The program of study leading to the master of music degree in music education is designed for practicing teachers.
Required Course of Study
Students may do either a no-thesis research project or a thesis
research project. Aside from the thesis, the difference between the two
plans lies in the music education electives offered.
Both plans require a total of 36 credits, which are distributed as follows:
1. Four semesters of music education courses worth 12 credits. These requirements include:
- 08:702:513 Philosophical Foundations of Music Education (3)
- 08:702:514 Master's Research in Music Education (3)
- 08:702:535 Seminar in Music Education Methodology (3)
- No-thesis option only: 08:702:538 Proseminar in Music Education (3)
- Thesis option only: 16:700:601 Independent Study (3)
2. Two courses (6 credits) in music theory, to be selected with the director's approval.
3. Two courses (6 credits) in music history, to be selected with the director's approval.
4. 6 credits of performance study (lessons, ensemble).
5. 6 credits of electives acceptable for graduate credit in either music, music education, and/or education.
In addition, every student must take a comprehensive written
examination that covers the fields of music education, history, and
theory. Procedures are similar to those described for the master of music in performance, conducting, or collaborative piano.
Students in music education are not guaranteed lessons but may take them if space is available.
