The Adams State Music Department is proudly accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Graduate students can earn their Master in Art in Music Education in as little as two years, 100 percent online. Candidates also have the option to spend the first year on campus and complete an area of concentration in performance, conducting, or composition. A MA in music education assists current professionals in the field with an increase in salary and the ability to better lead their students in performance. The relevant curriculum is designed to be used in your own classroom. With outstanding Adams State music professors, who are committed to personal interaction with learners, small class sizes and a diverse cohort of professionals, graduates in this program have every advantage for success. Affordable tuition also allows students the ability to earn their advanced degree with reasonable investment.