Overview

The program provides new educators, future educators, and those seeking courses in professional development with a strong grounding in advanced approaches to music teaching and the flexibility to choose electives in theory, history, and performance.

Prospective students may choose one of the following options for degree completion:

The M.S. in Music Education with Thesis (minimum 34 units), including 24 units of required courses with 6 units of thesis and 10 units of electives.

The M.S. in Music Education with Graduate Project (minimum 34 units), including 19 units of required courses with 1 unit of graduate project (paper, recital, composition, or practicum) and 15 units of electives.

Why Towson University?

Small classes taught by faculty recognized regionally for their musical talent give you a real opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow classmates.

From jazz festival concerts to faculty recitals, Towson University offers a host of opportunities to attend musical events and perform. Learn more about the department’s upcoming events.

Towson University’s Center for the Arts features many state-of-the-art facilities, including a recording studio, keyboard lab, percussion practice rooms, resource room, and computer lab.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Trends In Music And Music Education

Seminar In Instrumental Music

Seminar In Choral Vocal Music

Research Methods In Music Education

Performing/composing Experiences (See Music Applied (Musa) Private Lessons And Ensembles Under Course Descriptions)

History Or Literature Course

Theory Or Composition Course

Music Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in music education or music from a regionally accredited college or university, or certification as a public school music teacher
A minimum GPA of 3.00 for admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.

Tuition Fees

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45390 USD / year

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45390 USD / year

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25126 USD / year

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Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

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