Music Education

Welcome to the Music Education area of the School of Music in ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.  Students in the music education degree programs at ASU are preparing for careers in music education and related fields, or continuing the professional studies. The music education program supports the development of outstanding educators who are prepared to make a difference in the lives of their students.

Undergraduate students enroll in the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree, and may choose concentrations in instrumental music, strings, or general/choral music.  Music education studies include lessons and ensembles, music history and theory, and music pedagogy courses, as well as general university studies.  Internships in local schools are included in the program, and the degree leads to concurrent teacher certification in the state of Arizona.

Graduate students enroll in the Master of Music in Music Education, or the PhD in Music, Music Education concentration.  The master’s degree program offers a curriculum of music, music education, and pedagogy course in a flexible format to meet the needs of practicing music education professionals.  Full-time, part-time, and summer study options are available. 

The PhD program provides opportunity for rigorous and concentrated study, including research and teaching experiences.  Limited enrollment allows for close mentorship with outstanding faculty. Designed as a research degree, the PhD experience includes research and teaching internships with the PhD faculty, opportunities for independent and co-authored research and publication, and a comprehensive array of research and education coursework.  In addition, PhD students may choose additional students in music or in other areas (psychology, research methods, educational administration) to support their career trajectories. 

Graduates of ASU’s music education programs have gone on to successful careers in elementary, secondary, and collegiate music, and have distinguished themselves as educational leaders in the United States and abroad.  Develop your professional abilities in a supportive and challenging environment that is Music Education at ASU.