MA in Music Education Postgraduate Programme By Case Western Reserve University |TopUniversities

MA in Music Education

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This degree is built on a set of foundation courses in philosophy, curriculum, psychology, research, evaluation, and musicianship. Additional courses and independent studies enable students to tailor programs to their interests and needs. Three degree options are available. Students who choose Plan A (thesis option) write a thesis based on original research and defend the thesis in an oral examination. Students who choose Plan B (comprehensive exam option) complete a comprehensive examination in music education. Applicants for Plans A or B should have a bachelor’s degree in music education, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, and at least one year of successful music teaching experience, usually in the public schools. Students seeking teacher licensure credentials pursue Plan C (MA for Licensure, or MAL). The program includes a core of graduate music education courses, graduate music courses, undergraduate music education methods courses, and one semester of student teaching. Applicants for the MAL should have a bachelor’s degree in music (BA or BM), an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, and some prior experience in working with children. The regulations for students in the BS program regarding advanced standing, grade point averages, and the Ohio Assessments for Educators exam apply to graduate students in Plan C as well. Completion of the Plan C degree does not ensure that the State of Ohio music teacher license will be awarded.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This degree is built on a set of foundation courses in philosophy, curriculum, psychology, research, evaluation, and musicianship. Additional courses and independent studies enable students to tailor programs to their interests and needs. Three degree options are available. Students who choose Plan A (thesis option) write a thesis based on original research and defend the thesis in an oral examination. Students who choose Plan B (comprehensive exam option) complete a comprehensive examination in music education. Applicants for Plans A or B should have a bachelor’s degree in music education, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, and at least one year of successful music teaching experience, usually in the public schools. Students seeking teacher licensure credentials pursue Plan C (MA for Licensure, or MAL). The program includes a core of graduate music education courses, graduate music courses, undergraduate music education methods courses, and one semester of student teaching. Applicants for the MAL should have a bachelor’s degree in music (BA or BM), an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, and some prior experience in working with children. The regulations for students in the BS program regarding advanced standing, grade point averages, and the Ohio Assessments for Educators exam apply to graduate students in Plan C as well. Completion of the Plan C degree does not ensure that the State of Ohio music teacher license will be awarded.

Admission Requirements

7+

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