Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Program: Music Education
Degree Level: Graduate
Credit Hours: 36 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in Music
The Department of Music & Performing Arts offers its graduate music program to serve three main purposes: 1. Provide music courses for teachers who seek a Master of Arts in Education—Music Education degree program; 2. Make available a variety of courses for those students who do not wish to pursue an advanced degree; and 3. Provide experiences for graduate students which will serve their cultural and professional needs. At least one Music course will be available each Fall and Spring semester with three to four music courses offered each Summer. Several non-Music courses are available each Fall, Spring and Summer. These courses will all be offered within a 3-year period. This degree does not grant certification to teach music in K-12 schools.
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Music Theory
Music History/Literature
Take 6 hours from:
- MUS 848 History of Baroque Music
- MUS 849 History of Classical Music
- MUS 851 History of Romantic Music
- MUS 852 History of Twentieth Century Music
- MUS 899P Music Special Topics
Research
Take 3 hours from:
- TE 800 Educational Research
- TE 802 Techniques of Research
Take the following:
- MUS 800 Foundations of Music Education
Take 6 hours from:
- MUS 814 Aesthetics of Music
- EDAD 831 Social Foundations of Education
- TE 803 Philosophy of Education
- CSP 800 Advanced Educational Psychology
Performance/Pedagogy Electives
Take 6 hours from:
- MUS 809P Vocal Pedagogy
- MUS 811P Woodwind Pedagogy
- MUS 812P Brass Pedagogy
- MUS 813P Percussion Pedagogy
- MUS 816P Special Topics in Piano Pedagogy
- MUS 820P Strings Pedagogy
- MUS 850 Graduate Applied Instruction
- MUS 857P Elementary School Music
- MUS 894P Workshop in Instrumental Art
- MUS 895P Workshop in Choral Art
- MUS 899P Music Special Topics
Capstone
Take the following:
- MUS 897 Graduate Capstone Project
Take 6 hours from MUS 800-899 courses or other graduate courses approved by the graduate music program committee.
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The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized comprehensive public university. UNK is one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. In a typical year, UNK draws students from 47 states and 50 foreign countries with a total enrollment approaching 7,200 students.
Affordable - UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For tuitions rates, click here.
Accredited Programs - All programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. UNK is also accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Quality Education - UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. UNK’s Music programs serve the needs of the student with quality instruction, personal supervision, and excellent and varied performance opportunities. All of the full-time faculty have earned doctorates or the highest degree in their discipline, yet each teaches all levels of students from freshmen to graduates. All programs offered are enhanced by the excellent musical talent and opportunity that flourishes at UNK.
Quality Student Support Services - Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available, as well as the Online Student Orientation. Other services include 24/7 library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
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- Program Advisor: Dr. Jan Harriott
- Department: Music
- Email: harriottjm@unk.edu
- Phone: 308-865-8608
- Address: Fine Arts Building, Room 241, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849