Music Education M.S.

Towson University, Towson, United States

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07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The master's degree in music education program is designed for new and future educators as well as those seeking courses in professional development. Students may choose one of the following options for degree completion:

The M.S. in Music Education with Thesis (minimum 34 units), including 24 units of required courses with 6 units of thesis and 10 units of electives.
The M.S. in Music Education with Graduate Project (minimum 34 units), including 19 units of required courses with 1 unit of graduate project (paper, recital, composition, or practicum) and 15 units of electives.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.S. in Music Education with Thesis (minimum 34 units), including 24 units of required courses with 6 units of thesis and 10 units of electives.
The M.S. in Music Education with Graduate Project (minimum 34 units), including 19 units of required courses with 1 unit of graduate project (paper, recital, composition, or practicum) and 15 units of electives.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

Duolingo English Test

115+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

57+

TOEFL

4.5+

No GRE scores are required.
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in music education or music from a regionally accredited college or university, or certification as a public school teacher.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study. See graduate admissions policies for more information.
An interview with music education faculty. Contact Graduate Program Director to arrange a time to meet in-person or virtually.

Application Deadline

07 Aug 2026

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

May

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Towson University, Towson, United States

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