Master of Music Education

The Master of Music Education (MME) program caters to professional music educators seeking to enhance their teaching skills while maintaining classroom commitments. The program promotes practical application of advanced teaching techniques, developing a deeper understanding of musical interpretation, and investigating current issues in music education.

Master of Music Education Degree Program Offerings

This program is offered at the following locations:

Residential Campus


About This Program

The MME program at CMU is primarily designed for the growth and advancement of teaching professionals:

  • Focus on practical teaching techniques, musical interpretation, and current music education issues.
  • Enrollment involves nine or ten credit hours per summer over three consecutive summers.
  • Three short residencies are required each summer for intensive coursework and building a community of scholars.
  • Central Methodist University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Degrees Available

Other CMU Master's Programs:

Admission Requirements

Students wishing to pursue a Master of Music Education must meet the requirements for acceptance into the graduate music education program.  

Master of Music Education Requirements