Music Education

Course Overview

The Mus. M. degree in Music Education offered at Buffalo State SUNY is designed for the in-service music teacher who already possesses an initial teaching certificate. The degree program will help students become accomplished reflective educators as indicated by the Buffalo State Teacher Education Unit Conceptual Framework for advanced programs. This online degree is comprised of courses that are critical to the ongoing professional development of the music teacher. The entire program will require 30 credits and includes 24 credits of required graduate coursework in music history, music theory, music education, and a master's project or master's thesis. An additional six credits of elective coursework will include graduate courses chosen from repertoire and ensemble leadership, educational foundations, musical theater, and a flexible independent study. The department anticipates developing additional elective graduate offerings in the areas of music education, music technology, music history, music theory, composition, and/or performance after the initial implementation of the degree.