MM in Music Education

Master of Music in Music Education

The UNCG Music Education program is one of the premiere programs in the United States. In the Master of Music in Music Education program, world-class faculty who are master teachers and researchers will guide you as you further your education. The Music Education faculty believe that everyone should have access to music instruction. We strive to create a variety of music teaching and learning opportunities for our students. Our MM program can be completed at our main campus and online to meet the needs of practicing K-12 music teachers.

The UNCG School of Music has long been recognized as a top U.S. music institution. UNC Greensboro has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1938. UNCG’s MM in Music Education is the oldest in the UNC system and ranked 4th Best Online Master’s in Music Education by OnlineMasters.com. Also, for the second consecutive year, UNC Greensboro School of Music ranks No. 1 in North Carolina for value by College Factual.

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

Program Overview

The Master of Music in Music Education is offered in two modes of delivery: a Greensboro Main Campus program and a UNCG Online program. In both modes of delivery, the degree requires 32 credits or semester hours. During the final semester of the Masters program, Music Education students must complete a capstone project that demonstrates advanced competencies.

Coursework is divided into:

• Music Research (3 credits) 
• Professional Music Education Core (15 credits)
• Electives (12 credits) 
• Portfolio/Capstone Project (2 credits).

Visit the Graduate Catalog for a more detailed listing of the program requirements.

Licensure

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 and is not a Residency Licensure program. 

Greensboro Main Campus Program

The Greensboro Main Campus program is designed for students wishing to further their education in a primarily face-to-face program. Students may attend classes at the UNCG campus part-time or full-time. The program can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students interested in full-time study are eligible for consideration for a teaching assistantship, and should indicate such in their application. For full consideration of a teaching assistantship, scholarship, and/or fellowship, please apply by January 15.

UNCG Online Program

The UNCG Online program is designed to meet the needs of practicing public school teachers wishing to further their education without leaving their classroom, and therefore is a primarily Summer program. Students can complete the program over three summer sessions that are coordinated with the public school schedule. Students will also take one course during a fall or spring semester and enroll for their capstone project in a fall and/or spring semester. Students interested in the online program are encouraged, but not required, to begin in a Summer semester. 

Completion of the UNCG Online program involves:

• Three summer sessions
• Enrollment in two portfolio development projects (Fall or Spring semester)
• One course offered online (Fall or Spring semester)
• Allows for continuous registration
• Sample program below

Summer I	Fall I	Summer II	Spring II	Summer III
MUE 601	692a	MUE 605	MUE 632	MUE 627
MUE 639		MUE 633	MUE 692b	MUE 653
MUE 650		MUE 634		MUS 674

Admissions Process

Application materials are submitted through The Graduate School at UNCG. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Music Education Faculty will review the application and make an admissions decision. Applicants interested in full-time study in the Greensboro Main Campus option and a graduate assistantship are encouraged to submit a teaching video in the application and may be invited for a campus visit prior to an admissions decision. Once an admissions decision is made, it is submitted to The Graduate School, which informs students of their official admission status. The application consists of the following: 

• Application 
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
• Letters of Recommendation 
• Personal Statement 
• Official Transcripts 
• Optional teaching video for full-time students interested in a graduate assistantship 

Deadlines

• Summer Admission: May 15
• Fall Admission: May 15
• Spring Admission: October 1

Program Features

• Best program for Full-Time Professionals by OnlineMasters.com
• UNCG’s MM in Music Education is the oldest in the UNC system and is accredited by NASM and CAEP.
• Students in the program receive guidance necessary for developing a portfolio for National Board Certification (NBPTS) in Music and may be eligible for North Carolina Advanced Teaching Licensure (M) in Music upon graduation.
• Among 36 master’s programs in music education, ranked 4th Best Online Master’s in Music Education by OnlineMasters.com
• UNC Greensboro’s School of Music has long been recognized as a top U.S. music institution. It has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1938.

Questions

For more information contact: Dr. Tami Draves at tjdraves@uncg.edu or 336.334.4320.

Notice

The U.S. Department of Education requires that all higher education institutions advise students as to whether their educational curriculum meets the standards required for a professional teaching license/certificate in the state or U.S. territory where they plan to teach.

As such, please review UNC Greensboro’s status by state/U.S. territory for the Master of Music in Music Education. You should note whether this degree either “meets” or “does not meet” the curricular requirements for a license/certificate in the chosen state or U.S. territory. Contact Dr. Jennifer Walter at jlstewa7@uncg.edu or 336.543.0259 with any questions regarding these data.