MM Music Education (Thesis) at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The objective of the Master of Music in Music Education is to impart the knowledge needed to facilitate successful teaching careers and encourage personal development. Through further education, current music teachers will become more articulate, reflective practitioners so they can select, adapt, adjust, and assess teaching and learning expectations. The Master of Music in Music Education is a fully online degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: Music | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 30 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Form And Style Analysis; Music History Selected Topics; Philosophy, History, And Curriculuar Trends In Music Education; Psychological Foundations Of Music Education; Research In Music Education; Thesis.

Career pathways

The objective of the Master of Music in Music Education is to impart the knowledge needed to facilitate successful teaching careers and encourage personal development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Requirements for unconditional admission into the program are: Three letters of recommendation speaking to the student’s potential for success from references familiar with the student’s academic background. Philosophy of Music Education (no more than 2 pages-typed). A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work as calculated by Graduate Admissions. Bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent. Submitted application to the Department of Music (see the departmental website for more information). A student showing a deficiency in any of the above criteria and showing promise for successful graduate study may still be admitted on a probationary basis upon the recommendation of the Graduate Studies Committee. The conditions of the probation will be outlined in the letter of admission.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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