VanderCook College of Music Graduate Program... a sound investment!
Graduate Program and MECA Dates
2024-25 Session:
- June 10 – August 2, 2024: Summer MECA session
- June 17 – July 26, 2024: MMEd 6-week Summer Session (first 3 weeks online; last 3 weeks onsite*)
- August 19, 2024: Fall TCEP/MCert session begins
- September 16, 2024: Fall MECA/MMEd online session begins
- February 10, 2025: Spring MECA/MMEd online session begins
2025-26 Session:
- June 9 – August 1, 2025: Summer MECA session
- June 16 – July 25, 2025: MMEd 6-week Summer Session (first 3 weeks online; last 3 weeks onsite*)
- August 18, 2025: Fall TCEP/MCert session begins
- September 15, 2025: Fall MECA/MMEd online session begins
- February 9, 2026: Spring MECA/MMEd online session begins
*Additional symposium/workshop/clinic sessions will supplement summer onsite 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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