Overview

Purposeful. Impactful. Empowering. Preparing both current and future educators to positively impact lives through the power of music.

Key Features

The Music Education program at University of Houston focuses on real-world, research-based experiences, allowing students to explore many rewarding pathways to make a difference in the lives of young people through music.

The rigorous undergraduate curriculum features hands-on learning experiences in subjects like conducting, pedagogical approaches, secondary instruments, and vocal techniques.

Growth is further supported by an experienced and caring faculty focused on nurturing students to develop their music teacher identities and achieve their future career goals. Graduates of the MSM Music Education program have gone on to be successful teachers and leaders in the field both in Texas and across the United States.

The graduate program offers small class sizes and a collaborative structure for master’s and doctoral students. Students actively engage with contemporary topics, such as culturally responsive teaching, pedagogical approaches, music psychology, vernacular musicianship, and teacher education, led by an accomplished faculty who have been published in numerous national and international publications.

Graduates of our program have been awarded positions as university faculty, fine arts administrators, and non-profit leaders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Musicology

Research in Music Edu

Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education

Psychology for Musicians

Music Education Specialization

Music History/Literature electives

Music Education Final Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music, or Bachelor’s degree with Texas music teacher’s certification.

Minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 semester hours and 3.00 for all music hours.

Submission of TOEFL scores (as applicable) that meet University of Houston minimum standards.

Applications should include: three letters of recommendation, a current curriculum vitae, copy of a teaching certification or certification plan, statement of purpose, statement of teaching philosophy, and a 20-30 minute video in lieu of a live audition.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30591 USD / year

≈ 30591 USD / year
Out-of-State

30591 USD / year

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In-State

13926 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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