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Oct 23, 2026
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MUSC 2115 - Introduction to Music Education
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
Introduction to Music Education gives students the opportunity to study current teaching strategies, philosophies of teaching, plan lessons, observe music educators in the field, investigate current technologies used in classrooms, and gain an overview of the field of music education.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Music Reading Skills
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Develop an awareness of past and present teaching philosophies in music education.
- Create individual teaching philosophy incorporating personal experience, course material, and observations.
- Observe professional music educators in both elementary and secondary public schools.
- Develop an awareness of the current career opportunities and challenges in the music education field.
- Produce and deliver effective lesson plans.
- Demonstrate knowledge of different types of assessment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of technologies used in the music classroom.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of music education methods such as Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze, and Suzuki.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Arts Standards in the area of music developed by the Minnesota Department of Education.
- Compile a portfolio reflecting work in this course (observations, philosophy statement, lessons plans, etc.).
Major Areas of Course Content
- Student observations in the music education field at multiple age levels
- Overivew of teaching strategies, philosophies, methods, and technologies in the music classroom
- Basic skills in lesson plan development, state standards, assessment strategies, and career opportunities
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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