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Bachelor of Music Education

University of Illinois Chicago

  • Chicago, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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 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

  • Secondary school credentials with certified English translation
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • English proof (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE 54 or Duolingo 120) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school credentials by country (country tool on the international requirements page), Official transcripts with certified English translation, SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 54
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check first-year or transfer requirements and deadlines. Fall 2027 early action is 2 November 2026 and regular decision 1 February 2027. Apply on the Common Application and pay the 170 USD fee (70 USD plus 100 USD international evaluation fee). Upload official transcripts with certified English translations and English test scores or an exemption. SAT/ACT are optional. After admission
  2. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$38,236 USD
Application fee$170 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusChicago
Faculty or schoolCollege of Architecture, Design, And the Arts
DepartmentMusic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value122
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.