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Bachelor of Music Education

Baltimore, 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: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 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 record for grades 9
10 and 11 (or equivalent)
Teacher evaluations and counsellor report; SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants; Must not already hold a bachelor degree

Accepted academic background

Secondary school record for grades 9, 10 and 11 (or equivalent), Teacher evaluations and counsellor report; SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants; Must not already hold a bachelor degree

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 5.0
IELTS 7.0
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Submit the application through the institution’s admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$68,670 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Peabody Institute, Baltimore
Faculty or school	Peabody Institute
Department	Music Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.