Overview

It provides skilled musicians the opportunity to develop expertise as a classroom teacher and ensemble director in K-12 music programs. Much like the Music Performance degree program, students also study applied music on a principal instrument or voice with our artist-faculty and perform in our large ensembles. Music Education students are held to the same performance standards as those in other music degree tracks.

The Music Education - Instrumental degree from Columbus State University has two concentrations: Instrumental, and Choral. Coursework is completed at both the CSU College of Education and the Schwob School of Music. Field experiences provide "real-world" experiences for students to transfer directly to music teaching endeavors after graduation. Our music education faculty specialists, along with applied and ensemble faculty, mentor students through this demanding program, a relationship which continues after graduation.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able demonstrate proficiency in instrumental performance through thep reparation for and performance of a senior recital that exhibits effective artistic expression.

Students will be able demonstrate competency in the application of knowledge of music theory through analysis and composition.

Students will be able demonstrate competency in fundamental musical knowledge and skills through analytical listening, sight-singing conducting, and functional piano skills.

Students will be able demonstrate an understanding of the history of western music and the ability to place music in historical/cultural/stylistic contexts through the purposeful use of evidence, insightful reasoning, and supporting details.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classroom Management

Technology for the 21st Century Classroom

Music Ed Field Experience

Elementary School Music Methods

Secondary School Instru Methods

Student Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

132 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Academic Transcripts: Applicants who have graduated from a non U.S. accredited high school or attended a non U.S. accredited college/ university must provide a professional transcript evaluation by a NACES evaluator or Lisano International. We recommend using Josef Silny or World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts from any U.S. college/university attended must be submitted.

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Proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

4488 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbus

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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