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Master of Music Education
Pursuing a Master of Music Education offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of music pedagogy and enhance your teaching skills.
This advanced degree program is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in music theory, history, and performance, coupled with innovative teaching methodologies. Ultimately, a Master of Music Education equips you with the expertise to inspire and educate future generations of musicians, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the art of music.
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What you will love about this master’s degree:
Earn your Master’s your way
“Designed for practicing music educators, Anderson University’s Master of Music Education program offers the flexibility to advance your skills while continuing your career. This 32-credit-hour hybrid program combines the convenience of online coursework with on-campus summer courses, giving you a flexible path to earning your master’s degree.
The program is designed for music educators with at least one year of teaching experience.”
Orff Schulwerk certification
Most courses can be completed during summer sessions (six weeks of coursework each summer), though a limited number of evening classes during the academic year may be required. Separate tracks of study are available for instrumental, choral, and general music specialists. Students may also pursue three levels of Orff Schulwerk Certification as part of this degree program or other courses from the Summer Studies in Music Education program.
National Association of Schools of Music
The MME program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
set yourself apart
The MME program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), which establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines. NASM provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.
MME Program Overview
Affordable
Experience high-quality teacher education at an affordable price point, empowering you to level up your career.
- Per semester hour: $545
- Some courses are also offered for no credit at a lower rate.
Salary
Positions average around $66,300 per year. This varies in the state of Indiana. Positions may include teaching at post-secondary level, music directors, composing, and publishing.
Start
Choose what works best for you! Begin in January, May, July, or August.
Course Layout
Course order will be determined by the start date of the program.
MME PROGRAM CORE
Core Courses: 18- 20 hours
- MUED 6010 | Philosophy and History of Music Education | 3 credit hrs
- MUED 6020 | Bibliography and Research | 3 credit hrs
- MUED 6030 | Psychology of Music | 3 credit hrs
- MUED 6110 | Graduate Music Theory | 3 credit hrs
- MUED 6200 | Music History | 3 credit hrs
- MUED 6220 | World Music | 2 credit hrs
Choose one
- MUED 6950 | Thesis in Music Education | 3 credit hrs
- MUED 6960 | Professional Project in Music Education | 3 credit hrs
Music Education Elective Courses 12-14 hours (see Graduate Catalog)
For full requirements and additional program information, view the Graduate Catalog.
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At AU you will find professors who not only teach but also become a mentor. Through this experience, you too will gain the leadership to mentor your future or present students too.
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Don’t wait to begin your journey. Completed application materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis. No GMAT or GRE required.
How to apply:
- Send official transcripts from all colleges attended to adultgrad@anderson.edu.
- Valid Teacher’s License.
- Within the application, add the email address of the person who will be sent the recommendation form automatically.
- One recommendation letter (find form here).
- Earned undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Questions?
- Call (888) 622-GRAD.
- Email adultgrad@anderson.edu.
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