Master of Music in Music Education

The Master of Music degree in Music Education is offered online only and is designed to offer choral, instrumental and general music teachers the opportunity to develop and refine their professional skills as teachers. The degree program allows for enhancement and specialization relative to music teaching and learning in contemporary school contexts. The program is not intended to provide licensure and is constructed for those who have a music education background with the desire to improve the student and teacher experience in music classroom settings.Program Learning Outcomes Develop and apply knowledge of foundational principles of music education (history, philosophy, sociology, psychology); research methods and practices; music technology; methods of music education in instrumental, choral and general music contexts; western music theory and history; and world music. Exhibit scholarly writing skills focusing on comprehensive knowledge of research methodology. Demonstrate reading, research, writing and critical-thinking skills related to contemporary music education contexts.Examples of Possible CareersArt, drama, and music teachers, postsecondaryEducation teachers, postsecondaryMiddle school teachers, except special and careertechnical educationSecondary school teachers, except special and careertechnical educationAccreditationNational Association of Schools of Music; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Bachelor's degree in music education from an accredited college or university. Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale