Undergraduate Studies in Music Education
Prospective students often inquire about Music Education at the University
of Arkansas.
For undergraduate students interested in teaching music (band
director, choral director, string teacher, general music teacher) the
University offers the Music Education degree.
This professional degree is officially described as the Bachelor of
Music - Music Education, with specialization or emphasis in a particular
area (such as instrumental or choral). Enrolling in the Music Education
program means you are a music major, and much of your coursework is
very specific to music education. Music Ed. majors are not enrolled in
the College of Education - they are in the Fulbright College of Arts and
Sciences, of which the Department of Music is a member.
Graduate Studies in Music Education
The Graduate Program in Music Education is primarily for those interested
in additional study of effective teaching in Music, and leads to the M.M.
(Master of Music in Music Education). Teaching experience is
required for admission to the graduate program in Music Education. Two
stages of admittance are required.
First, a videotape of the applicant demonstrating relevant teaching
behaviors should accompany application materials sent to the department.
Graduate faculty in Music Education will review the videotape, and will
make a recommendation regarding conditional acceptance for the first
semester.
Second, prior to the completion of the first semester, a written
examination followed by an interview process will be completed by all
applicants desiring formal and continued acceptance in the program. The
written exam will be designed in consultation with faculty in other areas,
and administered by Music Education faculty. The interview will be with
Music Education faculty, after which students will be informed of their 1)
acceptance in the program, 2) conditional acceptance in the program
(remediation in some areas required), or 3) non-continuance in the degree
program.
Resources for UA Music Education
2004-2005
Internship Handbook
Applicants with additional questions should feel free to contact either:
Dr. Dale Misenhelter
Assoc. Prof. Music Education
(479) 575-5746
or
Dr. Ronda Mains
Professor of Music
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
(479) 575-5765
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