The University of New Mexico is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Requirements for entrance and graduation as set forth in this Catalog are in accordance with published regulations of NASM.

Music Education: Designed to help current and aspiring music teachers improve the quality of their instruction, increase their musical skills and knowledge, and to gain a better understanding of the broader issues in the field of music education. This concentration may be pursued with either a Thesis or Project option. The thesis option is recommended for students who anticipate doctoral study in Music Education; the project option is recommended for those who do not anticipate doctoral study.