MM in Music Education

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The Master of Music in Music Education Concentration allows students to enrich pedagogical skills, undertake advanced research, bring musicianship skills to a higher level, and gain greater personal insight into the field of music education.

The concentration provides music educators with an increased understanding of the aesthetics of music coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations upon which the profession is based.

Please note: GREs are not required for admission into this program. Licensure is not part of this MM degree. If seeking licensure, please contact Dr. Tom Fallace (COEgradadvisor@wpunj.edu) about the MAT (Master of Arts in Secondary Education) with music concentration.

Curriculum

The 30-credit Master of Music in Music Education includes:

• Research Techniques
• Foundations of Music Education
• Music Education Technology
• Analytical Techniques
• Graduate Seminar / Final Project
• Electives (including applied lessons and ensembles)

View required courses and full course descriptions in the University Course Catalog at wpunj.edu/music.

Summer 2026 | 12-week session, May 26–August 14

• Applied Lessons – 12-week summer session, Face-to-face or online. Matriculated students only.
• Foundations of Music Education – 4-week online asynchronous course, late May – mid June.
• Research Techniques – 4-week online asynchronous course, mid June – mid July.
• Introduction to Special Education and Specially Designed Instruction – 6-week online asynchronous courses, offered through WP College of Education across two session windows spanning May through August. Permit required from Dr. Karen Decker. Counts toward New Jersey TSD Endorsement.
• Orff Schulwerk Levels 1, 2, or 3 – 2-week in-person intensive, August 3–14; register at NNJOSA.org; graduate credit requires enrollment in the Graduate Certificate in Music Education.

Fall 2026 | August 26 – December 12 (Register by August 6 to avoid a $150 late fee.)

• Global Music Ensemble – Face-to-face, Evening TBD. Contact Dr. Payton MacDonald.
• Graduate Seminar – Face-to-face, Wednesday afternoons
• Applied Lessons and Ensembles – Face-to-face or online synchronous, schedule TBA
• Orff Schulwerk Professional Development Workshops – Three Saturdays (dates TBD)
• Introduction to Special Education and, Specially Designed Instruction – online asynchronous courses offered through WP College of Education. Permit required from Dr. Karen Decker. Counts toward New Jersey TSD Endorsement
• Curriculum Design: Theory and Practice, and Supervision & Evaluation: Performance Appraisal – online asynchronous courses offered through the WP College of Education. Permit required from Dr. Heejung An. Counts toward New Jersey Supervisor Standard Certificate.