Music Education (MM)
Master of Music
Develop your leadership skills and enhance your teaching credentials through our entirely online graduate program.
- Collecting interest for the next cohort!
- Application opening in August 2026
Features
Entirely Online | 30 Credits | 4 semesters
- Gain access to current educational trends and issues and broaden your perspectives on music education.
- Explore innovative curriculum in progressive music education and music for inclusive classrooms.
- Increase your earning power with an advanced degree from a reputable program.
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have dedicated support to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
Justin Mertz
Program Coordinator
School of Music
justin.mertz@uni.edu
319-273-2024
Alyssa Dyall-Bruner
Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
Online & Distance Education
alyssa.dyall-bruner@uni.edu
319-273-2416
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Courses are offered entirely online in the evenings (including summers) using Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard. The program is delivered in a cohort model, allowing you to study with the same group of peers throughout the program.
View course sequences:
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Lead and implement music programs for inclusive classrooms
- Utilize analytical techniques and knowledge of current trends to enhance school programs
- Serve in leadership roles within classrooms and school music administration
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are offered entirely online in the evenings (including summers) using Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard. The program is delivered in a cohort model, allowing you to study with the same group of peers throughout the program.
View course sequences:
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Lead and implement music programs for inclusive classrooms
- Utilize analytical techniques and knowledge of current trends to enhance school programs
- Serve in leadership roles within classrooms and school music administration
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
To be admitted, students must have:
- 2.75 is the minimum GPA to be accepted without provision; applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may still be admitted provisionally, at the discretion of the program and the Division of Graduate Studies.
- Current teaching license.
Along with the application, you’ll need to submit:
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Written statement answering questions on the application
- Resume and/or CV
- Two letters of recommendation
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.
Online & Distance Education Scholarships
Online & Distance Education offers $2,000 scholarships for degree-seeking students enrolled in select graduate programs.
TEACH Grant
Students may also qualify for the TEACH Grant, a federal program that offers additional financial support to students preparing for careers in high‑need teaching fields and who commit to completing required service obligations after graduation.
Eligible students must contact the UNI Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for more information.
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information, and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
Apply
Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.