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The University of Central Missouri’s Bachelor of Music Education helps you build on your musical performance and teaching skills to become the best educator you can be. Our Instrumental Music Education program features traditional and innovative training techniques that prepare you for a career as a K–12 music teacher. You’ll also develop the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a graduate degree in music performance, music education or other fields of music.

UCM prides itself on offering students in the Bachelor of Music Education degree program an immersive educational experience with numerous performance, teaching and networking opportunities. We ensure that our Instrumental Music Education majors gain conducting and teaching experiences early in the undergraduate program, giving you time to hone your craft and build on feedback from our distinguished faculty.

The University of Central Missouri has produced some of the top educators in the field of Music for more than 150 years. If you’re looking for a Bachelor of Music Education degree at an All-Steinway School that prepares you with real-world skills, UCM is the place for you.

What you will study

UCM’s Bachelor of Music Education degree features classes in conducting, pedagogy, technology, music theory and music history. You’ll also have the chance to work directly with UCM ensembles as both a performing musician and guest conductor.

In addition to developing your own instrumental performance skills, you’ll take a range of classes on how to be an effective K–12 music teacher. Classes for Music Education majors at UCM include:

Introduction to the Teaching Profession: Develop skills in instructional planning, student assessment and creating a productive classroom environment.

Education of the Exceptional Child: Learn to identify gifted music students and provide them with resources to support their talents.

Methods of Teaching Elementary School Music: Acquire methodologies for teaching young music students topics in note and rhythm reading, instrumental practice techniques and more.

What can you do with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from UCM?

UCM’s Instrumental Music Education degree program will prepare you for K–12 teaching positions and teaching certifications. Music educators are in demand across the country, and UCM’s faculty can help you connect with prospective employers and schools — even before you graduate. In fact, UCM’s Music Education program boasts a nearly 100% job placement rate.

As a UCM graduate, you’ll also have the skills to seek advanced degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels for a career as a professional musician, private music teacher or college-level instructor.

Careers for graduates with a Bachelor of Music Education

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