Overview

Gordon’s intensely hands-on approach means that you’ll begin working in K–12 classrooms during your very first semester of college. As you prepare to teach others, you’ll also hone your own skills through personalized courses, mentoring and ensemble performances. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to pursue licensure for K–12 teaching in instrumental/choral/general music in Massachusetts, with reciprocity in 48 states.

Why study the Music Education program from Gordon College?

Gordon has a stellar 100% teacher placement rate—all our music education majors consistently land jobs after graduation. Here, you will be part of a strong, supportive community dedicated to academic and musical excellence, and to living at the intersection of faith and the arts.

You’ll compose and perform in our state-of-the-art facilities and have access to world-renowned conservatories and concert halls in nearby Boston. Gordon faculty and cooperating mentors in surrounding public school districts share best practices and the most current national standards in music teaching and learning.

What careers can I pursue with a music education major?

Gordon’s highly regarded immersive program’s top-level training prepares you for careers in music education, including:

Studio teacher
Music teacher (K–12)
Band, choral, or orchestra director
Fine arts administrator
Music therapist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Education

Music Education Prepracticum

Music Theory

Music Theory Labs

Music History and Literature

World Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admission for Spring.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application.
Schedule your admissions interview: Your admissions interview may be conducted by phone or Skype.
Send your official academic records: These must be received from all secondary school(s). For transfer applicants, all records from universities attended are also required.
Send your test scores.
Complete the International Student Finance Form.

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

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year

Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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