Overview
This accelerated degree program is designed for individuals who hold a prior music degree (not in music education) and provides them with a plan of study so they can subsequently pursue Florida K-12 music teaching certification. In the program, students complete all course content as required to pursue music teaching certification in the state of Florida. Following graduation, alumni then secure a teaching position in a Florida School through the State of Florida Professional Development Certification Program. After completing one year of supervised teaching, individuals complete certification examinations and apply to the Florida Department of Education for certification.
Admission Requirements
All applicants to the Frost School must submit the following items:
· An online application
· Application fee
· Resume
· Three letters of recommendation
· Official transcripts from every post-secondary school attended
This graduate degree program also requires submission of certain supplemental materials, including:
· TOEFL/IELTS score, as applicable
· Prescreen/Performance
For more detailed information, please visit our Graduate Admission website.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MED Required Courses | ||
| MED 648 | Music for Special Learners | 3 |
| MED 762 | Music Learning and Curriculum | 3 |
| MED 764 | Music Assessment | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Folk and Modern Instrumental Techniques | ||
| Choose 9 credits from the elementary and secondary teaching methods courses below: * | 9 | |
Elementary Teaching Methods | ||
| Teaching General Music | ||
| Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
Secondary Teaching Methods | ||
| Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Teaching Modern Music | ||
| Teaching Vocal Music | ||
| TAL Required Courses | ||
| TAL 606 | Issues and Strategies for ESOL | 3 |
| TAL 610 | Literacy and Learning Strategies in the Content Area | 3 |
| TAL 612 | Building Positive Relationships with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Teaching Portfolio | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
* One Elementary and one Secondary Methods course required.
Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| TAL 606 | Issues and Strategies for ESOL | 3 |
| TAL 612 | Building Positive Relationships with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Choose 3-6 credits from: | 3 | |
| Teaching General Music | ||
| Teaching Vocal Music | ||
| Choose 0-3 credits from: | 3 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Folk and Modern Instrumental Techniques | ||
| Choose 3 credits from: | 3 | |
| Music Learning and Curriculum | ||
| Music Assessment | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MED 648 | Music for Special Learners | 3 |
| TAL 610 | Literacy and Learning Strategies in the Content Area | 3 |
| Choose 3-6 credits from: | 3 | |
| Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Teaching Modern Music | ||
| Choose 0-3 credits from: | 3 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Folk and Modern Instrumental Techniques | ||
| Choose 3 credits from: | 3 | |
| Music Learning and Curriculum | ||
| Music Assessment | ||
| Teaching Portfolio | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
* This is a suggested Plan of Study. Your actual course sequence may vary depending on your previous academic experience as well as current course offerings. Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester to determine the appropriate course selection.
* Students select 3 courses from MED 642/643/644/649 (3 credits each)
** Students select 3 courses MED 740/41/42/43/44/45 (1 credit each)
Statement of Purpose
The MAT in Music Teaching is a 1-year alternative to the Master of Music with Music Teaching Certification 2-year program and is designed for professional musicians with a music degree outside of music education. This program provides required coursework that prepares students to independently pursue Florida K-12 music teaching certification. To do this after graduation, graduates will need to pass Florida State Teacher Certification Examinations, and complete teaching in a Florida school under the supervision of a school administrator for one year. Certification requirements will differ by state and can be altered by state boards of education at any time.
Goals
The goals of the MAT program in Music Education are for students to:
- Develop foundational music teaching competencies and an understanding of music learning theories to teach music in a wide array of contexts, including the teaching of special learners in music.
- Develop the ability to understand music assessment and curriculum development
- Develop skills in integrating knowledge from the diverse professional literature into their teaching.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students in the MAT in Music Teaching Program will
- apply knowledge of music teaching and learning theories by completing a Theoretical Applications Paper.
- demonstrate competence in assessing music learning.
- demonstrate a competence in curriculum development and implementation.
