Online MA in Ethnomusicology – Music Education
With Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Ethnomusicology – Music Education (Online), you can learn how to teach the next generation to investigate, discover, learn, and appreciate the history of music around the world.
Duration
1.5 years
Starting Date
Anytime
Tuition Fee
$565 per credit
Location
Online
About the program
In this program, you can dive into researching the history of music in other cultures. The Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology can equip you to work in a diverse global society using the medium of music. Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Ethnomusicology – Music Education (Online) explores the foundational history and theory of music, skills in analysis and technology, non-Western music performance, and practical application through field experience and independent research. Liberty University’s online ethnomusicology degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), so you can be confident that you’re receiving an education of the highest quality.
Once you have established a foundation of ethnomusicology knowledge, you can learn how to convey that knowledge to others. Sharing information can be incredibly rewarding. Music education is an area that can combine your love of music, other cultures, people, and teaching. You can learn to aid others in researching principles of ethnomusicology, just as your professors will aid you in your master’s program.
Career Opportunities
Music is a universal form of expression in which cultures of the world capture the essence of their worldview. It is the system of memory in which cultural history and religious beliefs are recorded. The Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology can help you gain the skills and training to understand many music cultures, thus enabling more strategic and effective communication, ministry, and research. This knowledge can assist you in various future careers such as:
- Church leader
- Ethnomusicologist
- Intercultural music outreach coordinator
- Minister of music
- Music anthropology researcher
- Music director
- Music educator
- Musical performer
- Social scientist
- Worship leader
Courses Included
- Worship & Culture
- Resources & Ma terials in Ethnomusicology
- Ethnic Music Performance
- Ethnic Music Performance
- Arts in GlobalEngagement
- Research Methods in Ethnomusicology
- Field Experience in Ethnomusicology
Minimum requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.