Music Education, M.M.

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Music Education degrees are unique in that the result of the program not only enhances the student’s personal skills as a musician, providing opportunities for further development, but the program also prepares the student for teaching others how to explore their own musical interests and talents. The School of Music at the University of Nevada, Reno, offers the Master of Music, Music Education degrees with three different fields of concentration attached to each in order to accommodate the background, musical preferences and educational goals of students interested in Music Education as a professional career choice.

This degree program is offered for candidates who are active music teachers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

describe and integrate advanced topics in theoretical analysis, the study of music history and society, and music performance skills through writing, speaking, discussion, and musical performing, as exemplified through successful completion of coursework.
apply effective music teaching skills and knowledge through the use of effective instructional methods, content knowledge, and classroom management, as exemplified through successful completion of coursework and the student internship.
create a research-based thesis focused on a pertinent topic from the discipline.

Contact Information

Louis Niebur, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(775) 784-6145
lniebur@unr.edu

School of Music
Church Fine Arts /0226
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557-0049

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the School of Music graduate program you must meet the program requirements, but you must also meet the requirements of the Graduate School. The University Admissions Web site has information specifically for the graduate admissions process.

Applicants steps:

Contact the appropriate graduate faculty member or the School of Music Chair to determine eligibility for a graduate degree in music.
Apply to audition by obtaining the Audition/Application Procedures from your appropriate faculty member
Complete the online Graduate School application and pay the application fee. You can apply to Graduate School at UNR online. The process is straightforward: create an account, login and you’re on your way.
Have two official transcripts sent directly from your undergraduate institution to the Graduate School: University of Nevada, Reno, Graduate School, Mail Stop 0326, Reno, NV 89557-0326
Have two letters of recommendation sent to the School of Music: University of Nevada, Reno, School of Music, Mail Stop 0226, Reno, NV 89557-0226
Complete your Immunizations and send those records to: University of Nevada, Reno, Graduate School, Mail Stop 326, Reno, NV 89557-0326

I. Program Requirements

Complete A. and one of the emphases below.

A. Required of all Emphases

Select one from the following:

MUS 710 - Topics in Medieval and Renaissance Music (3 units)
MUS 711 - Topics in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Music (3 units)
MUS 712 - Special Topics in Nineteenth Century Music (3 units)
MUS 713 - Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Music (3 units)
MUS 714 - Special Topics in American Music (3 units)
MUS 715 - Introduction to Ethnomusicology Graduate Seminar (3 units)

II. Total Units (33 units)

Note(s):

Candidates for all master’s degrees in music should consult the current School of Music Handbook for information concerning auditions and placement, as well as proficiency examinations. Candidates must complete all Graduate School requirements for the master’s degree.