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Music Education  Master's

We offer four degree options so you can pursue your interests and talents. All include coursework in foundations and research, performance studies, music history and music theory.

Overview

What is Music Education at WVU like?

Description

The MM in Music Education is designed to cultivate continued development of professional competence beyond the baccalaureate degree. High levels of musicianship and pedagogical expertise are integrated into a comprehensive program of study.

Unique to the degree in music education are four degree options that enable you to pursue your interests and talents. At the core of each of the 30-hour degree option is coursework that immerses you in the foundations and research of music education, performance studies, music history and music theory.

To complete the degree, you can select from the following four options of coursework and culminating projects: Field Study Option; Recital Option; Thesis Option; or Certification Option.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: March 1
Spring: January 1

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Music Education at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Music Education graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Essay/Writing Sample (Contact a Graduate Program Representative for a Prompt)
  • Résumé /CV
  • Statement of Purpose

In addition to the university application, submit the following to Jason Gossett at jason.gossett@mail.wvu.edu:

1) Current Resume or CV

2) Educational Philosophy Statement

3) Write a response to the prompt that matches your desired degree emphasis (no more than two pages):
-Thesis, Recital or Field Study Option: Please describe how you envision your growth as a teacher through the experiences in this degree.
-Certification Option: Please describe how your life experiences have prepared you to be a music teacher. Include your goals in music education (what you envision yourself teaching).

4) Video
-For Thesis, Recital or Field Study Option: Submit a link to a recent recording of teaching (group instruction only).
-For Recital option: An audition will be required for the prospective student’s applied area and the music education faculty. Reach out to both to schedule an audition.
-For certification applicants: Submit a link to a recent recording of you performing on your instrument OR a video of you teaching (group or individual instruction).

5) Interview
You will be contacted once we have received your materials for an interview (in-person or via Zoom).

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International applicants must also submit required documents for international applicants.

Program Contact

If you have any questions about this graduate program, please contact Michael Vercelli at michael.vercelli@mail.wvu.edu.

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