COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master’s in Music Education at the University of North Texas is designed to prepare educators and future leaders in the field of music instruction through advanced study, research engagement, and practical teaching development. The program is supported by a distinguished faculty who actively remain current with emerging trends in music education through ongoing research projects spanning areas such as choral music education, community music, social justice initiatives, instrumental instruction, and the sociological aspects of music learning. As part of one of the most comprehensive and internationally recognized College of Music programs in the United States, students benefit from a strong academic and artistic environment that integrates research, performance, and pedagogy. Faculty members contribute significantly to the field through peer-reviewed journal publications, textbooks, and presentations at regional, national, and international conferences, ensuring that students are exposed to cutting-edge scholarship and professional practices. The college also plays a major role in the regional arts community, hosting more than 1,000 formal and informal concerts each year, which provides students with frequent exposure to live performance and educational events. Extensive facilities, including over 300 practice rooms, seven performance halls, numerous classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and computer labs, support both academic and practical training. A notable feature of the program is its flexible summers-only option, specifically designed to allow working music teachers to complete a master’s degree in as little as three summers, making it highly accessible for professionals already in the field. The curriculum includes courses such as Applied Research in Music Education, Teaching Music in Urban and Rural Settings, Music in Special Education, Pedagogy in Practice, Psychology of Music, and Current Issues in Music Education, all aimed at strengthening instructional skills, research capability, and educational leadership. Overall, the program prepares graduates to become effective, research-informed music educators who can contribute meaningfully to schools, communities, and the broader field of music education.