MUS 719 - Teaching Music in Higher Education

(1 unit)

The purpose of this course will be to prepare DMA candidates for teaching on the collegiate level. It will serve as an examination of skills and ethics essential for securing and retaining a faculty position in music at the college or university level.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Prerequisite(s): Doctoral standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with various teaching assignments in music.
2. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with undergraduate course design in music.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with general syllabi and criteria.
4. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with individual student learning styles.
5. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with active learning in music classrooms.
6. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with assessment and grading methods.
7. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with job searches in music classrooms.
8. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with expectations of music faculty in higher education.
9. demonstrate an understanding of the role of music faculty in higher education and have a familiarity with criteria for successful careers in music teaching.

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