About Master’s Program,
Whether you are continuing your music education studies with an undergraduate degree or transforming your career with one of our two graduate tracks, you will receive an outstanding education with the guidance of a diverse faculty of world-class scholars, performers, researchers, and educators.
FIU is committed to the mission of graduating educators who are responsible, reflexive, ethical, creative and dedicated to their communities. Job placement has been consistently strong for graduates seeking positions in schools.
Tailored with you in mind, the Master of Science in Music Education can be completed face-to-face, fully online, or as a hybrid!
This degree is highly individualized and provides graduate students with opportunities to pursue advanced coursework and enhance their understanding of music education research, curricular theories, philosophy, psychology, policy, and other areas while also exploring avenues in music history and theory. The graduate degree curriculum is also highly customizable in order to allow students to tailor their experiences coursework toward their own unique professional interests and goals.
The M.S. in Music Education is a research-oriented program designed for practicing music educators. This 30-credit degree program can be completed entirely online or a hybrid of face-to-face and online courses. Upon graduation, students will complete a 3-credit capstone directed research project or may opt to extend their program 2-6 credits to fulfill the requirements of a Master’s thesis.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited university or college;
- Have a ‘B’ (3.0) average or higher in all junior and senior year course work for the bachelor’s degree;
- Exhibit classroom teaching experience;
- Submit two (2) letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a video of classroom teaching;
- Complete an interview with music education faculty in place of an applied audition.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Find a scholarship that’s right for you. FIU offers scholarships for incoming and current students. Learn which scholarships are available, find out how to apply or get scholarship advice today.
The Financial Wellness Program offers free virtual and in person workshops for students, in order to provide information on a variety of topics, answer your questions, and empower you in regard to your student finances! Be sure to check out our Financial Wellness Program page on Panther Connect for additional information on our workshops.
Application Requirement,
A 20-30 minute video recording of classroom teaching (should not be a concert or performance)
Upload a curriculum vitae or teaching resume
Submit a 1000 word essay on “The Challenges and Possibilities for Music Education in the 21st Century.”
Upload a copy of your transcript(s)
Provide the names and emails of two people you would like to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
A personal interview will be scheduled after all sets above have been completed. Interviews can be done on-site or done via Skype. All interviews will be no more than 30 minutes long and will focus equally on the following criteria:
- The capacity to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
- The capacity to demonstrate interpersonal skills.
- The capacity to detail key challenges in the field of music education as well as demonstrate basic knowledge of the field.
- The capacity to delineate their own educational and professional goals.
- The capacity to exemplify and qualify pedagogical practices.
- The capacity to self-evaluate and self-critique.
Application Deadline,
Jul 01, 2025
Application Fee,
$30 application fee
