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
Locations Available
Department
- Performing Arts
College
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Plan Your Future
A master's degree in Music Education can enhance your career in a variety of ways, including:
- Improve your teaching effectiveness
- Enable you to gain higher status in teaching positions
- Enable you to become an administrator in higher education
- Give you the foundation you need to pursue a doctoral degree
We have six start dates per year: August, October, January, March, May, and July. Up to 12 hours of graduate coursework may be transferred. Financial aid and scholarships are available to all qualifying students.
Career Services offers students a wide variety of professional development opportunities that can translate into careers. A few of these programs include:
Job fairs
Mock interviews
Resume clinic
And many more!
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Program Objectives
- Provide students with a rewarding and flexible online degree program paired with faculty and staff members that represent diversity in both 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.
Facilities and Features
Students can complete the M.M. in Music Education completely online, with no relocation requirement. Coursework can be completed wherever Internet access is available.
The Music Education program faculty members understand the academic needs of our students, and strive to provide one-on-one advising to ensure their success.
Tarleton State University's Music Education program is unique compared to different programs in that it provide both secondary and elementary-level emphases. Elective courses range from Psychology of Music to Ethnomusicology. Through our program, students will excel in any profession related to Music Education.