Master of Music Education (M.M.E.)

Location(s): Online Campus

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Program Summary

The Master of Music in Music Education degree is a 30-credit graduate program specifically designed for current school ensemble directors who want to continue working while obtaining their degree. Teachers will utilize their classrooms as experimental laboratories while they master best practices, broaden their pedagogy, and grow as artists themselves. Students will meet for three-week on-campus sessions in June, then complete their coursework online throughout the school year. This schedule is tailored to match the schedules of busy teachers. With over 1/3 of the degree being electives and individualized projects, teachers can improve in the areas of their choice.

Program Admission

See Admissions Requirements for this program.

Program Information

Graduate students must complete their program within six (6) years of matriculation.
All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the program.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate.
The Master of Music Education is designed for music educators currently employed in secondary music programs. It allows educators to keep their current positions and earn this degree in three (3) summer sessions and four (4) semesters of online courses.

Music Education Curriculum (30 Credits)

Required Courses (20 Credits)

MUED 6030 - Research in Music Education 3 Credit(s)
MUED 6210 - Curriculum Organization in Music Education 3 Credit(s)
MUED 6220 - Music Teaching and Learning 3 Credit(s)
MUED 6250 - Conducting I 1 Credit(s)
MUED 6260 - Conducting II 1 Credit(s)
MUED 6450 - Practicum I 1 Credit(s)
MUED 6460 - Practicum II 1 Credit(s)
MUED 6110 - Music Theory Pedagogy 2 Credit(s)
MUED 6120 - Graduate Seminar in Music History 2 Credit(s)
MUED 6970 - Capstone Project 1-3 Credit(s) (must be taken for a total of 3 credits to meet requirements) 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (10 Credits)

MUED 5810 - Band Instrument Repair Workshop 1-3 Credit(s)
MUED 5820 - Orchestra Instrument Repair Workshop 1-3 Credit(s)
MUED 5830 - Percussion Repair Workshop 1 Credit(s)
MUED 6010 - Professional Development in Music Education 1-2 Credit(s)
MUED 6400 - Applied Individual Music Pedagogy 1-2 Credit(s)
MUED 6430 - Performance Ensemble 1 Credit(s)
MUED 6900 - Special Topics in Music Education 1-3 Credit(s)
MUED 6910 - Directed Readings in Music Education 1-3 Credit(s)
MUED 6920 - Special Projects in Music Education 1-3 Credit(s)
With approval, students may complete additional electives from graduate courses in Music Technology, Arts Administration, or Education.

Total Credits, M.M.E. Degree: 30

Note

Please note that some students may ultimately earn more credits than listed above for the master’s degree. If the capstone cannot be completed within the allotted time, students must be enrolled continuously in MUED 6971 - Capstone Project Continuation until completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students entering the master’s program will be expected to have achieved the prerequisite NASM and SUU undergraduate learning outcomes, and the additional learning outcomes below:

Performance and Musicianship

expanded skills in conducting
expanded skills in rehearsal techniques

History and Theory

knowledge of music history on par with graduate-level national standards
knowledge of music theory on par with graduate-level national standards

Teaching

the ability to develop innovative curriculum
innovative teaching methodologies