Master's Degree in Music Education

Who is this program for?

The Master of Music in Music Education is designed for current music educators who want to enhance their teaching skills, expand their knowledge of pedagogy, and engage in advanced study of music education research and practice. It’s ideal for those seeking professional growth, leadership opportunities, or preparation for doctoral study in the field.

Program Overview

The Master of Music with an emphasis in Music Education at the University of Kentucky is designed to inspire and empower music educators who are ready to take their teaching to the next level. Graduate work can count toward Rank changes (Rank II or Rank I) in Kentucky.

The School of Music offers the Master of Music (M.M.) with specialty areas in music education (e.g., Instrumental Teaching or Conducting, Choral Teaching or Conducting, and General Music -Dalcroze Eurhythmics or Orff Schulwerk.) This program blends advanced coursework in music theory, history, and education with opportunities for hands-on research and practical application in the classroom. Whether you're looking to deepen your pedagogical expertise, explore new teaching methods, or prepare for leadership roles in music education, this program offers the tools, mentorship, and flexibility to help you succeed in today’s evolving educational landscape.

Our Accreditation

This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)—the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music. This esteemed accreditation ensures our curricula, faculty, and institutional practices meet rigorous national standards—providing students with a high-quality, well-rounded education that prepares them for academic success, professional training, and transferability of credentials.

Offered by the College of Fine Arts
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Resident $825.50
Non-Resident $2,060.50

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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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