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16 courses with the subject MED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MED 313Elementary Music Methods & Materials3

A class designed to equip the student with techniques necessary for teaching music in the elementary school setting. Emphasis will be placed on teaching craft and curriculum development. Includes field experiences. Formal admission into the music education program

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
Prerequisite
MUS 223, MUS 221, PSY 223, EDU 263, PSY 383 and PHE 311
MED 333Secondary Music Methods & Materials3

A class designed to equip the student with techniques necessary for teaching music in the high school setting. Emphasis will be placed on teaching craft and curriculum development. Includes field experiences.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
Prerequisite
MED 313
MED 373Technology in Music Education2

A course designed to explore technology in the music classroom. Emphasis will be placed on instructional software, notation and production software, multimedia, music performance and internet resources. Students will create an electronic portfolio.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
Prerequisite
MED 313
MED 392Choral Methods & Materials3

Instructional methods and materials for teaching vocal music at the elementary and secondary school levels. Includes field experiences.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
Prerequisite
MED 313 and MED 333
MED 393Instrumental Methods & Materials3

Instructional methods and materials for teaching instrumental music at both the elementary and secondary schools levels.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
Prerequisite
MED 313 and MED 333
MED 466Student Teaching12

Observation and supervised teaching in vocal and instrumental music in an approved public school music department. Student teaching takes place in the senior year and is composed of two segments: seven weeks in an elementary classroom setting and seven weeks in a secondary setting. Course credit represents preparation and planning, classroom performance and classroom management. Students may not register for ensembles or lessons during the semester in which they student teach. Student Teaching Fee: $600

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
12
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
Prerequisite
MED 391 music education coordinator’s permission and acceptance into the music education program.
Corequisite
EDU 471
MED 510Notation & Music Production for K-12 Education3

The course will cover basic skills in music notation, music production, and electronic instruments in K-12 education. Participants will explore many ways to incorporate these tools into the curriculum. The course will be taught in a hands- on environment. Satisfactory participation in class activities and successful completion of several projects will be required.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 520Multimedia & Instructional Applications3

The course will cover using computer instructional software, configuring and using computers on networks and the internet, and the basics of using digital media in K-12 education. Participants will explore ways to incorporate these tools into the curriculum. The course will be taught in a hands-on environment.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 530Integrating Technology into the Music Curriculum3

This course will provide a venue for creating lesson plans and study units to integrate technology into the K-12 music curriculum. Participants should be familiar with most of the common applications of music technology including music notation software, music production, the internet, and electronic instruments. Participants will incorporate music and other materials and activities from their curriculum into technology projects. The course will be taught in a hands-on environment. This course is desi

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
Prerequisite
MED 510 and MED 520, or completed a minimum of 2 courses in music technology, or comparable experience using music production software.
MED 611Woodwind Class I0.5

A practical study of the clarinet and saxophone: assembling, holding and maintenance of instrument; embouchure and tone production; transposition; fingering; range; problems in teaching young players; examination of methods and materials; manufacturers, quality, prices. Requires observation in a school program. A course fee of $160 is required for the leasing of instruments.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 612Woodwind Class II0.5

A practical study of flute and double reed instruments: assembling, holding and maintenance of instruments; embouchure and tone production; transposition; fingering; range; problems in teaching young players; examination of methods and materials; manufacturers, quality, prices. Requires observation in a school program. A course fee of $160 is required for the leasing of instruments.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 613Brass Class I5

A practical study of the trumpet and horn: holding and maintenance of instrument; embouchure and tone production; transposition; fingering; range; problems in teaching young players; examination of methods and materials; manufacturers, quality, prices. Requires observation in a school program. A course fee of $160 is required for the leasing of instruments.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 614Brass Class II0.5

A practical study of the trombone and other low brass instruments: holding and maintenance of instrument; embouchure and tone production; transposition; positions and fingerings; range; problems in teaching young players; examination of methods and materials; manufacturers, quality, prices. Requires observation in a school program. A course fee of $160 is required for the leasing of instruments.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 617String Class I0.5

A practical study of the instruments of the string family: problems in teaching, examination of methods and materials for each instrument, fingering and bowing styles, shifting; tone production; manufacturers, quality, prices. Requires observation in a school program. A course fee of $160 is required for the leasing of instruments.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 627String Class II0.5

A practical study of the cello or bass: problems in teaching, examination of methods and materials for each instrument, fingering and bowing styles, shifting; tone production; manufacturing, quality, prices. Requires observation in a school program. A course fee of $160 is required for the leasing of instruments.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu
MED 631Percussion Class0.5

A practical study of the instruments of the percussion family: assembling, holding, maintenance; problems in teaching young players; examination of methods and materials; makes of instruments, quality, price. Requires observation in a school program. A course fee of $160 is required for the leasing of instruments.

Subject
MED
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
0.5
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.valleyforge.edu

Source: University of Valley Forge's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59