Music Education M.M.Ed.
Students who have completed an M.A.T. in music education at Rhode Island College cannot apply as a candidate for the M.M.Ed. program.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Graduate applications are available online at: www.ric.edu/graduatestudies/.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work.
- An official report of scores on the Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test.
- An official report of scores on the Praxis II Music: Content Knowledge Test (5113).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A baccalaureate degree in music or at least 50 credit hours of music.
- Teacher certification in music.
- Evidence of musicianship.
- An interview.
- A plan of study approved by the advisor and appropriate dean.
Course Requirements
Foundations Component
FNED 502 | Social Issues in Education | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
SPED 531 | Overview of Special Education: Policies/Practices | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
Music Education
MUSE 501 | Research Techniques in Music Education | 3 | Spring (even years). |
MUSE 502 | Perception, Assessment, and Evaluation in Music | 3 | Summer (odd years). |
MUSE 525 | Advanced Studies in Music Education | 3 | Summer (odd years). |
MUSE 566 | Seminar in Music Education | 3 | Fall (odd years). |
THREE CREDIT HOURS OF COURSES from
MUSE 480 | Workshop in Music Education | 1-3 | |
MUSE 503 | School Music Administration and Supervision | 3 | Summer (even years). |
MUSE 592 | Graduate Thesis | 3 | As needed. |
Applied Music
MUS 505 | Systems of Musical Analysis | 3 | Fall (even years). |
MUS 560 | Seminar in Music Literature | 3 | Spring (even years). |
FIVE CREDIT HOURS OF COURSES from
MUS 508 | Applied Conducting | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
MUS 521 | The Symphony | 3 | Fall (even years). |
MUS 522 | Opera | 3 | Spring (odd years). |
MUS 570-589 | Applied Music | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
MUS 591 | Graduate Recital | 0 | As needed. |
Note: MUS 591: Students electing this course must also enroll in at least two semesters of applied music, MUS 570–589.
Electives
FOUR CREDIT HOURS OF COURSES from
Note: A thesis/graduate project or recital is required of each student. Thesis/graduate projects vary. Topics must be approved by the departmental graduate committee. The recital is available only to students who clearly exhibit advanced musicianship. Recitals must also be approved by the departmental graduate committee.
Total Credit Hours: 36