Master of Music in Music Education
Rutgers University

Program Details

Enroll in this online music degree and advance your professional opportunities. Designed for current music teachers who hold teaching certification, this program prepares candidates to share their knowledge of music with the next generation. Building upon undergraduate learning and practical experience, this program is designed to help graduates create music learning environments that cultivate critical and creative thinking. The curriculum covers such topics as:

  • History
  • Theory
  • Composition
  • Music literature
  • Ethnomusicology  

You will learn to help all students in K-12 school settings succeed through individualization and differentiation.  

Candidates with these online teaching degrees are able to balance their careers and education. Complete the program 100% online through both synchronous evening courses and asynchronous courses.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Synchronous

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Rutgers University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

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

Additional Info

  • Must have a music teaching certification and currently teach in a K-12 school
  • Requires at least one year of music teaching experience in a K-12 school