M.M. in Music Education
The Master of Music in music education may be earned in the traditional four terms or on a part-time basis (especially for the employed educator). With the guidance of a faculty adviser, the candidate may use elective choices to build a concentration in one of four areas: choral conducting, instrumental conducting, elementary music or string pedagogy. Download a sample Course of Study plan (PDF).
Students applying to M.M. in Music Education program at SMU Meadows School of the Arts must interview with the music education faculty and submit a video of their teaching.
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Credit Hours |
| MUAS 6010 Recital Attendance* (four terms) |
0 |
| MUTH 6300, 6326, 6330, 6360 (select one) |
3 |
| MUHI (5000-6000 level) chosen with adviser's approval |
3 |
| MUED 6340 Research Methods and Materials in Music Education |
3 |
| MUED 6352 History and Philosophy of Music Education |
3 |
| Performance studies** (may included conducting, private performance and/or pedagogy courses) |
3-6 |
| Ensemble*** (two terms) (exceptions may be considered) |
0 |
| Electives: chosen with adviser's approval. Must be pertinent to the candidate's career specialization and include at least six hours of coursework in MUED, MPSY, MUCO, MPED, or MUPD. |
12-15 |
| Total Hours |
30 |
* Full-time music education graduate students must take MUAS 6010 during fall and spring terms (maximum of four terms). Part-time students are not required to enroll in MUAS 6010.
** Part-time music education graduate students are not required to take performance studies. Extra fees will apply for private study.
***Part-time music education graduate students are not required to perform in an ensemble.
The Master of Music in music education may be earned in the traditional four terms or on a part-time basis (especially for the employed educator). With the guidance of a faculty adviser, the candidate may use elective choices to build a concentration in one of five areas: choral conducting, instrumental conducting, elementary music or string pedagogy. All students will complete a professional project or formal committee review.
At least nine credit hours of the required coursework in MUHI, MUTH or elec- tives must be from 6000-level courses that are not double-listed.