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University Center of Greenville


CURRENT STUDENTS	PARENTS
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION	FACULTY & STAFF
ACCREDITATIONS & AFFILIATIONS	GRADUATE WRITING HUB
Policies, Procedures, and Expectations for Students	Preferred Partnership Program
State Authorization and Disclosures	Tuition & Fees
University Center of Greenville

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South Carolina School of the Arts

Master of Music in Music Education

Advance in Your Area of Specialty

The MM M.Ed. at AU is a step above other programs because of the commitment of faculty to helping our students be successful in achieving program outcomes and personal goals. You can choose projects and topics within your courses that address your own professional development goals. The faculty provide exceptional support to each student while setting high standards for student achievement. You will gain invaluable insights from discussions and interactions with your peers located throughout the United States and in international locations.

All courses except performance ensembles are offered online, with the option of taking applied lessons on Anderson University’s main campus.

About the MM M.Ed.

Our Master of Music in Music Education will provide you as a student with:

Research Based

Provides a strong research-based approach to developing proficiencies in their respective music teaching specialties

Committed Faculty

Faculty provide exceptional support to each student while setting high standards for student achievement

Customizable

Students can develop professional competencies and expertise in their areas of teaching specialty

Career Outlook

You will develop advanced proficiencies to teach music in PreK-12 settings or at select collegiate and higher education institutions. Most states provide a substantial increase in pay upon completion of the master’s degree, providing a benefit for the remainder of your career. You can also pursue a doctorate degree, such as a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), or Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). Our graduates report that they feel prepared to enter their respective doctoral programs because they completed the MM M.Ed. program at AU.

Music Teacher: $60,660
Music Director or Composer: $51,670
Music Therapy: $48,220
Sound Engineer Technician: $55,810
Musician or Singer: $39,810

Faculty

David Perry

Chair, Department of Music, Music Education, Professor
864.231.2076 | Email | Profile

Amalia Allen

Assistant Professor of Music
864.231.5542 | Email | Profile

Richard Williamson

Professor of Music
(Vocal)
864.231.2122 | Email | Profile

What Alumni Have to Say

"I think some of the ways that I've most benefited are learning some different methods of teaching my students. I think it's going to really help, especially in their musicianship, as they grow also as a musician. Taking voice lessons really helps me as a singer as well as teaching my students to sing."

"The biggest benefit I found was being able to do this and still continue on in my full-time position. I think that gave me so many benefits from being able to take things that I was learning in the classes and trying them in my classes."

"I learned ways to better advocate for my program. I gained confidence in my teaching by learning new ways to serve my students."

I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. All my courses were applicable to my teaching and helped me grow as a professional. I would highly recommend the program to colleagues seeking a graduate degree in music education.