Overview

The Music, Music Education program at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is practical in scope and emphasis, with the aim of helping teachers refine their pedagogy, skills, and knowledge. The program is also flexible and accessible in design and can be completed in three summers of summer study on campus, with twelve credits taken in asynchronous online courses during the intervening fall and spring semesters.

Key Features

The Music Education concentration offers three tracks:Kodály Certification, for K-8 general music specialistsSecondary Instrumental Pedagogy, for 6-12 instrumental specialistsSecondary Vocal Pedagogy, for 6-12 choral music specialistsThe program includes fifteen (15) hours in the major area, six (6) hours in Music Theory and Music History cognates, and a one-hour Project in Music Education. The remaining nine (9) hours are track-specific. The course of study will be determined by the student in consultation with the graduate advisory committee.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Music Education
Studies in Music Curricula
Psychology of Music
Seminar in Music Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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The program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Chattanooga, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the requirement for admission to the UTC Graduate School, a student wishing to pursue the Master of Music in Music Education should have a B.M. in Music Education or should have a B.M. in Music Performance along with alternative certification and a teaching license in a music endorsement area. If the student does not meet the minimum undergraduate degree requirements, then the applicant should contact the department for an individualized evaluation. The student must write a letter of application stating the applicant’s goals for graduate study in Music Education. Finally, a brief interview will be required with the Coordinator of Music Education.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27992 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19174 USD / year

≈ 19174 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11110 USD / year

≈ 11110 USD / year

Living costs

Chattanooga

United States

912 - 1523 USD / month

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