Overview

Music Education graduates at Old Dominion University that complete the approved teacher education program (including the Teacher Candidate Internship) are eligible for teaching licensure from the Virginia Department of Education, which is reciprocal in 47 states. The ODU Bachelor of Music, Music Education degree program provides comprehensive preparation for the pre-service music educator. Multiple observation, practicum and internship field experiences allow the student to build upon the superb pedagogical, applied and ensemble performance foundation required throughout the curriculum.

Program Highlights

What makes the Music Education BMus degree offered at Old Dominion University unique?

Excellent job placement, 100% of ODU Music Education graduates seeking employment in 2017, 2018 and 2019 found employment as music educators.
Excellent academic support.
Multiple opportunities to gain in-school teaching experience.
Outstanding and highly experienced faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Education: Low Brass Class
Advanced Theory
Advanced Ear Training, Sight Singing and Dictation
History of Music
Music Education
Voice Class

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 2679 other Bachelors in Music 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application to ODU, the music performance audition application, the music performance audition, the music education interview, and the music theory placement test are required for admission consideration.
Application and $50 fee.
All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.
Demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only).
Passport identification page.
SAT/ACT standardized exams are optional, though highly recommended.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28620 USD / year

≈ 28620 USD / year
Out-of-State

28620 USD / year

≈ 28620 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8040 USD / year

≈ 8040 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 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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Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Norfolk

Funding

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