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Bachelor of Music Education
- Pensacola, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Music at Otterbein University.
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
- Apply concepts and methods in Music Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Private lessons and ensembles
- Methods courses in guitar and ukulele. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Public and private school music educator
- Private studio teaching
- University teaching
- Performance
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Private lessons and ensembles
- Methods courses in guitar and ukulele
- Strings and voice/choral
- Conducting and arranging
- With school observation and teaching in all four years leading to student teaching and Music Multi-Age licensure for pre-K to grade 12. NASM accredited.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma with course-by-course credential evaluation plus SAT/ACT/CLT scores (freshman)
- Transfer applicants with 12+ college credits apply as transfer
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma with course-by-course credential evaluation plus SAT/ACT/CLT scores (freshman), Transfer applicants with 12+ college credits apply as transfer
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21
- Duolingo new 1-6 scale)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,968 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Pensacola) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | Dr. Grier Williams School of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 126 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of West Florida offers academic merit scholarships and scholarships through its university portal. Some major awards are restricted by Florida residency or other specific conditions. International applicants should confirm eligibility before assuming an award is available. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $16,968 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,808 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (exams on or after 2026-01-21, Duolingo new 1-6 scale), PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.