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Masters of Music Education Plans of Study

Students in the Master of Music Education program may choose to complete their degree either in residence or online, and select from a project, thesis, or exam track. While all options are available, the sample plans-of-study provided here reflect the project track. Consult with your graduate advisor and the catalog if you are interested in pursuing the thesis or exam tracks.  

Sample Plan-of-Study: Master of Music Education, On-line Project Track

Total 32 hours

Semester I (9 hours)

  • MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
  • MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
  • Electives (3)

Semester II (9 hours)

  • MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
  • MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
  • Electives (3)

Semester III (9 hours)

  • MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (3)
  • Electives (6)

Semester IV (5 hours)

  • MUS 498.01: Professional Practicum Project (2)
  • MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (3)

Sample Plan-of-Study: Master of Music Education, In-Residence Project Track

Total 32 hours

Please note, in-residence students are required to enroll in two performing organizations. See the catalog for more details.

Semester I (9 hours)

  • MUS 470: Foundation of American Music Education (3)
  • MUS 439A70, 465, or 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
  • Graduate Electives (5)

Semester II (9 hours)

  • MUS 459: Systematic Research (3)
  • MUS 471: Measuring and Evaluating Music Behavior (3)
  • Graduate Electives (3)

Semester III (9 hours)

  • MUS 473: Psychology of Music Learning (3)
  • Graduate Electives (6)

Semester IV (Spring, 9 hours)

  • MUS 472: Significant Developments in Music Education Curriculum (3)
  • MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3)
  • MUS 439A70, 465, or 481-488: Performing Organization (1)
  • MUS 498.01: Professional Practicum Project (2)