在音乐教育专业攻读文学硕士的学生可以选择以实践为导向或以研究为导向的文学硕士，并与音乐教育协调员协商选择合适的课程。该学位的三分之一到三分之二可能在音乐教育课程中。至少一半的学分必须是针对研究生的课程。以实践为导向的课程强调音乐教师的专业表演和教学能力的扩展。至少一半的课程将是表演和/或教学法。需要表演和/或教学法方面的最终项目。研究型课程强调音乐教育中的理论研究和研究项目。至少一半的课程将在音乐教育研究及相关研究领域。论文是必需的。
Students pursuing the MA in Music Education choose either a practice-orientation or a research-orientation for the degree and select suitable courses in consultation with the coordinator for music education. Individuals who have already completed an undergraduate degree (most typically a BA or BM in music performance) and who wish to earn Iowa certification while concurrently pursuing the MA in Music Education can pursue the MA in Music Education Certification.<br><br>Between one-third and two-thirds of the degree may be in music education courses. At least half of the credits must be in courses designated for graduate students only. The practice-oriented program emphasizes the extension of specialized performance and pedagogy competencies for music teachers. At least one-half of the curriculum will be in performance and/or pedagogy. A final project in performance and/or pedagogy is required.<br><br>The research-oriented program emphasizes theoretical studies and research projects in music education. At least one-half of the curriculum will be in music education research and the associated research areas. A thesis is required.