Master's Degree with Music Education Concentration
Complete a Master of Arts with a concentration in music education in just 18 months, or over the course of three summers.
At UConn’s Neag School of Education, practicing music teachers can:
- Complete a Master of Arts with a concentration in music education — in 18 months, or over the course of three summers.
- Earn professional development credits.
- Work with nationally renowned music educators, conductors, and composers.
- Build collaborative and social connections with colleagues.
- Learn innovative music-centered pedagogies to deliver contemporary music instruction in a diverse environment.
Program Options and Courses
Students have the option to complete the master’s degree in person over three summers, through an 18-month hybrid program, or in another combination that can be organized with the Neag School faculty. In addition, one-week elective workshops for earning professional development credits are open to master’s students as well as non-matriculating students.
All master’s degree students must take at least one semester of seminar (online). This online course will guide you through an inquiry project that will engage you in action research in your full-time teaching position. Writing a thesis is not required of this program.
18-Month Hybrid Program Plan of Study
Sample Plan of Study
| May Session I (online) | Summer I | Fall (online) | Spring (online) | May Session II (online) | Summer II |
| Literacy | 1-Week Elective | Seminar | Seminar | Exceptionality | 1-Week Elective |
| Theoretical Foundations of Music Education | Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | ||||
| Policies, Assessment, and Music Programs in K-12 Schools | Popular Music and Informal Pedagogy |
Three Summers In-Person Program Plan of Study
Sample Plan of Study (Note: Summer courses are held on the UConn Storrs campus.)
| Summer I | Summer II | Fall OR Spring (online) (student choice) |
Summer III |
| 1-Week Elective | 1-Week Elective | Seminar | 1-Week Elective |
| Theoretical Foundations of Music Education | Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | Music Across the Curriculum | |
| Policies, Assessment, and Music Programs in K-12 Schools | Popular Music and Informal Pedagogy | Multicultural Education |
Tuition and Fees
The Master's Degree with Concentration in Music Education program follows the UConn Graduate School program tuition and fees, which are based on residency.
Fall and spring semester tuition and fees can be found on the Bursar's website.
Summer fees are outlined on the UConn Summer Session website.
The total Cost of Attendance (COA) includes direct educational costs (i.e., tuition, fees, housing, and food) and indirect costs. Indirect costs include books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses, loan fees, and professional licensure or certification, if applicable. For additional information about the Cost of Attendance at UConn, please visit https://financialaid.uconn.edu/cost/.
Financial Aid
Some students may be eligible for financial aid or may wish to utilize unsubsidized loans. You can learn more by contacting the UConn Financial Aid Office at 860-486-2819.
To learn about available scholarships, please visit the UConn Neag School of Education Scholarship website. Applications are due March 10.
How to Apply
Application Instructions:
Start your online application. You will need to create a username and password to access your online application during your application process, as well as to check the status of your application and your admissions decision.
Application Fee
The application fee is $75 and must be paid online with a credit card. There are no waivers, deferments, or refunds of application fees unless otherwise noted. Please see the Graduate School website for a complete list and instructions for applying for a waiver.
For all active duty, veterans, guardsmen and reservists, a fee waiver will be applied upon indicating your military service within your application.
Uploading Documents
As part of the application process you will be asked to upload unofficial transcripts as well as essays and other documents. Documents are requested in PDF, DOC, or JPG formats.
Attend a Virtual Information Session
Visit one of the date and time links below to register for that session. When registering for a Music Education Master's Program information session, please select "Curriculum and Instruction MA" as your program of interest, "General/No Cohort" as your cohort of interest, and "Music Education" as your concentration of interest.
Contact the Faculty
Cara Bernard
Associate Professor of Music Education
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
cara.bernard@uconn.edu
Joseph Abramo
Associate Professor of Music Education
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
joseph.abramo@uconn.edu