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Bachelor of Music Education
University of Central Arkansas
- Conway, 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): 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 completion with at least 3 academic years of transcripts (English translation)
- Diploma or leaving certificate/GED
- SAT/ACT if applicable
- Passport
- Bank statement for 2 semesters
- Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with at least 3 academic years of transcripts (English translation), Diploma or leaving certificate/GED, SAT/ACT if applicable, Passport, Bank statement for 2 semesters, Transfer applicants submit college transcripts.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Secondary School Transcripts
- School Completion Certificate
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
- Bank Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $35,500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Conway Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,000 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $35,500 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,000 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. A portfolio is required.

