Music Education, Research Emphasis, M.M.Ed.

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Master of Music Education

The Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.) degree program is intended for new and experienced music teachers who seek advanced study in music curriculum and instruction. Applicants for this degree will have completed a bachelor’s degree in music education at an accredited institution and will have obtained their teacher certification. Part-time and summers-only programs of study are available for teachers who hold full-time teaching positions. The Music Education department strongly urges applicants to complete one year of experience in the field before beginning an M.M.Ed. degree.

Candidates for the Master of Music Education have the option of pursuing a non-thesis course of study that focuses on teaching pedagogy and teaching techniques or a thesis-required course of study (academic year only) that focuses on methodological, historical, or experimental research. Non-thesis emphases include pedagogy, technology, Kodály, choral conducting, and wind band conducting. Thesis-required emphases include early childhood and research. Thesis-track students must have one year of full-time teaching experience.

The M.M.Ed. consists of 37-42 credits that include (a) 13 credits of music education core courses, (b) 12 credits of music history and music theory courses, and (c) 12-15 credits of music education emphasis courses. Master of Music Education programs must be completed within five years from the date of matriculation.

Core Courses

Major Area (13 credits)

MED 620 - Research and Writing 3 credit(s)
MED 520 - Music Education Research Colloquium 1 credit(s)
(Continuous enrollment in MED 520 is required among full-time graduate music education students every semester.)

9 credits from the following:

MED 510 - Measurement and Evaluation 3 credit(s)
MED 511 - Psychology of Music 3 credit(s)
MED 515 - Curriculum Design in Music Education 3 credit(s)
MED 614 - Issues in College Teaching 3 credit(s)
MED 616 - History and Philosophy of Music Education 3 credit(s)
MED 625 - Learning Theories in Music 3 credit(s)

Other Studies (12 credits)

HLM 615 - Pro-seminar in Music History 3 credit(s) ¹
HLM - Graduate music history elective 3 credit(s)
TH - Graduate music theory elective 3 credit(s) ²
TH 645 - Graduate Ear Training 3 credit(s) ³

Note(s):

¹HLM 611 -HLM 613 Graduate Music History Review (must be taken first if required per placement exam).

²TH 611 , TH 612 , TH 613 , TH 614 Graduate Music Theory Review and Graduate Ear Training Review (must be taken first if required per placement exam).

³TH 614 - Graduate Ear Training Review (must be taken first if required per placement exam).

HLM 611

, HLM 612, and HLM 613, and TH 611, TH 612, TH 613, and TH 614 do not fulfill requirements in music history or music theory.

Emphasis Courses (12 credits)

Emphasis courses are chosen by advisor and student.

MED 510 - Measurement and Evaluation 3 credit(s)
MED 621 - Research Design in Music Education 3 credit(s)
MED 625 - Learning Theories in Music 3 credit(s)
MED 628 - Quantitative Research Methods 3 credit(s)

Thesis Course (2 credits)

TE 610 - Master’s Essay 2 credit(s)

Performing Organizations (0 credits)

Students are expected to be in a performing organization each semester of full-time enrollment. If qualified, students may elect to perform in additional performing ensembles.