Master of Music in Music Education
Overview
The Master of Music in Music Education degree consists of 36 credit hours. Our program is facilitated entirely online, making it flexible for students who need to work around a busy schedule. Courses are only 8 weeks long, offered consecutively, and there are 6 start dates per year. Students who take all courses as offered will be able to finish in 2 years, taking only one online course at a time. For additional information on this program, view the Graduate Music Handbook or visit Dr. Vicky Johnson’s degree information page.
Discover Your Options
Our program includes both elementary and secondary music education components. There are 3 degree track choices for this program, including:
- 12 regular courses (36 hours)
- 10 regular courses (30 hours) and complete a thesis (6 hours)
- 10 regular courses (30 hours) and complete a curriculum project (6 hours)
Designed With You in Mind
This degree program is designed for hardworking individuals seeking to further their education in the ever-changing area of music education. Reasons our alumni have shared for getting this advanced degree include:
- Salary increase
- Career Advancement
- Ability to teach dual credit courses
- Personal satisfaction
- Opportunity to become better music teachers
- As a step toward a doctorate in music
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Accreditations from SACSCOC and NASM are vital, as they ensure high-quality education, credit transferability, and industry competitiveness. They establish trust and credibility for institutions and their programs, benefiting both students and employers.
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Estimated Completion
36 Credit Hours (2 years)
Application Process
Students who are unable to meet regular admission standards may be considered for conditional status, which must be removed by the time the student has completed nine (9) credit hours. The GRE is not require for admission to this program.
Cost
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Department
- Performing Arts
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Program Objectives
- Provide students with a rewarding and flexible online degree program paired with faculty and staff members who bring a wide range of experience and expertise.
- Prepare students for doctoral study and/or a career in Music Education.
- Challenge students to increase their knowledge of musical theory, history, and aesthetics, as well as give them opportunities to develop a high level of cognitive and creative musical skills.
- Equip students with analytical, conceptual, technical, and pedagogical skills that will ensure success in their career.
- Facilitate students’ growth and development as leaders in Music Education and as contributors to the profession as a whole.
Coursework Highlights
Class | Number | Class Name |
---|---|---|
MUSI | 5330 | Analytical Techniques |
MUSI | 5343 | Advanced Elementary Music Pedagogy |
MUSI | 5344 | Advanced Secondary Music Pedagogy |
MUSI | 5346 | Marching Band Methods |
MUSI | 5357 | Seminar in Music of the United States |
MUSI | 5361 | Acoustics of Music |
MUSI | 5390 | Selected Topics in Music Education |
Refer to the Online Catalog for more information on our courses and course rotations.