Master of Music in Music Education
This concentration is designed for persons who hold a bachelor’s degree in music or music education and certification to teach music in the public schools. Students seeking initial certification should consult with the coordinator of music education about additional requirements.
Entrance Requirements
- An audition in the area of performance (instrumental only) and interview with the coordinator of the music education area are required prior to admission. An audition in person is preferable, but if this is not possible a recording may be uploaded to the online College of Music application.
- Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited institution with course work equivalent to that in bachelor’s degrees conferred by the University of Tennessee.
- Diagnostic examinations in music theory and musicology must be taken by all entering students before registering for courses. If deficiencies are determined, specific courses may be recommended or required.
Vocal Music Track
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Critical Studies in Research Methods and Music Scholarship | MUSC 510 | 3 |
| Music Academic Electives chosen from: | MUCO, MUTH, or MUTC 500-level (excluding MUCO 593) | 6 |
| Foundations of Music Education | MUED 510 | 3 |
| Research in Music Education | MUED 520 | 3 |
| Electives* | 12 | |
| Thesis** | 6 | |
| Total | 33 |
**Students may choose electives from the following:
| MUED 560 – Advanced Studies in General Music | 3 |
| MUED 570 – Studies in Multicultural Music | 3 |
| MUED 580 – Seminar in Music Education | 3 |
| MUED 590 – Special Topics in Music Education | 3 |
| MUTC 540 – Computer Music Transcription | 3 |
| MUVC 580 – Choral Literature I | 3 |
| MUVC 585 – Choral Literature II | 3 |
| MUVC 590 – Advanced Choral Conducting (with instructor permission) | 3-4 |
| 500-level ensemble | 1-2 |
*Thesis Option
One of the following may be taken in lieu of the Thesis:
1. Conducting recital (2 hours) and four additional hours of electives (4 hours).
2. A research problem in Music Education – MUED 593 (3 hours), and three additional hours of electives (3 hours).
Instrumental Music Track
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Critical Studies in Research Methods and Music Scholarship | MUSC 510 | 3 |
| Music Academic Electives chosen from: | MUCO, MUTH, or MUTC 500-level (excluding MUCO 593) | 6 |
| Foundations of Music Education | MUED 510 | 3 |
| Research in Music Education | MUED 520 | 3 |
| Instrumental Conducting | MUIN 490 | 3 |
| Electives** | Choose from list below | 6 |
| Applied Music | MUPF 400 or 500-level | 2 |
| Ensemble | MUEN 500 level | 2 |
| Thesis* | 6 | |
| Total | 34 |
**Students may choose electives from the following:
| Curriculum Development and Evaluation | MUED 550 |
| Seminar in Music Education | MUED 580 |
| Special Topics in Music Education | MUED 590 |
| Special Problems in Music Education | MUED 593 |
| Band History and Literature | MUIN 580-581 |
| Computer Music Transcription | MUTC 540 |
*Thesis Option
One of the following may be taken in lieu of the Thesis:
1. Conducting recital (2 hours) and four additional hours in Music Education.
2. A research problem in Music Education (3 hours), and three additional hours in Music Education.
Music Education Students in the Fifth-Year Internship Program
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Critical Studies in Research Methods and Music Scholarship | MUSC 510 | 3 |
| Music Academic Electives chosen from: | MUCO, MUTH, or MUTC 500-level (excluding MUCO 593) | 6 |
| *Music Education Electives | Choose from list below | 4 |
| Foundations of Music Ed | MUED 510 | 3 |
| Analysis of Teaching for Professional Development | MUED 574 | 2 |
| Clinical Studies | MUED 591 | 4 |
| Internship | MUED 575 | 12 (8,4) |
| Total | 34 |
**Students may choose electives from the following:
| Research in Music Education | MUED 520 |
| Advanced Choral Conducting (with instructor permission) | MUVC 590 |
| Curriculum Development and Evaluation | MUED 550 |
| Seminar in Music Education | MUED 580 |
| Special Topics in Music Education | MUED 590 |
| Special Problems in Music Education | MUED 593 |
| Computer Music Transcription | MUTC 540 |
| Band History and Literature | MUIN 580-581 |
The Internship year will consist of the following:
| Internship | MUED 575 | 12 |
| Analysis of Teaching | MUED 574 | 2 |
| Clinical Studies | MUED 591 | 3 |
| Music Education Course work | 6 | |
| Total | 24 |
Entrance requirements, diagnostic examinations, and final requirements for this degree are the same as those required for the Master of Music degree with concentration in Music Education.
Final Requirements
- Comprehensive written and oral examinations.
- Thesis (thesis students only).
- Thesis defense (thesis students only).
Remember, consult the University Graduate School’s website for deadline dates and other important information.