Overview
Purpose
The Master of Music Education program is designed for the working Music Education professional, offering a quality education for licensed teachers, in a biblically sound, Christ-centered environment. The MMEd degree is a practice- oriented degree, designed to meet the needs of professionals interested in advancing their careers, knowledge, and skills in music education, regardless of level or specialization. To prepare students for roles as cultural, musical leaders, the NGU Graduate School engages fully with the University’s intellectual and technological resources while collaborating with other artistic centers throughout the world. The program is designed from the standards of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS), and the National/South Carolina Standards for the ARTS.
Goals or Objectives of the Program
- Develop an analytical, creative, and intuitive understanding of music as a universal, pan-cultural language.
- Develop an understanding within students of the value and inspiration that music provides in supporting cultural and societal unity and enhance the ability of students to develop critical cognitive skills.
- Afford students opportunities for cultural and aesthetic experiences through active participation in music teaching and performance which will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts.
- Enhance cultural and aesthetic experiences for the University, the community, and region through the development of excellence in the field of music teaching.
Mission
The Mission of the NGU Master of Music Education degree is to glorify God by educating and ministering to a diverse community of students for the purpose of developing servant leaders who will educate future musicians. We, the people of NGU, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements
Music Education Electives
Choose 14 hours from the list below.Students may also choose to take 1 to 3 hours of MUAP-5100 Graduate Applied Lessons on campus. If a student desires to study privately on their instrument, an audition for placement appropriate to the degree will be required. Applicants may be required to begin private instrument study at the undergraduate level to improve skills prior to study at the graduate level.
Total Degree Requirements |
30 |