Overview

More than 50 percent of the music teachers in Colorado graduated from UNC. Our Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) program has an outstanding reputation as a training ground for music teachers. You’ll develop your potential as a musician while you train as an educator, graduating with marketable job skills and a strong foundation for your artistic growth.

The Music Education - K-12 Teaching Vocal, Piano and General Emphasis Initial License in Music program from University of Northern Colorado is led by distinguished faculty who have years of teaching experience. You’ll enjoy broad opportunities to perform and refine your musical talent. Beginning in your sophomore year, you’ll gain extensive hands-on teaching experience, spending more than 150 hours in educational settings prior to your student-teaching assignment. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to earn your teacher’s license—and you’ll be highly qualified to teach music in in public schools, conservatories, private lessons and other venues.

Your Future in Music Education

No Colorado school offers better career preparation for music teachers than UNC. You’ll get the best of both worlds—a superior teaching background from Colorado’s number-one university for future educators and exceptional musical training from a nationally recognized program. Employers actively recruit graduates of UNC’s music education program, giving you an edge as you enter the work force. You’ll also be well-positioned to pursue graduate studies—our alumni have an excellent placement record in master’s and doctoral programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Music

Music Theory

Educational Psychology

Methods classes for Music Educators

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

The $50 non-refundable application fee can be paid using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card.

Official high school transcripts and graduation certificates

Undergraduate applicants are expected to meet a 2.5 GPA equivalent

Please provide a clear, high resolution photocopy of the bio-page (photo-page) of your passport

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28370 USD / year

≈ 28370 USD / year
Out-of-State

28370 USD / year

≈ 28370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12882 USD / year

≈ 12882 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 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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Overview

Your Future in Music Education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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