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Master of Music Education

Bridgeport, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Music at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Music Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Private lessons and ensembles
Methods courses in guitar and ukulele. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Public and private school music educator
Private studio teaching
University teaching
Performance
Graduate study

Curriculum

Private lessons and ensembles
Methods courses in guitar and ukulele
Strings and voice/choral
Conducting and arranging
With school observation and teaching in all four years leading to student teaching and Music Multi-Age licensure for pre-K to grade 12. NASM accredited.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree with transcripts
Two recommendation letters
Personal statement
Resume
English proof
Some engineering programmes may ask for the GRE.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or provisional certificate with expected graduation date) with all transcripts, Notarised/attested with English translation, Two recommendation letters, Personal statement 250-500 words, Resume/CV, Passport copy, Proof of funding for a full academic year, GRE required only for some engineering programmes (can be waived), MBA needs resume with work experience and a TOEFL or IELTS score, Education programmes need course-by-course evaluation of non-US studies.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required
Bank Statement or Bank Letter
Financial Statement for International Students if sponsored.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,940 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$3,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Science and Society
Department	Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	33
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
244 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.