Study Master of Music in Music Education (Teaching Certification) at University of Massachusetts - Lowell in the USA, College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Master of Music in Music Education (Teaching Certification)
University of Massachusetts - Lowell

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

Engage in advanced study of music teaching and professional preparation to enhance or launch your career as a music educator. Teaching Certification Option: If you're aiming to become a licensed music educator in public schools, this pathway combines comprehensive coursework in music and general education with hands-on teaching practicums. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply for Initial Licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Education, positioning you as a fully certified music teacher in the state. (Note that the Commonwealth has teacher licensure reciprocity with most states.)

Which department am I in?

College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,250.00 per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Start date

January 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,250.00 per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Start date

May 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

  • A statement of purpose
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A resume
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test scores
    • GRE not required
  • Bachelor's degree in music from an accredited institution
  • Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a major in music.
  • Those holding degrees in other disciplines will be expected to take prerequisite undergraduate courses for no graduate credit.
  • Prerequisites may be waived at the discretion of the Department of Music through placement examinations or professional experiences.
  • Applicants must have passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) test in Music within the last five years.
  • On-site audition or audition tape is required

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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