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Preparing future faculty

Offered through the School of Graduate Studies, this online certificate program prepares graduate students from all disciplines to teach at colleges or universities.

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Bachelor's degree in music education

Through the UMKC Conservatory, you can earn a bachelor's degree in music education that prepares you to teach and perform. You’ll also gain extensive experience through fieldwork at local schools.

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Ph.D. in Education: Music Education Emphasis

Developed for those who want to become college professors, conductors or music directors in K-12 schools, this program helps students refine their teaching goals, philosophies and methods to become effective educators and leaders.

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Minor in exercise science

In collaboration with the School of Nursing and Health Studies, students learn how exercise and the human body intersect and to implement and evaluate evidence-based health assessments.

Education Major Selected Among Best in Missouri

“I’m inspired to become a teacher that students can relate to and connect deeply with. Even if I can’t change the teaching world, I can change the lives of individual children."

Genesis Ventura Amaro

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