USC Schedule of Classes

Music Education (MUED)

• http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/mued/
• D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
• Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact the Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - Fall 2010/Spring 2011: 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.

MUED 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43565D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 25	John Whitener	MUS402

MUED 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics of current interest reflective of changing trends in music education.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Musical Community Engagement- Theory and Practice
43568D	001	2.0	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	5 of 15	Susan Helfter	MUS102B

MUED 505: Teaching and Learning Music (2.0 units)

Studies of the latest resources concerning the teaching and learning of music so that musicians can function more effectively as both teachers and performers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43582D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 15 (2 on waitlist)	Susan Helfter	MUS102B

MUED 549a: Directed Teaching: Public School Music (2.0 units)

Observation and teaching under the guidance of a university supervisor and a directing teacher.

• Note: MAT only. Meets off campus from 1/13 - 3/7

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43619D	622	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 25	John Whitener	MUS402

MUED 549b: Directed Teaching: Public School Music (2.0 units)

Observation and teaching under the guidance of a university supervisor and a directing teacher. Open only to MAT, Single Subject (Music Education) majors.

• Prerequisite: MUED 549A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Single Subject Teaching (Music Education)
• Note: MAT only. Meets off campus from 3/10 - 5/2

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43620D	734	Lecture	TBA	TBA	7 of 25	John Whitener	MUS402

MUED 550: Teaching Music Fundamentals and Appreciation Courses (2.0 units)

Purpose and objectives of music in general education. Survey of current approaches and materials.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43622D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Thursday	11 of 15	Susan Helfter	MUS102B

MUED 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43629D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 592: Final Project (2.0 units)

Required for the Master of Music Education degree. Credit upon acceptance. Prerequisite: 500. Graded CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: MUED 500

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43633D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43637D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: MUED 594A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43641D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: MUED 594B
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43645D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 2	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Selected topics of current interest reflective of changing trends in music education

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Creative Thinking in Music
43649D	001	3.0	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Peter Webster	MUS319

MUED 605: College Teaching in Music Education (3.0 units)

Exploration of music education faculty duties at the collegiate level, including teacher training, working with local school systems, leading professional organizations, and conducting research.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43663D	001	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Monday	7 of 15	Susan Helfter	MUS319

MUED 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43672D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Grade IP/CR/NC.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43683D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: MUED 794A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43686D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: MUED 794B
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43689D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of disertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: MUED 794C
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43692D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MUED 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

• Prerequisite: MUED 794D
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43695D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402