Music Education - Rhode Island College

Music Education from Rhode Island College is a Campus Master Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The art of teaching, like the art of music , demands lifelong learning. Whether you are a seasoned music teacher or a musician who is looking to enter the teaching field, Rhode Island College has a master\\\'s degree program to meet your needs. The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.-Music) is for candidates who hold a bachelors degree in music (or the credit-hour equivalent) but who do not hold teaching certification. Completion of the M.A.T. program results in certification and requires 43-45 credits, including 16 credits of undergraduate professional courses. Since it usually includes practicum and student teaching, the M.A.T. requires courses offered during daytime hours in the regular academic year. Our program is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education . Mission Statement The principal mission of the M.A.T. is to assist the candidate to become a certified music teacher and become a potential leader of school music programs. The degree program is premised on a commitment to the complementary relationships among teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and musical performance. Program Goals 1. Prepare for advancement and leadership in professional Music Education. 2. Advance skills in teaching in classroom and rehearsal settings. 3. Establish a foundation in scholarship and research that will grow over a candidate\\\'s professional lifetime and that will inform and support the candidate\\\'s professional work. 4. Build on the base of performance skills established in the candidate\\\'s baccalaureate studies. View more details on Rhode Island College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.