Music Education, M.A.
The Master of Arts in Music Education offers coursework that develops discipline and knowledge in music theory. The degree expands on music philosophies and theories learned in undergraduate training and encourages teachers to build a sense of autonomy in the classroom while enhancing the lives of their students.
Admission requirements:
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Admission requirements:
- A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
- A 250-500-word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the degree program to which you are applying
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges attended or official NACES course-by- course evaluation of any foreign transcripts
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Professional Resume or CV
- Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or waiver if applicable
Pre-requisites:
- An undergraduate degree with a major in music, or in exceptional cases, a proven equivalency in music theory, music history, and music education.
Courses only Option:
If you are not interested in working toward a graduate degree, but want to take a few graduate classes, applying for Courses Only is a great option.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MDT 604 | Res.In Music Education | 3 |
| MDT TBA | 3 | |
| MDT 650 | Philosophical Foundations of Music Education | 3 |
| MDT TBD-3 | 3 | |
| MDT 602 | Curriculum Development in Music Education | 3 |
| MDT TBD-4 | 3 | |
| MDT TBD-2 | 3 | |
| MDT 642 | Orff Schulwerk | 3 |
| One-week on-campus residency. Students also confer with Thesis Director | ||
| MDT 605 | Thesis Seminar in Music Education (Thesis Seminar in Music Education) | 3 |
| MDT 603 | Administration and Supervision in Music Education | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| MDT 530 | Music in the Elementary School | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| EDU 500 | Classroom Management Workshop (Classroom Management) | 3 |
| Students in the final semester continue to work on completing the final project (thesis) | ||
| Elective | ||
NOTE: No more than three 500-level courses can be counted towards a master’s degree.
The Master of Arts in Music Education offers coursework that develops discipline and knowledge in music education. The degree expands on music philosophies and theories learned in undergraduate training and encourages teachers to build a sense of autonomy in the classroom while enhancing the lives of their students.
Admission requirements:
- A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
- A 250-500-word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the degree program to which you are applying
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges attended or official NACES course-by- course evaluation of any foreign transcripts
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Professional Resume or CV
- Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or waiver if applicable
Pre-requisites:
- An undergraduate degree with a major in music, or in exceptional cases, a proven equivalency in music theory, music history, and music education.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| MDT 650 | Philosophical Foundations of Music Education | 3 |
| MDT TBD-3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 602 | Curriculum Development in Music Education | 3 |
| MDT TBD-4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| MDT 604 | Res.In Music Education | 3 |
| Summer 1 is the start of the program, followed by Summer 2, then Fall | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| MDT TBA | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MDT 605 | Thesis Seminar in Music Education (Thesis Seminar in Music Education) Course is in the catalog and running | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 603 | Administration and Supervision in Music Education | 3 |
| EDU 500 | Classroom Management Workshop (Classroom Management) Course is in the catalog and running | 3 |
| MDT 530 | Music in the Elementary School | 3 |
| These are electives. Students choose one. | ||
| Students in the final semester continue to work on completing the final project (thesis). | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| MDT TBD-2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| MDT 642 | Orff Schulwerk | 3 |
| This is a one-week on-campus residency. Students also use this time to confer with the Thesis Director. | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MA in Music Education program, students will be able to:
1. Appraise various teaching philosophies and evaluate their own.
2. Devise meaningful assessments.
3. Integrate Music Education technology into their teaching practice.
4. Improve their teaching skills in music theory, technology and performance.
5. Propose new a curriculum for their current place of teaching.