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Bachelor of Music Education Instrumental Music Education

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A teacher-preparation degree for instrumental music.

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

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Music Education Instrumental Music Education. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

K-12 instrumental music teacher
Teaching certification
Graduate study

Curriculum

Classes in conducting
Pedagogy
Technology
Music theory and music history
With Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Education of the Exceptional Child and Methods of Teaching Elementary School Music
Students perform and guest-conduct with university ensembles.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or certificate with a 2.0 high school GPA (US scale) after course-by-course evaluation
Transfer coursework 2.0 or above. English: TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS Academic 5.5
Duolingo 95 (or UCM English Test
Cambridge
Oxford ELLT) unless waived. Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20. Source: UCM prospective undergraduate international page.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma/certificate (or college transcripts for transfer), Evaluated course by course with a calculated GPA, Official English-translated transcripts, Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20, Passport copy.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence.

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	$20,274 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$30,550 USD

Program details

Campus	Warrensburg
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	School of Visual and Performing Arts, Division of Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International scholarships listed on UCM international scholarships page.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.