Emphasis is placed on the personal growth and development of the student toward individual goals.
The program is large enough to provide ample variety yet small enough to allow personal attention to each student. While students are given considerable responsibility in all phases of the educational program, faculty guidance is constantly available. The degree enables the student to gain proficiency in the development of music skills within the context of an understanding of the total mission and ministry of the church. The MM is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The School of Fine Arts of the University of Kansas offers graduate music programs through the Department of Music and Dance.