M.A. in Music Education

Residential Master of Arts in Music Education

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The Master of Arts in Music Education is a 39-hour program that prepares you to teach music effectively in both primary and secondary schools, as well as at the collegiate level.

The M.A. in Music Education provides the following:

• The opportunity for professional music educators to further their studies while continuing their careers
• The advantage of an advanced degree when entering the job market
• A broad understanding of music education, including historical and contemporary musical theories, philosophical and methodological approaches, strategies for curricular design, and research methods
• The skills to meet market demands and the expectations of school administrators by equipping students through innovative training
• A quality, Christ-centered curriculum that lays the foundation to become leaders in the education community

The Music Education (M.A.) degree is also offered online

Residential Music Education Cognates

• Music Education (M.A.): Conducting (DCP)
• Music Education (M.A.): Music Studies (DCP)
• Music Education (M.A.): Performance (DCP)

Career Opportunities in Music Education

• Collegiate-level music educator
• Professional music education consultant
• Director of community music arts program
• Music education supervisor
• School music administrator