Vocal Music Education Major (K-12), Bachelor’s of Music

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

142 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.

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Tuition & Fees 2024-2025

On-Campus Courses	$419.00 per credit
Online Courses	$456.00 per credit
Student Services fee	$254 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room	$1,658 per semester
Single Dorm Room	$2,004 per semester
320 (Full) Meal Plan*	$1,588 per semester
224 Meal Plan	$1,430 per semester
112 Meal Plan	$1,024 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.