Music education is a major emphasis of the School of Music. A comprehensive curriculum leading toward a PK-12 teaching certificate is offered to students in all areas of music study. A unique team-taught emphasis provides students with a diversity of hands-on teaching experiences, techniques, and resources required for a successful career.
Nationally recognized clinicians and educators regularly conduct clinics and workshops throughout the year offering advanced experiences in a broad spectrum of teaching situations. Students have opportunity to observe and teach in diverse school settings throughout the metropolitan area.
The Music Education degree with PK-12 Certification is currently accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education.
The Bachelor of Music with PK-12 Certification degree allows UNO to recommend graduates for Nebraska licensure as PK-12 music teachers.
Student Learning Outcomes
SLO 1: Students will demonstrate proficiency in music theory as demonstrated on a summative assessment.
SLO 2: Students will communicate an understanding of music history through formal written composition.
SLO 3: Students will deliver a successful performance in a senior recital.
SLO 4: Students will demonstrate proficiency on the piano keyboard.
SLO 5: Students will demonstrate knowledge of instruction and assessment through a strategies project presentation.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August 2025
Start date
September 2025
College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media
314 Weber Fine Arts Building,
6505 University Drive South,
OMAHA,
Nebraska,
68182, United States
You are currently enrolled or you鈥檝e completed high school and have never enrolled at or attended another college or university after high school.
English Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL/IBT/PBT: 61/500
DUOLINGO ENGLISH EXAM: 95
IELTS: 6.0
PTE Academic: 44
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Nebraska Omaha is recognized for its teaching quality and offers a diverse range of unique course options across six colleges.