Academic Program Proposal
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| Frostburg State University
Proposal | Master of Arts (M.A.) | Substanital Modification to Teaching (Secondary) Music Education | | 5/10/2018 | Approved | 5/30/2018 |
| Substanital Modification to Teaching (Secondary) Music Education Program Description |
| While maintaining the current curriculum structure, the MAT Secondary program is expanding its existing curriculum to meet the needs of regional employers and enhance the marketability of its graduates by adding a new course of study in music to its existing courses of study in art, sciences, math, social studies, English, and foreign language. The program is designed to offer music education to late deciders and career changers interested in pursuing a career as a secondary music teacher. <br> <br>The addition of a music education focus the Frostburg’s existing M.A.T. program will integrate music theory and practice in a carefully structured series of courses and experiences. The MAT Secondary program emphasizes experiential learning for candidates to gain initial teaching certification through high quality pedagogy and extended internships that make cross-curricular connections to content areas while aligning to accreditation standards for NCATE/CAEP, INTASC, NASM, and the Maryland Redesign. Actual music instruction will be provided by existing faculty at the university. <br> |
