Required for all Music Education majors and taken the spring semester of the freshman year. Students beginning their journey as music teachers will explore the many facets involved in public school music education and begin the development of a philosophical stance for teaching children. An historical overview of music education—including key pioneering leaders and symposia--along with realizations and introspection of why one wants to be a music teacher along with why music is required in the public schools will be probed. Requirements for graduation and state licensure will be thoroughly articulated. Requires 8 hours of field experience.
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester.