Overview

Through comprehensive course offerings and the student teaching experience, you will develop the skills you need to serve at all grade levels within both public and private schools.

Our Music Education program from the West Chester University uniquely combines the study of child growth with an understanding of the principles of learning, as they apply to music. You will learn how to evaluate students to assess musical progress and how to best develop curriculum to support student success.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Our graduates use their broad foundation in all aspects of music to pursue paths within the field, including:

Working as general music educators in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools

Serving as band directors, orchestra directors, and choir directors

Leading community music programs

Launching their own music education businesses, complete with their own studios

Pursuing advanced degrees at distinguished musical institutions and conducting and presenting research at music education conferences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History

Music Education Seminar

Teaching Special Learners in the Music Classroom

Music Methods and Materials

Instrumental Methods and Materials

Choral Methods and Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19986 USD / year

≈ 19986 USD / year
Out-of-State

19986 USD / year

≈ 19986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

What Can I Do With This Degree?

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

West Chester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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