Program Overview
The Music Education at University of Dayton is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- EDT 500Models of Teaching
- EDT 502Philosophical Studies in Education
- EDT 503History of Education in the United States
- EDT 660Introduction to Educational Research
- MUS 501Graduate Seminar in Musicology
- MUS 503Teaching World Music
- MUS 511Music Theory, Analysis, and Technology
- MUS 531Foundations & Current Issues in Music Education
- MUS 535Literature & Resources for Classroom Music
- MUS 536Literature & Resources for the Choral Ensemble
- MUS 537Literature & Resources for the Instrumental Ensembles
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 603 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Dayton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Dayton
University of Dayton
Dayton, United States
University of Dayton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months