Admissions
All students pursuing a music pedagogy minor must pass a music audition and an interview.
Policies
University policy states that students must earn 8 distinct credits that are not used for their major toward their minor, with a minimum grade of C earned in all courses applied to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 20
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 351 | Keyboard Pedagogy | 3 |
| or MUSI 352 | Vocal Pedagogy and Lab | |
| or MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | |
| MUSI 456 | Pedagogy II 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 457 | Pedagogy III 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 458 | Pedagogy IV | 2 |
| MUSI 494 | Pedagogy Internship | 2 |
| Select 3 courses from the following: | 9 | |
| The Arts and Community Engagement | ||
| Relational Communication Theory | ||
| Perspectives on Achievement Motivation (Mason Core) | ||
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing a New Enterprise | ||
| Lifespan Development (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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Keyboard concentrators substitute MUSI 451 Keyboard Pedagogy II and 1 credit of MUSI elective for MUSI 456 Pedagogy II and MUSI 457 Pedagogy III.
Note: The Music Pedagogy Minor may not be taken in combination with the BA in Music.