Overview

Students at Illinois State University may begin in the fall, spring or summer.

MM in Music - Music Education students take courses in:

Curriculum
Evaluation
Psychology of music
Research
Foundations of music education
Electives such as educational technology, music theory pedagogy, conducting, applied music lessons, education administration, etc.

This Music - Music Education degree is offered in a fully online format, but students may opt to take elective classes on-campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Music Since 1950
Application Of Systematic Research Methods To Music
Concert Choir
Treble Choral Ensemble
Civic Chorale
Professional Practice In Music Education
Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
Symphonic Winds

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

32-34

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Normal, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
You must have a degree in music education (or the equivalent for international students).
School of Music Application
This program requires three current letters of recommendation.

Performance Audition

Include a copy your teaching certificate. If you do not have one, provide written evidence of your teaching ability and projected certificate completion date.

Submit a video of yourself in a rehearsal situation or teaching in the classroom.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15798 USD / year

≈ 15798 USD / year
Out-of-State

15798 USD / year

≈ 15798 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7606 USD / year

≈ 7606 USD / year

Living costs

Normal

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

MM in Music - Music Education students take courses in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Normal

Funding

Scholarships Information

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