Music Education (MUED)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
MUED 102. Practical Applications in Music Education0.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: Four to six semesters provides students with opportunity to interact with other students in professional setting for educational activities related to their degree. Includes rehearsal observations and practical rehearsal experience in conducting.
Note: For all music education and pre-certification degree students; must be taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 201. Practical Applications in Music Education0.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: Four to six semesters provide students with opportunity to interact with other students in professional setting for educational activities related to their degree. Includes rehearsal observations and practical rehearsal experience in conducting.
Note: For all music education and pre-certification degree students; must be taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534; for all music education and pre-certification degree students.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 202. Practical Applications in Music Education0.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): MUED 201.
Description: Four to six semesters provide students with opportunity to interact with other students in professional setting for educational activities related to their degree. Includes rehearsal observations and practical rehearsal experience in conducting.
Note: For all music education and pre-certification degree students; must be taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 301. Practical Applications in Music Education0.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): MUED 202.
Description: Four to six semesters provide students with opportunity to interact with other students in professional setting for educational activities related to their degree. Includes rehearsal observations and practical rehearsal experience in conducting.
Note: For all music education and pre-certification degree students; must be taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 302. Practical Applications in Music Education0.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): MUED 301.
Description: Four to six semesters provide students with opportunity to interact with other students in professional setting for educational activities related to their degree. Includes rehearsal observations and practical rehearsal experience in conducting..
Note: For all music education and pre-certification degree students; must be taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 316. Music and Movement in Early Childhood2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Description: Methods, materials and philosophic rationales for caregivers, therapists, and teachers in pre-school, daycare and primary grade settings to develop and implement quality early childhood music and movement programs.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 401. Practical Applications in Music Education0.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): MUED 302.
Description: Four to six semesters provide students with opportunity to interact with other students in professional setting for educational activities related to their degree. Includes rehearsal observations and practical rehearsal experience in conducting.
Note: For all Music Education and Pre-Certification degree students; must be taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 402. Practical Applications in Music Education0.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): MUED 401.
Description: Four to six semesters provide students with opportunity to interact with other students in professional setting for educational activities related to their degree. Includes rehearsal observations and practical rehearsal experience in conducting.
Note: For all Music Education and pre-certification degree students; must be taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 405. Introduction to Orff Schulwerk: Music and Movement Education1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admittance to Teacher Education, upper division status in Music Therapy, or permission of instructor.
Description: Students will experience and learn fundamental elements of Orff Pedagogy-Music and Movement education.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 505. Introduction to Orff Schulwerk: Music & Movement Education2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing, admittance to Teacher Education, upper-division status in Music Therapy, or permission of instructor.
Description: Students will experience and learn fundamental elements of Orff Pedagogy-Music and Movement education.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 516. Music and Movement in Early Childhood2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Description: Methods, materials, and philosophic rationales for caregivers, therapists, and teachers in pre-school, daycare, and primary grade settings to develop early childhood music and movement programs.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 520. Student Teaching Elementary School - CUE5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): MUED 556, 2.75 overall GPA, admission to Teacher Education.
Corequisite(s): MUED 533 and MUED 534.
Description: Experience in the classroom and in the total school program in observation and supervised teaching at the elementary level.
Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status., CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 533. Human Interaction/Professional Growth2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education; MUS 228 and MUED 556.
Corequisite(s): MUED 520 and 534.
Description: For student teacher to apply field experience to a professional philosophy while reflecting on career goals common to K.D.E. and MENC content standards of music education.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 534. Student Teaching Secondary - CUE5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): MUS 228, MUED 556, 2.75 GPA, admission to Teacher Education, and completion of 24 hours of teaching major is required.
Corequisite(s): MUED 520 and MUED 533.
Description: Provides supervised observation, participation, and teaching.
Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status., CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
MUED 556. Special Methods in Secondary Teaching2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education and MUS 228.
Fee: An additional $10.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Course addresses the teaching of instrumental and/or vocal music in the elementary and secondary schools.
Note: Taken prior to MUED 520, MUED 533, and MUED 534.
Note: No student may receive credit for both MUED 556 and MUED 605 or MUED 606.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
