Marywood University · USA

Music Education (MA)

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Introduction

Music Education (MA) is a Masters program taught at Marywood University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Marywood University offers a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (BM). Students focus on advanced teaching strategies and leadership capabilities for sharing music with students of all ages, with outcomes described as supporting learners from K-12. The program also includes work in music theory and musicianship through preparation for auditions and course study.

Music education majors can begin observations in public schools during their first semester. The program supports instruction through faculty and individualized attention, and it includes facilities for performance, practice, and learning, such as classrooms, private practice rooms, and a curriculum lab and learning center. Professional memberships are available through the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA).

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Music Education (MA) at Marywood University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Marywood University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Marywood University as pre-requiste for admission in Music Education (MA).

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Completed application
Official transcripts
Letter of recommendation
Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
Essay (optional)
Acceptance by the University is required before an audition can be scheduled.
All auditioning students will be asked to take a short music theory test. This test is used only for placement and does not impact acceptance in our programs.
Perform two contrasting works demonstrating technical skills and musicianship.
Memorization of vocal audition pieces is strongly recommended.
Sight-Singing and Sight-Reading are part of all auditions.
Instrumental applicants should plan to perform unaccompanied. An accompanist will be provided for vocal auditions.
For talent scholarship consideration, auditions must be completed by March 1.
Transfer students must complete a minimum 30 credits in music courses at Marywood.
Transfer students in education must have GPA 3.0 minimum for acceptance.