Master of Music in Music Education
Master of Music in Music Education
The Master of Music in Music Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a 31-credit graduate program designed for working music educators.
This flexible program helps teachers strengthen their instructional skills, expand their content knowledge, and grow as music education professionals.
Courses are structured to fit the schedules of working teachers and can be completed in three summers of on-campus study, with additional asynchronous online coursework during the fall and spring semesters.
Concentration Tracks
Students choose one of three specialized tracks:
- Kodály Certification – for K–8 general music educators
- Secondary Instrumental Pedagogy – for grades 6–12 instrumental educators
- Secondary Vocal Pedagogy – for grades 6–12 choral educators
Program Structure
The degree includes:
- 15 credit hours in Music Education
- 6 credit hours in Music Theory and Music History
- 1 credit hour Project in Music Education
- 9 credit hours in the selected concentration track
Each student’s course plan is developed in consultation with a graduate advisory committee.
Summer Institutes
A key feature of the program is UTC’s Summer Institutes, held each June.
These institutes include:
- Kodály Certification Courses
- Pedagogy and Conducting Institutes for instrumental and choral educators
Students work with nationally recognized guest clinicians each summer.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all UTC Graduate School admission requirements.
In addition, applicants should have one of the following:
- A Bachelor of Music in Music Education, or
- A Bachelor of Music in Performance with alternative certification and a teaching license in music
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may contact the department for an individual evaluation.
Additional admission steps include:
- Submit a letter of application outlining graduate study goals
- Complete a brief interview with the Coordinator of Music Education