Course Description
Philosophy, design, implementation, and supervision of curriculum for music programs in the public schools.
Athena Title
Music Curriculum Supervision
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MUSI 7330
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion, successful students will demonstrate: * knowledge of the history of public education in the United States and its relationship to the development of music education; * knowledge of the philosophical thought of leading educators throughout the history of public education and its effect on music education; * Knowledge of the processes of curriculum development and the major curricular movements in general education/music education; * ability to develop hypothetical program models for public school systems; * ability to plan and demonstrate appropriate teaching/learning strategies; * ability to develop administrative and supervisory structures for all levels of music education in the public schools.
Topical Outline
* Historical and philosophical roots of curriculum in public education * Critical analysis of educational standards, aims, goals, and objectives at all levels: national, state, local, school, program * Principles of instruction and evaluation * Curriculum design * Leadership and administration