The University of Victoria offers a program of studies leading to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Music Education. The degree is a career credential intended for students who wish to develop a broader understanding of music education and to hone their competencies in teaching music education at the elementary, secondary, and college levels.

The summer coursese are offered at the University of Victoria on weekdays and usually begin immediately after the Canada Day weekend (approximately July 3) and run until the end of summer session (approximately Aug. 20).

SUMMER I (2008)

EDCI 500A Advanced Seminar in Music Education I (1.5)
EDCI 506A Pedagogical Issues - Contemporary (1.5)
EDCI 524 Advanced Conducting (1.5)

Summer Total: 4.5 units

WINTER 2008

EDCI 597 Comprehensive Exam (0.0)

Winter Total: 0.0 units

SUMMER 2 (2009)

EDCI 501 Research in Music Education (1.5)
EDCI 506B Pedagogical Issues - World Music (1.5)
EDCI 598A Project Proposal and Literature Review (1.5)

Plus 1.5 units from the following list:
EDCI 525A Wind Conducting and Literature I (1.5)
EDCI 525B Choral Conducting and Literature I (1.5)

Summer Total: 6 units

WINTER 2009

EDCI 597 Comprehensive Exam (0.0)

Winter Total: 0.0 units

SUMMER 3 (2010)

EDCI 500B Advanced Seminar in Music Education II (1.5)
EDCI 598B Project Presentation and Dissemination (1.5)
EDCI 597 Comprehensive Examination (0.0)

Plus 1.5 units from the following list:
EDCI 526A Wind Conducting and Literature II (1.5)
EDCI 526B Choral Conducting and Literature II (1.5)

Summer Total: 4.5 units


PROGRAM TOTAL: 15 units

PROJECT & COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

Within the 15-unit program, students will undertake a major study related to music in the schools. Practical and innovative topics which will extend the body of materials and/or knowledge in a specific area are expected. Evaluation of the project is the responsibility of the student’s Project Supervisor and the instructor of EDCI 598B.

The comprehensive examination is written at or near the completion of all other degree requirements. It includes questions related to the project and other major aspects of the program.

MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FACULTY

Wind Conducting, Wind Literature, and Technology
Steven J. Capaldo, Assistant Professor AMusA (Hons.), BEdMus. (University of Melbourne), MPerf (University of Sydney), DMA (UNLV)

Research Methods, Music and Community, and Multicultural Music
Mary C. Kennedy, Assistant Professor BMus (University of Victoria), MEd (University of Victoria), PhD (University of Washington)

Wind Conducting, Wind Literature, and Pedagogy
Gerald N. King, Professor BMus (British Columbia), MMus (Western Washington), EdD (Brigham Young)

Teaching Composition, Research Methods, and Student-Centred Learning
Benjamin Bolden, Senior Instructor

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