The Music Education Area at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa (UHM) offers a comprehensive program dedicated to providing public and private schools with highly skilled education professionals at all levels. Undergraduate study leads toward the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree and provides for concentration in one or more of two teaching areas: choral/general music, and instrumental music (band or orchestra). A State of Hawaii Teaching Certificate is reciprocally recognized in over 30 other states.<br><br>During the past five years, more than 80% of the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who graduated from the UHM music education program obtained full-time music positions in the state of Hawaii. They are now teaching in general music, choral, and instrumental settings. Among these positions, some new jobs have been created due to strong evidence of the positive effect music has on keiki.<br><br>Our undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs are designed to meet local needs while fulfilling national standards. The music education program at the UHM is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Music education majors are equipped with skills and knowledge in both music and education. In addition, we collaborate with local schools and community music organizations, providing more than 200 hours of structured fieldwork, including observation and teaching in K-12 music settings prior to student teaching. This process offers a valuable experience for students to develop knowledge and skills relating to teaching, build personal reflective skills, measure current competence, and plan for future professional growth.<br>UHM also offers MA (with and without teaching certification) and PhD Degrees in Music Education. Over 90% of our music education graduate students are currently full-time music teachers who teach in the state of Hawaii. These full-time teachers take approximately four credits per semester, offering the opportunity to complete the degree at their own pace. Beyond required classes, graduate students are encouraged to play in instrumental, choral, and ethnic ensembles and to take applied voice, instrumental, and conducting lessons. Students also have the opportunity to take ethnomusicology classes that can increase their exposure to Asian Pacific music. Other graduate level musicology and theory/composition classes are also offered. Scholarships are available for graduate students.