Undergraduate

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

 

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education program is designed to serve students seeking to develop the skills, experiences, and information to qualify graduates for public school music teacher “New Teacher” certification in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (P-12). While students are tracked in fours areas of emphasis within the program (strings, vocal, keyboard, winds/percussion), all students have comprehensive core music and pedagogical training in teaching children of all types and instructional settings. The program aspires to have students develop strong musicianship and leadership. 

Requirements for:

Emphasis in Music Education (Instrumental)
Emphasis in Music Education (Vocal)

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Pre-Certification

 

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Pre-Certification) degree program is awarded by the School of Music and is designed for students intending to complete the degree in anticipation of enrollment in the Master of Arts in Teaching program (MAT), when additional professional education, music education, research methods, and clinical education course work are required. As in the Bachelor of Music in Music Education program (with certification), students are tracked in four areas of emphasis within the program (strings, vocal, keyboard, winds/ percussion). All students have comprehensive core music and pedagogical training in teaching music to children of all types and in a variety of instructional settings. The program aspires to have students develop strong musicianship and leadership skills while progressing toward the attainment of KERA and MENC teacher and education standards for quality music experiences and training.

Requirements for:

Emphasis in Music Education (Pre-certification - Vocal)
Emphasis in Music Education (Pre-Certification - Instrumental)
Emphasis in Music Education (Pre-Certification - Keyboard)
Music with Emphasis in Music Education (P-12) (Teacher Certification)


Every University of Louisville School of Music student must complete the following degree requirements:

  • 2-4 semesters of Piano (individual to major)
  • 4 semesters of Theory
  • 4 semesters of Music Literature
  • Private Lessons
  • Principal Ensemble Performance
  • Recital Attendance (15 per semester for 4 semesters)
  • General Education Requirements (hours vary)