Request More info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n During coursework, students explore music education philosophy, curricula, and practice in an effort to work toward a positive, equitable musical future for students and communities around the world. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to design and develop curricula, rationale, and assessments to meet the diverse musical and educational needs and interests of students in various learning ecologies and demonstrate awareness of theoretical, philosophical, and historical traditions that have shaped and continue to influence music education curricula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Initial Licensure Track MM in Music Education<\/em> is for individuals who are interested in receiving initial licensure in PreK\u201312 Music Education in addition to a Master’s Degree in Music Education. The program provides students who have a previous degree in music with the skills and knowledge needed to teach music in schools, non-profits, and in community settings. In addition to the above aims and learning outcomes of the professional track, students in the licensure track are introduced to the Professional Standards for Teaching and the Subject Matter Knowledge standards through coursework that includes guided observation, mixed-reality simulations, and mock-teaching. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to develop structured lesson plans, organize and analyze results from a variety of classroom assessments, use appropriate practices to accommodate differences in learning styles, create safe learning environments, and reflect on the effectiveness of their lessons through interactions with students and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This major is comprised of a closely-knit group of committed music education students and faculty members who value music and its impact. In addition to academic and performance requirements, students fulfill required fieldwork by teaching and observing in local schools and educational settings. The program\u2019s close relationship with Boston Public Schools and other Greater Boston school districts provide numerous opportunities for students to engage in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Boston University, Music Education students have the opportunity to become part of an international student body and a professional network that extends beyond graduation. Often mentorship and research collaborations among faculty and graduates of the program continue as alumni enter their first teaching jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Curriculum requirements for the on-campus MM in Music Education program can be found on the Academic Bulletin.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/06\/drums-music-ed-1920x1080.jpeg\")
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