Overview

The curriculum for the Arts Education (Music) offered by Fitchburg State University seeks to further develop excellence in teaching through a core of Arts pedagogy courses, while also allowing for deep engagement with creative practice in music through content courses.

Program Overview

The Arts Education core requirements, which are shared by students in both the Art and Music Concentrations, have an emphasis on arts pedagogy, and enhance an understanding of best teaching practices in any arts classroom. The courses study dominant current trends in pedagogical theory and methods in the arts, and place a strong emphasis on practical application in a classroom setting.

The content area coursework is flexible, and should be customized to suit your own teaching and musical emphasis; these courses are selected to deepen one’s content knowledge and creative practice in music

What will I do?

Develop advanced skills in teaching, particularly in the areas of pedagogical practice, music technologies, and performance.
Enhance content knowledge in your field of licensure.
Obtain skills and certification necessary to seek your professional licensure through DESE..

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Differentiated Instruction in the Arts Classroom
Celebrating Diversity through the Arts
Music Teacher’s Methods Toolbox
Practical Guide to Teaching Music in Our Schools
Technology in the Music Classroom
Music Learning Theory and Creativity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for domestic students

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution preferably with (but not limited to) a major or minor in an arts area such as visual arts or music
A personal statement outlining the student’s rationale for entering the program
Three letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3510 USD / year

≈ 3510 USD / year
Out-of-State

3510 USD / year

≈ 3510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3510 USD / year

≈ 3510 USD / year

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Program Overview

What will I do?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fitchburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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