Overview

Courses focused on learning principles and teaching methods, field experiences in elementary and secondary schools, and opportunities for involvement and leadership in special programs and organizations (e.g., Middle School Ensemble Program, Summer Music Academy, Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education) provide students with the knowledge base, skills and practical experience needed to teach music effectively. Over the past 20 years, there has been a near 100 percent job placement rate for graduates of the music education program.

Because of the varying challenges and opportunities associated with teaching music in K–12 school contexts, the Music Education program of the University of Colorado at Boulder strikes a balance between specialization and comprehensive preparation. BME students must demonstrate a sufficiently broad knowledge of the entire music program/curriculum, but also possess the specialized skills necessary to be a successful general music, choir, orchestra or band instructor.

Program Emphases

Four basic curricular options are provided for students pursuing the Music Education program of the University of Colorado at Boulder:

choral

choral–general

instrumental

instrumental–general

The choral–general and instrumental–general emphases include a larger concentration of coursework and field experiences related to elementary general music teaching, while the choral, instrumental and instrumental–jazz emphases involve more specialized coursework and field experiences related to the teaching of choir, orchestra or band classes at the secondary level. Within each degree emphasis, students have a limited number of elective credits that may be used to further customize degree work according to their interests and needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Music Teacher

Aural Skills Lab

School and Society

English Diction

Music Education

Teaching General Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, 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

Application

Application fee ($65 for domestic applicants, $70 for international applicants

Personal Essay (required, 250–650 words)

Letter of recommendation

High school or secondary school transcripts

In addition to the general admission requirements, all international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

46848 USD / year

≈ 46848 USD / year
Out-of-State

44748 USD / year

≈ 44748 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14606 USD / year

≈ 14606 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Program Emphases

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boulder

Funding

Scholarships Information

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