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Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Music Education

Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Music Education

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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* Credits: 126

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  1. Graduation from the equivalent of US high school 

  2. GPA equivalency of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

English Requirements

Minimum English test scores for direct undergraduate academic admission:

  • Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 55

  • Duolingo: 90

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 61

Other Requirements

  • Submission of ACT/SAT test

  • Completion of IB Curriculum, British O or A levels

  • Home country that is test exempt

  • Previously studied for at least 1 year in an English test exempt country

  • Completed a bachelor’s degree in an English Test Exempt country

  • Completed ESL coursework from our partners (MLC, WESLI, ELS)

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Course Information

As a music education student, you’ll study music theory, composition, conducting, music history, and forms of the medieval, baroque, pre-classical, romantic, and 20th century periods from around the globe. With such a thorough background, you’ll gain the skills and to share this knowledge with your own students.

Learn the ins and outs of all the instruments in an ensemble by becoming a teacher for K-12 band or orchestra. The K-12 Choral Education curriculum teaches many levels of music theory and music history, conducting, and techniques for teaching brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings. In addition to learning in the classroom, stay active in your instrumental skills by participating in an ensemble of your choice each semester.

Students who desire licensure in another state must contact their state department of education for details about whether or not this coursework will meet state requirements.

What To Expect

Work with experienced professors, and benefit from the individual attention of a low student-to-faculty ratio. Gain real-world experience in local classrooms from day one. An individual coordinator will be assigned to you personally to help ensure your success in the program, which offers a broad range of content specialties you can choose from. Receive a strong liberal arts education, innovative instruction based on current research, and the opportunity to earn your Lutheran Teaching Diploma so you can teach in Lutheran schools upon graduation.

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​CURRICULUM

NOTE: All licensable majors and minors require that students pass applicable content examinations for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.

NOTE: Art Education, Business Education, Music Education, Physical Education, and Spanish Education are licensable as K-12 programs only.

Core Requirements, 45 - 48

Major Requirements, 31 - 37

Major Subject Area, 50

Total Hours, 126-135

NOTE: Check with the Chair of the Secondary Education Department for possible changes in this major.

CORE CURRICULUM - 45 - 48 CREDITS

Concordia Common Core

Theology - Public Education,

  • The Bible

  • Christian Faith

Theology - Lutheran (LTD) & Christian (CTC),

  • Old Testament

  • New Testament

  • Biblical Theology

  • Christian Citizen

  • Science & Humanity

  • Western Culture & Worldview

  • Western Thought & Worldview

Liberal Arts Dimensions

  • Introduction to Writing

  • Public Speaking

  • Interpersonal Communication

Faith and Life Elective: Any course with REL prefix other than REL 100, 110, 201, 203, 204

ED 1102, Foundations of Education

HHP 100, Stewardship of the Body

HHP Activity Course

Human Creativity and Expression: 3 credits of applied music

  • Contemporary Math

  • College Algebra

  • Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences

  • Human Relations for Teachers

K-12 CURRICULUM - 31 - 37 CREDITS

Field Experience (clincial experiences are graded as pass/fail),

  • Discovery Clinical

  • Cultural Clinical

  • Special Education Clinical

Education Seminars (seminars are graded as pass/fail),

  • Orientation Seminar

  • UDS Seminar

  • Student Teaching Seminar

Theoretical & Practical Components

  • Nature of the Exceptional Child

  • Human Learning

  • The Art & Science of Planning

  • The Art and Science of Assessment

  • The Art and Science of Instruction

  • The Profession and Ethics of Teaching

Student Teaching Component (Take these courses in the same semester)

  • Portfolio Completion-Secondary

  • Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1

Lutheran (LCMS Members) Teacher Diploma Requirements

  • Teaching the Faith

  • Lutheran Confessions

Christian Teacher Certification Requirements

  • Teaching the Faith

Select one of the following:

  • Lutheran Confessions

  • Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church

  • A Survey of Christian Thought

  • Christian Apologetics

  • Christ and Culture

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Special Education Teacher

  • Postsecondary Teacher

  • Guidance Counselor

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Medical  insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year

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