Master of Music with Concentration in Education
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor of Music degree or its equivalent.
- Interview with Music Education faculty and submission of written philosophy of teaching.
- Completed application to the UTEP Graduate School https://www.utep.edu/graduate/apply-now/apply-now.html which includes official undergraduate transcript, two letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose.
- Applicants whose degrees are from non-English speaking institutions are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the Graduate School website for required scores.
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 32
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MM with a concentration in Education (All courses require a grade of B or better) | ||
| Applied Lessons: | ||
| Select two semesters from the following: | 4 | |
| Applied Lessons | ||
| Individual Instruction | ||
| Pedagogy: | ||
| MUSE 5396 | Pedagogy of Vocal Music | 3 |
| or MUSE 5397 | Pedagogy of Instrumental Music | |
| Seminar in Music Education: | ||
| MUSG 5335 | Special Topics In Music (Complete two semesters) | 6 |
| Required Courses: | ||
| MUSE 5331 | Foundations in Music Education | 3 |
| MUSL 5211 | Selected Topics-Music History | 2 |
| MUSL 5371 | Bibliography and Research | 3 |
| MUST 5217 | Selected Topic in Music Theory | 2 |
| Education Elective: | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Educational Research Methods | ||
| Research for Classroom Teacher | ||
| Learning Contexts & Curriculum | ||
| Manage Student-centered Clsrm | ||
| Authentic/Perf Assess Clsrm | ||
| Select one sequence from the following: | ||
| Thesis Track | ||
| MUSG 5398 & MUSG 5399 | Thesis and Thesis | 6 |
| Non-Thesis Track: | ||
| MUSG 5335 | Special Topics In Music (Complete additional semester ) | 3 |
| Select one additional course from the following: | 3 | |
| Educational Research Methods | ||
| Research for Classroom Teacher | ||
| Learning Contexts & Curriculum | ||
| Manage Student-centered Clsrm | ||
| Authentic/Perf Assess Clsrm | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |