Required for first semester, first year students majoring in music education. Provides an examination of the responsibilities and requisite skills of the professional music educator. Topics include pre-service teacher preparation at PSU, societal issues affecting public education in general and music education in particular, an historical review of music in American public education, school finance, school law, organization of instruction, and the study of educational philosophies and learning styles. Students initiate the development of a professional electronic portfolio. Requires a 10 hour observation/participation in the public schools. Falls.