Master of Arts in Music Education

San Jose State University

The Master of Arts in Music Education, offered by the School of Music , is designed for the student with a career goal in music education. It provides a broad foundation in educational philosophy, theory, and history in research and practice for a solid grounding for continuing work in K-12 education, community music, and other pursuits, and as preparation for further advanced study. The MA in Music Education is a two-year, 30-unit program focusing on a one-on-one study with an advisor, courses, and practicums in education theory, issues and research in conjunction with seminars in music research and writing, music history, and music theory. The degree culminates with the Written Culminating Exams (WCE), and the completion of a music education thesis (Plan A) or project (Plan B).