Program Objectives
The Master of Music (M.M.) in Music Education degree program provides advanced study of music teaching and learning and professional preparation for those engaged in or aspiring to a career as a music teacher. The degree program consists of two options: a research-based thesis option for fully-certified music teachers and a teacher certification option for newly-certified music teachers who are in the process of earning their initial certification. The degree program is designed to facilitate students' growth and development as leaders in the profession of music education; as creative problem solvers and innovative thinkers; as individuals who love music and the arts and utilize their knowledge of and enthusiasm for music to inspire students; and as contributors, through research, to the profession and discipline of music education. The Music Education curriculum is based on the belief that music educators must have comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter of music, an awareness of current theory and practice in music education, and an understanding of recent curriculum developments and contemporary issues in general education.Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all applicants to the Master of Music programs, applicants to the music education program must submit:
Program Requirements - Certification Option
*Music Electives may be applied music, ensembles, theory, history, or conducting in addition to music education.
Program Requirements - Research/Thesis Option
*Music Electives may be applied music, ensembles, theory, history, or conducting in addition to music education.
Concentrations:
Program Objectives
The Master of Music in Sound Recording Technology program is designed to provide graduates with in-depth knowledge of current and experimental audio technologies, sound recording technology, production practice, and research practices and techniques. The careers of the recording industry form the point of reference for the entire audio industry. They create a baseline of (1) the technical and creative skills required to execute production projects and (2) the technology requirements of the production process, the development of consumer products, and work in the media. The MM:SRT program is focused on providing this knowledge and the related creative abilities.
Admission Requirements -
First-Year Students
For first-year students to be accepted into the program, they must have
Admission Requirements -
Transfer students
Transfer students must meet all of the requirements for admission to the MM:SRT program and the requirements listed in the Transfer Credit section of the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog. Potential applicants for transfer are cautioned that, because of the uniqueness of the MM:SRT program, it is unlikely that courses from other institutions will be transferable.
A transfer applicant's transcript(s) will be evaluated by SRT faculty, and any deficiencies in the applicant's background will become "conditions" on full matriculation into the MM:SRT program. A condition is simply a course or courses required for entrance to the MM:SRT program. Conditions are listed on the acceptance letter from the Graduate Admissions Office. Ordinarily, a condition is removed by passing the course(s) listed on the acceptance letter with a grade of C or better. Conditions must be removed before a student can be cleared for the awarding of the degree. Students should file an academic petition for fully matriculated status with the Graduate Coordinator when they believe they have fulfilled all their conditions. Courses taken to fulfill conditions are above and beyond the requirements for the degree and do not count for graduate credit. In addition, passing the graduate level course for which the condition course is a prerequisite does not constitute fulfillment of the condition.
Program Requirements
The MM:SRT program requires the following:
Program Concentrations
Students must select either a Technical or Production Concentration. These concentrations allow the student to specialize in the technical/research or the artistic/production sides of the audio industry. The capstone project (either the thesis or the recording project) is the principal distinguishing element of each specialization. It is supported by an elective course agreed upon with the student's faculty advisor, who will also often be the thesis or recording project advisor.
The Technical Concentration
The Technical Concentration requires the student to complete the SRT masters thesis and at least one technical elective course that is approved in advance by the student's faculty advisor. The course of study for Technical Concentration students will be as follows:
The Production Concentration
The Production Concentration requires the student to complete the masters recording project and at least one production elective related to their capstone project. Two other electives, approved in advance by the student's faculty advisor, are required. The course of study for Production Concentration students will be as follows:
Objectives of the Master of Music in Music Education, Teaching Option
The Master of Music in Music Education, Teaching Option is the graduate segment of the music teacher preparation/certification program at the university. Graduates of the Music Studies program, upon the successful completion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), apply directly for the Master of Music in Teaching degree. Upon completion of the M.M. degree program, students may file an application to the Massachusetts Department of Education for initial licensure and become fully certified teachers in Massachusetts.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
