Hybrid MMEd Curriculum
The Hybrid Master of Music Education degree is a contemporary approach to meeting the evolving educational needs of teachers in the profession. The emphasis area for this degree is intended for professionals, active in the field who are unable to attend traditional classes on the Hattiesburg campus. The Hybrid degree is an alternative to the traditional on-campus Master of Music Education degree program in that it allows teachers to participate in professional development and meet the state certification and re-certification requirements with the least amount of disruption to their teaching schedule. Course work is accessed in a combination of online and short residency programs hosted at a number of locations in Mississippi, the nation, and Western Europe. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and relevant to the needs of each participant. Through this program of study, teachers develop research and writing skills as well as aquire new methods and materials for the teaching environment. The degree is completed by 1) on-campus visits for entrance exams and orientation, comprehensive exams, 2) one and two week intensive residency courses, and weekend workshops and clinics, and 3) on-line courses.
The Hybrid MMEd degree, like the Traditional MMEd degree, requires the completion of 30 Credit Hours and Comprehensive Exam to graduate. Required courses ( * ) comprise 15 of the 30 required hours. Elective courses ( # ) comprise 11 of the remaining 15 credit hours.
Spring - Odd Years
# MED 740 • Music In Elementary Schools • 3 hours
# MED 828 • Adm. of College /Univ. Mus Programs • 3 hours
Summer - Odd Years
# (R) MED 732 • Graduate Conducting (Instrumental) • 3 hours
# (R) MED 735 • Brass Techniques • 2 hours
* (R) MUS 630 • Music History Review • 3 hours
# MED 755 • Psychology of Music • 3 hours
# MED 750 • Music in General Education • 3 hours
Fall - Odd Years
* MED 725 • Foundations & Principles of Music Education • 3 hours
# MED 755 • Psychology of Music • 3 hours
* REF 601 • Research: Indtroduction and Methodoloy • 3 hours
# (R) MED 732 • Instrumental Conducting • 3 hours
Spring - Even Years
# MED 538 • Band Literature • 2 hours
# MED 756 • Evaluation & Guidance • 3 hours
Summer - Even Years
* (R) MUS 620 • Music Theory Review • 3 hours
# (R) MED 731 • Graduate Conducting (vocal) • 3 hours
# (R) MED 734 • Woodwind Techniques and Materials • 2 hours
# MED 714 • Administration and Supervision of Secondary School Programs • 3 hours
Fall - Even Years
* REF 607 • Curriculum Development • 3 hours
* MED 725 • Foundations & Principles of Music Education • 3 hours
# MED 755 • Psychology of Music • 3 hours
(R) = Summer Residency Requirement (typically the last two weeks of June)
* = required courses for the MMEd (15 hrs)
# = elective courses for the MMEd (11 hours must be in music education; ensemble requirement can be substituted with an MED elective)