Non-Thesis Option
Placement Exams
All students beginning graduate studies in Music Education are required to take placement examinations in order to determine that their academic preparation in Music is sufficient. See Admissions: Newly Admitted for details
Program Requirement:
The M.A. in Music; Non-Thesis - Music Education is a course-based program that focuses on disciplinary research methodologies and critical issues. Guidance is provided by leading scholars whose internationally acclaimed research covers a broad spectrum of topics central to the music education discipline.
Students admitted to the M.A. in Music; Non-Thesis - Music Education program who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus.; Minor in Music Education from McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master’s program.
Required Courses (27 credits)
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MUGS 614 Reading Course 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent study of an approved topic or topics under the guidance of a supervisor. Topics will be chosen to suit individual needs and interests. The extent of reading, synthesis, and reporting will be agreed upon by the supervisor and the student at the beginning of the course.
Offered by: Music Research
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- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGS 615 Reading Course 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent study of an approved topic or topics under the guidance of a supervisor. Topics will be chosen to suit individual needs and interests. The extent of reading, synthesis, and reporting will be agreed upon by the supervisor and the student at the beginning of the course.
Offered by: Music Research
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGT 610 Seminar-Music Education 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
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- This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
Research Project
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MUGS 635 Research Paper 1 9 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: The writing of the first research paper.
Offered by: Music Research
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGS 636 Research Paper 2 9 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: The writing of the second research paper.
Offered by: Music Research
- Symbols:
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- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
9 credits from the following:
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MUGT 610 Seminar-Music Education 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGT 611 Seminar-Music Education 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- Lisa Marie Lorenzino
- Andrea Creech
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MUGT 612 Seminar-Music Education 3 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- Lisa Marie Lorenzino
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MUGT 613 Seminar-Music Education 4 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
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- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- Isabelle Cossette
9 credits of seminars at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music. With the approval of the Music Education Area, 6 credits may be taken in the Faculty of Education.
Thesis Option
Placement Exams
All students beginning graduate studies in Music Education are required to take placement examinations in order to determine that their academic preparation in Music is sufficient. See Admissions: Newly Admitted for details
Program Requirement:
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.
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 McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master's program.
Required Courses (33 credits)
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MUGT 610 Seminar-Music Education 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
Thesis Courses:
The candidate will undertake supervised research leading to a thesis that will be an in-depth investigation in some specialized field of Music Education.
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MUGS 683 Master's Thesis Research 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGS 684 Master's Thesis Research 2 6 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGS 685 Master's Thesis Research 3 9 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGS 686 Master's Thesis Research 4 12 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:Graduate Faculty Music Courses: Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor.
Offered by: Music Research
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
6 credits from the following:
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MUGT 610 Seminar-Music Education 1 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year
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MUGT 611 Seminar-Music Education 2 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Fall 2020
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- Lisa Marie Lorenzino
- Andrea Creech
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MUGT 612 Seminar-Music Education 3 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- Lisa Marie Lorenzino
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MUGT 613 Seminar-Music Education 4 3 Credits
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Offered in the:General Music Techniques: Seminar in music education. Topic varies by year.
Offered by: Music Research
- 3 hours
- Symbols:
- Terms
- Winter 2021
- Instructors
- Isabelle Cossette
6 credits of seminars at the 600 level or higher, approved by the Schulich School of Music.
