Overview

It is a unique program in that candidates for the MAT typically will have completed undergraduate studies in applied music, composition, theory, musicology, or other professional areas.

Program Features

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Music Education program from The University of the Arts provides the opportunity for those passionate about both music and education to develop and refine the intellectual, pedagogical, teaching and musical skills necessary for advancement. Candidates are required to have completed undergraduate studies in applied music, composition, theory, musicology or performance to meet the demands of the program.

Coursework includes comprehensive instruction in the use of music education technology, field-based learning experiences and site-based pedagogy courses providing direct feedback on instructional effectiveness as well as a comprehensive student teaching component.

The program readies students for careers teaching music in a K–12 setting and prepares students for passing all required Praxis exams in order to become certified teachers in the state of Pennsylvania.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Alternative Ensembles

Student Teaching: Elementary

Student Teaching Sem: Elementary

Music Pedagogy

Student Teaching: Secondary

Student Teaching Sem: Secondary

Sociological Foundations of Music Education

Integration of Technology in Music Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-09 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-12 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Music View 3567 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed Online Application Form
Application Fee of $60
Official Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Intent & Resume

Teaching Sample

Audition

Personal Interview

In addition to the requirements listed above, international applicants or those with foreign credentials must submit:

All applicants with transcripts from outside the United States are required to submit transcripts officially translated into English.
International applicants whose primary language is not English must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Tuition Fee

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International

50950 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50950 USD per year during 12 months.
National

50950 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50950 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music Education.

Available Scholarships

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