Master of Arts - Music

The Master of Arts in Music degree is best suited for those wishing to tailor a more academic degree in music to their specifications.

The University of Northern Iowa's internationally known faculty, outstanding facilities (including four performance halls and two state-of-the-art buildings), and small student to faculty ratio ensures that the program provides a highly specialized educational experience and extraordinary leadership opportunities for graduate students.

An applicant for a graduate degree program in the School of Music should possess the baccalaureate degree in music or a demonstrated equivalent. They should have attained a high degree of proficiency in one or more of the following areas: performance, theory-composition, music education, or music history.