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Bachelor of Music in Education

Madonna University

Livonia, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor's degree preparing K-12 instrumental, Vocal and general music teachers.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Music in Education. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Music educator K-12 (choral and instrumental)
Private studio teacher
Pre-school music educator

Curriculum

Rigorous music curriculum in theory
History
Ear training
Performance and pedagogy
Designed on NASM standards and combined with College of Education courses to prepare K-12 teachers in instrumental
Vocal and general music.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school or college transcripts (school stamped and sealed)
English test (TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105
MET 51)
Financial statement for the F-1 I-20
Passport copy. Typical admitted first-year profile is a 2.8 high school GPA (not a stated minimum).
No minimum published
Typical admitted cumulative high school GPA 2.8 or above.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcript (school stamped and sealed) or college transcripts, Essay, SAT/ACT optional, Financial statement for F-1 I-20, Passport copy.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Passport Copy (if required).

How to apply

Check the international requirements and deadline for your term: Fall April 1
Winter October 1
Summer February 1 for overseas applicants. Submit an online application through the institution's admissions portal. Send official school-stamped transcripts
English test results (TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 105 or MET 51)
A financial statement for the I-20 and a passport copy. If below the English minimum
Take Madonna's English placement test. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,600 USD
Application fee	$25 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Livonia campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Music in Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.