Music for Young Children

Catalog description

Study of music in childhood as part of socialization and enculturation of the child within family and community. Emphasis given to songs, movement to music and music listening experiences provided by parents and educators to nurture the child's musical, social and intellectual development from infancy through middle childhood. Students will further study the impact of music in typical development and with children who have special needs or experience trauma. (Satisfies General Education Music History requirement.)