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Master of Music Education Choral and General Music

The University of Akron

Akron, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Music in choral and general music education.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Demonstrate understanding of Music Education Choral and General Music
Explain educational theory and learner-development principles
Design and evaluate suitable learning activities
Reflect on inclusive teaching and communication approaches.

Career outcomes

Further study
Roles related to Music Education Choral and General Music

Curriculum

Thesis option: music education core (foundations
Trends
Measurement and evaluation)
A 4-6 credit master's thesis or project on choral/general music and 17-19 credits of approved music and education electives
A non-thesis option has 25 elective credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree or international equivalent with at least a 2.50 GPA (4.0 scale)
Official transcripts with NACES evaluation
English proficiency (e. G. TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 115) and programme-specific items such as letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose
Individual programmes may require more
Bachelor GPA 2.50 on 4.0 scale (or 3.00 for the last two years) for full admission
2.75 For assistantship eligibility.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year US bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution with minimum 2.50 GPA (4.0 scale), Official transcripts with NACES course-by-course evaluation, Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT where required).

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if required)
Recommendation Letters
Personal Statement.

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
Submit the application
await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,684 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$3,700 USD

Program details

Campus	Akron
Faculty or school	Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Department	School of Performing Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
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
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.