Overview

The Music Education program offered by University of Southern Maine will prepare you for a rewarding career driving the future of music education teaching elementary, middle school, or high school students.

Key Facts

Learn from a faculty of nationally and internationally distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors with experience in a comprehensive range of genres.
Tailor the program to your talents and interests: Choose to focus on classical or jazz instruments, voice, or composition.
Study in a program that is nationally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Qualify to apply for state certification as a PreK-12 music teacher.

Career

Alumni of this program have a 100% job placement rate and are routinely recognized for teaching excellence including being named Maine New Music Teacher of the Year. Along with teaching in public schools in the U.S. and internationally, graduates hold teaching positions in community music schools, church music programs, and state music educator associations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Conducting

Choral Conducting

Music History

Multi-Cultural Perspectives of American Popular Music and Jazz

Sight Singing and Aural Skills

Music Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

We accept and review applications throughout the year on a rolling admission cycle.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Official transcripts of your education history
Completed personal statement/essay (recommended)
Submit your official secondary school transcripts, exam certificates, and any college-level transcripts including certified English translations
Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs
Submit US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants)
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31290 USD / year

≈ 31290 USD / year
Out-of-State

31290 USD / year

≈ 31290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10650 USD / year

≈ 10650 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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