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, teaching, music history and theory, conducting, and composition/arranging. The master of music degree features ten concentration options, supplemented by professional certificates in music theory pedagogy, music history pedagogy, and arts administration. For those pursuing a PhD in music education, the program focuses on cutting-edge teaching methods, supporting students in developing and publishing research while gaining substantial hands-on teaching experience.