I have a BA in Social Studies Education but i dont think I want to teach for long, can I get my MA in music?

Question

I have a BA in Social Studies Education but i dont think I want to teach for long, can I get my MA in music?

Answer 1

Yes, you may get your MA in a different area than your BA.

Answer 2

Sure, but it will likely require you to go back and take undergrad courses that you didn't take because a BA in SS didn't require them.  What will transfer is the gen-eds (general education), or basically the classes you took freshman and sophomore year before you began to specialize in your major.  Just be prepared for an admissions officer to review your transcript and tell you that you have a few more courses to take than you may have planned.