Overview
This program is designed for the individual who has already completed a university degree in another area of music (i.e., musicology, music performance, studio music and jazz, music business, music engineering, music therapy, or the B.A. in music). The degree includes a full semester of student teaching in a K-12 setting. Graduates obtain a Florida Music Teaching Certificate, and become music teachers and administrators in K-12, preschool, or community settings throughout South Florida, the United States, and around the world. Job placement has been consistently strong for graduates seeking positions in schools.
Admission Requirements
On-Campus Programs
Step 1 - Apply
- Apply online through CollegeNET
- Upload a prescreening (if applicable) through SlideRoom – check the Audition/Portfolio Requirements page for specific information
Step 2 - Submit Supplemental Materials
All supplemental materials must be submitted either via email to fsom.graddocs@miami.edu or via US Mail to PO Box 248165, Coral Gables, FL 33124.
- Transcripts – an official transcript from ALL post-secondary schools attended, regardless of if a degree was granted or not, must be sent directly to the Frost School of Music from the issuing institution in order to be considered official
- Applicants with international transcripts, please click here for specific instructions about approved evaluation services
- An official transcript is required for every school attended, even if it was only a single class
- Current University of Miami students applying to a new degree program must provide an official University of Miami transcript
- Three letters of recommendation - sent through CollegeNet as part of application submission. These do not need to be sent separately
- Resume - attached to the application at the time of submission. This does not need to be sent separately
- GRE Score - Please contact your program faculty for specific GRE information
- TOEFL/IELTS Score - Please click here for more specific TOEFL/IELTS information
- Teaching/Conducting Sample
- Writing Sample
- Prescreening/Audition/Interview
- Portfolio
Not all supplemental materials are required for all degree programs. Please see the Degree Program Requirements for specific requirements.
For information regarding specific program requirements, please see Application & Program Requirements.
Applicants are responsible for tracking the status of their application materials and should do so on CaneLink. Please allow at least two weeks for documents to be processed and marked as complete. If you are unable to access your CaneLink account, please check the CaneLink FAQ.
Step 3 - Audition/Interview/Upload Portfolio
Audition - If your program requires an audition, you will be contacted after the December 1st deadline to schedule a date. All performance programs require a prescreening and invitations to audition will be extended to those applicants approved by faculty review. Check the Audition/Portfolio Requirements page for specific requirements. Do not make travel plans until you receive a confirmation email from Frost Admissions.
Interview - If your program requires an interview, you will be contacted by department faculty to schedule a date.
Portfolio - If your program requires a portfolio, please upload it through SlideRoom. Check the Audition/Portfolio Requirements page for specific requirements.
Music, Media, & Industry Application Deadlines
If you are applying to Music Business & Entertainment Industries, Arts Presenting & Live Entertainment Management, JD/MM, or JD/MA programs, the following deadlines apply:
December 1 - International applicants and priority domestic applicants
April 1 - All JD/MM and JD/MA applicants
June 1 - Final application and supplemental materials deadline for domestic applicants
If you are applying to Music Engineering Technology or Media Writing and Production, the following deadlines apply:
December 1 - International applicants and priority domestic applicants
February 1 - Priority portfolio deadline
April 1 - Final application and portfolio deadline - all applications/supplemental materials/portfolios are due by this date
International Applicants
- TOEFL/IELTS - Test scores are required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received a degree from an accredited English-speaking institution. Additional information can be found under International Applicants.
- Applicants must submit a copy of their passport before a decision can be made. The name on your passport must match the name with which you apply.
If accepted, you will be contacted by the Office of Admission to submit documentation of financial responsibility.
Documents Required
Submit the following educational documents to an approved international credentialing evaluation service:
a) Official original diplomas and certificates in the original language, and
b) Official original transcripts in the original language (names of courses, grades, and hours of instruction) for every year of study.
Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by professional, certified English translations. Translations supplement but do not replace, the official documents.
Type of Evaluation Required
The Frost School of Music is requiring international applicants to their programs to complete a course-by-course evaluation with GPA.
Where to Submit Documents for Evaluation
Josef Silny & Associates (JS&A), Inc. International Education Consultants, is the preferred evaluation service for international applicants to the University of Miami due to their competitive prices and high-quality service. Click here for more information, including the Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials.
World Education Services (WES) is the second preferred evaluation service for international applicants to the University of Miami. Click here for more information, including the Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials.
Please note that international applicants are not required to use the services of JS&A or WES exclusively, but the University of Miami requires that an international credential evaluation must be done by one of the approved evaluation vendors found on this list.
Evaluation Fee
Applicants are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Submission of Evaluation
The evaluation vendor is required to send all official copies of related documents to:
Frost School of Music
PO Box 248165
Coral Gables, FL 33124-7610
or electronically to:
fsom.graddocs@miami.edu
- Please click here for additional details
- Applicants who are applying with a current degree in progress will be required to have their final transcripts and diploma evaluated upon arrival at the Frost School. If applicants use Josef Silny for the initial evaluation, the Frost School will cover the evaluation. If applicants choose a different vendor, they will be responsible for the cost of the re-evaluation.
Decisions
Students are recommended for admission to the Frost School of Music by the faculty and admission committees. Final acceptance to the Graduate program is made after all materials requested by the Frost School of Music have been received and evaluated. Scholarships and/or Assistantships are awarded based on faculty recommendation. Admission decisions are sent out starting in late March.
Application Guidelines
- Applications are accepted for the fall term only
- Applications are accepted for only one degree program
- Graduate applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA for consideration
- Applicants must be in-progress toward completing or have earned the appropriate prior music degree(s) from a regionally accredited institution in order to apply for a graduate level music program. If you are accepted and decide to attend the Frost School, you will be required to provide a final transcript showing a conferred degree.
- The MM in Music Business & Entertainment Industries and the MA in Arts Presenting & Live Entertainment Management do not require prior music degrees. The MS in Music Engineering Technology is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in an appropriate engineering/science field.
- Current University of Miami students applying to a new degree program must provide an official University of Miami transcript
- Materials submitted in support of an application cannot be released for other purposes nor returned to the applicant
- For information on where to submit supplemental materials, please see our Contact Information
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area | ||
| MED 615 | Music Education Certification Forum | 0 |
| MED 762 | Music Learning and Curriculum | 3 |
| MED 764 | Music Assessment | 3 |
| TAL 606 | Issues and Strategies for ESOL | 3 |
| TAL 610 | Literacy and Learning Strategies in the Content Area | 3 |
| TAL 612 | Building Positive Relationships with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Final Project | ||
| MED 775 | Practicum in Music Education | 7 |
| MED 733 | Seminar for Teaching Associates | 1 |
| TAL 623 | Seminar on Teaching | 1 |
| Other Studies in Music | ||
| Non-MED Music Electives (MCY, MIP, MKP, MMI, MSJ, MTC, MUS, MVP) | 9 | |
| Music Education Electives | ||
| Select from the following Techniques Courses | 3 | |
MED 740 Woodwind Techniques | ||
MED 741 Brass Techniques | ||
MED 742 Percussion Techniques | ||
MED 743 String Techniques | ||
MED 744 Vocal Techniques | ||
MED 745 Folk and Modern Instrument Techniques | ||
| Elementary Methods Courses* | 3 | |
MED 642 Teaching General Music | ||
MED 643 Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Secondary Methods Courses (select 2)* | 6 | |
MED 643 Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
MED 644 Teaching Modern Music | ||
MED 648 Music for Special Learners** | ||
MED 649 Teaching Vocal Music | ||
| Comprehensive Review⁺ | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
| * | One Elementary and one Secondary Methods course required for certification |
| ** | May substitute for Secondary Methods course |
| *** | A student holding a B.M. degree in music may work toward certification in Music Education concurrently with the M.M. degree in Music Education. The B.M. degree must have included at least 14 credit hours of music performance, 12 credit hours of music theory, 3 credit hours of conducting, 6 credit hours of music history, and credit hours in performance ensembles. The culminating project for this degree takes place within MED 775. This program is approved by the Florida Department of Education and leads to initial certification as a music teacher for grades K-12. |
| ⁺ | For the Comprehensive Review, students will (1) design a curriculum unit for a K-12 classroom during their student teaching semester, (2) implement this unit during their student teaching semester, and (3) measure the impact of instruction on their students' learning. Students will write a full report and give an oral presentation to an MED committee. |
Sample Plan of Study
Fall Even Year Start
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MED 642 | Teaching General Music | 3 |
| TAL 606 or 612 | Issues and Strategies for ESOL or Building Positive Relationships with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| MED 649 | Teaching Vocal Music | 3 |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Folk and Modern Instrumental Techniques | ||
Music Electives | ||
| MED 615 | Music Education Certification Forum | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MED 764 | Music Assessment | 3 |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Teaching Modern Music | ||
| Music for Special Learners | ||
| TAL 610 | Literacy and Learning Strategies in the Content Area | 3 |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Folk and Modern Instrumental Techniques | ||
Music Electives | ||
| MED 615 | Music Education Certification Forum | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MED 762 | Music Learning and Curriculum | 3 |
| TAL 606 or 612 | Issues and Strategies for ESOL or Building Positive Relationships with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Music Electives | 3 | |
| MED 642 | Teaching General Music | 3 |
| MED 615 | Music Education Certification Forum | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MED 775 | Practicum in Music Education | 7 |
| MED 733 | Seminar for Teaching Associates | 1 |
| TAL 623 | Seminar on Teaching | 1 |
| MED 615 | Music Education Certification Forum | 0 |
| Comprehensive Review | ||
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
* Courses taken to fulfill Music Electives can be from MCY, MIP, MKP, MMI, MSJ, MTC, or MVP
* This is a suggested Plan of Study. Your actual course sequence may vary depending on your previous academic experience as well as current course offerings. Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester to determine the appropriate course selection.
Fall Odd Year Start
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MED 762 | Music Learning and Curriculum | 3 |
| MED 642 | Teaching General Music | 3 |
| TAL 606 or 612 | Issues and Strategies for ESOL or Building Positive Relationships with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Folk and Modern Instrumental Techniques | ||
Music Electives | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| TAL 610 | Literacy and Learning Strategies in the Content Area | 3 |
| Choose from: | 6 | |
| Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Teaching Modern Music | ||
| Music for Special Learners | ||
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| Vocal Techniques | ||
| Folk and Modern Instrumental Techniques | ||
Music Electives | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| TAL 601 or MED 764 | Educational Assessment and Accountability or Music Assessment | 3 |
| TAL 606 or 612 | Issues and Strategies for ESOL or Building Positive Relationships with Diverse Learners | 3 |
| MED 649 | Teaching Vocal Music | 3 |
| Music Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MED 775 | Practicum in Music Education | 7 |
| MED 733 | Seminar for Teaching Associates | 1 |
| TAL 623 | Seminar on Teaching | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
* Courses taken to fulfill Music Electives can be from MCY, MIP, MKP, MMI, MSJ, MTC, or MVP
* This is a suggested Plan of Study. Your actual course sequence may vary depending on your previous academic experience as well as current course offerings. Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester to determine the appropriate course selection.
Mission
The Department of Music Education and Music Therapy offers graduate degrees in Music Education and in Music Therapy that prepare students for professional careers as teachers and therapists. The mission of the Master of Music degree program in music education with teaching certification at the Frost School of Music is to:
- Provide the highest quality of music education expertise
- Foster advanced professional development in music teaching practice as well as music education research
- Serve the music education profession as a resource for music teachers, the education community, and the university community, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Goals
The Objectives of the MM program in Music Education are for students to:
- Apply knowledge of music education philosophy or music learning theoretical content;
- Apply knowledge of music assessment practices; and
- Demonstrate synthesis of studies through a capstone project in research (thesis and project tracks) or curriculum development (certification track).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students in the Master of Music Program will apply knowledge of music education philosophy or music learning theoretical content in a well-conceived position paper.
- Students will apply knowledge of music assessment practices in a music assessment creation project.
- Students in Thesis and Project tracks of the MM Program will demonstrate knowledge of music education research, while students in the Certification Track will demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development and implementation.
