Master of Music Education Online
Advance your expertise, inspire students, strengthen school music programs and prepare to lead with a Master of Music Education.
Program Overview
Transform your musicianship into educational leadership
Transform your passion for music into a greater impact with an online Master of Music Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Designed for educators ready to advance their knowledge and influence, the program helps you boost your teaching practice, create meaningful learning experiences and encourage students to reach their full potential. Develop the strategic and administrative skills to lead thriving music programs, manage resources and advocate for the value of music education. You will graduate prepared to excel as an effective classroom teacher, capable music administrator and confident leader who can help shape the future of the profession.
Learning outcomes for the Master of Music Education online program:
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate advanced music education knowledge and skill.
- Student Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate advanced music education knowledge
- Student Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate advanced music education skills
Goal 2: Students will demonstrate advanced musical knowledge and skill.
- Student Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate advanced conducting and rehearsal skill
- Student Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate knowledge of music theory
- Student Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate literature
- Student Learning Outcome 4: Demonstrate knowledge of music history
Goal 3: Students will demonstrate a disposition for excellence in scholarship and music education leadership.
- Student Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate scholarship
- Student Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate disposition for music education leadership.
What jobs can you get with an online master's in music education program?
- K-12 Music Teacher
- Music Director
- Curriculum Developer
- K-12 Music Teacher
- Music Director
- Curriculum Developer
Other online education programs also available:
SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the Master of Music Education online program. Check out all of our master’s in education online degree programs.
Tuition
Online master’s in music education tuition costs
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MME | $403 | $1,209 | $12,090 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates for the online music education degree program
At Southeastern, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year, so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II | 3/8/27 | 2/22/27 | 2/22/27 | 3/11/27 | 3/11/27 | 5/2/27 |
| Summer I | 5/10/27 | 4/26/27 | 4/26/27 | 5/7/27 | 5/13/27 | 6/27/27 |
| Summer II | 6/28/27 | 6/14/27 | 6/14/27 | 6/25/27 | 7/1/27 | 8/15/27 |
| Fall I | 8/16/27 | 8/2/27 | 8/2/27 | 8/13/27 | 9/15/27 | 8/20/27 |
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Admissions
How to apply for the master’s program online
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online music education degree program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
To meet the admission requirements for the online master’s in music education program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Documentation of a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended, including graduate and undergraduate work
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing in the MME program
International Application and Admissions Requirements:
Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Master’s degree in music education courses
For the online master's degree in music education, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours.
MUS 5333 History and Philosophy of Music Education CR3
MUS 5343 Music Education Research CR3
MUS 5353 Music Education Curriculum Development and Assessment CR3
MUS 5363 Music Administration and Supervision CR3
Research:
MUS 5313 Advanced Methods in Music Education CR3
History, Theory and Literature:
MUS 5960 Directed Readings in Music History and Literature CR3
Performance:
MUS 5213 Form and Analysis CR3
MUS 5223 Advanced Score Reading and Rehearsal Techniques CR3
MUS 5970 Arranging
MUS 5990 Final Project