MMME – Summer 2026 Music Education Courses
Join us this summer! Kent State University’s School of Music offers intensive summer electives that can be applied to Kent State Online’s 100% online Master of Music in Music Education (MMME).
These short-format courses allow you to:
- earn graduate credit in a condensed timeframe
- build practical, classroom-ready skills
- and move forward in your degree while enjoying a focused, immersive learning experience
Courses are offered for credit or non-credit (CEUs) and meet on campus at Kent’s Center for Performing Arts, with housing and parking available.
Who Should Enroll?
These summer courses are ideal for:
- K–12 music teachers
- Choral and general music educators
- Preservice teachers
- Music specialists seeking professional development
- MMME students completing elective requirements
Music Education Summer 2026 Courses
AOSA Teacher Education Courses – Levels I, II & III
10 Days of Instruction:
June 22–26 and June 29–July 3 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
3 credits / 6 CEUs
Featuring American Orff-Schulwerk Association certified instructors in pedagogy, recorder, and movement, these sequenced courses introduce educators to the Orff-Schulwerk approach and its application in general music and choral classrooms. This highly interactive course is ideal for teachers seeking creative, student-centered music instruction.
Engaging Students with Disabilities Using Percussion and Movement: A Special Need for Music
July 6–10 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
3 credits / 5 CEUs
Designed for anyone working with learners who have disabilities or learning differences, this course focuses on hands-on percussion, movement, and recorded music in an inclusive, interactive group setting. No formal music background is required.
Movement and Folk Dance Using Weikart’s Approach
July 13–17 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
3 credits / 5 CEUs
This course introduces Phyllis Weikart’s approach to international folk dance and movement-based instruction. It is appropriate for preservice and in-service educators (music, physical education, and others) seeking hands-on, active teaching strategies.
A Music Learning Theory Approach to Choral Music
10 Days of Instruction:
July 13–17 and July 20–24 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
3 credits / 6 CEUs
Taught by GIML-certified instructors, this course applies Gordon’s Music Learning Theory to the K–12 choral classroom. Participants explore a research-based approach to music acquisition and practical classroom implementation.
Ready to Register or Learn More?
Whether you’re working toward the Online Master of Music in Music Education or looking for professional development this summer, these courses offer a flexible, impactful way to grow your skills. Take your first steps to register.
Why These Courses Matter for MMME Students
Each of these summer offerings can count toward electives in Kent State’s Online Master of Music in Music Education, allowing you to:
- make progress in your degree during the summer
- explore specialized teaching approaches
- and earn credit in a condensed, immersive format
Kent State University Online Master of Music in Music Education
Kent State’s 100% online MMME is a practitioner-focused program designed for music educators who want to refine their craft and expand their professional opportunities.
With this degree, you can:
- focus your studies on areas most relevant to your career
- qualify for leadership roles in schools and districts
- advance on the salary scale
- and prepare for doctoral study or postsecondary teaching
Why Music Education at Kent State?
Kent State’s Music Education program combines flexibility, quality, and personalized support to help educators grow with confidence. Courses are delivered 100% online and designed by faculty and instructional designers specifically for the online environment, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Students learn from nationally recognized music educators, researchers, and authors while receiving personal support through dedicated academic and faculty advising. During the summer, students can complete a shortened elective and earn three graduate credits in an intensive format, helping them progress through the program more efficiently. With an affordable tuition rate of $655 per credit hour, nationally recognized accreditation through NASM, and university accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and CAEP, Kent State delivers exceptional value. Rolling admissions with start dates every seven weeks in fall, spring, and summer make it easy to begin when the timing is right.
