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Requirements and Courses

Thesis Option

Music (M.A.): Music Education (Thesis) (45 credits)

Offered by: Music (Schulich School of Music)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45

Program Description

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 ²Ñ±«³Ò³§Ìý684 Master's 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 ɬÀï·¬, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master’s program.

Required Courses (27 credits)

Course Title Credits
MUGT 610Seminar - Music Education 1.3

Seminar - Music Education 1.

Terms offered: Fall 2026

Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.

Thesis Courses

Course Title Credits
MUGS 683Master's Thesis Research 1.3

Master's Thesis Research 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.

MUGS 685Master's Thesis Research 3.9

Master's Thesis Research 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.

MUGS 686Master's Thesis Research 4.12

Master's Thesis Research 4.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.

Complementary Courses (18 credits)

6-9 credits from the following:

Course Title Credits
MUGT 610Seminar - Music Education 1.3

Seminar - Music Education 1.

Terms offered: Fall 2026

Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.

MUGT 611Seminar - Music Education 2.3

Seminar - Music Education 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.

MUGT 612Seminar - Music Education 3.3

Seminar - Music Education 3.

Terms offered: Fall 2026

Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.

MUGT 613Seminar - Music Education 4.3

Seminar - Music Education 4.

Terms offered: Winter 2027

Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.

0-6 credits from the following

Course Title Credits
MUGS 684Master's Thesis Research 2.6

Master's Thesis Research 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.

3-12 credits of seminars, at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music

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