音乐教育硕士课程是为音乐教育以外的音乐领域的学士学位课程的毕业生设计的。它为理解音乐教与学的原理和过程提供了基础，同时为先前的学习提供了教学认证所必需的能力的补充。
The MS in music education is designed for graduates of Bachelor's degree programs in an area of music other than music education. It provides a foundation of understanding the principles and processes of both teaching and learning music while supplementing previous study with those competencies necessary for teaching certification. This degree leads to Indiana state music teaching certification K-12 in instrumental teaching - band, choral teaching, general music teaching, or instrumental teaching - string. The minimum requirement for a master's degree is 30 credit hours, excluding required credit hours in prerequisite or review courses, tool subjects, and major ensemble. Individual degrees may require more credit hours.