Share Your Love of Music
You can choose between programs for choral/general and instrumental music. Both qualify you for licensure for age three through grade 12 in Ohio and many other states. You’ll be well-prepared, with 100 hours of field experiences in urban, suburban, and rural schools before you student-teach.
Learn how to teach music from professors who have extensive classroom experience. Two tracks are available: one for choral/general music and one for instrumental music. Both qualify you for licensure for age three through grade 12 in Ohio. You’ll receive close mentoring and personal attention as you pursue your passion for music education.
Curriculum and Courses
Coursework includes one-on-one applied music lessons, ensemble performance, and courses in music theory and music history. Additionally, the curriculum includes courses designed to prepare you for a career as a teacher. Culminating experiences in the senior year include a solo recital and the student-teaching placement.
MUS 101 Theory of Music 1
MUS 175 Introduction to Music Education
MUS 212 History of Western Music
MUS 352 Conducting 1
MUS 475 Senior Practicum in Music Education
Career Options
Many graduates teach music in elementary and secondary schools, colleges, or work independently as studio teachers.
Middle School Teacher
High School Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
August 2025
Miami University
Oxford Campus,
501 E. High Street,
OXFORD,
Ohio,
45056, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Miami University
Oxford Campus,
501 E. High Street,
OXFORD,
Ohio,
45056, United States
Completion of formal secondary education in a pre-university curriculum
Completion must include the awarding of a diploma or the issuance of a leaving certificate or matriculation certificate generally recognized as the educational qualification necessary for admission to higher studies.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT), including Paper and Home Editions: 80
IELTS and IELTS Online - 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 110
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and PTE Academic Online - 53
Application deadline: Priority Decision Deadline – Dec/01 for Fall Semester; International Regular Decision Deadline - Apr/01 for fall; Dec/01 for spring.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students who are driven to achieve the highest quality education will be given every tool to succeed at Miami University.
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