If you are a passionate music teacher ready to become even stronger, the Master of Music in Music Education at Converse will get you there.
Converse’s Master of Music program is built to accommodate certified teachers in earning an advanced degree while maintaining their current teaching positions. It will enrich musicianship, enhance classroom and rehearsal teaching, and expand knowledge of current research in the field.
Earning a master’s degree in Music Education will open up a higher salary range and will prepare you for doctoral studies in Music Education.
For more than a century, the Petrie School of Music has been a beacon for passionate musicians and a standard-bearer for artistic excellence. A founding member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the Petrie School of Music offers co-educational graduate programs that provide students with the advanced training necessary for successful musical careers or doctoral study.
Our faculty are professional artists who have collectively performed in more than 45 states and 47 countries, are leaders in their fields and hold degrees from the country’s most prestigious conservatories and universities.
In addition to holding the prestigious status as an All Steinway School, the Petrie School of Music boasts two nationally recognized performance halls and one of the largest music research libraries in the Southeast.
“Converse has given me numerous opportunities like traveling abroad, performing, and teaching privately. Throughout the time I spent at Converse, I experienced individual time with my professors, and personal connections were formed that will make a lasting impression forever.”– Megan Blair ‘07, MM ‘10
The M.M. in Music Education, for certified teachers, consists of 30 hours and is designed to expand and refine teaching competencies, focusing on teaching, performing, leading and learning. In addition advanced music education courses and research in music education, students refine their skills and knowledge in music theory, music history, and performance.
Visit the graduate catalog for current course requirements for this degree.
For consideration of admission to the M.M. in Music Education degree program, the applicant should have the following credentials:
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. Learn more and apply.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2022-23 Tuition | $425/credit hour |
| Access Fee | $80 each Fall/Spring term; $50 each Jan/Summer term |
| Graduation Fee | $150 |
See comprehensive graduate tuition and fees here.*
Learn about Financial Aid opportunities.
*Tuition and fees subject to change
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Lienne Medford
Dean of Education and Graduate Studies
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@converse.edu
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