Music Education (MM)
Master of Music
Develop your leadership skills and enhance your teaching credentials through our entirely online graduate program.
- Next cohort begins: Summer 2024
- Apply by April 1, 2024 for full consideration
UNI alumni are eligible for a $2,000 Panther Alumni Continuing Education Scholarship for Teachers -- an additional $100 is available for those who apply by February 1.


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 a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
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Justin Mertz Program Coordinator School of Music |
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Jamie Anderson Enrollment Contact jamie.anderson@uni.edu |
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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.

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.

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

Along with your UNI and School of Music applications, you should submit:
- a personal statement i.e. teaching philosophy/philosophy of music education
- two letters of recommendation
- resume or CV
- official transcripts
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 by April 1!
Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.
Scholarships
Online & Distance Education offers scholarships to UNI teaching alumni who enroll in a degree-seeking graduate program at a distance.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.