Q: When can I start?
A: The master’s degree program begins in summer. Applications to UConn’s Graduate School for Summer 2023 are due April 15, 2023.
Q: Can I complete the entire master’s degree program online?
A: Our Master of Arts program with the concentration in music education is designed to suit the needs of practicing music educators, with several options available. The 18-month hybrid program option offers the majority of courses online. Another option is to complete the program over the course of three summers; summer courses are held on the UConn Storrs campus. Other combinations of plans of study can be organized with Neag School faculty.
Q: Can I take a course for professional development credits?
A: Yes — You are welcome to register for courses of interest to you, including one-week elective workshops, without having to enroll in the master’s degree program.
Q: Do I have to write a thesis as part of the master’s program?
A: No, writing a thesis is not required of this program. Students enrolled in the master’s degree with the concentration in music education complete a capstone inquiry project as part of one of the required courses.
Q: Who can I contact with questions?
A: Reach out to Neag School faculty members Cara Bernard at cara.bernard@uconn.edu or Joseph Abramo at joseph.abramo@uconn.edu.