Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music Education – Music Studies
Use Your Musical Talents to Invest in Tomorrow’s Musicians with an M.A. in Music Education
Do you want to pursue a master’s degree that will open more doors? Whether you want to work with children in the school system or teach at the collegiate level, our Master of Arts in Music Education can help you achieve your career ambitions.
Earning a graduate degree in music education is a great way to express and share your passion for music. Imagine having the skill set you need to teach the next generation of musicians. And with a specialization in music studies, you will gain marketable technical skills using our School of Music’s state-of-the-art industry equipment. By partnering with Liberty, you can receive the preparation you need to work in a field you love and make an impact on countless lives as you turn your musical talent to into your career.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s School of Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- We are a designated “All Steinway” school.
- Our 141,000-square-foot Center for Music and Worship Arts has been voted “Best of the Best in Higher Education” for 6 years in a row by Worship Leader Magazine.
- We are rated #1 Christian music school by Christian Universities Online.
What Will You Learn?
- Analysis of the music cultures of contrasting ethnic groups
- How to teach music techniques and theory to students
- How to use computer applications in music
- Major principles, philosophies, and practices in music education
- The purpose of school music programs
Career Opportunities for Music Education – Music Studies Master’s Degree Graduates
- Collegiate music educator
- Director of community music arts program
- Music education supervisor
- Professional music education consultant
- School music administrator
Faculty and Facilities Available to Music Education Students
- You will have access to over 40 full-time faculty who hold degrees from Liberty University and other prestigious music schools in the nation.
- We are grateful to serve students with cutting-edge acoustic capabilities in our facility.
- Ensemble and recital courses provide our music students with hands-on conducting experience.
- Our students have produced albums that have been nominated for awards, and Liberty alumni have gone on to become Dove-award winning Christian artists and songwriters.
- We offer a $2.2 million recording studio and Liberty Music Group publishing company for our students to use.
Admission Requirements for the M.A. in Music Education
A 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Self-certification form for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- Completion of an earned baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in one of the following areas: music, music education, or music and worship
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
