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Music - Graduate Program
Patricia Holland, Graduate Coordinator
Room C-124, Fine Arts Center
Phone: 715-346-3119
E-mail: pholland@uwsp.edu or music@uwsp.edu

In the Music Department you may work toward the Master of Music Education degree with an emphasis in elementary/secondary education, Suzuki talent education, or studio pedagogy emphasis. In this program, you prepare for classroom, performance, and administrative responsibilities as a member of the music teaching discipline. You improve your competency in music philosophy, methodology, literature, and applied musical experiences while learning of the most recent trends and innovations in music education. Please note that this program does not lead to teacher certification.

A wide range of activities are available to enhance your abilities as a music educator. Seminars and methods courses illuminate practical and philosophical issues in music education. In the Suzuki talent education curriculum, you participate in the renowned Institute which brings several thousand students and teachers to the UW-Stevens Point campus each year. You have access to music department resources such as the Computer Music Center with opportunities to learn and apply technological advancements in the field.

Admission to the Program
To be considered for admission:

Complete the university and department application forms for admission.
Submit a transcript of all undergraduate or graduate work you have taken at other institutions.
Have your past administrators, teaching colleagues, or college teachers in your major area send two letters of recommendation on your behalf.
If you wish to have an emphasis in elementary/secondary education, you must have state teacher certification. If your emphasis is Suzuki, certification is recommended but optional. If your emphasis is pedagogy, certification is optional.
Meet these requirements for certain emphases:

Elementary/secondary: an undergraduate degree in music education.

Suzuki talent education: an undergraduate degree in music and a Suzuki-related performance area; OR gain admission by faculty evaluation, based on your performance area, music courses taken toward a related undergraduate degree, and significant Suzuki teaching. You may be required to take additional courses.

Studio pedagogy:

Undergraduate degree in applied music or music education (teacher certification optional);

Approval of faculty in your major area of performance; OR

Admission by faculty evaluation, based on performance area, music courses taken toward a related undergraduate degree, and significant involvement in studio teaching and performance. You may be required to take additional courses.

Admission to Candidacy
To be admitted to candidacy:

Complete 9 credits with a grade of B or better.
Before you complete 15 credits, adopt a Program of Study, including projected courses, the topic of your culminating experience, and the selection of a graduate committee and project advisor, who is also chair of your committee.

The Program
To earn your degree, earn at least 30 graduate credits of which 10 must be in music education courses:

Applied music, 0-4 credits.
a. Suzuki and studio pedagogy: take 2 semesters of applied music on your major instrument, MUS 760-782.
b. Elementary/secondary music: applied study is elective.
Music theory and applied creativity, 6 credits. If you have deficiencies after taking placement exam, you may be required to take additional theory courses.
Music history/literature, 6 credits. If you have deficiencies after taking placement exam, you may be required to take additional music history courses.
Music education:
a. Elementary/secondary music, Suzuki, 6 credits: Music Ed 786 and 787 (or 788-Suzuki)
b. Studio pedagogy, 6 credits: Music Ed 786 and Music Ed 791-796 in applicable performance area.
Capstone project, 4 credits (culminating experience).
Electives, 4-8 credits.

Culminating Experience
You will write a capstone project and make an oral defense before your committee.

Natural Resources - Graduate Program
John Houghton, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Room 100, College of Natural Resources Building
Phone: 715-346-4617
E-mail: jhoughto@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/cnr/graduate

In the College of Natural Resources you may earn the Master of Science in Natural Resources in subject areas such as forestry, forestry-recreation, urban forestry, wildlife, fisheries, limnology, resource management, youth programming, environmental education, international resource management, land use planning, soil science, aquatic toxicology, groundwater, watershed management, and water chemistry.

In the graduate program you have an opportunity for advanced study, research, and involvement in natural resources professional activities. We have designed all our programs to meet your individual needs and interests.

Admission to the Program
To be considered for acceptance into the College of Natural Resources graduate program, submit the following:

UWSP application for graduate study.
Application to the College of Natural Resources graduate program.
Resume.
Copy of a paper written by you.
Essay describing your professional interests and goals.
Two letters of recommendation.
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and TOEFL or IELT Scores (foreign applicants only).
You must also have a 3.00 grade point average during your last two years as an undergraduate.

You do not need an undergraduate major in one of the natural resource specialties. However, you may have to take additional courses to make up deficiencies in your undergraduate curriculum. If you have an undergraduate major in social sciences or humanities, you have more deficiencies than someone with a major in the sciences.

To be admitted to the graduate program you need a faculty member to agree to serve as your advisor. Please contact faculty members in your area of interest to discuss your application. When a faculty member agrees to be your advisor, you will receive a letter of acceptance to the graduate program.

The Program

You must earn at least 30 credits in graduate courses that are approved by your graduate committee. At least 15 credits must be in courses numbered 700 and above.
You must take graduate courses in at least three disciplines (e.g., forestry, wildlife, biology, and education).
Your graduate committee must consist of at least three members of the graduate faculty who represent at least two disciplines.
You must enroll for at least 3 thesis (NRES 799) or independent study (NRES 796) credits during each semester you are a full time student.
You must complete one credit of NRES 794, two credits of NRES 795, and one additional credit from NRES 750, 791, or 794. A maximum of four credits in NRES 794 and 795 count toward your 30 credit requirement.
You must pass a comprehensive oral final exam conducted by your graduate committee.
You must complete either the Thesis Option or the Non-Thesis Option:

a. Thesis option (recommended for most students)
     1) Complete a thesis.
     2) A maximum of six thesis (NRES 799) credits count toward your 30 credit requirement.
     3) Submit a bound and an electronic copy of your thesis to the University Library.

        b.  Nonthesis option (available only with approval of your graduate committee)
    1)  You must complete an Independent study (NRES 796), 3 credits: (library research, management plan, etc.).
    2) A maximum of six independent study (NRES 796) credits count toward your 30 credit requirement.
    3) Submit a bound copy of your independent study paper to the University Library.

Extended MS in Natural Resources/Environmental Education for Elementary and Secondary Teachers

This program is open to licensed, continuing teachers who wish to develop their skills and expertise in natural resources, environmental education, research, methodology, and leadership. Student advisors are determined based on the grade level you teach and your professional interests.

You must earn at least 30 credits (36 in the Non-Project Option) in graduate courses approved by your advisor. At least 15 credits must be in courses numbered 700 or above.
You must complete graduate courses in at least three disciplines (e.g., forestry, wildlife, biology, or education).
One credit of NRES 750, 795.
Complete one of the following options:

Project Option
a. 30 credits and completion of an Independent Study (NRES 796) for 3 credits related to your professional situation.
b. Submit a bound copy of your independent study paper to the University Library.

Non-Project Option
a. Complete an additional 6 credits (36 total) in graduate courses approved by your advisor.
b. Pass a comprehensive written exam on your coursework.

For more information go to www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree or contact the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education at 715-346-4176.