Overview

The Music Education degree from Kent State University explores music theory, instructional strategies, and contemporary issues in music education, empowering graduates to inspire and engage students of all levels.

Designed for working educators, the program offers flexible learning that allows professionals to grow their skills and impact in music education.

The Music Education degree from Kent State University is designed to offer teachers of choral, instrumental and general music the opportunity to develop and refine their professional skills.

The degree program allows for enhancement and specialization relative to music teaching and learning in contemporary school contexts. The program is not intended to provide licensure and is constructed for those who have a music education background with the desire to improve the student and teacher experience in music classroom settings.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Develop and apply knowledge of foundational principles of music education (history, philosophy, sociology, psychology); research methods and practices; music technology; methods of music education in instrumental, choral and general music contexts; western music theory and history; and world music.

Exhibit scholarly writing skills focusing on comprehensive knowledge of research methodology.

Demonstrate reading, research, writing and critical-thinking skills related to contemporary music education contexts.

Careers

Graduates of the M.M. in Music Education program can pursue careers such as:

Music program director or supervisor

K-12 music teacher with advanced credentials

College or university music instructor (with further certification)

Arts administrator or community program coordinator

Curriculum developer for music education programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Of The United States

Music Analysis

Music From World Cultures

Inquiry In Music Teaching

Inquiry In Music Teaching And Learning

Technology For Music Teaching

Music Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 23 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music education from an accredited college or university

Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Current and valid state teaching license earned from an accredited U.S. university program

One year of full-time teaching completed before beginning coursework

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Goal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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10706 USD / year

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