Music Education - Initial Certification

The Master of Music (M.M.) in Music Education with Initial Certification allows for a concentration in either choral or instrumental music education. You will graduate with teaching certification and will be prepared to teach K-12 choral or instrumental music in public schools or in a private studio environment. The program consists of 33 hours. Prerequisite courses in music will be assessed from your undergraduate transcript and will be need to be completed if not present.

In addition to coursework in such areas as music theory, history, performance studies, piano study, instrumental methods, ensemble participation, conducting, orchestration and teaching methods, you will complete twelve credit hours in student teaching during your final semester.

The worksheets below outline the academic requirements for the M.M. in Music Education with Initial Certification:

• MM in Music Education – Choral
• MM in Music Education – Instrumental

View the graduate catalog for current course requirements for this degree.

For consideration of admission to the M.M. in Music Education – Initial Certification program, the applicant should have the following credentials:

1. Graduation from an accredited institution
2. For full, non-provisional admission, the applicant must have an overall cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3. The Graduate Admission application, including the $40 application fee. You must also complete a graduate music audition application.
4. Three letters of recommendation.

Learn more about the audition process.

The Petrie School of Music offers a number of graduate assistantships each year. Assistantships carry a waiver of University tuition and may also carry a stipend. Each assistantship carries specific duties and responsibilities.

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