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  Jun 03, 2025
 
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Music Education, M.M.Ed.


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Admission Learning Outcomes  
Degree Requirements School of Music  
Curriculum  

Admission

The requirements for admission are: completion of an undergraduate degree in music education, including a valid teacher certificate; satisfactory score on the general section (verbal/quantitative/analytical) of the GRE or the Miller Analogies Test; an interview; and fulfillment of the general requirements for admission to The Graduate School, including the submission of three recommendations. Unless they have completed an undergraduate degree at an English-speaking institution, applicants whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 (internet-based score) or 570 (paper-based). Additional admission requirements for specific areas are listed in Graduate Studies in Music handbook. Admission decisions are based upon the applicant’s total portfolio with particular weight being given to knowledge of and experience in elementary or secondary music teaching, the audition (for those desiring to present a recital), or research/writing abilities (for those desiring to write a thesis).


Degree Requirements (32 Hours)

Prior to taking any graduate music study, all M.M.Ed. students must take the Graduate Music Diagnostic Examination and, early in their studies, complete all deficiencies and required courses resulting from the exam. Degree candidates must complete a prescribed program of 32 hours of graduate work and successfully pass an oral comprehensive examination. In addition, candidates must complete a written thesis or present one full recital. Another option requires 35 hours but no thesis or recital.


Curriculum


 

Choose one of the following tracks:


Thesis Track (3 hours)


35-Credit Track (6 hours)


  • Additional MUED courses (6 hours)

Other Studies in Music (15-17 hours)


  • Advisor-approved Music Theory (3 hours)
  • Advisor-approved Music History (3 hours)
  • MUSC 734 - Ensemble|
  • Other 500 or 700-level courses in music

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