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Master of Music in Music Education Degree Requirements

Adviser: Alan Wagner

Required Courses Credit Hours
MUAS 6010 Recital Attendance (four terms) 0
MUTH course selected from the following: 6300, 6330, 6360 3
MUHI (5000-6000 level) chosen with adviser’s approval 3
MPSY 6340 Research in Music Psychology, with lab 3
MUED 6352 Seminar in Music Education 3
Performance Studies (may include conducting or private performance and pedagogy courses) 3-6
Ensemble (two terms) 0
Electives: chosen with adviser’s approval. Must be pertinent to the candidate’s career specialization and include at least six hours of course work in MUED, MPSY, MPED or MUPD. 15-12
Total Credit Hours 30 hours

The Master of Music in Music Education may be earned in the traditional four terms, in an accelerated program of two summers and two 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, General Music, Piano Pedagogy, or String Pedagogy. All students will complete a professional project or formal committee review.

At least nine credit hours of the required course work in MUHI, MUTH or electives must be from 6000-level courses that are not double-listed.

 

 

 

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