The M.M. in Music Education requires 32 credit hours. At least one-half the course work credited toward the degree must be in 600-level courses or above. Diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory are administered prior to the first semester of enrollment. Students complete their M.M. Portfolio either during the semester prior to the final semester or during the final semester. The portfolio demonstrates advanced competencies of teaching music.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

Information about applying to the School of Music is available at https://vpa.uncg.edu/music/apply/.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 32 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Music Research (3 credits)
MUE 601	Research Methods in Music	3
Professional Music Education Core (15 credits)
MUE 639	Pedagogical Conducting	3
MUE 650	Seminar in Music Education	3
Select 9 credits from the following:		9
MUE 605	The Measurement of Musical Behavior
MUE 633	Music for Exceptional Children
MUE 634	Contemporary Trends in Music Education
MUE 653	Music Supervision
Electives (12 credits)
Select 12 credits of electives *		12
Portfolio (Capstone Experience) (2 credits)
MUE 692A	Portfolio Development in Music Education	1
MUE 692B	Portfolio Development in Music Education	1
Total Credit Hours		32

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A minimum of three 3-credit courses are required; a maximum of 3 credits of music performance study in music ensembles (i.e., ENS 6XX) or private music lessons (e.g., MUP 653) may be completed for the remaining 3 credits of electives.