Overview

The Music Education major at University of Delaware is designed specifically to provide professional training and certification for those intending to teach music in elementary or secondary schools in a public school system. The music education major may be personalized through service-learning programs, summer research, independent study and the pursuit of a senior thesis or capstone experience.Students within the music education major are held to a rigorous standard of musical proficiency, similar to that of students in the applied music major, with hour-long weekly lessons throughout their undergraduate career. This major provides effective preparation for immediate employment within a public school system or for further graduate study in music.

Career options

Band, Orchestra or Choral Director

Arts Administrator

Clinician

Community Music School Teacher or Director

Musical Theatre Director

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Music Theory, Aural Skills, Class Piano, and Music History core sequences

Music Education Methods

Secondary Instrumental Methods

Private Weekly Instrumental or Vocal Lessons

Ensemble Participation

Education, Human Development Coursework Concentration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall intake: priority deadline

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the UD Online Application for the University of Delaware and the $75 application fee.

Send official transcripts/examination results* for all secondary and post-secondary work to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic advisor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40840 USD / year

≈ 40840 USD / year
Out-of-State

40840 USD / year

≈ 40840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15280 USD / year

≈ 15280 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

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