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Music Education, M.A.
Master of Arts
About This Degree
The Master of Arts in Music Education is designed for advanced study in music and music education for teachers of music in public and private schools K-12. The program offers preparation leading to: teaching at the university level; and entry into a doctoral program in music education. The culminating activity is a Master’s level thesis.
Requirements for acceptance in the Masters of Arts in Music Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Music
- An entrance exam for satisfactory proficiency in music theory, ear-training, and music history
- A short written essay (250-500 words) describing one’s interest in graduate study in music education. Writing ability will be assessed.
- Admission to graduate study and admission to degree candidacy established by the university.