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EDUC 2110. Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education (3-1-3) This course engages students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside the school. Against this backdrop, students will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy. (Course fee required.)

EDUC 2120. Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings (3-0-3) Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.

EDUC 2130. Exploring Learning and Teaching (2-2-3) Explore key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational setting and contexts. (Course fee required.)

MUSA 1305. Class Voice (0-2-1) Group instruction in the study of voice. This includes vocal technique, text study and the fundamentals of musicianship in preparation for vocal performance. May be repeated for credit.

MUSA 2315. Keyboard 3/Proficiency (0-2-1) Prerequisite: MUSA 2314 or by permission of the instructor. Two 50-minute classes weekly with focus on successful preparation of the piano proficiency examination. (Course Fee Required)

MUSA 3211. Applied Music (1-2-1) Prerequisite: MUSA 2212 with a C or better. Corequisite: MUSP 3070, 3080, 3090, 1359, or 3359. Individual instruction in applied area: piano, guitar, percussion, voice, harp, or organ. (Course Fee Required)

MUSA 3212. Applied Music (1-2-1) Prerequisite: MUSA 3211 with a C or better. Corequisite: MUSP 3070, 3080, 3090, 1359, or 3359. Individual instruction in applied area: piano, guitar, percussion, voice, harp, or organ. (Course Fee Required)

MUSA 3305. Half Recital (0-2-1) Corequisite: MUSA 3211 or higher. (S/U grading)(Course Fee Required)

MUSA 4221. Applied Music (1-4-2) Prerequisites: MUSA 3212 or 3222 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: MUSP 3070, 3080, 3090, or 3359. Individual instruction in applied area: piano, organ, guitar, voice, harp, or percussion. (Course Fee Required)

MUSC 1000. Music Convocation (0-3-0) A laboratory experience to include student recitals, guest performances, master classes, lectures, and meetings. May be repeated nine times for credit. Attendance by non-majors is encouraged. (S/U grading) (Course fee required.)

MUSC 1315. Music Skills 2 (0-3-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 1314; Co-requisite: MUSA 2313. A laboratory experience involving ear training, sight singing, and keyboard skills.

MUSC 2301. Music Skills 3 (0-2-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 1315 with a "C" or better. A laboratory experience involving ear training, dictation, and sight-singing skills.

MUSC 2302. Music Skills 4 (0-2-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 2301 with a "C" or better. Continuation of MUSC 2301 with topics paralleling content of MUSC 2202. Course includes sight-singing, dictation, rhythmic exercises.

MUSC 3228. Music History to Mozart (3-1-3) Prerequisite: MUSC 2202. Chronological study of the development of Western music; an in-depth study of musical thought and practice.

MUSC 3229. Music History Beethoven to Present (3-1-3) Prerequisite: MUSC 2202. Chronological study of the development of Western music; an in-depth study of musical thought and practice.

MUSE 2205. String Methods (1-1-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of string performance, pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 2206. Woodwind Methods (1-1-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of woodwind performance, pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 2207. Brass Methods (1-1-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of brass performance, pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 2208. Percussion Methods (1-1-1) Prerequisite: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of percussion performance, pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 2265. Jazz and Vernacular Music Methods (1-2-1) This course is an introduction to jazz pedagogical methods, including performance practices of various styles (e.g., swing, Latin, rock), basic concepts for teaching and performing jazz improvisation, jazz band and combo rehearsal techniques, literature selection/programming, rhythm section concepts, and administration. This course is also an introduction to vernacular music pedagogical methods, including performance practices of various styles (e.g., rock, pop, folk, EDM), basic performance concepts on vernacular instruments (e.g., guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, sequencer, voice), basic concepts of song arranging, tablature reading, vernacular ensemble rehearsal techniques, literature selection/programming, and administration.

MUSE 3201. Basic Conducting (2-1-2) Prerequisites: MUSC 2202 and MUSC 2302. Fundamental conducting patterns, skills, and terminology in both choral and instrumental genres. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 3202. Intermediate Conducting (2-1-2) Prerequisite: MUSE 3201. Intermediate conducting patterns, skills, and terminology in both choral and instrumental genres. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 3206. Intro to Music Education (1-1-1) Prerequisite: Admission as music major or department approval. A brief survey of historical and philosophical points in music education, as well as exploration of relevant topics including national standards, job skills, and teacher certification requirements. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 4206. Secondary School Choral Methods (3-1-3) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. A study of vocal techniques, choral methods, and materials for the middle and senior high school. Public school observation is required. (Course fee required.)

MUSE 5400. Technology in Music Education (2-1-2) The primary intention of this course is to provide a framework in which students can develop a standards-based, research and theory supported technology curriculum integration project appropriate to a determined level of music teaching circumstances. Through the development of the curriculum project, students will develop music software and hardware skills and apply them to the preparation of lesson plans to integrate technology into music teaching. The course will result in a plan (and supporting teaching materials) to be presented to school colleagues for the integration of technology into the music curriculum. A secondary goal of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of teaching strategies, sound equipment, electric/electronic instruments, and music creation software appropriate for use in public music education. The course is limited to Music Education students with admission to Teacher Education. (Course fee required.)

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