Overview

This Music Education and Performance from Roosevelt University has been a nurturing space for quality teachers for several decades. Music education majors at Roosevelt University are given the opportunity to engage the best of theory and practice with caring, knowledgeable faculty and opportunities for preservice teaching practice.

Students engage the Roosevelt University mission of social justice through focused pedagogy, scholarship and activism. Students study with unparalleled applied studio faculty, all of whom are experienced master performers. Many artists faculty perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera: world-class organizations just blocks from CCPA.

Key facts

This degree includes the full complement of Music Education, Core Musicianship, Professional Education and General Studies courses that are currently required for CCPA teacher licensure programs in the state of Illinois— ensuring the opportunity for employability after graduation.

You’ll learn piano accompaniments, vocal warmups and choral arrangements for school repertory numbers so that you’re immediately prepared for your first semester as a teacher.

Music Education Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are well-prepared to begin their career as a licensed teacher (K-12), while also attaining technical skills relevant to many career paths in Music.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Issues in Music Education

Music Education Lab

Arts Education and Community Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Education Music Music Performance View 2394 other Bachelors in Education 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A performance audition on your primary instrument (or voice). Follow the Classical Performance undergraduate audition requirements for the appropriate instrument/voice, unless a specific Music Education requirement is noted.

Attendance at the Music Education discussion or interview on your audition date. Applicants who do not audition on campus may be asked to complete a phone interview.

In addition to an instrumental audition, piano and guitar Music Education applicants must also take part in a short vocal evaluation.

All Music Education applicants must have complete files (transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation) by the date of their audition/interview.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

33495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33495 USD per year during 48 months.
National

33495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33495 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

33495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33495 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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