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)