Master of Arts [M.A] [Music Education] From University at Buffalo

If you possess substantial music content background, wish to be a leader in music education, aim to teach music nationally or internationally, and are not seeking New York State teaching certification, our music education studies program will provide you with the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals. Our graduates integrate digital technologies to enhance music learning, and value music at the core of the curriculum for every student. 

As a student in this program you will learn:

• current ideas in assessment that set direction for the teaching profession
• curriculum development patterns to address contemporary demands
• Music Learning Theory
• psychology of learning as an overarching framework for active music making
• research and policy that assist in informed advocacy
• strategies for making the most of students’ valuable music time