Master of Music Education (M.M.)

 

Advance Your Career as an Educator With a Master's Degree in Music

Music enhances communication, bridges differences, and improves our well-being. It can make us more empathetic, increase cultural experiences, and strengthen our connections.

The master's degree in music education at West Chester University is accredited by the National Association of Schools in Music, and provides an inclusive, world-class education. The program engages students, furthers artistic excellence, and builds pathways for students as valuable contributors to a greater society.

Our Master of Music in Music Education (M.M.) degree is 30 credits and was designed for maximum flexibility and personalization. Pursue your passions through our diverse course offerings including music technology, Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly Methodology, research, performance, and music history.

The M.M. in Music Education offers full-time and part-time options and can be completed in two years . WCU also offers a "summers-only" plan, which is ideal for current teachers.

At WCU, your Master of Music degree can be customized to fit your interests and career goals.

 

Benefits of Earning Your Music Master's Degree at West Chester University

Accreditation for the Music Education Master's

WCU's M.M. in music education is fully accredited by the:

• National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation
• Organization of American Kodaly Educators
• American Orff-Schulwerk Association
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Graduate Assistantships

WCU’s Master of Music in Music Education program awards two graduate assistantships. These paid assistantships provide research, administrative, and community partnership opportunities for our students on and off campus.

Outstanding Facilities

The arts are a priority at West Chester University, and we have the facilities to prove it. With more than 200 events annually and nationally recognized music programs, you’ll experience our artistic community firsthand. Our M.M. programs are housed within the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center. Just steps from the heart of campus, Swope offers:

• State-of-the art music education computer lab
• Extensive rehearsal and performance facilities and practice rooms
• Center for Music and Technology
• Presser Music Library
• Partnership with the Philadelphia Orchestra
• World renown guest artists
• Apple Training Center for music education

Major performances at the University take place in one of several venues including the Ware Family Recital Hall, the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, and the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall.

Exceptional Faculty

Faculty members in the Wells School of Music bring their diverse experiences into each and every class to help you excel as a music educator. You'll train with musician educators at the top of their field with opportunities to enhance both your educational and performance skills. Many faculty members are also active musicians who perform nationally and abroad. With an average class size of just 11 students, you'll receive plenty of individualized guidance in WCU's Master of Music program .

Community

The Wells School of Music is a welcoming, tight-knit community full of talented musicians at every level. You'll build relationships with your classmates and faculty as you move through your program and will have opportunities for field placements and travel abroad. Our faculty will bring out your best so that you can do the same for your students.

 

What Can You Do With a Master's in Music Education?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics salary range for this degree varies depending on factors such as additional certificates and educational level, experience, and career direction. Graduates from our master's in music education program have pursued rewarding careers as educators in public and private institutions, as private instructors, composers, music directors, director of bands, and have continued their studies in top doctoral programs.

Many of our graduates who remain in teaching after receiving their M.M. degree from WCU report salary increases.

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