Master of Music (Music Education)
Website: https://twu.edu/music/graduate-programs/master-of-music-in-music-education/
The Master of Music with an emphasis in Music Education is designed for music educators seeking to extend their knowledge of teaching methodologies, pedagogy, and curriculum development. Elective courses are offered on a variety of topics including teaching exceptional learners, music history, and theory. For students seeking Texas music teacher certification, we offer an option to complete the required coursework while simultaneously working on the Master of Music degree.
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.
- Connect theory with professional practice.
- Integration and facilitation of research.
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
The academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
36 semester credit hours (SCH).
Special requirement
A grade of A or B for courses to be counted toward the degree.
Final Examination
An oral examination will include a comprehensive review of the major area of emphasis and the culminating project. The result of the exam will be reported as:
- pass,
- not pass, or
- deferral (exam may only be repeated once).
Coursework
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area | ||
| MU 5423 | Research in Music Education | 3 |
| MU 5433 | Psychological Foundations of Music Education | 3 |
| MU 5653 | History and Philosophy of Music Education | 3 |
| MU 5663 | Seminar in Music Curriculum and Methodology | 3 |
| Other Studies in Music | ||
| MU 5933 | Styles in Music | 3 |
| or MU 5453 | Women in Music | |
| MU 5403 | Music Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
| Electives: Select from Music or Education (In consultation with advisor.) | 12 | |
| Select One of the Following Options | 6 | |
| Professional Paper Option | ||
| Professional Paper | ||
Music Electives (3 credits) | ||
| Thesis Option | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
Master of Music with an Emphasis in Education and EC-12 Teacher Certification
45 semester credit hours.
Our Master of Music degree with an emphasis in education offers a specialized track that leads to Texas teacher certification for grades K-12. Our program will provide you with the option of teaching instrumental or vocal music at the elementary or secondary level, and our comprehensive curriculum will prepare you for work as:
- An elementary music specialist.
- A middle or high school band, orchestra, or choir director.
In addition to the coursework above, students seeking Texas teacher certification must complete:
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| These courses must be used to satisfy Elective requirements | ||
| Foundations of Teaching and Learning | ||
| Learning Theory, Development, and Research | ||
| Assessment and Instructional Design and Delivery for Diverse Learners | ||
| Effective Design and Management of the Classroom Environment (EC-12) | ||
| Additional Coursework | ||
| READ 5543 | Introduction to Literacy and Learning in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Field-Based Experience | ||
| EDUC 5936 | Professional Internship | 6 |
| Total SCHs | 9 | |
More information regarding the teacher certification process is available at College of Professional Education.
