Program Sequence for Fall 24 Admits – Music Education – with initial NYS Music Certification (MA)

 

This is a recommended Program Sequence for Fall 24 admits. Students can consult with their faculty advisor to create an individualized course sequence.

Academic Plan

  • MUSPK12-MA
  • Track 2: MUSPK12ANY for those who have initial NYS certification in Music

Total Credits

31

Academic and Professional Milestones Prior to Semester 1

  • Students must comply and complete the fingerprinting process prior to enrolling in courses. For further information, visit the Fingerprinting page. 

Semester 1

Total Credits

7

Courses

Music Theory

Select one of the following:

  • MUS 72400 – Advanced Studies in Music Theory 1, 3 credits
  • MUS 72500 – Advanced Studies in Music Theory 2, 3 credits
  • MUS 74000 – Seminar in Music Theory and Analysis, 3 credits

Music Methods Electives

In consultation with advisor, students elect a total of 4 credits from the following list. May be taken in future terms as available.

  • MUS 64100 – Strings, 1 credit
  • MUS 64300 – Woodwinds, 1 credit
  • MUS 64500 – Brass, 1 credit
  • MUS 64700 – Percussion Skills, 1 credit
  • MUS 64900 – Piano Skills for Music Teachers
  • MUS 65100 – Conducting
  • MUS 68100 – Private Instruction in Instrument or Voice, 1 credit
  • MUS 68200 – Private Instruction in Instrument or Voice, 1 credit
  • MUS 68300 – Private Instruction in Instrument or Voice, 1 credit
  • MUS 68400 – Private Instruction in Instrument or Voice, 1 credit
  • MUS 71000 – Hunter Symphony, 1 credit
  • MUS 71100 – Hunter College Choir, 1 credit
  • MUS 71300 – Chamber Music, 1 credit
  • MUS 71400 – Collegium Musicum, 1 credit
  • MUS 71500 – Jazz Ensemble, 1 credit
  • MUS 71600 – Jazz Vocal Workshop Ensemble, 1 credit

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.

Semester 2

Total Credits

12

Total Semester Clinical Hours

50

Courses

  • MUSED 67700 – Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music in Grades Pre-K-12, 3 credits
    • Offered Spring Only
  • EDUC 70800 – Clinical Experiences 1 (PK-12)(KC), 0 credits
    • 50 hours of clinical experiences
  • EDUC 71500 – Supporting Multilingual Learners Across The Curriculum, 3 credits
  • Musicology Elective (select one from below), 3 credits
    • MUS 75100 – Advanced Studies in Musicology 1, 3 credits
    • MUS 75200 – Advanced Studies in Musicology 2, 3 credits
    • MUS 76000 – Seminar in Musicology, 3 credits
  • MUS 77900 – World Music Education, 3 credits
    • Offered Spring Only

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.

Semester 3

Total Credits

6

Total Semester Clinical Hours

50

Courses

  • MUSED 67800 – Methods of Teaching Vocal and General Music in Grades Pre-K-12, 3 credits
    • Offered Fall Only
  • EDUC 70900 – Clinical Experiences 2 (PK-12)(KC), 0 credits
    • Number of Clinical hours: 50
  • Music Elective(s): Additional 3 credits graduate Music coursework chosen in consultation with graduate adviser, 3 credits

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students must apply for Student/Supervised Teaching for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
  • Students must take and pass Content Specialty Test (CST) – Music before applying for Student Teaching.
  • Students must take and pass Educating All Students (EAS) Exam before applying for Student Teaching.
  • Students must satisfy any outstanding Admission Conditions, if applicable.
  • Students must apply for graduation the semester before their planned graduation. Refer to the Graduation page for full policies and procedures.

Semester 4

Total Credits

6

Total Semester Clinical Hours

60 days

Courses

  • SEDC 77650 – Supervised Teaching in Music, Grades PreK–12 (KC), 4 credits
  • MUS 79200 – Independent Study, 2 credits
    • This is the culminating experience for all students in Track 2. Students will complete a final project either in the area of curriculum or research in consultation with the director of music education

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students apply for certification after degree has been conferred. You will receive an email once Hunter’s recommendation has been entered on your TEACH Account with the steps to apply. Refer to the Certification and Licensure page for more information.

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