About this Program
ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ offers a Master of Music Education degree with a Concentration in Research. The graduate degree is designed to develop advanced knowledge of broad-based principles and practices in music and music education for application in the public or private school, private studio, or higher education setting. A minimum of 34 semester hours of coursework is required to complete the degree, with the hours distributed according to the area of concentration. Virginia Department of Education teacher licensure is not included with this degree.
Program Highlights
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No Performance Audition Needed: Because this path prioritizes musicology and educational analysis over performance, the Concentration in Research does not require a music performance audition or live jury for admission
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Capstone Freedom: The research track culminates in your choice of a deep-dive master's thesis or a formal problems paper.
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Flexible Declarations: You do not have to commit to your track immediately upon entry; students have up until completing 12 credit hours to officially declare their concentration.
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Requirements
For admission to the Master of Music Education degree program, each candidate must have earned a bachelor’s degree in music and have earned a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major field of study. The Concentration in Research does not require the music performance audition. See the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music Graduate Admissions page for complete information.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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