Overview

The Department of Music Education at Western Connecticut State University is a friendly, vibrant, student-oriented unit committed to fulfilling the university and department's mission.

Mission:

prepare students for careers in music education
prepare students to be lifelong advocates for music and the arts
encourage development of the creative, intuitive, and intellectual capabilities of students, faculty, and audience
provide for the cultural enrichment of the individual, the unit, the university, the community, the region, and the state

Accreditation

Western Connecticut State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Educational Issues
Chamber Music
Opera
Early Music
Music in the Baroque Era
Music in the Classic and Romantic Eras
Music in the Twentieth Century
Instrumental Techniques and Materials
Contemporary Strategies in Elementary Music Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Danbury, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants who wish to be admitted to the Master of Science in Music Education program must submit the required materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions and, in addition, provide evidence of the following:

an earned baccalaureate degree in music education (or equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher education
a valid certificate to teach music in elementary and/or secondary education
a successful interview with the graduate program coordinator.

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

19397 USD / year

≈ 19397 USD / year
Out-of-State

19397 USD / year

≈ 19397 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15039 USD / year

≈ 15039 USD / year

Living costs

Danbury

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Accreditation

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

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Living costs

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