I have been so fortunate to travel the country and even the world with the Marywood bands. My musicianship has skyrocketed and my leadership and social skills have blossome...
Marywood University’s Master of Arts (music education) offers two tracks—String Pedagogy and General Music—designed to prepare experienced educators for advanced professional practice. Graduates are qualified to teach music PK–12 in vocal and instrumental settings and to work in select higher education roles. Upon completion of the MA and Pennsylvania Department of Education certification requirements, graduates are eligible to apply for Level II permanent teacher certification. Alumni of the program emerge as leaders in the field of music education and are well prepared to pursue doctoral study.
Graduates of the MA program are experienced music educators who:
Demonstrate passion for teaching and learning
Exhibit strong musicianship and artistic excellence
Teach with patience and empathy
Model physical and emotional well-being
Elevate your passion for music and education with a graduate degree in Music Education from Marywood University. Our program offers a variety of specialized tracks to help you become a well-rounded music educator. Choose from core areas such as PK-12 general music, or instrumental string instruction, where you'll focus on developing healthy playing techniques that foster long-term success and performance. We also offer advanced studies in curriculum design, instruction, and music supervision. At Marywood, you’ll gain the expertise to inspire and shape future musicians while ensuring a sustainable, healthy approach to music education.
The 36-credit program in music education can be completed within 2 years (7 semesters) via online/HyFlex courses taken in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Candidates entering the degree program must demonstrate successful prior teaching at either the elementary or secondary level. Capstone options for the MA degree: master’s thesis; professional contribution; or lecture-recital as part of the degree requirements.
Elevate your teaching and empower the next generation of healthy, expressive string players with our Master of Arts (music education) specialization in Healthy String Playing. As string teachers, we play a vital role in equipping students with the skills to perform with ease, comfort, and full artistic freedom.
High rates of pain and injury among both professional and amateur musicians highlight the urgent need for informed, preventive pedagogy at the earliest stages. Shape a healthier music future by integrating this specialized string training into your teaching.
School string programs provide a unique opportunity to embed these principles from the beginning, ensuring that healthy string playing is accessible to every student. Help students develop sustainable, lifelong music-making while strengthening your impact as an educator.
Transform your teaching and broaden your impact with our Master of Arts (music education). General music classrooms reach more students than any other music learning environment, giving you the unique power to create meaningful music-making opportunities for every child. With the right preparation, general music can offer the same depth, rigor, and artistic engagement as any ensemble—while fostering creativity, curiosity, and lifelong musicianship.
Our program equips you with innovative, research-informed strategies to design active, engaging lessons where students develop real musicianship through movement, singing, playing, improvisation, and creative exploration. You’ll learn to build inclusive, student-centered classrooms that support diverse learners and cultivate authentic musical understanding.
Whether you are advancing your current teaching or preparing for a leadership role, this degree strengthens your pedagogical foundation and expands your professional possibilities. Elevate your practice and inspire the next generation of confident, capable, and joyful music makers.
Marywood’s Master of Arts (music education) stands apart through the expertise and mentorship of its internationally recognized performers and pedagogues. Our distinguished faculty bring a level of specialization that combines deep professional experience with innovative, research-informed approaches to music teaching and learning.
What truly sets this program apart is the quality of relationships students build with their professors. Small classes and a highly personalized learning environment allow faculty to tailor coursework to students’ interests, strengths, and career goals, ensuring the development of unique skills that will define success as an educator. Whether you are advancing your classroom practice, expanding your musicianship, or preparing for leadership in the field, you’ll receive individual guidance and meaningful support every step of the way.
Join a graduate community where your potential is recognized, your ideas are valued, and your growth as a musician-teacher is the center of the experience.
I have been so fortunate to travel the country and even the world with the Marywood bands. My musicianship has skyrocketed and my leadership and social skills have blossome...
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