Bachelor in Music Education
Waukesha, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 36,400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Play. Sing. Conduct. Teach. Because it takes the most accomplished musicians to make the most inspiring music, our program prepares you for a career of distinction and leadership in the classroom. You’ll benefit from the expertise of our music and education faculty in this program, which is jointly administered by the two departments. You’ll receive extensive training in performance, conducting, and analysis and you’ll have opportunities to direct university ensembles. You’ll also develop the skills needed to succeed as a teacher and spend a semester student teaching to hone your abilities as a classroom leader.
Carroll University’s music education major builds on two Carroll strengths—a long history of excellence in the performing arts and an academically rigorous education program. Southeastern Wisconsin is home to a thriving musical arts scene and our faculty members, from department heads to adjunct instructors, have extensive professional experience.
The music education major meets all of the Wisconsin Department of Public Education requirements for K-12 teacher certification. As a student in the program, you’ll specialize in one or more areas: instrumental, choral, or general.
The central philosophy of the music education major is that to be effective, music teachers must first become accomplished musicians themselves, capable of performing, conducting, and analyzing at a sophisticated level. As a music major, you’ll take weekly private lessons on your principal instrument or voice from highly skilled professional musicians.
On campus, Carroll boasts a number of music ensembles, and every music major participates in one or more ensembles every semester. Many of our students play in more than one, and frequent collaborations between ensembles foster a spirit of cooperation and a shared love of music. In addition, these ensembles offer opportunities for national and even international travel possibilities. Both the Wind Symphony and the Concert Choir take regular tours and have visited Denver, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and New York, as well as Europe.
Music Education Emphases
To meet the Wisconsin Department of Public Education requirements for K-12 teacher certification, music education majors are required to specialize their study through one of the following emphases:
- Choral Emphasis
- General Music Emphasis
- Instrumental Emphasis
Additional Music Majors
Carroll University offers two additional majors within the music program.
- Music Major
- Music Therapy Major
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Career Opportunities
Our music education majors pursue careers in:
- K-12 education
- Higher education
- Private instruction
- Conducting/directing
- Composition
- Music education supervision
Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in music education:
- Music teacher
- Assistant band director
- Band director
- Conductor
- Choir director
- Vocal/instrumental music teacher
Types of employers for music education graduates:
- Educational institutions
- Music companies or stores
- Self-employment
Recent employment organizations of our graduates include:
- Lakeland School
- University of Dubuque
- Pius XI High School
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Milestones Program for Children
Curriculum
Core Music Courses
Applied Lessons (13 credits)
- MUS 105 - Class Piano I 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 106 - Class Piano II 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 107 - Class Piano III 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 108 - Class Piano IV 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 111 - Music Theory I 3 Hour(s)
- MUS 112 - Music Theory II 3 Hour(s)
- MUS 113 - Musicianship I 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 114 - Musicianship II 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 167 - Piano 0 - 2 Hour(s)
- MUS 211 - Music Theory III 3 Hour(s)
- MUS 212 - Music Theory IV 3 Hour(s)
- MUS 213 - Musicianship III 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 214 - Musicianship IV 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 260 - Music as Culture 4 Hour(s)
- MUS 303 - Conducting I 2 Hour(s)
- MUS 304 - Conducting II 2 Hour(s)
- MUS 307 - Practical Keyboard Harmony 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 311 - Music History I - Classical Antiquity to the Classical Period 4 Hour(s)
- MUS 312 - Music History II - Nineteenth Century to the Present 4 Hour(s)
- MUS 323 - Diction - English, and Italian 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 324 - Diction II - German and French 1 Hour(s)
- MUS 353 - Secondary Methods 2 Hour(s)
- MUS 357 - Choral Literature & Performance Practice 2 Hour(s)
- MUS 359 - Orff/Kodaly Methods 4 Hour(s)
- MUS 366 - Voice Pedagogy 2 Hour(s)
- MUS 470 - Junior Recital 0 Hour(s)
Education Courses
- EDU 102 - Exploration in Education and Society 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 102L - Exploration in Music Education Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- EDU 202 - Intercultural Context in Education 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 203 - Educational Psychology 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 210 - Field Experience in Education I 1 Hour(s)
- EDU 261 - Introduction to Inclusive Education 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 306 - Literacy in the Disciplines 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 353 - Instruction and Assessment for Disciplinary Content 4 Hour(s)
- EDU 409 - Secondary and K-12 Student Teaching 6 Hour(s)
- EDU 410 - Secondary and K-12 Student Teaching 6 Hour(s)
Emphasis
- Music Education Major - Instrumental Emphasis
- Music Education Major - Choral Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts are:
- Students must take 8 credits in the same modern language (MLL) other than English, this does not include American Sign Language. Carroll University will accept a total of 8 transferred credits from another college/university as long as all 8 credits are completed in the same language.
- **International students who have English as their second language should contact the Registrar concerning the Modern Language requirement.
- MAT 106 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Hour(s) or higher
- ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
- Degree requirements cannot be waived.
Student Teaching
We help you build your skills as a music educator through immersive field experiences and student teaching placements. Each student will complete two of each prior to graduation from the program.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
The University participates in three types of financial aid programs for its International students: scholarships, grants, and employment.
Scholarships
Carroll University offers completive scholarships for international undergraduate students. 100 percent of Carroll University students receive scholarship assistance, which helps them find a balance between studies, work, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships play a key role in maintaining Carroll's accessibility for all students. On average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students.
Grants
Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated financial need in addition to the guaranteed International scholarship. Like scholarships, grants are considered gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Student Employment
University employment opportunities allow students to work part-time on campus, earn an hourly wage and receive a monthly paycheck while attending Carroll. Students may work from approximately five to fourteen hours each week. The number of hours a student may work depends upon the student’s financial aid award. International students get awarded an average of $2,000-$2,500 in university employment grants every year.
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