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The Master of Arts in Music Education provides music educators the opportunity for continued education and professional development in all areas of music education.
During the 1920's, Mansfield University was the first Pennsylvania College to offer a certificate for music supervisors, and since that time MU has continued the long tradition of training exemplary music educators.
Program Description
The music education program is designed for practicing music educators as well as students in residence. Courses are offered in the evening, on-line and through summer study to allow teachers flexibility in scheduling. The current music education faculty offers varied and extensive experience in all areas. This allows students the opportunity to design a course of study that meets their individual needs.
Qualifications and Application
Mansfield University is looking for graduate students who are dynamic, self-directed, and eager to learn and experience all aspects of a music program. Potential graduate students in music education should have a minimum of two years of teaching experience (some exceptions may be granted depending on the candidate's experience and ability) and possess an undergraduate degree in the field of music from an NASM accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Program Details
30 credit hours required
Core Courses:
| MU 5550 | Methods and Materials of Research in Music | 3 |
| MU 5510 | Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MU 5529 | Seminar in Music Literature | 3 |
| MU 5500/5550 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
| MAP 55XX | Applied Music (Secondary) | 2 |
| MU 5540 | History and Philosophy of Music Education | 3 |
| MU 5543 | Seminar in Music Education | 3+ |
| MAP 66XX | Applied Music (Primary) | 2 |
| TOTAL: | 21 credit hours |
Elective Courses*:
| MEN | Music Ensemble | 2 |
| MU 5598 | Research Project | 3** |
| MU 5599 | Thesis | 6** |
| MU 5541 | Instrumental Methods | 2 |
| MU 5544 | Recent Trends in Music Education: Elementary | 2 |
| MU 5545 | Vocal/Choral Music Methods | 2 |
| MU 5546 | General Music Classes in Secondary Schools | 2 |
See Graduate Catalog for other elective courses
+ May be taken more than once
* Maximum of 2 credits Music Ensemble, 6 credits Research/Thesis, and/or 3 credits non-music
** Students in residence or those who have an interest in research will be encouraged to include a Research Project or Thesis in their degree program. With help of faculty advisors, students will select a research topic, design a study, complete the research and write a formal paper with results and recommendations.
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