Overview

Why study Music Education at Missouri State University?

You will feel confident knowing that one-fifth of all new Missouri music teachers graduate from our program each year – with nearly 100 percent job placement.
You’ll join our distinguished alumni network, which includes educators and choir directors who are working all over the United States.
Our experienced faculty, welcoming facilities and comprehensive curriculum will build the foundation you need to succeed teaching vocal or instrumental music to grades K-12.

Learning outcomes for the music education program

Students will demonstrate the understanding and use of public performance as a means for engaging communities, creating cultural awareness, and providing ethical leadership. (Public Affairs)
Students will be able to create, analyze, and synthesize music as a means of supporting developing careers in music teaching and/or performance. (Theory and Musicianship)
Students will be able to recognize, classify, and interpret a common body of western literature and individual repertory by written and oral means. (Repertoire)

Students will be able to demonstrate teaching skills for individual studio and group settings for teaching and audience education purposes. (Pedagogy)

Teaching and directing the next generation of musicians

If you have watched an impressive marching band or heard an outstanding vocal choir in one of Missouri’s public schools, chances are a Missouri State graduate is leading it. We are the music education university in the state, and our graduates direct some of the best choir and band programs in the region.

In addition, our graduates also teach music to younger students in elementary school, inspiring those children to love music.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Music Theory

Music History

Choral Arranging

Diction

Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 442 other Bachelors in Art 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the free online application for admission.

Submit digital, unofficial copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

The SAT and ACT tests are not required for international students.

Have your IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores sent to Missouri State University.

Complete the Statement of Financial Support (download and save the PDF to complete the form) and request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds. Submit digital copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

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

21198 USD / year

≈ 21198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20460 USD / year

≈ 20460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10828 USD / year

≈ 10828 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 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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Overview

Why study Music Education at Missouri State University?

Learning outcomes for the music education program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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