VanderCook College of Music Graduate Program... a sound investment!
Graduate Program and MECA Dates
2025-26 Session:
- June 9 – August 1, 2025: Summer MECA session
- June 12, 2025: MMEd Application Deadline for Summer 2025
- June 16 – July 25, 2025: MMEd 6-week Summer Session (first 3 weeks online; last 3 weeks on-site*)
- August 18, 2025: Fall TCEP/MCert session begins
- September 11, 2025: MMEd Application Deadline for Fall 2025
- September 15, 2025: Fall MECA/MMEd online session begins
- February 5, 2026: MMEd Application Deadline for Spring 2026
- February 9, 2026: Spring MECA/MMEd online session begins
2026-27 Session:
- June 8 – July 31, 2026: Summer MECA session
- June 11, 2026: MMEd Application Deadline for Summer 2026
- June 15 – July 24, 2026: MMEd 6-week Summer Session (first 3 weeks online; last 3 weeks on-site*)
- August 24, 2026: Fall TCEP/MCert session begins
- September 10, 2026: MMEd Application Deadline for Fall 2026
- September 14, 2026: Fall MECA/MMEd online session begins
- February 4, 2027: MMEd Application Deadline for Spring 2027
- February 8, 2027: Spring MECA/MMEd online session begins
* String and Band Director Summer Workshop clinic sessions will supplement MMEd on-site sessions!
Master of Music Education
Designed for working music teachers looking to earn their master’s degree.
Master of Music Education and Certification
Earn your MCert degree while completing the requirements for Illinois teaching licensure.
Teacher Certification
A post-baccalaureate program for music degree holders to earn Illinois teaching licensure only.
MECA Continuing Education
The Music Education Center of America (MECA) program offers graduate-level courses to sharpen skills and strategies.
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