Master of Arts in Music Education
Adams State University

Program Details

The Master of Arts in Music Education, an online music degree program, provides a path to an advanced understanding of musical pedagogy.  It provides an opportunity for K-12 teachers to earn a master’s degree in music education while continuing to work in their classrooms.  What you learn from this online teaching degree will be of immediate benefit to the students you are teaching.  The curriculum is designed to further both your musical and professional goals. 

Courses are likely to include:

  • Introduction to Music Education Research
  • Music Education History & Philosophy
  • Sociology & Psychology of Music Education

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Adams State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited institution or hold a baccalaureate degree in another subject and have a.) completed a state licensure program in music OR b.) earned a passing grade on a state standardized licensure exam in music or music education.