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.
TEACHER LICENSURE
MASTER
OF ARTS IN
TEACHING
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
degree program is a 5-year program designed for students who have a
bachelor's degree in music and who desire professional preparation for
teaching. The MAT program will prepare students for teaching certification
including the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Students
completing this program 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 senior year,
application is made to the 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.
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
CCU 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 CCU undergraduate degree. Outside
candidates, or candidates that have not successfully competed a 400
level senior recital, must schedule an audition.
