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The graduate minor in theory pedagogy requires 18 s.h. of graduate credit. The program is open to students who have been admitted to a graduate degree program in the School of Music. A minimum UI cumulative GPA of 2.50 and a graduate college major program GPA of 3.00 is required.
The minor in theory pedagogy requires the following coursework.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| MUS:6215 | Music Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:4200 | Counterpoint Before 1600 | 3 |
| MUS:4201 | Counterpoint After 1600 | 3 |
| Two of these: | ||
| MUS:5240 | Special Topics in Theory and Analysis (may be repeated) | 3 |
| MUS:6211 | Theoretical Approaches to Music | 3 |
| Two of these: | ||
| MUS:4730 | Jazz Theory | 3 |
| MUS:5235 | Tonal Analysis | 3 |
| MUS:5236 | Non-Tonal Analysis | 3 |
| MUS:5237 | Analysis of Popular Music | 3 |
Sample Plan of Study
Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.
Theory Pedagogy, Graduate Minor
| Academic Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Any Semester | Hours | |
| The graduate minor in theory pedagogy requires 18 s.h. of graduate credit. The program is open to students who have been admitted to a graduate degree program in the School of Music. | ||
| Some courses for the minor are offered on a 3-semester rotation but they may be taken in any order. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| First Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUS:6215 | Music Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUS:6211 or MUS:5240 |
Theoretical Approaches to Music a or Special Topics in Theory and Analysis |
3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUS:4201 or MUS:4200 |
Counterpoint After 1600 or Counterpoint Before 1600 |
3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUS:6211 or MUS:5240 |
Theoretical Approaches to Music a or Special Topics in Theory and Analysis |
3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor: theory pedagogy elective course b | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor: theory pedagogy elective course b | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- a
- MUS:5240 may be repeated.
- b
- Students must complete two courses from MUS:4730, MUS:5235, MUS:5236, MUS:5237.