Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Music program at Bridgewater State University provides a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, offering you countless opportunities to work side-by-side with peers, experienced classroom teachers and dedicated faculty in a collegial and supportive atmosphere.

Integrating theory and practice, the program provides a balanced emphasis on building advanced teaching skills and deeper knowledge within a particular discipline.

Features

Content-based Music courses

Diverse faculty with advanced degrees and extensive teaching and research experience

A solid foundation in effective teaching, learning, research and communication skills

A deeper understanding of instruction and assessment techniques for diverse learners

Development of advocacy and leadership competencies

Full and part-time program options

Small classes that facilitate a more personalized learning experience

Affordable tuition, whether you live in state or out of state

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Music Education Problems

Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level

Directed Study

Music in the Arts: A Cultural Perspective

Music Education

Techniques for Arranging Classroom and Concert Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National application is accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgewater, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of work or a 3.0 undergraduate GPA based upon work completed during junior and senior years

A Bachelor's degree

An initial teaching license in music

Teaching experience in the field of music

A completed application submitted to the College of Graduate Studies

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

8827 USD / year

≈ 8827 USD / year
Out-of-State

8827 USD / year

≈ 8827 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8827 USD / year

≈ 8827 USD / year

Living costs

Bridgewater

United States

1289 - 2669 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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Features

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bridgewater

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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