• MMus in Music Education Specialization at the Colorado State University is offered as a 2-years program by the Warner College of Natural Resources.
  • This university is ranked #85 for Top Public Universities in America-Niche 2021.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The Master of Music, Music Education Specialization is designed for elementary and secondary music teachers who already hold a K-12 State music-teaching license.
  • Specifically, this program is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of leaders in the field of music education by developing and applying scholarly research skills in the field of music education, the in-depth study of advanced pedagogical expertise, and the impact of contemporary learning theory on K-12 music education.
  • In this program, successful students will have the opportunity to gain content knowledge regarding the history and philosophy of music education, an understanding of how quantitative, qualitative, and historical music research is conducted, advanced skills in music analysis and interpretation, and a contemporary understanding of the pedagogy of music teaching and learning.
  • Students will also have the opportunity to participate in CSU music ensembles to continue to develop as musical artists.
  • Additionally, students are expected to be full-time students in residence and will most likely be given the opportunity to teach or assist with undergraduate music education coursework depending upon the level of expertise and program demands.
  • The MMus program consists of 30 credits.