional commitment and competence in the area of music. Graduate students in the program examine current educational theory and practice and explore a variety of viewpoints to reflectively develop their professional competence and teaching style. They explore social issues affecting students and expand their awareness of and respect for the unique development of each student. During their course work, they consider effective collaboration with and accountability to students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Reexamining the development of values and professional ethics, students gain greater intellectual and ethical insight. The Music Education Program develops advanced proficiency in the Illinois Teacher Standards.

Admission, Financial Aid and Tuition

Curriculum Requirements 

The Music Education program consists of 34 hours of course work. Additional curriculum information can be found in the graduate catalog.

 

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
	Required Courses in Education
EDU 600	Professional Educator Seminar	0
EDL 620	School Law	3
EDU 641	Educational Research & Statistics	3
EDU 645	Action Research Planning	2
EDU 694	Practicum in Teacher Development	3
EDU 698	Portfolio Assessment	1
	Required Courses in Music Education
MUS 502	Advanced Music Technology	3
MUED 611	Introduction to Graduate Study in Music Education	3
MUED 620	Music Education: Curriculum, Theory & Instruction	3
MUED 640	Survey of Research in Music Education	3
MUED 650	Organization and Administration of the Music Program	3
MUED 699	Thesis	4
	Elective in Music or Education	3
	Total credits	34

 

Class Format

This program is formatted for the working professional. Classes are offered in an eight week format, one night a week (there are a few courses that are in the 16 week format due to the requirement of the courses).

Location 

McKendree offers the Music Education program on the Lebanon campus only. The general education courses can be taken off campus at the cohort sites. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admission for location of those courses.

Transfer Credit Restriction

No more than nine (9) semester credits will be accepted in transfer and can not be more than six (6) years old. Transfer credit must be submitted for approval prior to or during the first semester of enrollment.

Office of Graduate Admission
701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-6576
800-BEARCAT ext. 6576
graduate@mckendree.edu