| Musicology and/or Music Theory | 6 |
| Applied Music (two semesters) | 3 |
| Musical Organization (two semesters) | 1-2 |
| Foundations and Principles of Music Education I & II | 8 |
| Introduction to Music Education Research | 4 |
| Curriculum Organization in Music Education | 4 |
| Approved Electives | 5-6 |
| Total | 32 |
To enroll in this program, the applicant must have completed a Massachusetts Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing or have Initial License as a Teacher of Music or be eligible for this certificate under a reciprocal arrangement with another state. Upon completion of three full years of employment in the role of the license, including a one-year induction program with a mentor, the student may apply for Professional Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Terminal Project - Recital in Major Applied Music Graduate Field:
The performance faculty and the music education faculty must jointly grant permission for this option. Candidates electing this option must have been accepted into the program at Level 8, must enroll for 6 credits of applied music at Level 9, and must be enrolled during the semester in which the recital is given. In addition, if they have not presented an undergraduate recital, candidates electing this option must present a prerequisite recital.