M.M. in Music Education

Major Requirements
MUE 500Methods & Materials Of Research3
MUE 503Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ3
MUE 510Current Trends In Music Education3
MUE 514Technology for Music Educators3
MUE 694Final Project3
Concentration Requirements
MHL 501Style Form & Genre - A Review 13
Music History course 500 level or higher 13
MTC 591Music Theory Review 23
Music Theory course 500 level of higher 23
Supportive Electives 3
Elective course offerings in music history, conducting, music theory, composition, jazz, performance, and music education. 9
Comprehensive Exit Exam 4
Total Minimum Credits Required30-36
1

A minimum score of 70% on the required Music History Assessment Test waives the MHL 501 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music History Assessment Test are required to take MHL 501 prior to enrolling in other Music History course(s). 

2

A minimum score of 70% on the required Music Theory Assessment Test waives the MTC 591 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music Theory Assessment Test are required to take MTC 591 prior to enrolling in other Music Theory course(s). 

3

500 level or higher.  Selected under advisement.  

4

Completion of a comprehensive exit examination is required.

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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator.  For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

3-Summers Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
SummerCredits
MUE 510 Current Trends In Music Education 3
MTC 591 Music Theory Review (if required) 0-3
Supportive Electives 6
 Credits9-12
Year Two
Summer
MUE 500 Methods & Materials Of Research 3
MHL 501 Style Form & Genre - A Review (if required) 0-3
MTC 512 Composition I 3
Supportive Electives 3
 Credits9-12
Year Three
Summer
MHL 520 Music History for Music Educators 3
MUE 503 Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ 3
MUE 514 Technology for Music Educators 3
MUE 594 Sequencing for Music Educators 3
Comprehensive Exit Exam  
 Credits12
 Total Credits30-36

2-Year Plan with Summer Start

Plan of Study Grid
Summer Before Year 1 (May-July)Credits
MTC 591 Music Theory Review (if required) 0-3
MUE 510 Current Trends In Music Education 3
Supportive Electives 6
 Credits9-12
Year One
Spring
MTC 543 Pop Music Analysis 3
MHL 501 Style Form & Genre - A Review (if required) 0-3
 Credits3-6
Summer
MUE 500 Methods & Materials Of Research 3
MHL 520 Music History for Music Educators 3
MUE 514 Technology for Music Educators 3
Supportive Electives 3
 Credits12
Year Two
Fall
MUE 503 Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ 3
 Credits3
Spring
MUE 594 Sequencing for Music Educators 3
 Credits3
 Total Credits30-36