EDMU 479 Internship in Music Education - 9 credits

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all professional education courses. Admission to the Internship.
Corequisite(s): EDMU 496
This culminating experience in the Spadoni College of Education Teacher Education Program is comprised of a supervised teaching experience in Music Education at either the elementary, middle or secondary level. The internship’s purpose is to transfer theory of the teacher preparation program into experiences in a real classroom and school environment. Candidates apply content and pedagogical knowledge and skills in the classroom setting under the close supervision of an experienced cooperating teacher and university supervisor. A critical component of the internship is the internship seminar for candidates seeking initial teacher certification at the undergraduate level. During seminars, candidates meet with program faculty and other candidates to establish links between theory and practice, to discuss issues of concern, and to receive information essential for transitioning from teacher candidate to teacher.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring