Degree Requirements

Master of Music: Music Education — 1 year

For students entering with teacher certification.

Program of Study — 12 units

Students must take 4 units per quarter.

 

Music Education Core — 3 units

  • MUSIC ED 422 Curriculum Development in Music Education 
  • MUSIC ED 458 Philosophical Basis of Music Education 
  • MUSIC ED 523 Paradigms and Processes of Research in Music Education 

 

Professional Emphasis — 2 units

Students should select courses, in consultation with their major advisor, to match the emphasis areas. Emphases may include instrumental music and conducting, choral music and conducting, music in special education, music cognition, general music, ethnic music, piano or string pedagogy, and music technology. 

 

General Electives, 300 level or above — 7 units

General Electives are courses within or outside of the Bienen School of Music of the student’s choosing, and may include applied lessons for a maximum of 3 units. Courses must be at the 300 level or above. Students may register for MUSIC ED 495 Final Oral Exam for 1 unit as the last unit of electives.

 

Ensemble — 0 units, 3 registrations required

Students must enroll in a major or faculty directed ensemble for three quarters. Chamber music does not fulfill this requirement. Ensemble credit does not count toward the 12 units required for graduation. 

 

Terminal Requirements — 0-1 units

  • MUSIC ED 495 Final Oral Exam 

The terminal requirement is a comprehensive oral exam to include the presentation of the student's portfolio, and a teaching demonstration exhibiting the ability to apply course knowledge in an individually designed and managed effort with faculty guidance. Students may register for MUSIC ED 495 Final Oral Exam for 0 units, or for 1 unit as the last unit of general electives.

 

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Questions?

Contact Graduate Services: 
musicgradservices@northwestern.edu 
847-491-5740