MUS 3390 - The Inclusive Music Classroom

Credits: 2

Prerequisite(s): MUS 2340 or permission of instructor

Description: This course provides a survey of various exceptionalities of K-12 students, ranging from mild to severe, with a focus on meeting the needs of these students in the music classroom. Information about child abuse and medical conditions, and their possible effects on student learning and behavior, is addressed. Teacher-candidates are introduced to special education processes with music content that facilitates the learning process of students with special needs, including strategies and curriculum adaptations for inclusion in music and art classrooms.