San Jose,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music Education in San Jose United States | San Jose State University
San Jose State University
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San Jose United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,494
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Music Education program, delivered through the School of Music, caters to students pursuing careers in music instruction. This comprehensive curriculum establishes a strong base in educational principles, theoretical frameworks, and historical perspectives through both research and practical application. It serves as excellent preparation for roles in K-12 settings, community music programs, or as a stepping stone for doctoral studies. This 30-credit, two-year degree emphasizes personalized mentorship, combining coursework with hands-on teaching experiences in educational methodologies. Students engage with music research seminars, historical studies, and theoretical analysis, culminating in either a thesis (Plan A) or practical project (Plan B) alongside the Written Culminating Examinations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The School of Music and Dance graduate program requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree in Music from a regionally accredited institution and to be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended. The School of Music and Dance requires a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 units of undergraduate coursework. All required transcripts and supporting documents should be sent directly to the university.
Students from a country where the official language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), PTE (Pearson Test of English), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. The minimum entrance score for the TOEFL is 590 (paper-based), 243 (computer-based), or 96 (internet-based), with a score of 5 in the Writing Section. The minimum score for the PTE is 68, for the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.
Students from a country where the official language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), PTE (Pearson Test of English), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. The minimum entrance score for the TOEFL is 590 (paper-based), 243 (computer-based), or 96 (internet-based), with a score of 5 in the Writing Section. The minimum score for the PTE is 68, for the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.
Tuition
USD
17,494