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The Music Education Department at the University of North Texas focuses on equipping students with meaningful, career-oriented learning experiences tailored for teaching professions. Aspiring music educators must pursue mastery in both instructional skills and musical performance to excel in their field.
Inspire coming generations by sharing your musical enthusiasm. Selecting Music Education as your major equips you for a professional teaching career. UNT's program provides Texas all-level music certification, creating diverse job prospects. Our department cultivates skilled educators through progressive, innovative coursework. You'll gain qualifications for all-level music certification while discovering numerous professional pathways. Beyond standard classroom instruction, your training includes hands-on experience through school observations, teaching practicums, and community outreach initiatives. Rare among music education programs, these distinctive opportunities set our program apart. Our Living-Learning Community fosters academic and social growth for on-campus music education students.
The National Association of Schools of Music accredits our College of Music, confirming we meet rigorous educational quality standards. Students can engage with outreach initiatives like the Denton New Horizons Senior Band, Start Up The Band Program, UNT Early Childhood Music Program, and UNT String Project.