Master of Music Education Summer Workshops and Courses

Graduate Course Offerings for Summer 2025

The Master of Music Education degree is offered in a fully online format.
For questions about the degree, contact David Snyder.

*MUS 459: Application of Systematic Research Methods in Music (3 credit hrs.)
Instructor: Phil Hash
June 16-July 11 (online)
Systematic research methods in music applied to individualized descriptive and experimental music research topics and critical evaluation of music research.

*MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3 credit hr.)
Instructor: David Snyder
June 16-July 11 (online)
Detailed study of topics concerning differential music behavior and perception. Topics include the mechanics of hearing, music memory, learning and responses.

MUS 493A22: IL—ACDA Summer Retreat (1-2 credit hrs.)
Instructor: Andy Bruhn
June 25-June 26 (at Normal Community High School)
This course is designed to provide music educators a way to receive graduate credit for participating in the IL-ACDA Summer Workshop. This class can be taken for 1-2 credit hours. The number of credits earned will be determined by the student’s final submission(s).

Student Outcomes:

• Examine diverse choral music from various time periods and levels.
• Describe what is learned through a reflection essay.
• Design a specific strategy for use in the classroom.

Additional information about the retreat can be found on the IL-ACDA website.

*Required course in Master of Music Education degree (fully online)