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Music Education PreK-12 B.M.M.E. (on campus)

Music Education PreK-12 B.M.M.E. (on campus)

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION – ON CAMPUS

Teach and Mentor Through Music

Music enriches the lives of people of all ages. You will gain a biblical foundation for teaching the technical and expressive aspects of making music. Hands-on training and events will challenge you to become a well-rounded musician with both superb skills and valuable experience. Music Education Degree.

Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference

Music Education Degree

Christian College in PA

PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Career Potential

Music Education Degree

You will be prepared to impact people through music in various careers, such as:

  • Music Teacher (PreK-12)
  • Private Music Studio Instructor
  • Choral Director
  • Band Director
  • Orchestra Director
  • Arts Administrator
  • Musician
  • Music Curriculum Developer
  • Worship Leader or Worship Pastor
Music Education Degree

“The difference between existing and living resides in our ability to enjoy the arts…My job as a music teacher will be to prepare individuals for life outside of their career. I get to study the command God has given us for thousands of years; praising him through song.”

Gillian Johnson

Music Education Major | Flemington, NJ

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What Will You Learn?

In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life. Music Education Degree.

Music Education Degree
Performance experience with distinguished faculty

Participate in a choral ensemble, recitals and concert events throughout the year! Learn more here. You will be mentored in musical excellence, as well as learn to compose, arrange and conduct music.

Solid biblical philosophies of music and education

Cultivate your passion to use your musical talents to honor God and move people. You will learn from a biblical perspective to lead others professionally and with integrity.

Mentoring others in music development and performance

Learn to create engaging lessons to help students develop their love for music in one-on-one and class settings. You will gain experience student teaching in both public and private schools.

YOUR COURSES

What You Will Study

Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.

All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
  • Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
  • Expository Writing [EN105]
  • College Math I [MA102] or Math Elective
  • Music Theory I [MU101]
  • Aural Skills I [MU104] – 2 credits
  • Class Percussion [MU323] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Applied Music Major I – 1 credit
  • Class Piano I or Applied Music Secondary – 1 credit
  • Introduction to Education [ED201]
  • Music Theory II [MU102]
  • Aural Skills II [MU209] – 2 credits
  • Class Woodwinds [MU326] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
  • Theology Survey [TH211]
  • Applied Music Major II – 1 credit
  • Class Piano II or Applied Music Secondary – 1 credit

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Bible Survey [BI111]
  • Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
  • American Literature I [LI221C]
  • Music Theory III [MU201]
  • Class Strings [MU324] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Speech Communication [SP100]
  • Applied Music Major III – 1 credit
  • College Math II [MA104] or Math Elective
  • Music Theory IV [MU202]
  • Group Vocal Technique [MU306] – 2 credits
  • Class Brass [MU332] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Child and Adolescent Development [PS204]
  • Theological Distinctives [TH308]
  • Applied Music Major IV – 1 credit
  • Music History Elective – 1 credit

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Junior Recital [MU342] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Conducting [MU401}
  • Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
  • Introduction to Special Education [SED320]
  • Senior Seminar [TH480]
  • Applied Music Major V – 1 credit
  • Music History Elective – 2 credits
  • Educating the English Learner [ED422]
  • Teaching Music in Secondary Schools [ED424] – 2 credits
  • World Religions [EV220]
  • Orchestration [MU316]
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Psychology of Learning and Education [PS308]
  • Applied Music Major VI – 1 credit
  • Music History Elective – 2 credits

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Assessment of Learning [ED212]
  • Teaching Music in Elementary Schools [ED323] – 2 credits
  • Senior Education Seminar [ED421] – 1 credit
  • Literacy Development and Instruction in Core Secondary Courses [LY312]
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Senior Recital [MU442] – 1 credit
  • Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom [SED413]
  • Applied Music Major VII – 1 credit
  • Student Teaching Seminar [ED432] – 0 credits
  • Student Teaching I [ED434] – 6 credits
  • Student Teaching II [ED436] – 6 credits

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Program Highlights
  • You will be eligible to apply for Pennsylvania state certification and from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for teaching music in grades PreK-12.
  • You can easily transition into Clarks Summit University’s Master of Education program.
  • Add a Special Education minor for additional teaching opportunities!
Impact lives through music!

You will be equipped to teach students to pursue excellence in their music and use it to reach people in unique ways.

An essential step in beginning a major in music is the audition. Its purpose is to evaluate your background and determine your potential as a music student. The audition contains three components: performance, interview and questions/answers. As part of the audition, you will need to perform two to three contrasting works from the standard repertoire in your field of study. We highly recommend early auditions for all applicants. Auditions can be scheduled as part of a campus visit.

Meet our Faculty

You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about you and your goals.

BEST CHOICE

CSU is Affordable

We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.

UNDERGRADUATE

Average Cost

Before federal and state grants

*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.

Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

WHY CSU?

You want to
choose a college:

  • Where you can get prepared for your future.
  • Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
  • Where you truly find your fit.

Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.

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