Master of Arts in Music Education

Students desiring to enroll in the Master of Arts in Music Education degree program must:

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited institution of higher education, OR
  • Hold a baccalaureate degree in another subject AND have completed a state licensure program in music, OR
  • Hold a baccalaureate degree in another subject AND have demonstrated content competency through a CDE-approved method such as the Praxis exam.

Application Complete Deadline: August 15

Admission Requirements:

  1. Complete the online application for admission
  2. Pay the $30 application fee at time of application
  3. Submit supplemental admission documents after application submission
    • These documents include:
      • Letter of intent, approximately 1 page, discussing interests, background, the emphasis of interest, and professional goals.
      • A philosophy of music education essay, approximately 1 page, that will be used to assess writing skills for eligibility into the program.
      • Resume – include academic, teaching, and professional musical experience.
  4. Two (2) online letter of recommendation forms from professional sources addressing the ability of the applicant to become a counselor, academic strengths, and potential. Recommenders will be sent an automatic email to complete this online letter of recommendation form during time of application. Please have recommenders’ first names, last names, and emails at time of application.
  5. Audition (for hybrid tracks in conducting, composition, and performance only; not required for fully online program)
  6. Send ALL official transcripts directly from previously attended institutions directly from the institutions to Adams State

Transcripts from Adams State need not be requested. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Please have all official transcripts sent to:
graduatestudies@adams.edu (for electronic official transcripts)

OR

Adams State University
Office of Graduate Studies
208 Edgemont Blvd., Suite 2300
Alamosa, CO 81101

Additional Requirements

  • Students applying to the combined online/on-campus program with a concentration in performance or conducting will audition in person or submit an audition recording.
  • Students applying to the combined online/on-campus program with a concentration in composition will submit representative original compositions with their application.
  • Students must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0, the last 30 credit hours of the baccalaureate degree.
  • Those with a GPA lower than 3.0 will be conditionally admitted until after the first semester at which time evidence is provided as to the ability to do graduate level work.
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