Bachelor of Science
Educating future generations is not for the faint of heart – make it a fun and engaging career by pursuing a career in Music Education and passing along musical knowledge to kids of all ages.
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Rachel Baker
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“I love the small atmosphere of our campus. There are so many opportunities to make connections with people outside of your major. As an education major, I get a ton of experience in the classroom, which is invaluable. I get to see what being a music teacher is really like before graduating. I can connect the information I learn in class to practical application in the classroom.”
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James D. Ployhar Honor Band
Solo Song and Choral Festival
- Art EducationArt Education MinorAdd to the content areas you're certified to educate students within by getting an Art Education minor.Learn More about Art Minor
- Piano PedagogyPiano Pedagogy MinorSpecialize in playing piano to better show students how to tackle this classic instrument.Learn more about the piano pedagogy
- Audio ProductionAudio Production Certificate
Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
With your education and experience at VCSU, you’ll be prepared with the right skills and knowledge to do your job well. Some of the career paths with this degree include:
- Music Director
- Elementary, Middle, or High School Music Teacher
- Private Lesson Instructor
- Piano Accompanist
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Join clubs and organizations to get involved on campus and in your major.
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Audition and Participation Request Form - VCSU Music Programs
VCSU has multiple performance groups on campus. If you are interested in continuing to participate in music, even if you are not planning a music major, VCSU faculty invite you to audition for scholarship consideration.
Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- Applied Music
- College Composition I
- Music Theory I
- Class Piano I
- Aural Skills I
- Introduction to Music Technology
- Primary Ensemble
- Viking Voyage
- Applied Music
- College Composition II
- Music Theory
- Class Piano II
- Aural Skills
- Introduction to Music Education
- Primary Ensemble
- Social Science
- Applied Music
- Speech Communication
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- Music Theory
- Aural Skills
- Basic Conducting
- Class Piano III
- Introduction to Music Technology
- Primary Ensemble
- Applied Music
- Lab Science
- Wellness
- Math
- Music Theory
- Aural Skills IV
- Class Piano IV
- Diction for Singers
- Primary Ensemble
- Applied Music
- Literacies
- Brass Methods
- String Methods
- Music History Literature I
- Instrumental Methods and Literature
- Social Science
- Choral Methods and Literature
- Secondary Ensemble
- Applied Music
- Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management
- Guitar Methods
- Scoring and Arranging
- Vocal Methods
- Music History Literature II
- Progressive Music Education I
- Educating Exceptional Students
- Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education
- Educational Psychology
- Lab Science
- Percussion Methods
- Music in the Elementary School
- Secondary Ensemble
- Developmental Psychology
- Culturally Diverse Practicum
- Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
- Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues
- Commercial Music Ensemble
- World Music
- Woodwind Methods
- Progressive Music Education II
- Student Teaching
Meet the advisor
Music
- Center for the Arts 206
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.