The program of
study leading to the master of music (M.M.) degree in music education is designed for
practicing music teachers who possess a teaching certificate and have at least
one year of full-time K-12 music teaching experience. Required
Course of Study (a total of 30 credits, which are distributed as follows): 1. Four courses
(12 credits) in music education:
Required
Courses:
- 08:702:513 Philosophical
Foundations of Music Education (3)
- 08:702:514 Graduate Research in
Music Education (3)
Electives
in Music Education (choose two from the following):
- 08:702:538 Proseminar in Music
Education (3) (may be repeated with different content)
- 08:702:539 Behavioral and
Cognitive Approaches to Music Learning (3)
2. Four courses (12
credits) in music theory and music history, to be selected with the graduate adviser's approval.
3. 6 credits of
electives acceptable for graduate credit in either music, music education,
and/or education.
*The master's of music degree in music education online program offers online elective courses
permissible pending adviser approval.
In addition, every
student must take a comprehensive written examination in music education.
Students in music
education are not guaranteed lessons but may take them if space is available.
Graduate Programs in Music 
