Music Education Studies EdM

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If you possess substantial music content background, wish to be a leader in music education, aim to teach music nationally or internationally, and are not seeking New York State teaching certification, our music education studies program will provide you with the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals. Our graduates integrate digital technologies to enhance music learning, and value music at the core of the curriculum for every student.

Required Core (9 credits)

LAI 554LEC - Measurement and Evaluation in Music Credits: 3
LAI 569LEC - Introduction to Research in Music Education Credits: 3
LAI 606LEC - Curricular and Instructional Foundations of Music Education Credits: 3

Content Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits from:

LAI 687LEC - Sel Topics Credits: 3
LAI 703TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 8
LAI 765LEC - Select Topic:SMI Credits: 3
LAI 766LEC - Select Topic:SMI Credits: 3
LAI 767LEC - Select Topic:SMI Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 768LEC - Select Topic: SMI Credits: 3 - 6
LAI 769LEC - Select Topic: SMI Credits: 3 - 6

Education Electives (9 credits)

Select 9 credits from:

LAI 538LEC - Music Education Practices Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 561LEC - Digital Music Classroom Credits: 3
LAI 564LEC - Advanced Studies in Music Learning Theory Credits: 3
LAI 566LEC - Designing an MLT-based Unified Curriculum Credits: 3
LAI 568LEC - Historical Development of Music Learning Theory Credits: 3
LAI 610LEC - Supervision Music Learning Programs Credits: 3
LAI 703TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 8

Capstone Event (3 credits)

LAI 700TUT - Indiv Guidnc Capstn Event Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 33

3.0 Degree GPA required. Program must be completed within 5 years.

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Hybrid (some of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)
Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

33 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years
Must be completed within 5 years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.