The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree
is designed for students interested in the study of music in a liberal
arts framework. Within this framework, emphasis in various areas of
music are dependent on the needs of students and their objectives. Students
develop musicianship, capabilities in the use of principles and procedures
that lead to an intellectual grasp of the art, and the ability to perform.
This program is appropriate for
undergraduates who wish to major in music as part of a liberal arts
program irrespective of specific career aspirations. It serves individuals
who seek a broad program of general education rather that intense specialization
in the undergraduate years.
There are many music-related careers
for which the B.A. in Music provides a good background, such as arts
administration, copyright and entertainment business law, music publishing,
and music editing.
GRADUATE DEGREES
MASTER
OF ARTS IN
TEACHING (Teacher Licensure)
The Master of Arts in Teaching(MAT)
degree program is the 5th year of a 5-year program designed for students who have a
bachelor's degree in music and who desire to obtain a K-12 teaching certificate. Students
completing the entire 5-year program at Coastal Carolina Unviersity earn the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, majoring
in music/music education track for four years, and the MAT degree to
complete professional education requirements. During the 4th year of undergraduate work,
application is made to the Spadoni College of Education. The MAT work requires
one year, June-August. Students may elect to work toward licensure in
either instrumental or vocal/general music. The curriculum includes
a strong music performance emphasis; a solid foundation in music literature,
theory, and the liberal arts; undergraduate and graduate courses in
psychology and education; and practica (practical experience), with
internship opportunities in the spring semester of the MAT work. The
liberal arts core is adapted to fulfill state licensure requirements.
The music electives ordinarily associated with the BA in Music curriculum
are, for students in the five-year program, devoted to prerequisites
for the MAT degree and for the teaching license; thus, there are very
few free elective hours in this curriculum. A limited number of competitive Graduate Assistantships are available through the Spadoni College of Educaton (vocal students) and the Coastal Carolina University Band Program (instrumental students).
Admission to Program Students seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree
program must meet the admissions criteria of the School of Graduate
Studies. In order to be eligible for admission to the MAT in Music
program, students must have earned a bachelor's degree in music from
Coastal Carolina University or an accredited institution. An audition is required for acceptance.
This requirement can be satisfied by the successful completion of a
400 level senior recital during the
Coastal Carolina University undergraduate degree. Outside
candidates, or candidates that have not successfully competed a 400
level senior recital, must schedule an audition.
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION Music Concentration The Spadoni College of Education offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program in Secondary Education which is designed to offer professional growth and development for qualified candidates who are already certified in the education profession. This advanced study is designed to extend the body of knowledge that would normally have been gained during related undergraduate study.
Graduate applications must first be processed through the Office of Graduate Studies. Evidence of the following requirements must be included in the application:
A completed application for graduate study and an official transcript from each school or college previously attended (all prior undergraduate academic study must be represented as well as other graduate study if such study has been completed).
Two recommendations forms (supplied with the application). One should be from the candidate's current principal or instructional supervisor.
A copy of the teaching credential.
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (overall); or a report of scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of no less than 400 on both the verbal and quantitative portions; or a report of a minimum score of 388 on the Miller Analogies Test. Scores must be no more than 5 years old.
Core Coursework – 15 hours
EDUC 607 – Research and Assessment in Today’s Schools (F, Sp)
EDUC 685 – Strategies for Serving Diverse Learners ( F, Sp)
EDUC 625 – Classroom Motivation and Management (SI, SII, Sp)
EDUC 606 – Educational Theory to Increase Student Achievement (F, Sp)
EDUC 692 – Advanced Topics in Special Education (F,SII)
Teaching Specialization Coursework – 18 hours
EDSC 675 – Advanced Study of Secondary Curriculum and Program Models (SII)
EDSC 650 – Advanced Secondary Instructional Methods and Strategies (F)
EDSC 618 – Content Literacy (SI)
Elective Areas (9 hours)
Capstone Experience and Seminar– 3 hours
A limited number of competitive Band Graduate Assistantships are available through the Coastal Band Program.
