Overview

In collaboration with the USC College of Education, the Music Education degree program offered by University of South Carolina is designed for music students who already have teaching certification. Enhance your general music knowledge and understanding of learning theories, and familiarize yourself with cutting-edge pedagogy and research. Choose from a recital track, a thesis track or neither.

Key Skills

Teaching - Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Attention to Detail - Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Listening Skills - Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication
Communication - Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Organizational Skills - Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives
Analytical Reasoning - Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Applied Music
Solo Recital
World Music
American Music
Music and Culture of Tudor England
Music of the Baroque
Analysis of Popular Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

completion of an undergraduate degree in music education with a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on relevant courses
valid teacher certificate
an interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13736 USD / year

≈ 13736 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 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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Key Skills

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Financing

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