Continuation of intermediate level of practical experience in conducting music therapy sessions with selected clients. Includes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of weekly music therapy sessions throughout the semester.

Nontraditional Format:

Field work under the supervision of a licensed music therapist (2-4 hours per week in the field plus preparation time).

Basic concepts, types, and techniques of research as they apply to music education. Students plan and conduct individual research projects.

Intermediate level of practical experience in conducting music therapy sessions with selected clients. Includes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of weekly music therapy sessions throughout the semester.

Nontraditional Format:

Field work under the supervision of a licensed music therapist (2-4 hours per week in the field plus preparation time).

Basic concepts, types, and techniques of research as they apply to music education. Students plan and conduct individual research projects.

Survey of music cultures from the Middle/Near East, Asia, and Oceana. An exploration of their structures, forms, instruments, performance practices, contexts, and role in social, cultural, and global systems.

Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.

Surveys music cultures of Africa, Europe, and the Americas excluding western art music. An exploration of their structures, forms, instruments, performance practices, contexts, and roles in social, cultural, and global systems.

Traditional and contemporary African American percussion music beginning with its African heritage and tracking its development throughout the Americas, with particular emphasis on the United States. Teaching/learning strategies include in-class performance, demonstrations, audiovisuals, and lectures. No previous music performance background is required.

An ensemble performing choral, dance, and instrumental music from Africa including sacred, secular, and popular music.

Philosophy, design, implementation, and supervision of curriculum for music programs in the public schools.