Thesis Option
Placement Exams
All students beginning graduate studies in Music Education are required to take placement examinations in order to determine that their academic preparation in Music is sufficient. See Admissions: Newly Admitted for details
Program Requirement:
The M.A. in Music; Music Education provides an opportunity for studio- and classroom-based teachers and music educators working in other community settings, to explore current issues in music education and to implement their own research studies. Seminars introduce foundations of a range of research methodologies and critical thinking skills. The thesis can be submitted in one of two formats: in-depth monograph-style thesis, or a research-paper-based thesis. Students who prefer to write an in-depth monograph-style thesis will take MUGS 684 Masters Thesis Research 2 as a complementary course. Students who prefer to write a research-paper-based thesis will take two more seminars.
Students admitted to the M.A. in Music; Music Education program who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus.; Minor in Music Education from McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master’s program.
Required Courses (27 credits)
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MUGT 610 Seminar-Music Education 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Instructors
- Isabelle Cossette
Thesis Courses:
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MUGS 683 Master's Thesis Research 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUGS 685 Master's Thesis Research 3 9 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUGS 686 Master's Thesis Research 4 12 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
6-9 credits from the following:
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MUGT 610 Seminar-Music Education 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Instructors
- Isabelle Cossette
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MUGT 611 Seminar-Music Education 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Instructors
- Lisa Marie Lorenzino
- Liliana S. Araújo
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MUGT 612 Seminar-Music Education 3 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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MUGT 613 Seminar-Music Education 4 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Terms
- Winter 2025
- Instructors
- Isabelle Cossette
0-6 credits from the following
MUGS 684 Master's Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)
3-12 credits of seminars, at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music
