Bowling Green State University

Programme overview

The Master of Music in music education at Bowling Green State University is offered on campus and online, and is NASM-accredited. On-campus students engage with BGSU's extensive musical facilities and a campus performance community; the online Teaching Artistry track is tailored for people already employed in music-teacher roles and integrates their current classroom into coursework. Admission requires a successful application and interview; further admissions details are available from Graduate Admissions.

What you'll study

Graduate students work on advanced pedagogy, assessment, research and inclusive curriculum design. Learning goals include evaluating contemporary literature and research in music education, examining the role of music in culture, demonstrating effective classroom instruction for diverse learners, and applying research methods to practical problems.

• Field-based teaching and learning for music educators
• Introduction to advanced pedagogy and technology for music educators
• Using K-12 assessment data to improve practice
• Seminar in music performance
• Human learning in music
• Ensemble Literature for Winds
• Psychology of Music
• Advanced Band Conducting

Specializations available: Comprehensive Music Education, Choral Music Education, Instrumental Music Education, and a Teaching Artistry online track that emphasizes action research in the student’s own classroom.

Entry requirements

Acceptance is contingent upon a successful application and interview; applicants should consult BGSU Graduate Admissions for full instructions. Graduate students in the program are expected to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Career prospects

The degree prepares graduates for expanded roles in K–12 teaching, collegiate instruction, curriculum leadership, administration and community music. Typical career paths listed by the program include K–12 music teacher, collegiate music educator, music curriculum specialist, private instructor, music program administrator, community music educator and music education researcher.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not list specific scholarships; prospective applicants should review BGSU’s graduate funding, assistantship and financial aid resources and contact the College of Musical Arts for opportunities tied to graduate teaching or performance.