The Bachelor of Music in Music Education prepares students at the University of Illinois Chicago for rewarding careers as culturally responsive music teachers in large urban school districts. Highly accessible and flexible curriculum.
Learn how to teach banda, mariachi, and salsa brass jazz percussion popular music strings voice and woodwinds.
Take courses in Urban Education Black Cultural Studies, Latin American Music, Teaching Music to Children Participatory and Digital Music Practices and Music Teaching in Ensemble Settings.
Learn about child development in contemporary society, how to develop multiple language and music literacies, and how to accommodate and evaluate all types of learners.
Gain practical skills through internships with area music programs and partnerships with teachers in Chicago Public Schools.
Become an Illinois State licensed music teacher.
August 2027
Main Campus
1200 West Harrison St. Chicago,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60607, United States
January 2027
Main Campus
1200 West Harrison St. Chicago,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60607, United States
High school graduates who have never attended another college or university must submit evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or submit passing scores on the General Educational Development (GED) test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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