Admissions and Selection Criteria for Master's Students in Music Education Degree Programs
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| Title: | Admissions and Selection Criteria for Master's Students in Music Education Degree Programs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Springer, D. Gregory (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Music Teacher Education. Feb 2023 32(2):71-85. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Music Education, Admission Criteria, Selection Criteria, Graduate Students, Masters Programs, College Faculty, Music Teachers, Decision Making, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education Programs, Student Records, Interviews, Teaching Skills, Teacher Educators |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10570837221120761 |
| ISSN: | 1057-0837 1945-0079 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine music education faculty members' perceptions of admissions and selection criteria for entering master's students in music education degree programs. Using multistage sampling, we distributed a questionnaire to music education faculty at National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)-accredited institutions in the United States that offered master's degrees in music education. Results indicated that music education faculty were involved in most admission decisions, and that transcripts, interviews, and letters of recommendation were the most common materials submitted for review. In response to open-ended questions, participants reported that their admission decisions are usually determined by four criteria: academic skills, demonstration of potential as a graduate student, demonstration of teaching ability, and less measurable indicators. This exploration of the admissions and selection criteria that music education faculty use when making admission decisions provides music teacher educators a greater understanding of this important transition point. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1364188 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine music education faculty members' perceptions of admissions and selection criteria for entering master's students in music education degree programs. Using multistage sampling, we distributed a questionnaire to music education faculty at National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)-accredited institutions in the United States that offered master's degrees in music education. Results indicated that music education faculty were involved in most admission decisions, and that transcripts, interviews, and letters of recommendation were the most common materials submitted for review. In response to open-ended questions, participants reported that their admission decisions are usually determined by four criteria: academic skills, demonstration of potential as a graduate student, demonstration of teaching ability, and less measurable indicators. This exploration of the admissions and selection criteria that music education faculty use when making admission decisions provides music teacher educators a greater understanding of this important transition point. |
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| ISSN: | 1057-0837 1945-0079 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10570837221120761 |
