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Bachelor of Music Education

Brooklyn, 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: yes
Placement support: no
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 transcripts with certified English translation
proof of English proficiency (waivers possible)
two recommendation letters
personal statement
SAT or ACT optional
some programmes add audition or portfolio rules
proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts for all high school and post-high school institutions attended (certified English translations), proof of English proficiency (waivers possible), two letters of recommendation, personal statement; SAT or ACT optional; some programmes have extra requirements (portfolio/audition); proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 75
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Completed application form
Identification document
Language proficiency evidence if requested
Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline (rolling admission. Catalog international dates 1 May for fall
1 November for spring) at official website Apply online at official website and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts with certified English translation
English proof or waiver
two recommendation letters and a personal statement. Audition or portfolio if the programme asks. Pay the 200 USD International Tuition Deposit to receive the I-Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$44,140 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	LIU Post
Faculty or school	School of Performing Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
11 Feb 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
7 Mar 2027
114 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.