Program Recognition
•School of Music accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•UNI graduates the most music teachers of any institution in Iowa
•100% job placement record for decades for graduates who wish to teach
Training
•Choral/General specialization (K-12)
•Emphasis on choral conducting and methods with applied study in voice
•Three levels of clinical experience, including two internships and student teaching in PreK-12 settings
•Coursework in applied music, theory, aural training, conducting, ensembles, methods, and pedagogy
•Leads to Iowa endorsement #144 (K-8 Music) and #145 (5-12 Music)
Professional Development
•Graduates teach choral, instrumental, and general music and direct school and community ensembles