Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology
Become a Leader in the Music Industry with a Master’s in Ethnomusicology
Globalization and international outreach have peaked within the past few decades. Now more than ever, establishing connections with various cultures and people groups at multi-communication levels is imperative for increased innovation. Music is an excellent tool for outreach, acting as another layer of communication and bonding that can transcend conventional barriers. Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology is designed to offer advanced education in world music for success in cross-cultural environment careers.
Through your passion for cross-cultural service, you will help play a vital role in gaining access to typically unreached people groups. Trained musicians and ethnomusicologists teach this unprecedented M.A. in Ethnomusicology degree. Our professors are excited to impart knowledge gained from real-world experience in diverse cultural settings. Each course taken in this distance learning degree will serve as another stepping-stone to obtaining your desired career path through the implementation of music.
Our M.A. in Ethnomusicology is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) as well as offered in a flexible and affordable 100% online format. Liberty University’s online master’s degree will assist in helping further your career, by setting you apart in the field through your specialized knowledge in global engagement and music integrated with a biblical worldview.
What Will You Learn in Our Master’s in Ethnomusicology Online Degree Program?
- Ethnic music theory
- Anthropology of music
- Arts in global engagement
- Applied ethnomusicology
Your master’s in ethnomusicology will provide the knowledge and skills essential to understanding music systems in a variety of cultures and communities. Through research, performance, and application, your education will equip you to serve as a leader and world-changer. Additionally, two optional intensives are given to promote increased academic quality through peer and professor interactions.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in global studies, music and worship, or music education.
Potential Career Options with an Ethnomusicology Degree
- Missionary
- Music minister
- Musician
- Worship pastor
Highlights of Our Master’s in Ethnomusicology Online Degree Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank among Niche.com’s top 3 online schools in America. Earning your online ethnomusicology degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Tuition for all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 8 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this M.A. in Ethnomusicology program in just 1.5 years.
Master’s in Ethnomusicology Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Years (Avg.)
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 23, 2023
Accreditation
NASM
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Experience That Matters to You
As an accredited Christian college with a 7,000-acre campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University offers you an education that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview.
At Liberty, you’ll benefit from 35+ years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.
And what’s that?
- Affordability
- Accessibility
- Academic Quality
These important factors challenged us to find new financial solutions, get ahead of industry trends, and blaze trails into cutting-edge career fields — and it’s paid off. That’s the difference experience makes.
Ranked among Niche.com’s top 3 online schools in America and recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
Why Choose Liberty University?
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Choose from a wide variety of programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level, most of which are 100% online*. With an 8-week format and 8 start dates per year, it’s easy to fit your courses around your schedule!
* Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Maximize Your Time
Start and finish your degree faster! Liberty requires no standardized testing for admission, and you can transfer previous course credit — transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree and up to 50% of a master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree — or discover how your life, career, or military experience may count toward your college degree.
Grow in Your Faith
All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, and our faculty see themselves as mentors. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ — we’re committed to championing you as you study to go further in your field, become a leader in your industry, or start a new career.
Access Academic Support
Throughout your educational journey, you will have access to academic resources that will aid in the completion of your degree. Services include our online library, writing center, tutoring, study aids, IT assistance, 30+ tutorial videos, live webinars, and personalized help from our academic advising team.
An Online Education with On-Campus Benefits
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As a nonprofit (not-for-profit) university, Liberty is in the business of training skilled professionals to make a difference in the world – not gaining profit, revenue, or producing dividends for shareholders. In keeping with our commitment to your education, we invest our resources back into degree programs and into your student experience.
While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university and has not increased tuition for 8 straight years. Lower tuition means less student loan debt for students.
For Liberty University, nonprofit is more than a status; it is a valuable opportunity to invest in the lives of students who will go out and impact the world.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
Nearly 80% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid. Virginia residents may qualify for additional aid — learn more!
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you pay only a portion of your balance up front. You submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay the remaining balance for your classes.
Tuition Discounts
Qualified military service members, veterans, and their spouses can receive up to 55% off their tuition rate for eligible programs!
Contact one of our Admissions Counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
