Online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Music Education

At a Glance

Completion Time

20-24

Months

Courses

Credits Required

Online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Music Education

Your experience in the classroom and advanced education has served you and your students well over the years. But keeping up with new technologies, policies, methods, and theories is tough, especially when it means commuting or even moving to a college campus far away from home. Since you already have a master’s degree, advancing your career and compensation with additional earned units with CAGS could be a beneficial pathway. The online CAGS in Music Education provides students with the opportunity to advance their knowledge through a self-selected series of courses to meet their professional needs. To be admitted to the program, applicants must have a master’s degree in Music Education. Most students should be able to complete the CAGS in 18 to 24 months.

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.

Curriculum

A Firm Foundation With a Sharp Focus

Degree Requirements

Students will complete several foundational courses in music education, which will cover historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological aspects of the field. Students will then select the remaining courses depending on which area(s) they wish to strengthen in their practice, including music technology, policy, or research. Students may select courses that fall within a combination of areas.

Application Requirements

To enter the CAGS program, students must hold a master’s degree in Music Education or the equivalent. Most students should be able to complete the CAGS in 18 to 24 months.

Flexibility is Key

Applications for the online Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Music Education are accepted six times per year. This program is designed for applicants who already possess a Masters Degree from an accredited institution. Classes are flexible and work is completed on your own schedule.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Why Choose BU’s CAGS in Music Education?

Enhance your technological skills
Prepare for increased leadership roles
Revitalize your practice
Earn increased compensation
Learn research skills for publication

Summer Session

Some online CAGS in Music Education students take advantage of our summer session, completing coursework on campus while enjoying Boston’s cultural offerings and summer sea breezes. Residence hall accommodations are usually available. More information including session dates, optional on-campus residence hall availability, financial aid, and tuition rates is communicated to students during the academic year. Available Courses can be found on the Summer Term website.

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Boston University holds accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges and universities with 615 accredited institutional members.

Boston University has been ranked as one of the best national universities by U.S. News & World Report.

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