Overview

Class A teacher certification is granted by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) upon meeting the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards (AQTS).

Routes

The master of Music Education in music (M.M.E.) from Samford University (Pattern 1) is for persons who hold an Alabama Class B teaching certificate or its equivalent. The program concludes with an oral comprehensive examination.

The fifth year non-traditional program (Pattern 2) is for persons whose previous education does not make them eligible for an Alabama Class B teaching certificate. Completion of this degree qualifies the individual for an Alabama Class A teaching certificate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Using Assessment and Technology to Impact Student Learning
Designing Instruction for Diverse and Exceptional Learners
Content Area Literacy
Curricular Trends in American Music Education
Assessment of Music & Reading across the Curriculum
Research in Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cover letter requesting admission into the M.M.E program.
Teachers will submit a teaching demonstration video between 15 -20 minutes providing evidence of instructional skills. The video must represent your understanding of rehearsal/classroom instruction that best fits your current teaching environment. In the event, you are coming from an undergraduate program, please use a video from your internship. Please include the lesson plan from that teaching session.
A summary of a provided research article demonstrating your writing ability.
An interview with the music education faculty.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29280 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29280 USD / year

≈ 29280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29280 USD / year

≈ 29280 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Overview

Routes

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

Homewood

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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