Music Education Ph.D.

MUSC 503. Psychological Foundations of Music Learning. 3 Credits.

An in-depth study of the psychological processes of music learning. On demand.

MUSC 507. Foundations of Music Education. 3 Credits.

A comprehensive investigation of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education. On demand.

MUSC 509. Trends in Music Education. 3 Credits.

An overview of historical and contemporary trends in music education. On demand.

MUSC 598. Research in Music Education. 3 Credits.

An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methodology relative to music education. On demand.

T&L 539. College Teaching. 3 Credits.

Explores learning styles and teaching styles, the components and responsibilities involved in college teaching, methods of teaching and motivating students, and current issues related to instruction in the college classroom.

EFR 510. Becoming a qualitative researcher: techniques, skills and practical methods. 3 Credits.

Qualitative researchers engage in systematic inquiry and direct collaboration with individuals and communities to explore highly contextualized phenomenon with the purpose of action or change. Qualitative methods are naturalistic, highly contextual, participatory and relational. Exploring the lived experiences and perspective of others requires attention to relationships, rapport and trust among all participants. From justice-centered and critical perspectives, this course introduces students to qualitative research methods in the social sciences to equip them with the skills for conducting qualitative research.Students will learn fundamental participatory methods of data collection including observations, interviewing, focus groups, as well as data analysis and writing up qualitative findings. F,S,SS.