Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission into the Master of Music Education Degree program must meet the admission requirements of Graduate Programs and the specific program requirements. In addition, applicants must have completed a four-year teacher education program. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of completing a four-year teacher education program may be required to complete the undergraduate courses leading to licensure. These courses may be completed concurrently with graduate work, but must be completed before the degree is awarded. Applicants must also take the A-State Department of Music entrance examinations in music history, written music theory, and aural music theory.

Admission into the MME program requires the submission of:

• Official transcripts for coursework and degree completion verification in music education or an approved equivalent.
• A Letter of Interest (minimum of 500 words, maximum of 750) stating current professional status/goals after obtaining the MME degree and a brief overview of your philosophy of music education.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• A minimum of three (3) professional letters of recommendation.
• An example of your teaching (must be an audio-visual recording of an ensemble or group music lesson; minimum of 5 minutes, maximum of 10 minutes).

In addition to the above requirements, the following grades and scores must be achieved:

• Unconditional Admission - A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (or 3.25 on the last 60 hours).
• Conditional Admission - A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (or 3.00 on the last 60 hours).