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ARCHIVED 2020-21 Graduate Catalog 
    
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MUS 610 - The Psychology and Sociology of Music (3)


This course merges the science of psychology and sociology with the teaching of music. It helps the teacher to understand the applications of psychological principles to the music learning process. The course will identify and discuss variables that affect a student’s learning of music within a variety of sociological and behavioral viewpoints. Students will use a psychological or sociological lens in developing a single case study. Students will understand and apply psychological principles to the music learning process. Students will identify and explain sociological and behavioral principles that effect music teaching and learning in the classroom. Students will develop a single student case study focused on either a psychological/developmental or social/cultural viewpoint.