Music Education, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in music who wish to pursue teacher certification and simultaneously earn a master’s degree. Prospective candidates not holding a bachelor’s degree in music may be accepted provisionally pending a transcript analysis and upon completion of any required music courses.
Program of Study
This program of study will guide the student in program completion if not certified. Prior to admission to teacher education, the student must pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Program Admissions Assessments. In order to register to take the capstone course in any program, M.A.T. candidates must successfully pass the appropriate GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) test(s). Students in certification-only programs must successfully pass the appropriate GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) test(s) in order to be recommended for certification.
Course Requirements
EDUC 3355, EDUC 6655: Exceptional Children is a prerequisite or corequisite for the M.A.T. in Music Education.
Required (18 hours, or show evidence of completion as an undergraduate or another graduate program)
| EDUC 6601 | Instructional Media and Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 6607 | Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition | 3 |
| EDUC 6642 | Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 6690 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 6699 | Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 7703 | Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education | 3 |
Apprentice Teaching Sequence (9-10 hours)
Content Courses (12 hours minimum—more if candidates show evidence of completion of education courses listed above.)
MUSC 6750: May be repeated for credit.
MUED 6100, MUED 6200, MUSC 5910, MUSC 5920: Required Content Courses
MUED 7100: Required if MUED 6100 and 6200 have been completed on the undergraduate level or on the graduate level at another institution. If 6100 or 6200 (or undergraduate equivalents) have been completed prior to admission to the program, the hours must be satisfied with content area courses.
Elective content courses will be determined by advisor and candidate after transcript evaluation, and will be based on candidate’s interests, strengths, and weaknesses.
Participation in at least one ensemble is required each fall and spring semester: 0-1 hour credit each, 0 hours count toward the degree.
Capstone Presentation (3 hours)
| MUED 7800 | Music Education Capstone Exhibition/Project | 3 |
This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont University.
Total Minimum Number of Course Work Hours: 47-48 hrs
Minimum Hours of Field Experience Prior to Internship - II: 20 hrs
The range of total credit hours is due to the possibility of candidates’ completion of course work before entering Piedmont’s program.
Program Entrance Requirements
- Hold a B.A. in Music (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution;
- Audition on major instrument (voice, piano, organ, etc.);
- Show evidence of having successfully completed a senior-level recital on major instrument; and
- Show evidence of, or pass, a Piano Proficiency Exam.
Program Completion Requirements
- Pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Program Admissions Assessments.
- Admission to teacher education;
- Hold a Georgia Pre-Service Certificate;
- Successful completion of capstone exhibition;
- Completion of the music education portfolio;
- Submit and have approved an application for graduation the semester before graduation; and
- Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted.
In order to register for teaching internship or take the capstone course in any program (whichever occurs last), M.A.T. candidates must successfully pass the appropriate Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) tests(s). Students in certification-only programs must successfully pass the appropriate GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) test(s) in order to be recommended for certification.