Vocal Music Education Major (K-12)

Overview

Calvary University’s Music Education program prepares Education majors to teach students in Grades K – 12 to conceptualize, organize, develop, rehearse, perform, and respond to artistic works. Successful completion of the Music Education program will position Education majors to be eligible to apply for Missouri State Teacher Certification and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) certification. The program is designed to prepare Education majors to serve God as effective teachers in public, private, and international schools.

Credit Hours

141 hours

Length

4-year degree

Delivery

On campus or online

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Major-Specific Courses

Music Theory
Applied Voice & Piano
Basic Conducting
Choral Techniques
Choral Arranging
Choral Literature
Advanced Choral Conducting
Music Philosophy & Leadership

Program Learning Outcomes

Music Education majors will be able to:

Demonstrate the pedagogical knowledge and skills appropriate for the teaching of instrumental music, vocal/choral music, and general music, with specialized knowledge in one or more of these areas.
Articulate a biblical philosophy of music applied to service in the church and world.
Perform as soloists, ensemble members, and chamber musicians at appropriate levels for entering graduate music study, and for public school and studio teaching.
Meet the standards articulated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the purpose of attaining certification for public school teaching.

Course Planner

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View Course Track (PDF)

The Educational Studies degree programs are designed for individuals who desire to be prepared to teach others but may not desire to teach in a traditional school setting. Since the Educational Studies degree programs are non-certification programs, they do not include Student Teaching as a requirement for graduation.

View Educational Studies – Music Education: K-12 Vocal Course Track (PDF)

Tuition & Fees 2026-2027

On-Campus Courses	463.00 per credit
Online Courses	$507.00 per credit
Student Services fee	$281 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room	$1,828 per semester
Single Dorm Room	$2,693 per semester
288 (Full) Meal Plan*	$1,751 per semester
224 Meal Plan	$1,578 per semester
112 Meal Plan	$1,139 per semester

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

Career Paths

A Vocal Music Education degree prepares students for teaching, performing, composing, music production, and more.

Here are a few potential career paths:

Elementary Music Teacher
Middle School Music Teacher
High School Music Teacher
Vocal instructor
Recording artist
Choir director
Composer
Songwriter
Music instructor
Music producer / editor
Church musician

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Karen Hange, M.Ed., Ed.D.

Education Department Chair, Program Director of Elementary Education, Associate Professor of Elementary Education

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Jamie Franz, M.Ed.

Dean of Students, Accommodations Support Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Education and English