"Traditional" Class A Program
For students holding Class B Certification 

Education (15 Hours)
EDU 505 Curriculum and Supervision in Secondary Schools (3) OR
EDU 515 Instructional Strategies for Teachers (3)

EDT 574 Computer Based Instructional Techniques (3)
EDU 511 Statistical Techniques, Research and Evaluation (3)
EDU 527 Human Development and Behavior (3)

SED 590 Comminication Collaboration and Diversity* (3) OR
Approved Diversity Course (3)

SED 500 Exceptional Students in Inclusive Schools (0 or 3)
(If completed for prior level certification, another *approved diversity course is required)

Music (18 Hours)
MUS 500 Foundations in Music Education (3)
MUS 505 Harmony I (2)
MUS 506 Harmony II (2)
MUS 584 Modern Trens in Public Education (3)
MUS 548 Seminar in Music History (2)
Music Electives (6) - Instrumental or Choral Emphasis

 

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"Non-traditional" Alternative Class A Program
The Alabama State Department of Education has approved an Alternative Class A program for graduate students who present baccalaureate credentials in a liberal arts program in music. Completion of this program, in instrumental music or in choral music, warrants the Master of Education in Music Education degree and state certification (Class A) for P-12 (Pre-school through 12th Grade). In addition to the courses listed below, students may be required to complete undergraduate courses in music education.

Education (34+ hours)
EDU 505 Curriculum in Secondary Schools (3)
EDU 513 Problems of Teaching in Elementary Schools (3)
EDU 500 Preparation for Admission to TEP (1)

EDU 586 Classroom Management (3)
EDU 527 Human Development and Behavior (3)
EDU 541 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)

SED 500 Exceptional Students in Inclusive Schools (0 or 3)

EDT 574 Computer-Based Intruction (3)

EDU 511 Statistical Techniques, Research, and Evaluation (3)

REA 578 Reading in the Content Area (3) OR
REA 560 Tech and Skills or Reading (3)

SED 590 Communication, Collaboration and Diversity (0 or 3) OR
Approved Diversity Course*

EDU 566 Professional Internship (6)

Music (18 hours)
MUS 500 Foundations of Music Education (3)
MUS 505 Harmony I (2)
MUS 506 Harmony II (2)
MUS 584 Modern Trends in Public Education (3)
MUS 548 Seminar in Music History (2)

MUS 543 Instrumental Pedagogy (2) - Instrumental emphasis OR
MUS 544 Vocal Pedagogy (2) - Choral emphasis

Advisor approved 500-level music electives (4)