The Master of Music Education (M.M.E.) program at the University of North Florida is designed for music educators who want to deepen their pedagogical knowledge, refine their musical skills, and advance their careers. Whether you’re currently teaching or preparing to enter the profession, the M.M.E. offers a dynamic blend of research, musicianship, and practical application tailored to today’s educational environments.
Elevate Your Music Classroom
With a blend of theory and practice, the M.M.E. equips music educators to strengthen curriculum, refine techniques, and elevate classroom performance and engagement.
Program Overview
The Master of Music Education (M.M.E.) at the College of Arts and Sciences is designed to prepare passionate and skilled educators for impactful careers in music education. This advanced degree blends rigorous musical training with proven instructional strategies, leadership development, and curriculum innovation. Ideal for both current educators and musicians transitioning into teaching, the program emphasizes professional growth, artistic excellence, and student-centered learning.
Designed with working professionals in mind, the M.M.E. program offers small class sizes, evening courses, and a flexible structure that allows students to balance professional responsibilities with graduate study. The program boasts a strong track record of success, with high employment rates and thorough preparation for Florida’s Professional Teaching Certificate exams.
Concentrations
Applicants are required to choose one of the following concentrations:
- Pedagogy and Research - 36 credit hours: Best suited for individuals with an undergraduate degree in Music Education.
- Professional Education - 30 credit hours: Designed for students holding a bachelor’s degree in another music discipline.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the program meets national standards for excellence in graduate music education. Coursework covers instructional methods, educational leadership, curriculum development, and research in music education, equipping graduates to lead innovative music programs at the K–12 and collegiate levels.
Graduates of the M.M.E. program are prepared to become influential educators, department leaders, and advocates for music in schools and communities, capable of inspiring the next generation of musicians while advancing their own careers in teaching and leadership.
Program Contact
Graduate Program DirectorCollege of Arts and Science
Program At-a-Glance
Application Deadlines
Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.
International Applicant Deadlines
International Applicant Deadlines
- Fall: June 1
These deadlines are for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. While not mandatory, applicants are encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by these dates to ensure timely visa processing.
- Fall: August 1
- Summer: April 15
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies:
- SpanTran. They have created a custom application for UNF that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the SpanTran Application - UNF Graduate School portal.
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- World Education Services
Important Notes
- The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
Where do I send transcripts and test scores?
Mail
UNF Graduate School
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224Email
Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Program Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Resume
- Letter of intent
- Describe educational or professional goals
- Writing sample
- 5-7 pages of scholarly writing
- Three letters of recommendation
- Faculty member or professional reference familiar with the applicant's academic or research potential
- FLDOE General Knowledge Exam (GKE)
- Passing scores on all portions
- Department of Music Application
- Please contact the program
- Department of Music interview
- Please contact the program to schedule
- Applicants applying to the Professional Education concentration must possess a Bachelor of Music
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International Applicant Requirements