At the Boston University School of Music, we proudly offer three online music education programs designed for working educators. Whether you’re local, living in Boston, or across the world, we promise you an online degree from BU will be a valuable asset to your scholarly toolkit, providing you with the skills needed to further your career.<\/p>\n
The first step in applying is to contact our team by completing this learn more form<\/a>, reaching out with questions via e-mail to cfaapply@bu.edu<\/a>, or starting a BU CFA Graduate Application (link below in Application Requirements section). Applicants applying to any graduate program in the College of Fine Arts must have earned (or expect to earn) a bachelor\u2019s degree (or equivalent).<\/p>\n We’ll be in touch soon. In the meantime, we invite you to explore below for more information about application requirements.<\/p>\n Non-Licensure Program:\u00a0<\/strong>This program is designed for applicants who already possess a teaching license or simply want to learn more about music education, but do not desire licensure to teach in American primary and secondary schools.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n An admitted student may petition to transfer up to 8 graduate credits (taken within the last 5 years) from a regionally accredited college or university. Faculty review the petition, transcripts, and syllabi to determine if the coursework is equivalent to courses offered at BU. Transfer credit analysis is done for students only after they are admitted. Official Transcripts are required for transfer credit review if not submitted at the time of admission.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Important note: The CAGS is not a pathway to the Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education at Boston University. It is a terminal certificate from our institution.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n An admitted student may petition to transfer up to 8 graduate credits (taken within the last 5 years) from a regionally accredited college or university. Faculty review the petition, transcripts, and syllabi to determine if the coursework is equivalent to courses offered at BU. Transfer credit analysis is done for students only after they are admitted. Official Transcripts are required for transfer credit review if not submitted at the time of admission.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The next possible semester to be considered for is Fall 2027, that application will open September 1, 2026, for an early January 2027 submission deadline. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n An admitted student may petition to transfer up to 16 graduate credits (taken within the last 5 years) from a regionally accredited college or university. Faculty review the petition, transcripts, and syllabi to determine if the coursework is equivalent to courses offered at BU. Transfer credit analysis is done for students only after they are admitted. Official Transcripts are required for transfer credit review if not submitted at the time of admission.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n If admitted to the Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education online program, a non-refundable deposit of $400 will be required to secure your spot. This deposit will be applied to your tuition in the first semester of your program. If this payment will be a financial hardship, please contact\u00a0<\/span>cfaapply@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0to petition for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n School of Music admits six times per year (Spring I, Summer I, Summer II, Fall I) for MM & CAGS in Music Education online programs<\/strong>. Each online session lasts 7 weeks, which allows you to complete two courses in a traditional 14-week semester. Most students complete their master\u2019s degree or certificate of advanced graduate study in less than two years.<\/p>\n *Semester dates may shift based on final University approval<\/em><\/p>\n BU admits one class per year for coursework starting each Fall for the DMA online program<\/strong>. Students take four credits each 7-week session and enroll in one course at a time.<\/p>\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/h2>\n
Online Master of Music in Music Education<\/h3>\n
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Transfer Credits<\/h5>
Online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Music Education<\/h3>\n
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Online Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education<\/h3>\n
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MM & CAGS in Music Education Online Programs<\/h5>\n
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\n Term<\/strong><\/td>\n Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n Classes Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Spring I 2026<\/td>\n November 12, 2025<\/td>\n January 13, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Spring II 2026<\/td>\n January 14, 2026<\/td>\n March 10, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Summer I 2026<\/td>\n March 11, 2026<\/td>\n May 5, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Summer II 2026<\/td>\n May 6, 2026<\/td>\n June 30, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fall I 2026<\/td>\n July 8, 2026<\/td>\n September 1, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fall II 2026<\/td>\n September 2, 2026<\/td>\n October 27, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n DMA in Music Education Online Program<\/h5>\n
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\n Term<\/strong><\/td>\n Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n Classes Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fall 2026<\/td>\n January 14, 2026 (app opens September 1, 2025)<\/td>\n September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fall 2027<\/td>\n Mid January 2027 (app opens September 1, 2026)<\/td>\n September 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n