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Bachelor of Music Education
- Oneonta, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- US or international secondary school completion with official records
- Transfer applicants also accepted. Proof of English
- Bank statement
- Financial Affidavit and passport copy required.
Accepted academic background
US or international secondary school completion with official records, Transfer applicants also accepted.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
- Financial Support Evidence.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply online via there is no application fee. Send official secondary records
- A bank statement
- The Financial Affidavit and a passport copy by email. Show English proof TOEFL 80
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE 50
- Duolingo 100 or SAT Reading/Writing 400
- Audition for Music
- Portfolio for Art.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,500 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Oneonta |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
367 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,500 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $400 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,500 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 100.