Music Education (M.S.E.)
Advance your career and your knowledge in our 30-hour master's program. You can complete your degree in three summers, and we offer evening classes if you want to pursue your degree during traditional semesters to finish even faster.
Our program builds on your current expertise and experience, providing you with the leading theories and a clear focus on the practical applications of your work in the classroom.
Our graduate degree in music education is offered in cooperation with the School of Education and Allied Professions. Completing this program will provide you with a Master of Science in Education degree with a Music Education concentration.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should submit the following information in addition to the online application:
- Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
- Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
- A personal statement or résumé.
- Results from the GRE or MAT are required for applicants with an undergraduate grade-point average below 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants may wish to submit copies of their Praxis results and current licensures, if available. Including copies of these documents will help to more efficiently process the application.
Additional requirements apply for international students.
Applicants must have attained an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA may be admitted if they achieve a raw score of 40 or higher or a scaled score of 396 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or scaled scores of 149 or higher on the verbal ability and 4.0 or higher on the analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). For test administrations prior to October 2002, a scaled score of 490 or higher on the analytical ability section is required.
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Academic Requirements
Program requirements can be found in the online Catalog. Simply select the area of study and click "Explore".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I research in the teacher education department research classes?
Education professors encourage students to do research in their topic area which could include a wide range of interests within music education. Students are able to choose a research topic that fits their interests and concentrations.
How long does it take to earn this degree?
The required music courses are offered only during the summer (except MUS 599 which is offered every term). Combined with the flexibility of the education course offerings, most students are able to finish in three years. Depending on students' part-time or full-time status, some students will take longer and others will finish sooner.
Contact
Linda A Hartley
Professor and Graduate Program Director
937-229-3232