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School of Music

MM in Music Education

The music education program is designed to be completed in three summers with the exception of the Seminar in Music History and Seminar in Music Theory, which will be offered as evening courses during the academic year. There is no residency requirement.


Courses & Requirements

Requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Program Advisor: Michele Kaschubkaschub@usm.maine.edu
MUE 611 Introduction to Research in Music Education 3 cr.
MUE 612 Philosophical Bases of Music Education 3 cr.
MUE 613 Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning 3 cr.
MUE 614 Curriculum Development and Assessment 3 cr.
MUE 615 The Professional Portfolio 0 cr.
MUE 695 Thesis (optional) 3 cr.
Graduate Music Core Courses 6 cr
Electives Any MUS, MUP, or MUE 500- or 600- level courses 9 cr.