Overview

About the programme

Louisiana State University's graduate programs (M.M. and Ph.D.) offer intensive studies in areas that include analysis and performance, set theory, transformational theory, corpus studies, and music cognition. Graduate assistantships are available on a highly competitive basis.

The Non-Master’s Degree/Certification-only alternative certification program is open to students who have a degree in music. The purposes of the program are to prepare students to teach vocal or instrumental music in K-12 school settings and recommend students for Louisiana State Teaching Certification.

This alternative certification program normally requires at least 33 hours. Candidates in the instrumental, vocal, and general concentrations take the same courses in knowledge of the learner and learning environment, methodology and teaching, and student teaching, and different courses where content and skill development are unique to instrumental, vocal, or general music.

The Master of Music Music Education concentration has two tracks available:

The 36-hour option is designed for students interested in advanced study as a stepping stone to a doctorate and culminates in a master’s thesis. Thesis research is designed, carried out, and written in consultation with a faculty member.

The 30-hour option is designed for teachers who intend to make use of broadened and refined knowledge and skill by returning to the elementary or secondary classroom and rehearsal hall. This track culminates with a comprehensive exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Piano pedagogy

Applied music

Conducting

Music Education

Music Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.

A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (A = 4.0) on all undergraduate work (or in the final 64 credit hours) and any graduate work already completed.

Acceptable GRE or GMAT scores.

A copy of the name page of your passport.

A completed Affidavit of Support and supporting financial documents (required to process forms for F-1 and J-1 visas). Note: Your application will be processed even if your financial documents are not included.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29770 USD / year

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12854 USD / year

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Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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