Overview

At Music with emphasis in Music Education from University of Missouri - Columbia students encounter a simulating curriculum that is relevant to their career aspirations, taught by faculty who are on the cutting edge of best-practice pedagogy, research, scholarship, and creative activity. Music education faculty members play active leadership roles in international, national and state organizations devoted to improving preK-12th grade music instruction. They also regularly publish their work in premier research and practitioner journals, and remain actively engaged with music teachers through presentations, clinics, and guest teaching and conducting.

Careers

Professionals interested in improving their teaching and advancing their careers in music education at the early childhood, elementary school, middle school, or high school level can earn a master’s degree in music education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Measurement and Research in Music Education

Psychology of Music Instruction and Performance

Advanced Techniques in Music Education-Early Childhood

Curriculum Materials in Music Education-General

Current Issues in Music Education

Music Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
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Online deadlines: Fall deadline: August 1Spring deadline: December 1Summer deadline: May 1

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Education Music Musicology View 293 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed Graduate School online application

Unofficial Transcripts – As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

Resume/CV

Letters of recommendation (optional)

Proof of Financial Support

Have earned a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25924 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Additional Details

Local - $9,000-$18,000 Non Resident - $31,500-$43,200

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Delivered

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