Online Master of Music Education Program
The online Master of Music Education degree is 100% online and taught through virtual courses and online course modules. Designed with the practicing teacher in mind, this degree option affords students the opportunity to work toward an advanced degree while continuing to work a full-time job. Students will choose an emphasis in either choral music or instrumental music. Students completing the graduate program receive the Master of Music degree in Music Education.
- 100% online, asynchronous learning
- Complete in as little as 12 months
- No GRE requirement
- Three start dates per year (fall, spring, summer)
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Learn from Industry Experts
Our faculty members are not just educators but also seasoned professionals with rich industry experience. They bring real-world scenarios into the classroom, providing you with insights and skills that are future-oriented and designed to enhance your mobility and value in the job market. The program also offers a balanced mix of applied music, theoretical studies, professional education studies, and fieldwork experiences.
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Designed for Working Professionals
This program is tailored for professionals in music education who are seeking to advance their careers. Whether your goal is to take on leadership roles, enhance your teaching strategies, or develop advanced artistic and intellectual competencies, the curriculum is crafted to support your professional growth. The program emphasizes practical and contemporary music education training, ensuring you acquire skills that are directly applicable to today's educational environments.
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Fully Online & Self-Paced
The Master of Music in Education program at Ohio University offers unparalleled flexibility with its 100% online, asynchronous format. This allows you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments, progressing at your own pace. With courses structured in an accelerated 7-week format, you can complete the program in as little as one year as a full-time student. With no GRE requirement and courses structured in an accelerated 7-week format, you can complete the program in as little as one year as a full-time student.
Costs and Financial Aid
When you choose OHIO, you’re getting the competitive tuition rates of a state university, but with the personalized attention and support you might expect from a private school. In fact, for the fourth consecutive year we were named the best value among Ohio’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report .
Tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of credit hours of enrollment, Ohio residency and program.
OHIO Online Incentive Scholarship
Students who are active or veteran military members, Ohio University alumni, or employees of corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% incentive scholarship towards tuition for this program.
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Also Available: On-Campus Master's in Music Education
Prefer an in-person learning experience? Ohio University also offers an On-Campus Master’s in Music Education. This program provides a rich, immersive educational environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities, hands-on training, and direct interaction with expert faculty. Experience the vibrant Athens community while advancing your music education career through a comprehensive, high-quality curriculum designed to meet the needs of today’s music educators.
Program Faculty
Division Chairs
Dr. Peter Haley
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Choral Music Education
pahaley@ohio.edu
Professor Emily Talley
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Instrumental Music Education
talleye@ohio.edu
Additional Faculty
Michele Karoub-Holzschu
Adjunct Professor of Music Education
hayesm@ohio.edu
Matthew Talbert
Director, School of Music
Associate Professor of Music Education
talbertm@ohio.edu
Richard Suk
Professor of Music Education;
Director of the Marching 110
suk@ohio.edu
Paschal Younge
Professor of Music Education
youngep@ohio.edu