Resources for UA Music Education
2007-2008
Internship Handbook
Undergraduate Studies in Music Education
Prospective students often inquire about Music Education at the
University
of Arkansas.
For undergraduate students interested in teaching music - for
example as a band director, choral director, string teacher, general music teacher
in public schools, the University and Department of Music offer the curriculum
leading to the Music Education degree (with qualifications for licensure).
Licensure is typically attained via the State of Arkansas Dept of Education, and
most states grant reciprocity (recognition of licensure) for the Arkansas Teaching
License (sometimes referred to as certification). This degree and licensure path
requires a semester of internship beyond the awarding of the degree. For those
interested in private or non-certified positions, the University also grants the
degree without internship.
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
prescribed.
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 and/or interview process will be completed by all
applicants desiring formal and continued acceptance in the program. The
written exam, when appropriate, 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.
Students or parents with additional questions should feel free to contact
Music Education faculty members:
Dr. Dale Misenhelter
Assoc. Prof. Music Education
(479) 575-5746
or
Dr. Joshua Russell
Ass't Prof. Music Education
(479) 575-3934
Applicants for the graduate program can contact Music Ed faculty or the
Coordinator of Graduate Studies:
Dr. Ronda Mains
Professor of Music
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
(479) 575-5765
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