康伯斯威尔大学

The Master of Music in Music Education from Campbellsville University will empower you and allow you to explore advanced teaching theories, music education strategies, specialized instruction and the communicative nature of music. The program was designed by experienced music and education faculty members. Upon graduation, you will understand music as a communicative art, its value to others and how to offer instruction in musical skills.

The master’s in music education online program provides an examination and analysis of the musical styles throughout all eras, as well as composers and how music will be studied and discussed within the classroom. You’ll explore music through the Baroque and Classical periods, the 19th century and after 1900. You will examine the historical and philosophical foundations of music education and the various methodologies utilized in music education today. Additionally, the program covers music technology, the psychology of music, contemporary issues in music education and global perspectives related to music education and learning.

You will also be able to choose between a thesis track and a capstone project track. The capstone project courses include an action-based research project that may involve case studies, program evaluations or leadership projects.

Our music education degree online program is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Music (NASM) the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The fully online degree offers the flexibility and convenience of being able to complete coursework when it best fits your schedule. In addition, the program’s faculty members have real-world experience in the field of music education.

Course Map

The online Master of Music in Music Education degree is primarily intended for certified music educators having a Rank III teaching certificate, who are required, if teaching in the State of Kentucky, to attain the Master’s level (Rank II) certification. The degree can also assist non-certified musicians who have a bachelor’s degree to prepare for further studies in doctoral programs and college-level teaching. This degree does not certify individuals for public school teaching in the elementary or secondary schools unless Rank II certification was previously earned.

The music education degree online program takes about two years to complete and includes 32 credit hours. You will choose two music eras to study, as well as a thesis track or capstone project track. Students must choose between either the Thesis Track or Capstone Project Track.