Master of Education in Music Education

How long is this program?
16 Months
Is this online, in-person or hybrid?
Online
Where will I take my classes?
Online
What type of degree will I get?
M.Ed.
How much is tuition?
$896/credit hour
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A graduate degree for today’s music educator.

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Overview

Brenau’s fully online Master of Education in Music Education is built for certified music teachers who want graduate study that connects directly to the work they do every day.

Music teachers are asked to do a lot:

  • Adapt lessons for students who learn differently
  • Choose pieces that fit the ensemble in front of them
  • Make the case for new materials, equipment, and resources
  • Build inclusive classrooms where more students can participate
  • Keep music programs moving forward when time and resources are limited

In this 31-credit-hour program, you’ll study advanced music education techniques, curriculum development, music psychology, educational research and special education in the music classroom while continuing to teach.

Designed to be completed in 16 months, the program helps you apply what you learn online to your classroom right away.

Program at a glance

Degree
Master of Education in Music Education
Format
Online
Location
Online
Credit hours
31
Program length
16 months (4 semesters)
Tuition
$896/credit hour

Take the next step in your teaching journey

Music educators do more than teach rhythm and melody. They create inclusive classrooms, build strong programs, adapt instruction, and help students experience and appreciate the power of music.

Brenau’s M.Ed. in Music Education was created with real classroom challenges in mind. Whether you are a new teacher building confidence or a veteran educator seeking a fresh perspective and professional advancement, this program can help you become a stronger, more responsive educator.

Meet your program director

Ashley Conway, DMA

Ashley Conway is the Assistant Professor of Music Education at Brenau University. At Brenau, she directs the Vocal Chamber Ensemble and Spectrum Singers Ensemble. She also teaches music education courses, conducting, and aural skills. Dr. Conway’s previous appointments have included public and private schools, colleges and universities, churches and community music programs in Georgia, Arizona, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

Dr. Conway is a conductor and co-founder for the professional treble choir, Lux, based in Northeast Georgia. She is an active scholar, recently presenting at ACDA and NAfME conferences in Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Her research interests include women’s choirs, their place in the choral hierarchy, and music and hearing loss. She is also an active adjudicator for LGPE events in Georgia and a guest conductor for Honor Choir events.

Dr. Conway holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Brenau University and the University of Georgia. She earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from Arizona State University. When Dr. Conway is not enjoying teaching her students and collaborating with colleagues, she loves reading, completing puzzles, and spending time with her loving husband, Bradley, and their two daughters, Mia and Zoe.

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Estimated Cost of Attendance

Graduate Education

Based on part-time enrollment (9 credits) and a 9-month period of enrollment (Fall & Spring semesters).

Tuition for Active Duty Military personnel, dependents and spouses is discounted. Information regarding Cost of Attendance for military, veterans and family is available on our Military and Veteran Student Admissions page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Music Education

Yes. Brenau’s Master of Education in Music Education is offered in a 100% online format and is specifically designed for working music educators.

Music Education

The program can be completed in 16 months, or four semesters.

Music Education

Brenau’s M.Ed. in Music Education requires 31 total credit hours.

Music Education

Yes. This program requires students to hold a music education certification. It is not an initial teacher certification program. Brenau’s Bachelor of Arts in Music Education serves students seeking initial certification. Learn more about the BA in Music Education.

Music Education

Yes, if you have completed your bachelor’s degree and earned the appropriate music education certification.

Music Education

No. Because the program is online, certified music teachers from outside Georgia may apply. Students outside Georgia should confirm whether Brenau’s M.Ed. in Music Education meets their state’s requirements for certification upgrades, licensure, or salary advancement.

Music Education

Band, chorus, orchestra, and general music teachers may all benefit from the program. The curriculum supports certified music educators who want to strengthen classroom practice, improve student access, and build more effective music programs.

Music Education

Course topics include special education in the music classroom, psychology of music, technology in music education, music education methods and materials, advanced curriculum development, educational research, contemporary issues in education, music history, music theory, and a capstone experience.

Music Education

Yes. The program includes music education coursework as well as broader graduate-level education courses. This combination helps students strengthen their music teaching while also developing a deeper understanding of curriculum, research, inclusive instruction, and educational practice.

Music Education

It may. For Georgia teachers, earning a master’s degree can support movement from a T4 to a T5 certification level, depending on individual certification status and Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements. Salary advancement varies by state, district, and individual circumstances, so students should review their local requirements.

Music Education

The program is primarily designed to help certified music teachers become stronger educators. However, coursework in curriculum development, program planning, budgeting, research, and resource management may also support teachers who are interested in future leadership opportunities in schools, districts, or music education organizations.