American College of Music

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Expand Your Horizons in 2026

What better time than the new year to begin an educational journey in fulfilling your personal and professional goals? ACM Online has an MME program that is affordable, achievable, and accessible.

Why Choose the American College of Music?

• Faculty that Cares: Learn from experienced and committed professors who are dedicated to your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Say goodbye to boring lectures! Join our weekly live Zoom sessions, where instructors and students collaborate through engaging discussions and hands-on assignments that will transform your teaching.
• Flexible Learning: Our MME program is designed to fit your professional and personal life, offering only two online courses per quarter to accommodate your busy schedule.
• Affordable Tuition: Imagine graduating in 15 months, debt-free with no student loan payments hanging over your head every month!

Act Now and Save on Tuition

Tuition increases on January 1. To secure the current rate and apply now and save hundreds throughout your MME program.

Winter classes begin January 5 — start your journey in Music today!

Need a Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Music Ed

Have a BA in a Subject Other Than Music?

100% Online Program 

Exclusively at ACM

The Problem

Due to a severe teacher shortage in the US, with an estimated 100,000 positions unfilled, many individuals taking on these roles are not fully qualified or certified. According to Dennis Shirshikov of Bright Minds Blog, California and Arizona are among the top five states most affected by this crisis (Shirshikov, 2025)*. For example, these two states had over 12,300 teacher vacancies in 2025, with a significant number of these vacancies in music education. As a result, school districts are issuing emergency credentials, giving individuals two to three years to become fully certified. Unfortunately, most 'non-certified' music teachers are too busy with rehearsals and full-time teaching to attend traditional, in-person graduate programs for certification.

The Solution

ACM Online offers a solution: the GET Program, a 15-month, fully online Master’s degree in Music Education that meets credential requirements in both Arizona and California. ACM’s GET Program is the only online option that provides music educators with a practical pathway to earn full certification with a single-subject credential in Music Education.

*Shirshikov, D. (2025, October 17). 2025 Teacher Vacancies by State in the US. Bright Minds Blog. https://www.fullmindlearning.com/blog/teacher-vacancies-by-state-us

Don't Take Our Word For ACM's Outstanding MME Program,

Please read what our students say...

Jessica C

Phoenix. AZ

What I appreciate most about the American College of Music is the flexibility it offers. Being able to pursue my master’s degree without putting my career on hold. The professors are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in my growth as a musician and educator.

Nathan D.

Douglas, AZ

I'm deeply grateful to all the exceptional instructors in the Master of Music in Education (MME) program at the American College of Music. Their guidance and inspiration have been invaluable in shaping my development as a music educator. 

Peggy S.

Madera, CA

At ACM, I completed my degree in a way that was tailored to my specific needs. As a single mom and a full-time teacher, I needed a program that would allow me to earn my Master of Music degree without accruing debt or disrupting my time with my daughter and my work schedule. I never thought I would find a school that could accommodate such a demanding lifestyle. 

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