Field Experiences

Following is a sampling of music education courses with field experiences. Visit the University of Delaware’s online undergraduate catalog for complete information about the School of Music’s policies, programs, course descriptions, credit hours, prerequisites, requirements, and when courses are typically offered.​

MUED 377 – Elementary General Music Methods and Materials

Introduction to developing Elementary General Music Methods and Materials and implementing a comprehensive, standards-based elementary general music curriculum through clinical experiences.

MUED 378 – Secondary General Music Methods and Materials

Introduction to developing and implementing a project-based curriculum for secondary general music through clinical experiences.

MUED 379 – Music in Elementary and Junior High (or Middle) School: Instrumental

Introduction to music materials and approaches through clinical experiences.

MUED 478 – Secondary Music Materials and Approaches: Choral

Methods and materials for teaching choral/vocal music at the secondary level, including practicum placements in the choral music education classroom. Topics include group vocal technique, rehearsal strategy and planning, and organization of the comprehensive choral program.

MUED 479 – Secondary Music Materials and Approaches: Instrumental

Methods and materials for teaching instrumental music at the secondary level, including practicum placements in the instrumental music education classroom. Topics include group instrumental technique, rehearsal strategy and planning, and organization of the comprehensive instrumental program. ​

All students taking a course with a field placement must complete a set of clearances by the first day of the semester or the first day of the student teaching experience. Students will not be permitted to attend their placement if these clearances are not completed in a timely manner. The Office of Clinical Studies (OCS) can assist you with TB and criminal background history clearances. The OCS website describes the services that they provide, and information related to field experiences. For more information visit http://www.ocs.udel.edu/clearances.​​

All students taking a course with a field placement must have a cleared TB test on file with Student Health Services at Laurel Hall before the first day of the placement. In addition, all student teachers must have a TB test within nine months of their student teaching placement according to state law. For more information, please visit http://www.ocs.udel.edu/clearances/tb-test.​

All students taking a course with a field placement must have a valid criminal background clearance (CBC) on file in the Office of Clinical Studies by the first day of the semester. If you do not have a valid CBC on file by the first day of the semester, then you will be instructed to drop your course(s) with a field placement. Information about securing a federal background check in the State of Delaware is available online at the Office of Clinical Studies website at http://www.ocs.udel.edu/fingerprinting/. ​