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Master of Music Education

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Music Education is intended for those students who wish to improve their teaching abilities for the public school environment or to enable them to teach at the college and/or university level. Basic Music Core (11 hours) • Music Research Methods (MUSC 5310) (2 hours) Total of at least THREE courses from the following (total 6 credit hours): • Upper-division music history courses (3-6 hours) • Upper-division music theory courses (3-6 hours) chosen from Advanced Theory, Advanced Analysis, or Advanced Composition. Specialized theory courses may be substituted as they pertain to the student’s interest. Major Area (12-15 hours) a. Introduction to Research (EDRE 5530), 3 hours b. Capstone Research in Music (MUSC 5615), 3 hours (OPTIONAL for Plan B paper preparation) c. Music Education Seminar (MUSC 5760), 2 hours d. Music Supervision (MUSC 5720), 2 hours e. Additional courses may include Applied Music Methods and Materials, Pedagogy, Ensemble Techniques and Materials, or courses from the College of Education, 2-5 hours Thesis Requirement (0-4 hours) The thesis requirement may be satisfied under Plan A or Plan B. Plan A follows a traditional rigorous research orientation that requires enrollment in MUSC 5960 (Thesis Research, 4 hours credit). Plan B requires a less extensive research document or creative project based on work from a designated course, plus four hours of additional courses. Those writing under Plan B may also enroll in MUSC 5615 (Capstone Research in Music, 3 hours credit). Plan A (4 hours) OR Plan B (0 hours), plus four hours of additional courses. Electives (4-7 hours) Courses from outside of the department may be used as electives, if approved by the Music Department Graduate Committee, thus allowing the flexibility to shape the course of study to meet a student’s individual interests.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Music Education is intended for those students who wish to improve their teaching abilities for the public school environment or to enable them to teach at the college and/or university level. Basic Music Core (11 hours) • Music Research Methods (MUSC 5310) (2 hours) Total of at least THREE courses from the following (total 6 credit hours): • Upper-division music history courses (3-6 hours) • Upper-division music theory courses (3-6 hours) chosen from Advanced Theory, Advanced Analysis, or Advanced Composition. Specialized theory courses may be substituted as they pertain to the student’s interest. Major Area (12-15 hours) a. Introduction to Research (EDRE 5530), 3 hours b. Capstone Research in Music (MUSC 5615), 3 hours (OPTIONAL for Plan B paper preparation) c. Music Education Seminar (MUSC 5760), 2 hours d. Music Supervision (MUSC 5720), 2 hours e. Additional courses may include Applied Music Methods and Materials, Pedagogy, Ensemble Techniques and Materials, or courses from the College of Education, 2-5 hours Thesis Requirement (0-4 hours) The thesis requirement may be satisfied under Plan A or Plan B. Plan A follows a traditional rigorous research orientation that requires enrollment in MUSC 5960 (Thesis Research, 4 hours credit). Plan B requires a less extensive research document or creative project based on work from a designated course, plus four hours of additional courses. Those writing under Plan B may also enroll in MUSC 5615 (Capstone Research in Music, 3 hours credit). Plan A (4 hours) OR Plan B (0 hours), plus four hours of additional courses. Electives (4-7 hours) Courses from outside of the department may be used as electives, if approved by the Music Department Graduate Committee, thus allowing the flexibility to shape the course of study to meet a student’s individual interests.

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized school is required. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on previous coursework is required for full admission (3.25 for interdisciplinary program applicants). Other English Language Requirement: A minimum score of 540 on the written TOEFL exam.
2 Years
Jan-2000

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