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Master of Arts in Popular Music Pedagogy |
Propel your career in popular music to new heights |
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Embark on a transformative journey with the University of Miami online Master of Arts in Popular Music Pedagogy – a fully online program designed to revolutionize traditional music education.
Delve into popular music artistry, instrumental and vocal techniques, as well as the business side of popular music – all while customizing your coursework to align with your career aspirations. Gain insights into music technology, media creation, arts management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and the legal aspects of the industry.
Elevate your career and be part of shaping the dynamic future of this field. |
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100% Online |
Study anywhere at anytime |
8% Job Growth |
Postsecondary Teachers U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
210,000+ Alumni Network |
Connect with fellow ‘Canes Expand your network |
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ONLINE GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES |
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COURSEWORK TRANSLATES TO MODERN-DAY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS |
Courses offer an enriching academic experience with our award-winning faculty and your accomplished peers. The program concludes with a capstone project, crafted under the expert guidance of the program director and faculty. This project serves as a powerful digital portfolio, showcasing your skills and talents, and propelling you towards a thriving career in popular music. |
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UM PROFESSORS CREATE HANDS-ON LEARNING FOR STUDENTS |
All faculty are hand-selected to teach your online program and have deep experience in the music industry. These distinguished professors are personally invested in the success of our students and go above and beyond to create meaningful and interactive learning experiences. |
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STUDENTS RECEIVE ACCESS TO UM CAREER SERVICES AND ALUMNI NETWORK |
As an online student, you will have complete access to our career services and support, in addition to the 190,000+ UM alumni network. Students gain the full range of benefits of the ‘Canes experience, plus a robust network of industry professionals working at top organizations around the world. |
Program Highlights |
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Total Courses |
10 Courses |
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Length per Course |
7 Weeks |
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Accreditation |
SACSCOC Accredited |
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Testing / Prerequisites |
GRE waived for eligible applicants |
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Financial Assistance |
Tuition waivers available |
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Application Process |
5 simple steps |
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"This program is ideal for educators who want to enhance their knowledge beyond the traditionally taught classical pedagogy of most music education programs. You get the boutique Frost experience – where faculty get to know their students - but 100 percent online. Plus, this degree allows students the freedom to build their capstone project around their unique musical interests." |
Raina Murnak |
Program Director Master of Arts in Popular Music Pedagogy |
FLEXIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS |
Choose when and where you want to study as an online student. Learning online allows you to pursue your goals within higher education while balancing your other commitments. |
A DEGREE THAT TRANSLATES TO CAREER GROWTH |
Coursework is created by faculty with extensive experience in the field. Lessons have actionable takeaways that you can immediately apply in your professional life and leverage for tangible career growth, making Frost one of the best places to study online. |
THE SAME PRESTIGIOUS DEGREE AS STUDENTS ON CAMPUS |
A graduate degree or certificate from the University of Miami will enhance your professional profile and boost your credibility. We know that on-campus learning is not an option for every student and are excited to serve you through innovative online learning environments. |
Take the next step toward elevating your career |
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