University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music Education in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,266
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Music Education (M.M.E.) program offers advanced coursework in music pedagogy, learning theories, and reflective teaching practices. Students must complete one year of full-time study at the University Park campus, with the entire program typically finished within one academic year plus two summer terms. Degree completion involves 30 credit hours of coursework and a culminating action research project resulting in a publishable-quality paper, followed by an oral defense. This final presentation, which includes faculty questioning about the candidate's research and coursework, serves as the comprehensive exam. A minimum of 20 credits must be taken at University Park, with at least 18 credits at the 500-level or above.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The School of Music requires the completion of a recognized baccalaureate degree in music or music education, with a junior/senior grade-point average of 2.80 or higher (on a 4.00 scale). Admission to the M.M.E. program requires the completion of 12-15 credits in music education methods at the undergraduate level and successful teaching or student teaching experience.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
43,266