Music Education Program Information and Admission Requirements
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Master of Arts in Education Degree
Music Specialization
The Department of Music offers its graduate program to serve three main purposes:
- Provide music courses for those students who seek a Master of Arts in Education degree with a
specialization in music;
- Make available a variety of courses for those students who do not wish to pursue an advanced degree; and
- Provide for graduate students experiences which will serve their cultural and professional needs.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Music Education will require the following:
- A completed graduate application form (and fee);
- Completion of the bachelor's degree with a major in music from a fully accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
two official transcripts from the institution at which the applicant has taken undergraduate work (must be sent directly from
the undergraduate institution(s)).
- Satisfactory completion of interview/audition requirements:
- Present a portfolio including a one to two page philosophy of teaching, sample programs, curriculum, and other
examples of organizational, philosophical, research or performance experiences
- Submit a VHS tape with 10-20 minutes demonstrating teaching ability in the classroom/rehearsal
- Performance on major instrument/voice
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have knowledge of the applicant's capabilities/ professional musical
experience;
- Satisfactory completion of the Graduate Music Examination. (If deficiencies are indicated, additional coursework may be
required. Undergraduate courses that are prerequisite to a given graduate program may not be taken for graduate degree
credit.)
- Admission is complete when an approved Program of Study and Application for Candidacy are on file.
