MMEd Music Education at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Gain additional knowledge in pedagogy, music theory and history, educational research, assessment, curriculum development and more. A teaching certification is required. Online courses are available.

Faculty: School of Music | Duration: 15-17 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Study music education foundations and techniques, graduate music courses, professional education courses in the College of Education, courses in music learning and teaching and practicum opportunities. Examine learning diversities and education trends. Participate in ensembles and collaborate with other students in real teaching experiences through Music for Your Life.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Educator, Music Teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): The general requirements for admission include the completion of an undergraduate degree in music education with a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on relevant courses; valid teacher certificate; an interview; one college-level term paper with title page and references regarding some aspect of music or music education; a 15-minute teaching video; and fulfillment of the general requirements for admission to The Graduate School, including the submission of three recommendations. Applicants that want to complete the degree with a recital (rather than thesis or final project) must submit a typed repertory list (with works publicly performed clearly identified) and copies of recital programs, and also audition on their major instrument. Applicants for the recital pathway who are vocalists must demonstrate diction proficiency in French, German, and Italian. Applicants who want to...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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