Music Education

The Music Education program in the School of Music is one of the leading music teacher education programs in the nation. With a long tradition of excellence in initial teacher preparation, graduate education and professional development for in-service teachers, the program is known for its comprehensive, field-based curriculum, its outstanding faculty of specialists, and its impressive record of accomplishments by its graduates. The program is designed to prepare music teachers who will be successful in the setting of their choice. By partnering with the urban, suburban and rural school districts in the Columbus area, our students gain varied experiences that give them a broad perspective and a wide range of choices for their teaching careers. Upon completion of the program, our students are confident and competent professional music educators and are highly successful in securing music teaching positions.

The graduate program in music education has a commitment to practical teacher development, to scholarship and intellectual growth, and to a positive and supportive learning environment for its students. The goal of the Master of Arts degree is to help in-service teachers develop their teaching skills in the area of specialization, and to deepen their understanding of critical issues of the field. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is designed to produce artists, scholars and teachers who will become leaders in music education through positions in colleges, universities or other educational institutions. Doctoral study in music education is primarily a residential program in which the student and adviser develop a course of study based on individual goals and interests. Interdisciplinary work is encouraged and myriad opportunities exist for participation in research and outreach projects.

Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available for both masters and Ph.D. students. Teaching responsibilities may include class piano, music courses for early-childhood specialists, and assisting professors in the major music methods courses.

Summers-Only Masters Program in Music Education

The School of Music offers a Summers-Only Masters Program in Music Education with flexible options.

Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Aging

The Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Aging is a University-wide program that provides graduate and professional students the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet the needs of our nation’s growing older adult population.

Students must apply to enroll in the program and must satisfactorily complete at least 21 hours of graduate course work from the Master List of Courses, which includes:

Nine (9) credit hours from the core curriculum,
Courses from two or more graduate programs outside the student’s major program,
Up to six (6) credit hours may be in approved independent study from the Master List of Courses.

The required core curriculum, an integrated series of four courses, focuses on basic components of gerontology shared by many professions. Students then choose from a wide range of elective courses to complete the 21-hour requirement. Successful completion of the Specialization in Aging is noted on students’ transcripts.

Learn more about the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Aging at ogg.osu.edu or contact Linda Mauger, Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology, at 614-293-8031, or mauger.10@osu.edu.