Bachelor of Arts in Music Education - Instrumental


This program is designed for students devoted to developing their musical abilities and refining performance skills in order to teach in secondary schools. In the liberal arts setting, in addition to performance, this program will include musical components of theory, composition, history, and literature, as well as the pedagogical aspects necessary for teaching these skills and knowledge. The curriculum provides a balanced program of applied music, theoretical and historical studies, professional education studies, and fieldwork experiences. Emphasis is placed on contemporary music education with training and experiences designed to meet the needs of today's schools. The mission of our music education program is to prepare outstanding educators who can make a difference in the lives of their students. Integral to the music education program at Grand Canyon University is the opportunity for students to perform. Instrumental and choir concerts; voice, piano, and instrumental recitals; and smaller vocal and instrumental ensembles are a staple of the musical landscape at GCU. The Music Education program, in conjunction with the Theatre program, produces the University Theatre series, which presents a series of major productions annually. Auditions for all of the productions are open to the entire student body. All courses are directly aligned with the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) principles, and applicable specialized professional associations.

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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