Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Department of Music and Dance offers graduate music programs that provide specialized training for diverse careers in classical and jazz performance, music education, historical studies, theoretical research, conducting, and composition/arranging. Within the master of music degree, students can select from ten specialized concentrations, supplemented by optional professional certifications in music theory pedagogy, music history pedagogy, and arts administration. The doctoral program in music education focuses on cutting-edge teaching methodologies, empowering students to develop original research for publication while gaining substantial hands-on teaching experience in classroom settings.