Grow as a musician and enhance your impact as a 21-century music educator in Westminster’s graduate program in music education. You’ll prepare to serve as an advocate for music in schools by learning how to design programs that meet national standards and integrate music into the curriculum as a means to promote critical thinking, acting and feeling in the music classroom.
The Master of Music in Music Education is for students who hold an undergraduate degree in music education and a teaching certificate.
Our 41 credit graduate curriculum includes coursework that covers the history and philosophy of music education, curriculum development and evaluation, psychology for music teachers and an internship in music education. Areas of emphasis include performance or composition.
Westminster has demonstrated success in placing graduates in positions in public and private schools worldwide. With guidance from expert faculty, alongside experiential learning opportunities, our program provides the knowledge and skills for graduates to enter related careers.
I had the opportunity to work with some of the most outstanding choral and orchestral musicians in the world. Having these experiences shaped my musicianship and informs and improves my teaching every day. My students have received numerous choral accolades and I am convinced that my time at Westminster made that possible."
Chair, Music Education Department; Associate Professor of Music Education
Music Education
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