Traditional MMEd Curriculum
The Traditional Master of Music Education degree is an “on-campus” degree requiring 30 graduate hours and comprehensive exams. Candidates must have completed a bachelors degree in music education at The University of Southern Mississippi or an equivalent program that included teacher candidacy (student teaching) and state licensure. A minimum of 18 hours of coursework must be at the 600 level or higher. A grade-point average of 3.0 is required for graduation.
The 2 X 2 plan (Two Summers) was desgined to provide expeditious means to achieving advanced certification. The master of music education degree can be earned in a concise time frame by adhering to the following guideline:
12 credit hours - first Summer Term
6 credit hours - 3 hours Fall Term + 3 hours Spring Term OR 6 during either semester
12 credit hours - second Summer Term + Comprehensive Exams
Traditional Master of Music Education Curriculum
REF 601 Research: Introduction and Methodology 3 credit hours
REF 607 Curriculum Development 3 credit hours
MED 725 Foundations and Principles of Music Education 3 credit hours
Music Theory Elective 3 credit hours
MUS 620 Theory Survey (3 credit hours) may be required
Music History Elective 3 credit hours
MUS 630 History Survey (3 credit hours) may be required)
Ensemble 2 credit hours (**)
Electives (11 of which must be in Music Education) 13 credit hours
Click Listing of MMEd Courses and go to pages 307-308 to view course offerings.
**During summer semesters, courses may be substituted for ensemble degree requirements