Overview

About the program

The Bachelor of Music Education degree meets the requirements of the Iowa Department of Education for K-12 music certification. This entitles students to teach in the elementary general music classroom, or teach in a band, choir or orchestral setting at the middle school or high school level.

The Bachelor of Music Education/Music Therapy degree is offered for those who wish to qualify for K-12 licensure through the state department of education and as a Board-Certified Music Therapists through the Certification Board for Music Therapy. Coursework meets the requirements of the Iowa Department of Education for K-12 music licensure to include a semester of student teaching in fulfillment of the education license. Those in the degree program then also complete a six month music therapy internship as a requirement established by the American Music Therapy Association prior to sitting for the board certification exam.

The Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree is offered for those who wish to complete the coursework aligned with the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to qualify for becoming a Board-Certified Music Therapist. A six month internship post coursework is required before sitting for the board certification exam.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree provides you with a variety of career options in the music field. You may choose the general music major, which allows you to combine a music major with another major or minor field. Or you may choose the Church Music track, which combines course work in music and religion to prepare you for leading music programs in churches or for further study in graduate school.

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree prepares you for further study leading to professional performance, studio teaching, or work in church music.

Mission + Statement of Purpose

The faculty of the Music program of Wartburg College is committed to providing you with an excellent education and helping you achieve your goals as you seek to advance your knowledge and skill through a major in music. The mission of the Wartburg College Music Department is to help students develop technical and interpretive skills as well as acquire an appreciation for music’s intrinsic qualities in life and history. Throughout all our programs, you will

gain an understanding of the elements of music, including a competency level in music theory and aural skill

gain an understanding of musical styles and periods, and understand music within a larger cultural contex

develop performance skills through applied lessons and solo recital

participate in an ensemble experience at a high level

develop the ability to write and speak as an advocate for your art

develop an appreciation for the value of music in education and society

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Aural Skills

Music History

20th-Century Music

Music in Christian Worship

Form and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Admission is granted on a rolling basis, but applications should be received well in advance of the appropriate term.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waverly, 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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General requirements

Fill out our online application or the Common Application.

Transcripts from your secondary school. Please include national exam scores (if applicable).

ONE test score. This can be TOEFL, IELTS, EIKEN, PTE Academic, ACT, SAT, or Duolingo.

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Please send a bank statement or official bank letter outlining the amount of money your sponsor or family has available to help fund your education.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26975 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26975 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26975 USD / year

≈ 26975 USD / year

Living costs

Waverly

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Mission + Statement of Purpose

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Waverly

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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