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Bachelor of Music: Music Education
- Bridgeport, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Full time
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Music in Music: Music Education at the University of South Dakota, offered through the College of Fine Arts at the Vermillion Main Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 Years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Music: Music Education
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- general
- vocal
- instrumental music teaching methods
Curriculum
- The music degree with an education specialization offers two paths: an instrumental or a vocal concentration. All music education students complete coursework in general
- vocal
- and instrumental music teaching methods. As part of the program
- students complete student teaching
- internship
- and practicum placements in area K-12 schools.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed Application
- Official Secondary or High School Transcript indicating courses completed and grades translated into English
- Minimum GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
- Test Optional
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Completed Application, Official Secondary or High School Transcript indicating courses completed and grades translated into English, Minimum GPA 2.5 out of 4.0, Test Optional
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 75
- IELTS TOEFL 4
- PTE IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo PTE 53
- SAT Reading and Writing Duolingo 90
- ACT English SAT Reading and Writing 450
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Secondary or High School Transcript
- English Proficiency Test Score
- Personal Statement
- Passport Copy
- Graduation Records
- Certified Translations (if applicable)
- Proof of Funds (if applicable)
How to apply
- Complete the online application at official website. Submit the required academic.English proficiency documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,850 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts and Humanities Division |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 Years |
| Scholarship note | Undergraduate merit scholarships range from 5000 - 20000 USD based on academic record and are renewable while the specified GPA is maintained. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2026
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
September 2026
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,850 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,612 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS TOEFL 4, PTE IELTS 6.0, Duolingo PTE 53, SAT Reading and Writing Duolingo 90, ACT English SAT Reading and Writing 450.