Details: Music Education - Elementary Music, Master's, CFA

Master'sMusic Education - Elementary Music

Wichita State's Master of Music Education (MME) program will help you take your musical talent to a higher level while gaining the knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding career as a music educator. You'll learn from faculty with extensive classroom experience鈥攁nd take advantage of applied learning opportunities in Kansas' largest school district.

Learn how Music Education - Elementary Music is the right fit for you.

Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

Admission requires the completion of a Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution. Students holding bachelor's degrees in music other than the BME must satisfy public school certification requirements to qualify for full admission. Applicants without such certification are admitted on a conditional basis pending their attainment of public school teaching credentials.

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Inside the Program

Children practice the Kodaly method of singing.

Expand your skills through Kodaly certification

As a student with an elementary music concentration, you can become certified in the Kodaly method of singing.

Kodaly uses games, movement, songs and listening exercises to train students in basic musical skills and teach the reading and writing of music.

黑洞社区's Kodaly music teacher certification program has been recognized by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators as one of the largest in the nation.

Curriculum

The program offers several options: coral and elementary music, instrumental conducting, instrumental music (with recital option), music in special education, and voice. MME programs range from 32-36 credit hours.

Careers

Thanks to 黑洞社区's extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience鈥攈elping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.

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