Music Education (Choral-General), BMUS
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Applications are no longer being accepted for this concentration. Please refer to the Music Education (BMUS) program.
Degree description
The B.Mus. in music education (choral-general) program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers as teachers of general or choral music in elementary and secondary schools. This program also prepares students for K-12 teaching certification.
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Important: An additional application, supplementary materials, and audition are required for entrance to the School of Music. Please go to http://music.asu.edu/admissions/undergrad/ for information on applying to the School of Music. Because entrance into the School of Music is selective, you will be asked to indicate a second choice of major when completing your application to ASU. If you pass your audition, the School of Music will change your major to the appropriate music major. In the event that you are admitted to ASU, but not selected for the School of Music, you will be placed in the second major choice you indicated on your application to ASU. Audition days take place in November (for spring admission), and February/March (for fall admission) of each year. More information on the audition process is available here: http://music.asu.edu/admissions/auditions/. Application Deadlines Please visit http://music.asu.edu/admissions/deadlines for complete information on School of Music deadlines. Spring 2012: The deadline for applying to ASU for admission to the B.Mus. in music education is October 1, 2011 for voice applicants, and October 15, 2011 for instrumental and keyboard applicants. A prescreening is required for all applicants who wish to audition in voice: http://music.asu.edu/admissions/voice. Fall 2012: The deadline for applying to ASU for admission to B.Mus. in music education is December 1, 2011 for voice applicants, and January 15, 2012 for instrumental and keyboard applicants. A prescreening is required for all applicants who wish to audition in voice: http://music.asu.edu/admissions/voice. You must select a different major when applying to ASU after these deadlines. You may apply to the School of Music for the audition day(s) held during your first semester at ASU. The School of Music will change your major to music if you pass your audition. Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts are subject to: Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 hours in resident credit at ASU.
Transfer students enrolled in the institute must complete a minimum of 15 hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.
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When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Graduates teach in public and private school music programs that offer general music, choir, band, orchestra or some combination of musical activities. Graduates also:
- Perform in community and professional ensembles.
- Teach privately.
- Work in music-related industries.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
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MUSIC E167
somadmissions@asu.edu
480-965-3371
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