Master of Arts in Music Education – Music Studies
Use Your Musical Talents to Invest in Tomorrow’s Musicians with an MA in Music Education
Pursue a master’s degree that opens more doors. Whether you want to work with children in the school system or teach at the collegiate level, our Master of Arts (MA) in Music Education – Music Studies can help you make progress toward your professional goals.
Earning a graduate degree in music education is a great way to express and share your passion for music. Imagine having the skill set to teach the next generation of musicians. With a specialization in music studies, you can gain marketable technical skills using our School of Music’s state-of-the-art industry equipment.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Master’s in Music Education Degree
Record in a World-Class Studio
Practice, perform, and research in cutting-edge music spaces, including our $2.2 million recording studio and industry-leading rehearsal halls.
Access Top-Tier Instruments
As a student in this program, you’ll benefit from our designation as an All-Steinway School, ensuring access to world-class Steinway instruments that support excellence in music education and performance.
Turn Your Passion into Award-Winning Music
Liberty alumni have gone on to become Dove Award-winning Christian artists and songwriters, with student-produced albums earning award nominations.
Gain Hands-On Music Industry Training
As a student, you’ll have the unique opportunity to publish and distribute your original music through Liberty Music Group (LMG), our in-house publishing company. Gain hands-on experience in the music industry while sharing your work with a broader audience.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Music Education – Music Studies Master’s Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Music Education with a specialization in Music Studies can help prepare to pursue for the following occupations:
- Collegiate music educator
- Director of community music arts program
- Music education supervisor
- Professional music education consultant
- School music administrator
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Music Education Degree?
Our music education master’s degree courses delve into music’s history, philosophy, and status in America. Throughout this degree program, you can explore how to teach students while increasing your awareness of cultural influences and their impact on music. You can also study the diversity of music from all corners of the globe, from European to Native American influences. It’s our hope that you can feel more confident teaching historical content to your music students by better appreciating music history.
If you pursue your music studies concentration, you can explore advanced music theory and develop your technical skills. You can have the chance to strengthen your résumé with a course dedicated to research in the music field.
Featured Master’s in Music Education Courses
ETHM 511 – Introduction to Ethnomusicology
MUSC 630 – Principles of Music Technology
MUSC 650 – Research in Music Education
WRSP 510 – Biblical Foundations of Worship
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Music
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Music Education in Music Studies Master’s Degree?
Train Like the Expert You Want to Become
If you want to stand out in the music industry, you may need access to the tools that professionals use – and Liberty delivers. Whether you’re composing a class project in our songwriting lab or laying down tracks in our professional-grade recording studio, you’ll find resources to help bring your musical vision to life. Through our student-run publishing label, you can also gain valuable experience in the business side of the music world.
Study Under Faculty with Real-World Experience
Our faculty aren’t just passionate about music – they’ve lived it. At Liberty, you’ll be guided by professors who are seasoned musicians, accomplished songwriters, and respected worship leaders. They bring years of industry experience and a heart for mentorship into every classroom and studio session. For music education students, this means exploring not only how to create music, but how to teach it with excellence and depth.
Join a Legacy of Creative Excellence
Liberty students don’t just study music – they make it. Our alumni have created award-winning albums, signed with major labels, and performed alongside artists like Carrie Underwood. These success stories began right here on campus, using the same studios, labs, and rehearsal spaces available to you. When you study at Liberty, you can join a thriving community of creatives who are making a difference in the industry and beyond.
Start Your Journey at Liberty
Imagine hearing from successful professionals, practicing your craft with the best instruments and technology, and following in the footsteps of students who have turned their passions into careers. At Liberty, that vision could become your reality. If you’re ready to pursue your calling in music with confidence and excellence – it’s time to get started. Your journey can begin here.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Music Education – Music Studies Master’s Master’s Degree Student?
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
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited BS, BA, or BM in music, music education, music and worship, or an equivalent field with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- 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
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