Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music Education in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
|
Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,203
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Students enrolled in the MA in Music Education program can opt for either a practical or research-focused track, selecting appropriate courses in coordination with the music education advisor. Those who hold an undergraduate degree (commonly a BA or BM in music performance) and seek Iowa certification alongside their MA can pursue the Music Education Certification pathway.
Music education courses may comprise one-third to two-thirds of the degree, with a minimum of half the credits coming from graduate-level coursework. The practice-focused track enhances specialized teaching and performance skills for educators, requiring at least 50% of studies in performance or pedagogy, culminating in a final project.
The research-focused track prioritizes theoretical exploration and scholarly work in music education, with over half the curriculum dedicated to research and related fields. Completion of a thesis is mandatory for this track.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00.
English Language Requirements:
An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 7.0, with no sub score less than 6.0.
TOEFL score requirements with score of 81 or higher on the Internet-based version of the test (iBT) and newly admitted graduate students who present iBT scores below 100 on the PBT.
TOEFL score requirements with score of 550 on Paper-based test (PBT) and newly admitted graduate students who present TOEFL scores below 600 on the PBT.
Tuition
USD
30,203