Major in Music Education

K-12 Education • Hands-on training • Intern in top schools

Become an inspiring, impactful teacher

This degree equips students to become professional music educators in the K-12 classroom through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, including internships with top-rated school districts and teacher certification.

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Learn from experts

Learn from teachers with decades of experience in elementary and secondary music education.

Practice teaching

From the first semester, students get hands-on experience in the classroom and in front of ensembles, culminating in a year-long internship in top-rated school districts.

Teach globally

JBU alumni are successful elementary and secondary music educators in public and private schools across the world.

Become an inspiring music educator at JBU.

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What to expect as a music education student at JBU

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Receive comprehensive training

Become an excellent musician as well as an excellent teacher. You’ll attain proficiency in music theory, music history, aural skills, arranging, conducting, and multiple instruments, as well as specialized music teaching methods, theories, and practices

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Spend more time teaching

JBU students graduate with almost double the amount of teaching time compared to other university education programs. This creates great confidence, trust, and respect in mentor teachers as well as future employers.

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Launch your career

JBU music education graduates enjoy a 100% job placement rate. Our alumni consistently start their first teaching job within 6 months of graduation.

What can you do with a music education degree?

This degree equips students to teach general music and vocal/choral music in the K-12 classroom.

Choir director

Lead choral programs in middle schools, high schools, and beyond.

Elementary music teacher

Nourish young lives through music, giving them the lifelong benefits of confidence, creativity, discipline, critical thinking skills, and better mental and emotional health.

Graduate school

Expand your career options and earning potential by completing your MAT in just 5 years through JBU’s 4+1 program. Music education graduates are also well-prepared to pursue a graduate degrees in music education or related fields.

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The future you starts at JBU.

Equip yourself to inspire others and excel at what you love.

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