Master of Music, M.M. - Music Educ.

Choose from concentrations in music education or performance.

DEGREE:

Master of Music, MM

LOCATION:

Online

TIME REQUIRED:

30 hours

What You’ll Learn in The Program

Our music education program prepares you for a career as a music teacher in Kentucky’s public and private schools. You will learn in-demand skills like speaking, writing, working with others, thinking critically, and being professional.

The Master of Music - Music Education degree program seeks to develop individual talents, interests, and philosophies among students (stakeholders) that contribute to preserving and extending cultural heritage; develop professional competence in performance; hone scholarship and research skills; evaluate and maintain pedagogical abilities; and solve contemporary problems in various aspects of music. This supports MSU's mission to engage in scholarship and educate students for success in a global environment.

Career Options

This degree prepares you to be a public or private K-12 school music educator.

Band Director
Music Composer/Arranger
Music Conductor
Music Educator
Music Performer
Music Producer
Music Therapist
Private Music Teacher
Professional Musician
Session Musician

Fayette County Public Schools (KY)
Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
Jefferson County Public Schools
Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
Tarpley Music

Admission to the MM program

The Kodály Institute of Kentucky

Kodály I, II and III programs of music study can be taken for graduate work toward a master’s program or for professional development. The programs address both national and state music standards, including Kentucky Content Standards. Kodály involves an integration of ideas, techniques and approaches to develop music training programs. It is a hands-on, experience-based approach to teaching music and is recognized as the most comprehensive and advanced training for music professionals.

Morehead State University's Music program is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music.