MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Course Requirements


 

Master of Arts in Music Education

Proposed Course of Study

 

Music Education Core Coursework 15

Course Quarter Cr

Mused 501 Research in Music Education 3

Choose: 12 additional credits chosen from the following: MUSED 452, 522, 524, 525, 530, 535, 542, 550; MUSIC 523, 530, 599

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Major Cognate 18

Choices: Approved 400 level and above courses in conducting, ethnomusicology, performance, history, theory, or music education (min. 9 credits in a single area).

Course Quarter Cr

Minor Cognate 3-9

Recommendation: The faculty recommends that a minor cognate consist of approved 300 level and above courses outside of the school of music in areas such as curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, sociology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy and special education (max. 9 credits). A student may also take further 400 and above coursework within music if desired.

Course Quarter Cr

 

Finishing Options 3-9

Option #1: MA Thesis Music 700 (9) Minor Cognate (3)

Masters thesis and oral defense. No written exam.

 Option #2: MA Non-thesis Music 600 (3) Minor Cognate (9)

Comprehensive written exam and oral presentation/exam.

 

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 45

 

 

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