If you're a transfer student or a CEGEP graduate, you may be able to complete the program in 4 years instead of 5.
Which courses to take each year
This is a 5 year plan for students from CEGEP or high school with no advanced standing.
Program audit
You will receive a summary of exemption credits from placement exams, transfer credits, Advanced Placements (AP), etc, before you begin your first semester at the Schulich School of Music. You can access this information via a Program Audit (PA) customized for you. Visit the PA web page to learn more about how you can view your personalized program plan.
For information specific to the Education program requirements, you should also refer to the Department of Integrated Studies in Education’s (DISE) advising website. You should also visit the Faculty of Education’s Internships and Student Affairs website for more information about the field experiences and English Exam for Teacher Certification (EDEC 215). Meet with your program advisors in MusicÌý or inadvisedise.education [at] mcgill.ca ( Education) at least once per year to review your program plan.
Course load
You should normally register for 15-18 credits per term.
- Full-time course load: 12 credits or more
- Part-time course load: 11 credits or less
Practical instruction
- For practical instruction registration details, visit Registration.Ìý
Sample year 1 course plan (with no course exemptions)
- YouÌýhave the option to take placement exams in theory, musicianship and keyboard proficiency before school starts. Depending on the basis of admission and the placement test results, you may be exempt from music history (MUHL 186), first year theory (courses with MUTH prefixes) or musicianship/keyboard proficiency (courses with MUSP prefixes). To learn more about the course exemption criteria, see Placement Exams.
- If you choose not to write the placement tests, you will register for courses as presented in this sample first year course plan.
- If you are exempt from MUHL 186, you may consider taking an elective in the first semester.
- You must be proficient in English for all courses, especially Music History. Non-anglophone students should defer MUHL 186 until their second year and register for an English as Second Language (ESL) course in year 1. ESL courses can be accepted as non-music electives. Contact the for information on ESL course registration.
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUTH 150. Theory and Analysis 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 140. Musicianship Training 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 170. Musicianship (Keyboard) 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUPD 135. Music as a Profession 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 180. BMus Practical Lessons 1.
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One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUHL 186. Western Musical Traditions.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEC 215. English Exam for Teacher Certification.
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One of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
EDEC 248. Equity and Education.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEC 249. Global Education and Social Justice.
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- EDEC courses are not open to Year 0 students.
- U0 students must wait until U1 before taking education courses.
- *EDEC course(s) can be replaced with other education courses if necessary to fit with music course schedules. Consult with your Education Advisor.
Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUTH 151. Theory and Analysis 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 141. Musicianship Training 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 171. Musicianship (Keyboard) 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 181. BMus Practical Lessons 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEC 260. Philosophical Foundations.
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One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
One or two free/non-music elective (preferably a course to develop critical thinking and writing skills, such as psychology, philosophy, history, etc. before taking MUHL 286 in your 2nd or 3rd year).
Spring term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDFE 205. First Field Experience (Music).
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEA 206. 1st Year Professional Seminar.
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Year 2 course plan
If you want to add a minor or second major to your program, apply in year 2.
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUTH 250. Theory and Analysis 3.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUHL 286. Critical Thinking About Music.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 240. Musicianship Training 3.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 280. BMus Practical Lessons 3.
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One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 215. Basic Conducting Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 356. Jazz Instruction: Philosophy and Techniques.
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One of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
MUIT 202. Woodwind Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 203. Brass Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 204. Percussion Techniques.
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Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUTH 251. Theory and Analysis 4.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 241. Musicianship Training 4.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 281. BMus Practical Lessons 4.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 283. BMus Concentration Final Examination.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUCT 235. Vocal Techniques.
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One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
One or two of:
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 201. String Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 202. Woodwind Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 203. Brass Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 204. Percussion Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 250. Guitar Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 354. Music for Children.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 358. General Music for Adults and Teenagers.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 215. Basic Conducting Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUCT 235. Vocal Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDPE 300. Educational Psychology.
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- EDPE course(s) can be replaced with other education courses which fit beside the music courses. Consult your Education Advisor
Spring term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEC 253. Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary).
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDFE 208. Second Field Experience (Music).
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Year 3 course plan
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 401. Issues in Music Education.
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MUHL 3XX (3 credits)
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEC 247. Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDPI 341. Instruction in Inclusive Schools.
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One of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
MUCO 261. Orchestration 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 260. Jazz Arranging 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUCO 230. The Art of Composition.
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Two of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
MUIT 315. Instrumental Conducting.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 215. Basic Conducting Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 401. Issues in Music Education.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 202. Woodwind Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 203. Brass Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 204. Percussion Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 356. Jazz Instruction: Philosophy and Techniques.
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Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUTH 350. Theory and Analysis 5.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUPD 235. Music as a Profession 2.
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One Free/Non-Music Elective (3 cr)
Two of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
MUCT 235. Vocal Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUCT 315. Choral Conducting 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 315. Instrumental Conducting.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 201. String Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 202. Woodwind Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 203. Brass Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 204. Percussion Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 250. Guitar Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 215. Basic Conducting Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 354. Music for Children.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 358. General Music for Adults and Teenagers.
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One of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
EDEC 262. Media, Technology and Education.
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- EDEC 262 or MUGT 301 can be replaced with another education course which fit beside the music courses. Consult with your Music or Education Advisor.
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Year 4 course plan
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEA 442. Methods in Music Education 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDES 350. Classroom Practices.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDFE 308. Third Field Experience (Music).
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Winter term
MUSP 3XX (300-level musicianship (2 credits)
MUHL 3XX (300-level musicianship (3 credits)
Two of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
MUCT 235. Vocal Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUCT 315. Choral Conducting 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 201. String Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 202. Woodwind Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 203. Brass Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 204. Percussion Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 250. Guitar Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIT 315. Instrumental Conducting.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 215. Basic Conducting Techniques.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 354. Music for Children.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUGT 358. General Music for Adults and Teenagers.
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- One or two Free/Non-Music electives (6 credits)
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Year 5 course plan
Fall term
One Free/non-music elective (3 credits)
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEC 233. Indigenous Education.
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One of: Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
EDPE 304. Measurement and Evaluation.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEE 355. Classroom-based Evaluation.
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- EDPE 304 may be taken in Fall or Winter of Year 5
Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEA 472. Methods in Music Education 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDFE 407. Fourth Field Experience (Music).
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.EDEA 407. Final Year Professional Seminar Music.
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