No Testing. No GRE. No Auditions. Admission to the program is based on your teaching experience, academic history, letters of recommendation and goal statement.
100% online courses. Kent State Online has its own course and instructional design team, so all of the content is created by faculty and designed for the online platform.
Outstanding faculty. Learn from some of the country’s finest music teacher educators in all areas of specialty. Many of our faculty have published multiple research articles, textbooks, book chapters, and journal articles.
Personal attention. We are dedicated to helping you succeed in your academics! You will have a professional Academic Advisor throughout your collegiate experience as well as be assigned a Faculty Research Supervisor when you enroll in Capstone during your second year.
Opportunity to complete an elective in one week! During the summer, students can choose to take a one-week, 3-credit hour elective focusing on unique music methods. Recent courses include:
Affordability. The program costs $655 for Ohio resident students and $665 for non-Ohio residents.
Proudly Accredited. We are accredited through NASM, National Association of Schools of Music, Kent State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Rolling admissions. You can enroll in classes every 15 weeks, with start dates in fall, spring, and summer.
Tuition & Fees
The following cost estimates are for the current academic year. Students should plan to pay registration and enrollment-related charges at the beginning of each semester. The university reserves the right to charge fees without notice.
Application Fee | $45 |
Courses Required to Graduate | 10 (31 credit hours) |
Cost per Credit Hour | $655 (Ohio Resident) | $665 (Non-Ohio Resident) |
Distance Learning Fee | $15 per credit hour |
*For those who qualify, financial aid and tuition assistance may be available. For more information, please contact Kent State University’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or by visiting their website.
Financial Aid
Our OneStop Office can assist you in exploring alternative financing options. Options include the Federal Stafford Loan, the Alternative/Supplemental Educational Loan, employer tuition assistance, or private loans. For more information, please contact the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or by clicking here.
Applying For Financial Aid
Eligibility for financial aid is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Follow the steps below to find out what types of educational financial assistance you may qualify for.
Step 1: Gather your personal and financial documents. |
Step 2: Filling out the FAFSA can be accomplished electronically. To do so you should sign up for a Personal Identification Number (PIN). This is the recommended method because your PIN will both speed up the application process and allow you to track your FAFSA more easily. |
Step 3: Once you have been provided a PIN you can proceed to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When you're done, use your PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA ,or print it out, sign it, and follow the mailing instructions. |
Step 4: In a few weeks, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). This is your opportunity to correct mistakes you might have made and finalize the FAFSA process. You'll need to use your PIN to electronically sign the Student Aid Report, or print it out, sign it, and follow the mailing instructions. |
Step 5: Congratulations, you have completed the FAFSA application process. Your Student Aid Report will automatically be sent to the school, and you will now know how much, and what federal financial aid options are available to you. |
Contact the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center for more information about our program
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