St. Ambrose University · USA

Bachelor of Music Education (BME)

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Bachelor of Music Education (BME) is a Bachelor program taught at St. Ambrose University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Music Education (BME) at St. Ambrose University prepares students for careers as music educators in K-12 schools. Students develop musical proficiency and pedagogical skills, including advanced work in their primary instrument(s) and voice, plus music theory, ear training, sight-reading, and ensemble performance. The program also includes study of the history and theory of music.

Classes are on campus. The degree requires 132 credits, with 45 gen ed credits, 41-43 Music Education credits, 37-38 core Education credits, and 6-9 elective credits. Students complete 140 hours of pre-student teaching field experiences at two different age levels, plus 1 semester of student teaching and 1 senior recital.

The program provides an accredited pathway to teaching in Iowa and Illinois, and students who successfully complete the BME program will be recommended for a license to teach in Iowa agencies and schools.

Modules

MUS 203 Applied Music (Voice or Instrument)
EDUC 205 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC 300 The Pluralistic Classroom
MUS 319 Conducting
MUS 324 Music Technology and Practicum

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Music Education (BME) at St. Ambrose University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by St. Ambrose University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Ambrose University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Music Education (BME).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

General admission requirements for a Bachelor of Music Education:

You must have graduated from an accredited high school or earned a GED
You must have a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.5
You must provide an official high school transcript

International student requirements:

Official transcripts from secondary education
A minimum 2.5 CGPA out of a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
Proof of English language proficiency (minimum scores: TOEFL - 79, IELTS - 6.0)
Copy of your passport and other documentation

School of Education admission requirements for a Bachelor of Music Education:

You must complete 40 field hours in EDUC 205 or provide verification through EDUC 207
You must provide two professional rating forms (EDUC 205 or 207 instructor, and cooperating teacher's evaluation) which show you earned an average rating of at least Developing (3) in the three separate dispositional categories and recommended by both course instructor and cooperating teacher

TOEFL - 79; IELTS - 6.0