Overview

About this Degree

32 semester hours

Fully online; on-campus or hybrid options available

Advanced studies in music education plus conducting, music performance, ethnomusicology, music composition, music history, and/or music theory within an optional summer institute

Capstone Advanced MM Portfolio in lieu of a comprehensive exam or thesis

Oldest MM in Music Education program in the UNC system

Accredited by NASM and CAEP

Guidance provided for developing a portfolio for National Board Certification (NBPTS) in Music; possible eligibility for North Carolina Advanced Teaching Licensure (M) in Music upon graduation

Why choose the Master of Music in Music Education?

This Music Education program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro provides students opportunities to deepen understanding of the historical, philosophical, psychological, and cultural aspects of music education; increase knowledge and skill in music teaching and learning; and further develop their dispositions as reflective practitioners and mentors. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge of research techniques and scholarly writing standards, and learn how to apply these to their work as teachers.

Students complete the program over three summer sessions that coordinate with the public school schedule, take one course during a fall or spring semester, and complete their capstone project during a fall and/or spring semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Music

Pedagogical Conducting

Seminar in Music Education

The Measurement of Musical Behavior

Music for Exceptional Children

Contemporary Trends in Music Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Official transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Resume

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Advanced Licensure in Music (M Licensure) is available upon successful completion of the degree program. To qualify for this Licensure, the candidate must have Initial Licensure and three or more years of teaching experience. This degree does not lead to Initial Licensure, cannot be completed with Initial Licensure, and is not a Residency Licensure program.

Tuition Fees

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21137 USD / year

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21137 USD / year

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6422 USD / year

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Overview

About this Degree

Why choose the Master of Music in Music Education?

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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