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FAQ 1: Students, Parents, Public
What role does NASM play in education?
The major responsibility of the National Association of Schools of Music is the accreditation of education programs in music, including the establishment of curricular standards and guidelines for specific degrees and credentials.
The Association also provides counsel and assistance to established and developing institutions and programs. NASM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation of all music curricula.
In addition to the accreditation and consultation functions of the Association, NASM publishes books and reports, holds an annual meeting and other forums, and provides information to the general public about educational programs in music.
NASM works with other peer accrediting associations such as the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and the AACSB International -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) as well as professional associations affiliated with music and related areas such as College Music Society (CMS) and Music Educators National Conference (MENC)--the National Association for Music Educators, the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
NASM participates in the national conversation about educational issues with special emphases on music, the arts, and higher education.
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