Enhance the Way You Teach Music

Music Education has been correlated to other academic achievements within the school system. According to the National Association for Music Education, a group of first graders saw an increase in their reading and math skills dramatically after participating in a specialized music class. It is dually noted that music education is key to the development of the brain and overall enhances a student’s learning capability.

For teachers, it is important to enhance their skill set to teach music education. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s online M.A.E. in Music Education is designed for busy teachers to complete their degree while also working fulltime. This graduate program aims to serve three main purposes, (1) Provide music courses for teachers who seek a Master of Arts in Education, (2) Make available a variety of courses for those students who do not wish to pursue an advanced degree, (3) Provide experiences for graduate students which will serve their cultural and professional needs.

By combining your passion for music and teaching, it can create effective and meaningful learning experiences for your students. This online master’s program will equip you with advanced concepts and research and methods from faculty who have extensive backgrounds in both education and musical performance. Core courses and pedagogy-based electives let you customize the program to your career needs.

Although this program does not grant teacher certification or a field endorsement to teach music in K-12 schools, UNK can help you identify programs that will best meet your professional goals.

Whether you are a music teacher, band director, orchestra or choir conductor, private lesson tutor, or leader of music in your community, this program can help you advance in your career and help create a stronger connection with your students – all while completing your master’s fully online.  

Step up your instruction in music education and get started. Learn more about UNK’s online M.A.E. in Music Education program, or contact us at ecampus@unk.edu or 1.800.865.6388.