Overview
Class A teacher certification is granted by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) upon meeting the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards (AQTS).
Routes
The master of Music Education in music (M.M.E.) from Samford University (Pattern 1) is for persons who hold an Alabama Class B teaching certificate or its equivalent. The program concludes with an oral comprehensive examination.
The fifth year non-traditional program (Pattern 2) is for persons whose previous education does not make them eligible for an Alabama Class B teaching certificate. Completion of this degree qualifies the individual for an Alabama Class A teaching certificate.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Using Assessment and Technology to Impact Student Learning
- Designing Instruction for Diverse and Exceptional Learners
- Content Area Literacy
- Foundations and Curricular Trends in American Music Education
- Assessment of Music & Reading across the Curriculum
- Research in Music
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Pattern 1: 30 credits
Pattern 2: 41 credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Music Pedagogy View 1113 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A cover letter requesting admission into the M.M.E program.
- Teachers will submit a teaching demonstration video between 15 -20 minutes providing evidence of instructional skills. The video must represent your understanding of rehearsal/classroom instruction that best fits your current teaching environment. In the event, you are coming from an undergraduate program, please use a video from your internship. Please include the lesson plan from that teaching session.
- A summary of a provided research article demonstrating your writing ability.
- An interview with the music education faculty.
Tuition Fee
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International
27720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 924 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 924 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Homewood
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Financing
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Funding
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