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Bachelor of Music in Music Studies

Texas State University

San Marcos, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Music teacher certification degree with choral, Band and orchestra paths.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Music in Music Studies and apply creative practice
Critical evaluation
and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

K-12 music teaching

Curriculum

More than 120 credit hours including 36 advanced hours because of teacher certification courses. Concentrations: choral
Instrumental (band and orchestra). Band and orchestra students may add a jazz or mariachi minor.

Entry requirements

Academic

Foreign secondary diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma
Class-rank based assured admission
SAT/ACT optional for top quartile
Transfer GPA 2.0-2.5 by credit hours
English test score
Proof of funds for I-20
No minimum GPA published
Assured admission by class rank (top 25% no test minimum
2Nd quartile ACT 22/SAT 1090
3Rd ACT 26/SAT 1250
4Th ACT 29/SAT 1330)
Transfer 2.0-2.5 cumulative GPA by credit hours.

Accepted academic background

Foreign secondary school diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma with academic profile equivalent to US curriculum (4 English, 4 Maths, 4 Science, 3 Social studies, 2 Language recommended), Transfer applicants: 14 or fewer credit hours 2.0 GPA, 15-29 Hours 2.5, 30+ Hours 2.25, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the program and applicant-category requirements. Complete the appropriate international online admission application and pay the application fee. Send official academic transcripts and English proficiency results where required. Follow the admission portal for decisions and additional immigration documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,700 USD
Application fee	$90 USD
Deposit	$3,900 USD

Program details

Campus	San Marcos
Faculty or school	College of Fine Arts and Communication
Department	School of Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.