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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate basic music research techniques and apply knowledge of standard reference tools and bibliographic sources to the writing of a variety of professional and academic music texts.

Develop an expanded global, historical, and cultural understanding of music through the in-depth study of musical elements, compositional processes, and aesthetic properties.

​Program Specific Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Understand and synthesize historical and current music education issues and their impact on music teaching and learning grades K-12 and apply pedagogical knowledge and skills teaching across multiple contexts.
  • Demonstrate acceptable musicianship knowledge and skills, including performance, music history, and theory.
  • Utilize qualitative, quantitative, historical, and philosophical research procedures and practices, and be able to express ideas in writing.

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