Alabama School of the Arts | Graduate Studies

Master of Music in Music Education (Non-Certification)

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Music Education (Non-Certification), MM

Music Education (Non-Certification), MM

Gain qualification for career advancement opportunities while expanding the reach of your current music academic program. The Master of Music in Music Education (non-certification) with Alabama School of the Arts is designed to support both part-time and full-time in-service music educators with professional graduate training in a Christ-centered environment. As a graduate of the MM in Music Ed (non-certification) degree, you will also be prepared to continue toward doctoral programs in music education. The MM in Music Ed program is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music and is pending SACSCOC approval.

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Music Education (Non-Certification), MM

Review the course requirements below.

  • Major Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Research & Education Courses
  • Teaching Courses
  • Elective Courses

Major Courses

  • MU 501 Graduate Music Theory
  • MU 550 Music of the World
  • MU 552 American Popular Music

Research & Education Courses

  • MU 554 Foundations of Music Education
  • MU 555 Seminar in Music Education
  • MU 556 Music Education Research

Teaching Courses

  • MU 558 Advanced Teaching Methods
  • MU 560 Psychology of Music
  • MU 595 Capstone in Music Education

Elective Courses

  • Students will choose 6 credit hours from any 500 or 600-level music course.
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Step 1: Apply to UM

The University of Mobile and the Alabama School of the Arts require all students to submit an admission application before auditioning.

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Step 2: Audition

Fill out the interest form today to begin and schedule your audition. Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday-Thursday) for the student upon approval from the ASOTA office.

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Stephanie Archer earned her PhD in piano pedagogy from Florida State University in 2023, following degrees from the University of Mobile and Louisiana State University. A Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and active member of MTNA and NFMC, she has held numerous leadership roles and was president of the award-winning MTNA collegiate chapter at FSU. Archer frequently presents at national and international conferences, with research focusing on injury prevention, musician wellness, and effective teaching strategies for beginners.

Dr. Stephanie Archer Departments Music Education PhD Florida State University, M. M. Louisiana State University Areas of Instruction Music Education, Music Methods, Piano Pedagogy Dr. Stephanie Archer Director of Music Education, Assistant Professor of Music sarcher@umobile.edu

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