Masters of Music Education Plan of Study
Select a degree below to view the proposed plans of study for resident, full-time graduate students enrolled in the Master of Music Education Degree Program.
Graduate Assistants are required to enroll in a major ensemble each semester. The graduate comprehensive exam is completed during the final semester. Below are the proposed plans of study for part-time/Summers-only graduate students enrolled in Master of Music Education Degree Program. This information relates to both degree plans.
Traditional Students
Online or Summers-Only Students
Traditional Students Plans of Study
Project Degree
Total 32 hours
Semester I (Fall, 9 hours)
- MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (2)
- MUS 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
- Electives (300- or 400-level) (6)
Semester II (Spring, 9 hours)
- MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
- MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (2)
- MUS 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
- Electives (300- or 400-level) (3)
Semester III (Fall, 6 hours)
- MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
- Electives (3)
Semester IV (Spring, 8 hours)
- MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
- MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
- MUS 498.01: Professional Practicum Project (2)
Thesis Degree
Total 34 hours
Semester I (Fall, 9 hours)
- MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (2)
- MUS 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
- Electives (300- or 400-level) (6)
Semester II (Spring, 9 hours)
- MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
- MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (2)
- MUS 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
- Electives (300- or 400-level) (3)
Semester III (Fall, 6 hours)
- MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
- Electives (3)
Semester IV (Spring, 10 hours)
- MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
- MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
- Master's Thesis (4)
Non-Thesis Degree
Total 34 hours
Semester I (Fall, 9 hours)
- MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (2)
- MUS 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
- Electives (300- or 400-level) (6)
Semester II (Spring, 9 hours)
- MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
- MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (2)
- MUS 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
- Electives (300- or 400-level) (3)
Semester III (Fall, 6 hours)
- MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
- Electives (3)
Semester IV (Spring, 10 hours)
- MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
- MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
- Electives (4)
Online or Summers-Only Plans of Study
The following proposed plan of study is recommended for students who are currently teaching. Course offerings are subject to enrollment and departmental funding.
Project Degree
Total 32 hours
Semester I (8 hours)
- MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
- MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
- Electives (2)
Semester II (9 hours)
- MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
- MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
- Electives (3)
Semester III (8 hours)
- MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (2)
- Electives (6)
Semester IV (7 hours)
- MUS 498.01: Professional Practicum Project (2)
- MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (2)
- Electives (3)
Thesis Degree
Total 34 hours
Semester I (8 hours)
- MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
- MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
- Electives (2)
Semester II (9 hours)
- MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
- MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
- Electives (3)
Semester III (8 hours)
- MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (2)
- Electives (6)
Semester IV (9 hours)
- Master's Thesis (4)
- MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (2)
- Electives (3)
Non-Thesis Degree
Total 34 hours
Semester I (8 hours)
- MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
- MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
- Electives (2)
Semester II (9 hours)
- MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
- MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
- Electives (3)
Semester III (8 hours)
- MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (2)
- Electives (6)
Semester IV (9 hours)
- MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (2)
- Electives (7)