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The Department of Music offers the Master of Music Education degree. The
purpose is to develop the candidate's qualities of professional leadership. The
curriculum is planned to (1) emphasize the investigation of important ideas and
practices pertaining to school music, (2) continue the development of musical
skills and concepts, and (3) provide opportunities to acquire both greater
breadth of musicianship and a useful degree of specialization as it affects the
music teaching/learning process.
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Requirements for Admission
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Applicants must meet the
Murray State University requirements for admission to Graduate School as
well as those described on the departmental page in
The Graduate Bulletin. Each student who wishes to be considered
for admission to graduate study leading to the Master of Music Education degree
must have the following additional qualifications:
an undergraduate music major, or the equivalent, with teacher certification;
an overall GPA of 2.75, or 2.5 with a minimum score of 800 on the GRE aptitude
test (V+Q).
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Additional Requirements
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During the first semester of course work the student, in
consultation with the graduate advisor, must list the chosen courses from the
30-hour curriculum on the Program of Studies form supplied by the Graduate
Admissions Office. Thereafter, any changes in this program must be accompanied
by a Change of Program form in consultation with the graduate advisor.
Upon completion of nine hours of course work with a grade point
average of at least 3.0, the student must initiate an official "Admission to
Candidacy for the MME" by completing the appropriate form in consultation with
the graduate advisor.
The following exams must be completed during the first term of
enrollment:
entrance proficiency in applied music (if applied study is an elective option);
entrance proficiency in functional keyboard at the BME level IV standard.
Deficiencies in any one of these areas will be evaluated by the
graduate coordinator and the graduate committee in consultation with unit
chairpersons.
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Master of Music Education Curriculum Requirements
Comprehensive Exams
How to Prepare for Grad Theory at Murray State
Music Theory Quick Review Sheet
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Department of Music
504 Fine Arts Building
Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky 42071
Phone: 270.809.4288
Fax: 270.809.3965
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