Overview

This Music Education - Songwriting and Production Emphasis degree at Roosevelt University includes the full complement of Music Education, Core Musicianship, Professional Education and General Studies courses that are currently required for CCPA teacher licensure programs in the state of Illinois— ensuring the opportunity for employability after graduation.

Career Preparedness

Learn piano accompaniments, vocal warmups and choral arrangements for school repertory numbers so that you’re immediately prepared for your first semester as a teacher.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Elements of Conducting

Functional Keyboard Skills for the Music Educator

Methods for the Elementary Music Classroom

Child & Adolescent Development, Learning and Motivation

Student Teaching Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Music Musicology View 2667 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

Artistic Application & Application Fee (via GetAcceptd).

2 or 3 Letters of Recommendation.

Official or unofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.

Optional official ACT/SAT scores (Freshman-only).

TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Pearson English Test scores (if applicable).

Prospective music education/songwriting majors will submit a portfolio of original works. In addition, an interview with the music education faculty is required.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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