University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music, in conjunction with Pacific’s Benerd College, offers a Master of Music in Music Education (MM) designed for students with an undergraduate degree in music education. Students complete 33 units of coursework (typically four semesters) at Pacific’s Stockton (CA) campus. 研究生s of the program are eligible for a Teaching Credential in Music (given proficient performance on coursework 和 examinations).
The music education program at University of the Pacific provides an unparalleled level of real world experience. Thanks to the academic foundation 和 h和s-on practice I am receiving, I feel very confident to enter my field as a music educator.
Nico Peruzzi ’18
研究生 Assistant Conductor
The MM in Music Education program offers a core course of study along with numerous electives in music 和 education that provides an individualized program that caters to specific career goals. Students have opportunities to work with faculty specializing in music performance, 治疗, 历史, business or composition, as well as with the teacher education faculty of Benerd College. Pursue a thesis-based re搜索 track, or a non-thesis advanced technique track
学费 和 fees are set annually: the per-unit graduate tuition rate for the 2022-23 academic year is $1,566 plus applicable fees.
The Conservatory of Music offers a limited number of graduate assistantships. Interested applicants should contact Program Director Ruth Brittin at rbrittin@zh121.com.
研究生 students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens may apply for federal student loans.
Conservatory alumna Susanna Peeples ’12 was recognized as 2021 Early Career Choral Conductor by California Choral Directors Association. This honor is awarded to current California educators who demonstrate great promise to the choral profession.
研究生 students benefit from close working relationships with dedicated 和 passionate professors. Dr. Ruth Brittin, who leads the program, is an internationally known music education re搜索er 和 has been a professor at the Conservatory of Music for over 20 years.
The Music Education graduate program has a long 历史 of success in placing graduate students into desirable teaching positions 和 doctoral programs across the U.S. 和 beyond with a 100% placement rate.
Faye Spanos Concert Hall, 304
3601 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95211
