Master of Music in Music Education

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Program
Petrie School of Music
Program Description

This degree is designed for persons who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education and certification to teach music in the public schools. Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue doctoral work in music education.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes
  1. The candidate will articulate perspectives on contemporary issues and problems in music education.
  2. The candidate will conduct research into problems in music education and to interpret the research of others.
  3. The candidate will demonstrate understanding of music history and music theory.

Required courses in Music

  • Complete one of the two-course sequences from MUE: 694 B/C, 695 B/C, or 696 B/C
Item #
Title
Credits
2
Sub-Total Credits
12

Major Area

MPS 600 is 3 credit hours for MM Music Ed

Item #
Title
Credits
3
2
Sub-Total Credits
11

Music Electives

May include 3 credits outside of music.

Additional ensemble participation is recommended but will not count toward the seven hours of elective credit. 

Sub-Total Credits
7

Final Requirements

Passing grade on: 

  1. Comprehensive examination
  2. Major Project: Thesis, Portfolio or Lecture Recital
Total Credits
30