Music Education (MMus)
In addition to the University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies' requirements for master’s degrees, the School of Music and Dance has the following requirements. For additional information, contact the music graduate office or consult the Info for Grad Students webpage.
A minimum of 9 credits must be taken in 600- or 700-level courses and at least one-half of the required credits must be in courses intended for graduate students only. Degree candidates must complete a terminal project (e.g., recital, thesis, project), all of which must be archived in one of the following locations: Music Services in Knight Library, Scholars’ Bank, ProQuest, or Cykler Music Education Library.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced competencies in music education. Studies in this area comprise as much as two-thirds or at least one-third of the total curriculum.
- Gain knowledge and skills in one or more fields of music outside the major such as performance, conducting, theory and analysis, and history and literature. Such supportive studies in music that broaden and deepen musical competence comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum. To ensure breadth of competence, it is strongly recommended that institutions require at least one advanced course in music history, musicology, or ethnomusicology; one in performance; and one in music theory analysis.
- Develop graduate-level perspectives on contemporary issues and problems in music education. This may include a review of curriculum developments, teaching methodology, innovations, and multidisciplinary concepts in advanced seminars or by other means.
Master of Music in Music Education Requirements
Candidates are required to establish an area of emphasis among the following:
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Choral music education (voice and piano must be used)
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Elementary general music education (voice and piano must be used)
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Instrumental music education: band (traditional wind or percussion instruments must be used)
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Instrumental music education: orchestra (violin, viola, cello, or double bass must be used)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 532 | Music in School and Society | 3 |
| MUE 538 | Curricular Strategies in Music Education | 3 |
| MUE 612 | Quantitative Research in Music Education | 3 |
| MUE 649 | History of Western Music Education | 3 |
| Music in Historic Era - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Music in the Classical Period | ||
| Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Music in the 20th Century | ||
| Music Performance Studies | 6 | |
| Music Performance Studies: [Topic] | ||
| 500-level or above music theory, musicology, or ethnomusicology course | 3-4 | |
| 500-level or above music education courses in area of emphasis | 12 | |
| Electives at the 500- or 600-level 1 | 6 | |
| Ensemble, three terms | 3-6 | |
| Thesis/Project - Select one of the following: | 6-9 | |
| Thesis (and oral examination - 9 credits) | ||
| Research: [Topic] (and oral examination - 6 credits) | ||
| Final Oral Examination 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 51-58 | |
| 1 | Recommended courses: MUE 647: Psychology of Music, MUE 614: Qualitative Research in Music Education, MUE 641: College Music Teaching, EDUC 6XX, EDLD 6XX. |
| 2 | Oral examination reviewing all music education coursework. |
Additional Requirements
As needed, courses in expository writing.
Musicology/Ethnomusicology/Music Theory Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 528 | Cultures of Musical Celebrity | 3 |
| MUS 551 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 4 |
| MUS 552 | Musical Instruments of the World | 4 |
| MUS 562 | Popular Musics in the African Diaspora | 4 |
| MUS 575 | History of Opera | 4 |
| MUS 587 | Music and Emotion | 4 |
| MUS 614 | Introduction to Musicology | 4 |
| MUS 643 | Notation of Medieval and Renaissance Music | 3 |
| MUS 660 | Music in the Middle Ages | 3 |
| MUS 661 | Music in the Renaissance | 3 |
| MUS 662 | Music in the Baroque Era | 3 |
| MUS 663 | Music in the Classical Period | 3 |
| MUS 664 | Music in the Romantic Era | 3 |
| MUS 665 | Music in the 20th Century | 3 |
| MUS 670 | Graduate Seminar in Musicology: [Topic] | 4 |
| MUS 671 | Seminar in Ethnomusicology: [Topic] | 4 |
| MUS 680 | Historical Performance Practices I | 3 |
| MUS 681 | Historical Performance Practices II | 3 |
| MUS 682 | Historical Performance Practices III | 3 |
| MUS 683 | Rhetoric and Music | 4 |
| MUS 684 | Musical Iconography | 4 |
| MUS 516 | Post-Tonal Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 517 | Post-Tonal Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 530 | Tonal Analysis: Linear Prolongational Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 531 | Tonal Analysis: Form in Tonal Music | 3 |
| MUS 532 | Tonal Analysis: Analysis of Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS 533 | Counterpoint | 4 |
| MUS 534 | Counterpoint | 4 |
| MUS 535 | Counterpoint | 4 |
| MUS 615 | Current Trends in Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 629 | Repertoire and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 630 | History of Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 631 | History of Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 632 | History of Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 634 | Advanced Post-Tonal Theory | 3 |