Northeastern Illinois University
M.A. in Music
Chicago, USA
MA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 17,089 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The M.A. in Applied Music Pedagogy at Northeastern (NEIU) prepares students with a bachelor's in music for college-level teaching, in-service elementary and secondary school teaching, or doctoral study. Admission requires approval by applied faculty via an audition in the student's applied area (instrument or voice). The Department of Music and Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as Teacher/Instructor (community college level), Elementary and Secondary Private Studio Teacher, Recording Artist, Performer, Vocalist, and Studio Musician. Graduates may pursue doctoral study or higher education teaching, ensemble coaching, and freelance performance careers.
The M.A. in Applied Music Pedagogy prepares students who already have a bachelor's degree in Music for successful college-level teaching; in-service elementary and secondary public or private school teaching; or continuation into doctoral degree work. Admission into the program requires approval by the appropriate applied faculty through an audition in the student’s applied area (instrument or voice).
Program Benefits
Northeastern is one of the only universities in the region to offer a degree in pedagogy. The Department of Music and Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Career Opportunities
The M.A. in Applied Music Pedagogy prepares you for careers such as:
- Teacher/Instructor (community college level)
- Elementary and Secondary Private Studio Teacher
- Recording Artist
- Performer
- Vocalist
- Studio Musician