Program Overview

Master of Music in Music Education (M.M.M.Ed.)

Program Overview

Unlock Your Potential in Music Education with Our Master’s Program: Are you ready to elevate your career in music education? Our Master of Music in Music Education program offers a dynamic 30-credit curriculum designed for flexibility and success on your schedule. Delivered online with optional on-campus opportunities, our program covers advanced curriculum planning, best practices in music education, psychology of music learning, and more. Tailor your studies with elective courses while honing your musicianship through applied lessons and ensemble participation. Gain valuable skills in research and curriculum development to make a real impact in your classroom. Join our community of educators who are experiencing increased effectiveness and student achievement. Take the next step in your career journey with us.

Career Outcomes

Earning a master’s in music education can open the door to a wide range of exciting and rewarding career paths. Not only can a master’s degree empower a music teacher to provide students with the highest music education possible; it can also help deepen their classroom practice, step into leadership, and expand into new areas of the profession. Additional career possibilities include:

• Expanded Teaching Roles Graduates can take on enhanced roles within K–12 settings, like being a lead music educator, curriculum specialist, or district coordinator.
• Specialized Expertise Professionals with graduate degrees develop specialized knowledge within their areas of music teaching, allowing them to share insights with colleagues and make meaningful contributions to the field.
• Lead Professional Developments Graduates with specializations may feel more confident to facilitate workshops, training sessions, or in-service days on topics within your areas of expertise.
• Higher Education Opportunities With a master’s degree, you can begin teaching at the collegiate level as an adjunct faculty member or serving as a supervisor for student teachers in training.
• Research & Advocacy Many graduates engage in classroom-based research to refine their practice, share their findings at music education conferences, and advocate for music education policy and funding at local or national levels.
• Doctoral Preparation For those considering further academic work, a master’s degree in music education provides strong preparation for doctoral programs related to music and education.
• Tangible Professional Benefits A master’s degree also leads to concrete career advantages like higher pay, leadership stipends, greater job security, and long-term career growth.

Program Details

• Program Director: Dr. David Perry
• Class Format: Online
• Program Duration: 22-24 Months
• Start Date: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May
• Total Credit Hours: 30

Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: Official transcripts from a Bachelor’s in Music Education program or Music Teacher certification must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
• Additional Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to take Graduate Placement Exams in history and theory.
• Application Deadline: The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.