Overview

The Music Education degree at Butler University is comprised of coursework over three years, including intensive, two-week, on-campus summer residencies. This model allows the music educator’s own classroom to become the laboratory for advancing teaching and applying best practices while maintaining full-time employment. All courses are taught utilizing collaborative technologies and in-person meetings to allow for both accessibility and the development of meaningful connections between professors and other student-colleagues.

Key facts

Students may also elect an Emphasis in Rehearsal and Conducting Studies, utilizing ensembles within their current teaching setting. Related coursework will include individualized conducting and rehearsal instruction via remote access (or in person if possible) by Butler University conducting faculty. Students may elect an emphasis in a different area of study, pending advisor approval.

Programme Structure

Required Courses:

Historical & Philosophical Foundations of American Music Education
Research Design & Implementation for the Music Educator
Pedagogy (Music Theory or other offerings)
Psychology and Sociology of Music
Music Education for Diverse Learners
Curriculum Design and Assessment in Music Education
Critical Issues in Contemporary Music Education
Designated Musicology and Music Theory electives
Final Project or Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Butler Application
A Professional Statement

Official transcripts or copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities

Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
International applicants must take the TOEFL as well as submit additional financial documentation. See International Student Application process.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7990 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7990 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7990 USD / year

≈ 7990 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

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