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B.M.E. in Music Education

USA

What will I learn?

The Music Education Area at Northern Kentucky University strives to prepare students for the challenges and rewards of teaching music in today's public and private schools. Individualized attention is provided to guide students as they complete coursework, certification requirements, and field experience in K-12 public schools. The degree program is designed to prepare future music educators who will teach at the elementary, middle school, and/or high school levels.

The Bachelor of Music Education is a comprehensive, professional degree program that prepares students for careers in teaching K-12 music in public and private schools. Students complete the core and may select one of two tracks: Choral/Vocal or Instrumental based on their applied background and their teaching interests.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$21,096.00 per year
Full-Time Rate Per Semester (minimum 12 credit hours required): USD $10,548.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

19 August 2024, 13 January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

Steely Library, Suite 410,

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,

Kentucky,

41099, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have completed secondary school coursework and any appropriate examination (if applicable).

English proficiency required for admission can be satisfied by any one of the following:

An official and satisfactory score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years. The minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission are a 500 on the paper-based exam or a 61 on the internet-based (iBT) exam.

Documentation of having satisfactorily completed freshman-level English composition at an American regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. and an overall acceptable GPA. Non-native speakers of English may still be asked to take the TOEFL if it has been several years since taking the English courses or if the student has returned to his or her home country for several years since taking the course.

A satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the ACT or SAT taken within the last two years. The minimum scores to be considered for admission are an ACT of 18 or SAT of 430 (through 3/15/16) or 25 (effective 3/16/16).

An official and satisfactory score from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) taken within the last two years. The minimum IELTS scores to be considered for admission must include a cumulative band of 5.5 and sub-scores in reading and writing of 5.0 or better.

Successful completion of NKU’s American English Language Program with at least an 80% in each AELP class.

Priority deadline: For Fall Semester: April 15; Spring Semester: October 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Northern Kentucky University

NKU has a focus on undergraduate research and experiential learning, and graduates develop versatile skill sets in preparation for employment.

  • Over 80 degree courses
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