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Master of Arts (M.A.) Music: Music Education (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

Offered by: Music     Degree: Master of Arts

Program Requirements

The M.A. in Music; Non-Thesis - Music Education is a course-based program that focuses on disciplinary research methodologies and critical issues. Guidance is provided by leading scholars whose internationally acclaimed research covers a broad spectrum of topics central to the music education discipline.

Students admitted to the M.A. in Music; Non-Thesis - 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)

  • MUGS 614 Reading Course 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Graduate Faculty Music Courses : Independent study of an approved topic or topics under the guidance of a supervisor. Topics will be chosen to suit individual needs and interests. The extent of reading, synthesis, and reporting will be agreed upon by the supervisor and the student at the beginning of the course.

    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.

  • MUGS 615 Reading Course 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Graduate Faculty Music Courses : Independent study of an approved topic or topics under the guidance of a supervisor. Topics will be chosen to suit individual needs and interests. The extent of reading, synthesis, and reporting will be agreed upon by the supervisor and the student at the beginning of the course.

    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.

  • MUGT 610 Seminar - Music Education 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    General Music Techniques : Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Cossette, Isabelle (Fall)

    • 3 hours

Research Project

  • MUGS 635 Research Paper 1 (9 credits)

    Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Graduate Faculty Music Courses : The writing of the first research paper.

    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.

  • MUGS 636 Research Paper 2 (9 credits)

    Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Graduate Faculty Music Courses : The writing of the second research paper.

    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.

Complementary Courses (18 credits)

9 credits from the following:

9 credits of seminars at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music. With the approval of the Music Education Area, 6 credits may be taken in the Faculty of Education.

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