Music Education
M.S. Degree in Music Education Plan A (30 credits -- Culminates in a Thesis)
Requirements (16 Credits)
In addition to the courses listed below, students must earn four credits in courses in Performance Study or Composition at the 500 or 600 level. Students must earn at least four credits in MUS 699.
MUS 630 Research in Music (2)
MUS 640 Directed Study in Music History (2)
MUS 645 Seminar in Music of the 20th Century (2)
MUS 674 Directed Study in Music Theory (2)
MUS 699 Thesis in Music (1-4)
The program requires a minimum of 13 credits at the 600 or 700 level (exclusive of MUS 699). The program also requires a minimum of 15 credits completed at MSUM in offerings by MSUM faculty.
Restricted Electives (10 Credits)
Students must earn two credits in performance ensembles, six credits in courses in Music Education and/or Pedagogy, and two credits in Music History or Music Theory. Music electives are chosen in close consultation with a faculty advisor.
Electives (4 Credits)
Students must earn four elective credits chosen in close consultation with a faculty advisor.
M.S. Degree in Music Education Plan B, Option 1 (32 credits -- Culminates in a Project or Composition and related written document)
Requirements (14 Credits)
In addition to the courses listed below, students must earn four credits in Performance Study or Composition at the 500 or 600 level. Students must earn at least two credits in MUS 697.
MUS 630 Research in Music (2)
MUS 640 Directed Study in Music History (2)
MUS 645 Seminar in Music of the 20th Century (2)
MUS 674 Directed Study in Music Theory (2)
MUS 697 Individual Study (1-2)
The program requires a minimum of 15 credits at the 600 or 700 level (exclusive of MUS 697). The program also requires a minimum of 16 credits completed at MSUM in offerings by MSUM faculty.
Restricted Electives (12 Credits)
Students must earn two credits in performance ensembles, six credits in courses in Music Education and/or Pedagogy, and four credits in Music History and/or Music Theory. Music electives are chosen in close consultation with a faculty advisor.
Electives (6 Credits)
Students must earn six elective credits chosen in close consultation with a faculty advisor.
M.S. Degree in Music Education Plan B, Option 2 (32 credits -- Culminates in a Recital and related written document)
Requirements (14 Credits)
In addition to the courses listed below, students must earn four credits in Performance Study or Composition at the 500 or 600 level. Students must earn at least one credit in MUS 697.
MUS 630 Research in Music (2)
MUS 640 Directed Study in Music History (2)
MUS 645 Seminar in Music of the 20th Century (2)
MUS 650 Graduate Recital (1)
MUS 674 Directed Study in Music Theory (2)
MUS 697 Individual Study (1-2)
The program requires a minimum of 15 credits at the 600 or 700 level (exclusive of MUS 697). The program also requires a minimum of 16 credits completed at MSUM in offerings by MSUM faculty.
Restricted Electives (12 Credits)
Students must earn two credits in performance ensembles, six credits in courses in Music Education and/or Pedagogy, and four credits in Music History and/or Music Theory. Music electives are chosen in close consultation with a faculty advisor.
Electives (6 Credits)
Students must earn six elective credits chosen in close consultation with a faculty advisor.