音乐文学硕士-音乐教育（专业）

MA和MM学位课程之间的重要区别因为MA是研究学位，所以重点放在写作和研究技能上。假设已入读MA课程的学生具有全部英语书面命令，并且在允许学生开始论文或学位论文项目之前必须具备全部英语水平。作曲和音乐教育可以在研究生研究课程（本节中描述的MA）内进行，也可以在研究生专业研究课程（音乐硕士）内进行。这两个程序的重点和课程内容有所不同。作为申请过程的一部分，音乐大师要求在所应用的乐器或声音上进行试听，但MA除外，除了Music Leadership中的MA。作曲和音乐教育的申请人根据自己的背景和目标，决定是否
The Master of Arts (MA) is a research degree, with a strong emphasis on writing and research skills. Full command of written English is assumed for students admitted to MA programs, and is required before students are permitted to begin a thesis or dissertation project. Prior completion of an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution is required.<br>Admission to the MA degree does not require an audition, but does require an interview. It is especially important that Composition and Music Education applicants consider whether they should apply to the MA or MM program option, based on their background and goals.<br>The curriculum for the MA degree in Music Education leading to Initial plus Professional Certification includes courses in research methods, measurement and evaluation, curriculum, and the history and philosophy of music education. Students will also take instrumental and choral methods and techniques courses, select a variety of elective courses (including theory, composition or orchestration) and will complete a culminating field project or thesis.<br>Admission to the MA degree program does not involve an audition on an applied instrument or voice, with the exception of the MA in Music Leadership. However, all candidates for the MA degree are encouraged to avail themselves of the School's applied music instruction. The area and extent of such study (if any) will be determined in consultation with the student's adviser and the applied music faculty. Candidates in musicology and music theory are expected to cultivate proficiency on a keyboard instrument.