Overview

The Music (K-12) program from Montana State University Billings is dedicated to:

Preparing competent, caring and committed professionals for Montana’s schools;
Conducting socially significant research to improve the human condition;
Providing community service aimed at improving the quality of life experienced by Montanans; and
Providing graduate education designed for the continuing development of professionals

Operating Principles

To successfully implement the University’s mission, the faculty and staff adhere to the following operating principles

All people are entitled to educational programs committed to assisting each individual develop self-knowledge and to promote physical, social, mental, intellectual and spiritual health in a manner enhancing dignity and respect.
Educational programs enable students to think critically and analytically, make independent decisions, develop social consciousness and recognize the importance of making productive contributions to a multicultural society.
Education programs are committed to the concept of equal opportunity.
Educators are committed to the ethical principles of the profession.
Teachers are facilitators of learning, able to assist and direct the natural learning processes of their students.
Professionals in education have the skills and understanding necessary to assist people from different cultures and those with disabling conditions.
Professional preparation programs are interdisciplinary in nature.
Professionals in education have a comprehensive foundation in the liberal arts.
Professional preparation programs have sequential and increasingly intense supervised field experience to allow for the guided demonstration of clinical skills.
Research conducted by the academic community searches for solutions to specific human problems.
Faculty are actively engaged in community education programs to assist with the implementation of current, empirically validated practices.
In support of lifelong learning by professionals in education, the faculty are committed to providing regular in-service education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Democracy
Human Growth and Development/Lab
Educational Psychology and Measurement
Music Theory
Keyboard Skills
Aural Perception

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: MSU Billings has rolling admission, this means prospective students may apply at any time.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Billings, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Teaching View 2684 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay your application fee: $35 for online applications. $30 for paper applications.
Submit a copy of your passport
Submit your proof of English proficiency
Submit your Transcripts

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

23103 USD / year

≈ 23103 USD / year
Out-of-State

23310 USD / year

≈ 23310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7690 USD / year

≈ 7690 USD / year

Living costs

Billings

United States

945 - 1958 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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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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