Advanced skills for professional teachers
UNC’s Master of Music with Music Education emphasis enables K-12 music teachers to deepen their musicianship and teaching skills. Offered by one of the country’s premier training grounds for music teachers, the music education master’s degree prepares you for advanced teaching responsibilities, leadership roles, and higher-paying positions.
You’ll build relationships with exceptional faculty, including nationally recognized experts in music education. The program integrates current innovations in music and the classroom with an in-depth exploration of traditions and historical roots. You’ll develop advanced teaching techniques and deepen your content knowledge, with the flexibility to tailor your studies to your academic interests and career goals. The School of Music promotes opportunities for independent research and collaboration with faculty. You’ll deepen your skills, broaden your professional network and graduate with a degree from an institution that consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Report’s top schools for graduate music education.
Degree Details
Credits Required:
30-36
Location/Delivery:
Greeley
Online + Summer Greeley workshops
Degree Options
M.M. in Music Education
The master of music is designed for K-12 music teachers who seek to enhance their content knowledge, classroom technique and pedagogical understanding. You’ll work closely with your faculty adviser to choose courses that support your academic strengths and career goals. UNC stands out for its expertise in curriculum trends, multicultural education, educational psychology and other specialized aspects of music education. The program totals 30-36 credits and includes a research component.
Music Educator's Intensive Master's Degree Program
This program is a low residency program – courses are completed online during the academic year and you’ll attend an intensive, six-week summer on campus program. You’ll learn practical techniques to improve classroom teaching skills as well as explore theoretical issues involved in music education. The program offers the flexibility to tailor your studies to your academic interests and career goals and will also prepare you to progress to doctoral level study.
Your Future in Music Education
Music education is evolving rapidly. New technologies and innovative approaches have transformed the way music teachers present new concepts and communicate with students. The Master of Music Education enables you to master current trends, apply them in your work, and get better outcomes in the classroom. You’ll also gain the credentials and expertise to take on expanded responsibilities and move into leadership roles.
Consider UNC’s M.M. in Music Education if you want to:
- Achieve better outcomes in the classroom
- Deepen your knowledge of music
- Expand your range of teaching techniques
- Qualify for leadership roles and higher-paying positions
You’ll learn:
- Advanced classroom techniques
- Deep content knowledge
- Educational psychology
- Working with diverse populations
Sample courses:
- Curriculum Trends in Music Education
- Teaching Instrumental Music in Secondary Schools
- Marching Band Techniques
- Pedagogy and Conducting
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