Master of Arts in Music Education (Online Program)
The Online Master of Arts in Music Education is offered for those whose circumstances preclude the more traditional campus residency route.
Course Requirements
Curriculum for the MA in Music Education
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Tentative Online Course Schedule
Spring Semester 2013
- Music 601: Topics "Advanced Teaching Practicum" (3 cr)
- Music 695: Plan B Project/Exam (for students in final semester of degree)
Summer Semester 2013 (summer course dates may vary)
- Music 407: World Musics (3 cr)
- Music 477: History of Rock n Roll (3 cr)
- Music 661 Music Bibilography (3 cr) [** REQUIRED COURSE offered every other summer]
Fall Semester 2013
- Music 477: History of Rock n Roll (3 cr)
- Music 695: Plan B Project/Exam
- Music 701C: Research in Music Education (3 cr)
Spring Semester 2014
- Music 601: Topics “History of Music Education” (3 cr)
- Music 695: Plan B Project/Exam
Summer Semester 2014 (summer course dates may vary)
- Music 407: World Musics (3 cr)
- Music 477: History of Rock n Roll (3 cr)
Fall Semester 2014
- Music 477: History of Rock n Roll (3 cr)
- Music 651: Foundations of Music Education (3 cr) [** REQUIRED COURSE]
- Music 695: Plan B Project/Exam
Spring Semester 2015
- Music 695: Plan B Project/Exam
- Music 750D: Major Issues in Music Education (3 cr)
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Faculty
- Chet-Yeng Loong, Area Head
Associate Professor of Music Education - Barbara Payne McLain
Professor, Music Education - Arthur W. Harvey
Lecturer in Music Education - Gregg Geary
Librarian, Music Specialist and Head, Sinclair Library, Public Services - Jay W. Junker
Lecturer in Music - Frederick Lau
Professor of Ethnomusicology
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Computer Needs
Windows – Minimum System
- Any well-known, IBM-compatible Intel computer (Dell, Gateway, HP, IBM)
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- 512 mb RAM (memory)
- 10 gb of free hardware space
- 1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card (24-bit preferred)
- graphic card (Nvidia GeForce 6600 or higher; or--ATI Radeon 8500 or higher)
- Printer
- Sound card/speakers
- Computer camera; headset microphone
Macintosh – Minimum System
- Any iMac, mac mini, Macbook air, or MacBook less than 3 years old.
- Mac OS 10.6 or higher
- 1.5 ghz processor or higher
- 10 gb of free hardware space
- 1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card (24-bit preferred)
- graphic card (Nvidia GeForce 6600 or higher; or--ATI Radeon 8500 or higher)
- Printer
- Sound card/speakers
- Computer camera; headset microphone
Required Software
Each of these software packages come in versions for either Macintosh or Windows. They can also share documents between these two computer platforms.
- 1. Word Processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word® - version 2004 or higher (discount for educators from www.microsoft.com); or Apple Pages)
- 2. Recently updated (within past 90 days) Web Browser: Firefox, or Google Chrome strongly recommended. Some content will not be viewable in other browsers (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari)
- PDF reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download from www.adobe.com), or Apple Preview
- Updated Shockwave & Flashplayer plug-ins for browser (free download from www.adobe.com). Apple computer users should upgrade from apple.com via "software updates" in your Finder menu.
- Quicktime 5. Quicktime video player (for audio and video). (free download from www.apple.com)
Internet Connection
High speed, reliable internet access is required (cable modem, DSL, T1, etc..). Please note: course materials may not be available on some mobile devices (phones, tablets) or via slower, wi-fi internet connections.
Backup System
All online music students are required to have a designated “backup” computer site prepared in case they experience hardware problems at their primary study location. Computer malfunctions are not accepted as excuses for late or missing assignments. (Libraries, “Kinko’s,” school, neighbor, relatives, etc.. )
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Registration and Costs
Costs as of Fall 2012 (** online students are charged in-state/resident tuition)
Courses numbered 0–499
- Resident tuition: $361/credit
- (+$5 technology fee per course)
Courses numbered 500+
- Resident tuition: $483/credit
- (+$5 technology fee per course)
Approximate total costs for this degree are: $13,500.00 (as of Fall, 2012)
Complete registration information
See the list of Tuition and Fees
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Examinations for Online Graduate Music Students
Course examinations
Quizzes and exams for individual courses will be managed within each course website.
Master of Arts Degree Diagnostic Examinations
All students are required to pass entrance examinations in music theory, sight-singing/aural skills and music history. These exams are given three (3) times per year: August, January, and April. Students have three attempts to pass these examinations. All diagnostic examinations must be completed under the supervision of an approved proctor. Please contact the Music Graduate Chair to arrange for approval of your site and proctor. The proctor will receive the exams one or more days before the exam date; verify your identity; administer the exam, and then mail the exams to the University of Hawaii in envelopes provided. Should you fail any portion of the exams, you will need to arrange subsequent remote administrations after an approved period of time and/or enroll in remedial coursework. At the present time, we are only able to offer a remedial online course in music history.
Complete diagnostic exam information