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Music Education Degree Programs
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Curricula in the Department of Music Education:
- Choral Music Education (MEC)
- Instrumental Music Education (MEI)
Several music performance degrees include teacher certification:
- Organ Performance Curriculum B
- Jazz Studies Curriculum B
- Piano Performance Curriculum B
- Strings Performance Curriculum B
- Voice Performance Curriculum B
- Wind and Percussion Instruments Curriculum C
Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Music in Music Education
Through a series of foundational courses the program interweaves research and practice, leading students to reflect on and apply knowledge and experiences from coursework to their teaching. There are three curricula offered to meet students' diverse needs:
- Academic Year Program - coursework is designed to be completed in two terms, this program is offered in the Fall and Winter terms.
- Summer Program - designed to be completed in three summers, this program is offered during a five-week summer session running from the last week of June through the last week of July.
- Master of Music in Music Education with Certification - enables a student holding a bachelor of music degree in another field of music, typically performance, to earn certification to teach music in the public schools.
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Designed for the person who desires a career as a scholar and educator in music education at the college or university level, possibly in conjunction with teaching applied music or conducting a performing organization. The curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education is offered through the Rackham School of Graduate Studies.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Marie McCarthy, the Director of Graduate Studies for Music Education
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