Bachelor of Arts in Music Education


This program is designed for students interested in the education of children in grades K-12, and for those who are seeking teacher certification. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona-approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of educational psychology, philosophy, methodology, and curriculum development. All courses are directly aligned with the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) principles. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within many of the courses guide students through over 100 hours of observational and practice-based experiences, and the final semester of the program includes a full-time, 16-week student teaching component. These educational settings must be state certified environments and mentor teachers must be fully certified. Teacher candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval. Furthermore, teacher candidates should consult the Grand Canyon University Academic Catalog, the University Policy Handbook, and an academic counselor to obtain information regarding current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program. Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators in public and private schools and other settings requiring teacher licensure. Students and applicants are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval. The program focuses on choral music. The curriculum provides a balanced program of applied music, theoretical and historical studies, professional education studies, and field work experiences. An emphasis is placed on contemporary music education with training and experiences designed to meet the varying needs of today‛s schools. The mission of the Music Education program is to prepare outstanding educators who can make a difference in the lives of their students. Students choose either Voice or Piano for their focus and maintain that choice throughout the program. Choral Ensemble auditions are required each semester.

Program Disclosure

Category Non-Traditional Traditional
Books & Supplies (Per Program) N/A $3,750
Tuition & Fees (Per Program) N/A $68,150
Room & Board (Per Semester, If Applicable) $3,434
On Time Graduation Rate N/A N/A
Median Private Loan Debt N/A N/A
Median TIV Loan Debt N/A N/A
Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt N/A N/A

Program SOC

Occupations
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
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  3. Room and board costs may be higher or lower depending on housing and meal plan choice. This number is based on an average for students on campus.
  4. Some Non-Traditional programs may be offered on the ground campus or on-line.
  5. N/A identifies that a program is not offered in that modality or that fewer than 10 students graduated within the reported timeframe.
  6. Tuition and Fees for each program are based on current rates. Future Tuition and Fee Rates may vary. Tuition was calculated using the number of credit hours in the program times the current tuition rate and includes the Graduation Fee. Full time students enrolled at a program taken at the main campus include a Student Activity Fee, charged every semester. Online programs include a one time Learning Management Fee. Some programs may also include additional fees based on course materials.
  7. On-time graduation rates and median loan debt are based on students who graduated in the 2011-2012 award year.
  8. Not all GCU programs are available in all states and in all learning modalities.
  9. Program availability is contingent on student enrollment.

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* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.

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