Master of Music - Music Education

Middle Tennessee State University

The fully online Master of Music degree program with a music education concentration is designed for music educators who are currently teaching in K-12 music settings and intended to provide them with tools and perspectives to pursue positions of leadership in the field of music education, specifically in the areas of pedagogy, research, and advocacy. All courses are delivered entirely in a distance learning environment. Courses encourage students to use their current teaching contexts to generate perspectives on philosophy and pedagogy while learning to apply new resources and frameworks. Graduates will gain experiences with conducting and consuming research appropriate for pursuit of terminal degrees. Further, they will develop an awareness of issues and tools regarding music and education and will be equipped to lead in responding to professional challenges. The concentration in Music Education is designed for music educators who are currently teaching in K-12 music settings. All courses are taught in a fully online learning environment, and the program requires completion of a minimum of 33 hours.