Master's Program

MMEd Application Procedures

1. An earned Bachelor's degree in Music Education.
2. A record of at least one (1) year of full-time, successful teaching experience in group instructional settings. It is highly recommended that this experience be gained at the public school level of instruction. Private studio teaching alone may not suffice as a substitution for group instructional activities. The appropriateness of a candidate's teaching experiences will be evaluated by the Music Education Graduate Faculty.

1. A current résumé or vitae
2. A writing sample (e.g., an undergraduate paper, project, etc.)
3. A personal philosophy statement that addresses teaching, music, and long-range professional goals
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from three (3) persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's accomplishments and merits. These will be submitted using the online form included on the College of Music application.
5. *A teaching video that highlights classroom instructional episodes, such as rehearsals, warm-ups, or other activities. These are especially important for students who are applying for TA/TF positions. 

1. No performance audition is required in order to apply to the MMEd program.
2. Please note that application to the Toulouse Graduate School is separate from application to the College of Music, and that admission to the Graduate School does not imply acceptance to the Music Education program.
3. Applicants are expected to submit GRE scores (verbal and written analytical portions only) at the time of application in order to be considered for graduate studies in music education. This is especially important for applicants who wish to be considered for full-time status. When registering for the GRE, applicants will need to provide UNT's school code: 6481.
   1. The Graduate Preparation Course (GPC), provided for international students by the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI), will not be accepted as a substitute for the GRE requirement. The GRE must be taken prior to moving to the United States.
   2. International applicants in music education must be accepted to the program prior to beginning studies at the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI). Acceptance to and/or studies in IELI in no way ensures acceptance to the Music Education program.
4. In order for the Coordinator of the Master's Program to give full consideration to applicants' files, all supporting materials and Toulouse Graduate School requirements must be fulfilled. Application files will not be submitted to the Coordinator for review until such time as they are complete.  
5. Once completed files have been reviewed, notifications of acceptance or denial will be sent to applicants from the College of Music Office of Graduate Studies, typically within a two-week time frame.

1. Take the Graduate Placement Examinations (GPE) given by the College of Music during the student orientation sessions in the Fall and Spring semesters. These examinations cover music theory and music history. Deficiencies in either or both of these areas will result in additional coursework to remove deficiencies. Additionally, deficiency courses do not count toward the 34 hours necessary to finish MMEd coursework, so students may go beyond 34 hours of total coursework when removing deficiencies.
2. Attend all orientation sessions scheduled by the Director of Graduate Studies in Music.
3. Meet with the Coordinator of the Master's Program in Music Education to discuss advising procedures and the facets of the degree program.
4. Make final adjustments to class enrollment for the upcoming semester.