Music Education (M.S.)

Towson’s graduate program in music education is recognized throughout the region. The program provides new educators, future educators, and those seeking courses in professional development with a strong grounding in advanced approaches to music teaching and the flexibility to choose electives in theory, history, and performance.

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Prospective students may choose one of the following options for degree completion:

The M.S. in Music Education with Thesis (minimum 34 units), including 24 units of required courses with 6 units of thesis and 10 units of electives.

The M.S. in Music Education with Graduate Project (minimum 34 units), including 19 units of required courses with 1 unit of graduate project (paper, recital, composition, or practicum) and 15 units of electives.

View course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

Cost Comparison

Below is cost comparison between Towson University and University of Maryland College Park.

Credit Hours
TU In-State
TU Out-of-State
U of MD In-State
U of MD Out-of-State
9 credit hours/units
$4,077
$7,551
$4,959
(+$882)
$11,399
(+$3,848)
10 credit hours/units
$4,530
$8,390
$5,510
(+$980)
$12,587
(+$4,197)
11 credit hours/units
$4,983
$9,229
$6,601
(+$1,078)
$13,775
(+$4,546)
12 credit hours/units
$5,436
$10,068
$6,612
(+$1,176)
$14,963
(+$4,895)

Join us this summer! Towson University is offering a variety of online and face-to-face Music Education graduate courses this summer.

Summer 2022 Music Education Courses (PDF)

Contact Information

Program Coordinator

 
Dr. Kathryn Evans
Location
Center for the Arts
Room 3091 
Phone
410-704-2257
Email
kevans@towson.edu