Bachelor of Music - Education - Licensure - Music Education - Vocal/Keyboard

This program of study is designed to offer students a professional degree in music education leading to initial state teaching licensure in the field of music. Core coursework includes classes in music theory and musicianship, music history, keyboard skills, applied lessons, and participation in major ensembles. In addition to core music classes, students complete a sequential series of methods and pedagogy courses and professional education courses all leading to a culminating semester of student teaching. Completion of the degree also requires passing scores on a departmental barrier exam, state department of education music content exam, and the successful completion of a capstone assessment of teaching during the student teaching semester.