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New Mexico State University
Department of Music
Las Cruces, NM
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Overview
New Mexico State University / Department of Music is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Music (MM) | Music education | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Conducting | |
| Master of Music (MM) | Performance |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some Recital |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12
Applied
7
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | 2 initial review courses, audition, bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
22
Total Graduate Students
18%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 59.09% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.55% |
| White or Caucasian | 13% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 4.55% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
18
Total faculty
Full-time - 15
Part-time - 3
Male (13)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Music education, contemporary wind band literature, performance, music history, composition |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 3,284 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC 3F
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
United States
Contact
Dr. Lon W. Chaffin
Department Head
Email: lchaffin@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-2421
Fax: 575-646-8199
Department Head
Email: lchaffin@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-2421
Fax: 575-646-8199
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