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Music - Education, Master

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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.

About

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.

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 credits and includes a research component.

Programme Structure

  • Curriculum Trends in Music Education
  • Teaching Instrumental Music in Secondary Schools
  • Marching Band Techniques
  • Pedagogy and Conducting

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
  • Credits
    30 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    80

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

    Schedule TOEFL®

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

Academic Requirements

  • This programme accepts GRE® scores and has provided a recommended score range.

    Recommended Verbal Reasoning score:

    146

    Recommended Quantitative Reasoning score:

    140

    Recommended Analytical Writing score:

    3.5

    The recommended range represents scores typically accepted at this institution. Scores outside the range may still be considered.

    The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or University or a comparable degree from a foreign
  • A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale on the most recent 60 credit hours completed.
  • If applicable, take a standardized test: GRE, GMAT or MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT

Minimum GRE Score:

  • 140 Quantitative
  • 146 Verbal Reasoning
  • Combined score of at least 297
  • Analytic Writing 3.5

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    1042 USD/credit
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  • National Applies to you

    490 USD/credit
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Living costs for Greeley

  • 950 - 1350 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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