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Master of Music in Music Education
New Graduate Program in Music Education Starts Fall '12
Now is the time to take your teaching career to the next level!
This degree program was developed with the practicing teacher in mind. Since it is online, you can work around your schedule. The courses are 10 weeks long, instead of a full semester so that the end-of-course papers or projects do not coincide and conflict with the end-of-semester programs and performances that are typical responsibilities of music educators. Tarleton is a very affordable institution, and the music program is NASM accredited, so you can count on a quality music education for a reasonable investment.
Students have two options in this degree program:
- The thesis track consists of ten three-credit courses (30 semester hours) and six hours of formal thesis work.
- The non-thesis track consists of ten three-credit courses (30 semester hours) and six hours of curricular project.
Students taking one course in each long semester and two courses each summer, will be able to finish the program in 3 years.
Common questions about the graduate program in music education
- How do I apply?
Once you've been admitted, you can register for your first online class.
- What kind of music education degree will I get?
A Master of Music in Music Education, which has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
- Is financial assistance available?
Tuition assistance for MM students is available. Go to the Student Financial Aid page to learn about the types of aid that
Tarleton has to offer.
- Who are my teachers?
The courses in our graduate program will be taught by Tarleton music faculty who are members of the University's graduate
faculty. These professors have advanced degrees in music education, musicology, conducting, and performance.
- When is the deadline for applying?
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; but it's best if you begin your graduate application at least one month before
the semester begins. The GRE is required for admission to the graduate program, but you can take
one semester of classes before this deadline.
- What courses do I take first?
The courses within the program do not have prerequisites. You can jump into the program at any point.
- I am an undergraduate. Are these classes available to me?
If you have a 3.0 or greater GPA in your last 60 hours of coursework and you are no more that 12 hours
from completing your bachelor's degree, you can take a graduate course as a provisional graduate student.
Provisional students may take up to 12 hours of graduate work while completing their bachelor's degree.
You should complete a Provisional admission form found on the Graduate Studies website. Take the
completed form to the graduate office along with the CRN# of the course you wish to take.