The degree allows for the following possibilities: a voice science centered degree (Science Track), a literature centered degree (Literature Track), or a mixture of the two.
| Major Course Work | 33 cr |
| Supporting Course Work | 27 cr |
| Research | 30 cr |
| Total: | 90 cr |
27-32 credits may transfer in from MM with 45 credits max.
Major Course Work
| Pedagogy | ||
| MUSC 870 | Vocal Pedagogy I | 3 cr |
| MUSC 971 | Vocal Pedagogy II | 3 cr |
| MUSC 894 | Internship (Voice Practicum) | 3 cr |
| SLPA 865 | Voice Disorders | 2 cr |
| MUAP 901 | Applied Voice (6 semesters) | 18 cr |
| MUSC 872 | Art Song II | 3 cr |
| Pedagogy Total: | 32 cr | |
| Teaching Outcomes | ||
| MUSC 898 | Public Teaching Demonstration | 1 cr |
| MUSR 98 | Lecture Recital | 0 cr |
| Teaching Outcomes Total: | 1 cr | |
| Major Course Work Total: | 33 cr |
Supporting Coursework
Core
| MUSC 8/900 | History | 3 cr |
| MUSC 8/900 | Theory | 3 cr |
| MUSC | Other Music Courses | 3 cr |
| MUED 982 | College Teaching in Music | 3 cr |
| Total: | 12 cr |
Electives or Related Area
| SLPA | Speech Pathology Courses | 0-15 cr max |
| (Science Track 12 cr min.) | ||
| MUSC/MUED | Music or Music Education Electives | 0-15 cr max |
| (Literature Track 12 cr min.) | ||
| See list of Approved Electives | ||
| Total: | 15 cr |
Science Methods
| EDPS 859 | Statistical Methods | 3 cr |
| MUED 980 or EDPS 900K | Quant. Or Qual. Research/Alt. Design | 3 cr |
| SLPA 854 | Research Methods | 3 cr |
| SLPA/EDPS | Research Methods (see list of approved electives) | 3 cr |
| Total: | 12 cr |
Literature Methods
| EDPS 859 | Statistical Methods | 3 cr |
| MUED 843 | Intro to Research in Music Education | 3 cr |
| GERM/FREN 803 | Advanced Grammar | 3 cr |
| MUSC 898 | Special Topics: Bibliography for Vocal Music Pedagogues | 1 cr |
| MUSC 836 | Intro to Grad Studies | 2 cr |
| Total: | 12 cr |
Dissertation
| MUSC --- | Voice Research Colloquium | 0 cr |
| MUSC 999 | Dissertation | 18 cr |
| Total: | 18 cr | |
| Research Total: | 30 cr |
Assumes transfer credit from a Master of Music degree previously awarded. For those with related degrees such as a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, please contact the program coordinator, Kevin Hanrahan, about transfer credits.
Assumes a Bachelor degree in Music