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 501Music History Essentials 13
Music History course 502 level or higher 13
MTC 501Music Theory Essentials 23
Music Theory course 502 level or higher 23
Supportive Electives 1, 2, 3
Elective course offerings in musicology, 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 501 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music Theory Assessment Test are required to take MTC 501 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-Summer Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
SummerCredits
MTC 501 Music Theory Essentials (if required) (3)
MUE 510 Current Trends In Music Education 3
Supportive Elective 6
 Credits9
Year Two
Summer
MHL 501 Music History Essentials (if required) (3)
MUE 500 Methods & Materials Of Research 3
MTC 512 Composition I 3
Supportive Elective 3
 Credits9
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 694 Final Project 3
Comprehensive Exit Exam  
 Credits12
 Total Credits30

2-Year Plan with Fall Start

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
MTC 501 Music Theory Essentials (if required) (3)
MUE 510 Current Trends In Music Education 3
Supportive Elective 3
 Credits6
Spring
MHL 501 Music History Essentials (if required) (3)
MTC 543 Pop Music Analysis 3
Supportive Elective 3
 Credits6
Year Two
Fall
MUE 500 Methods & Materials Of Research 3
MUE 514 Technology for Music Educators 3
MHL 502 or higher 3
 Credits9
Spring
MUE 503 Philosophical Foundations Of Music Educ 3
MUE 694 Final Project 3
Supportive Elective 3
Comprehensive Exit Exam  
 Credits9
 Total Credits30