Overview

In the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Music Education program you have many occasions help you to determine if you prefer teaching general music to young children, or if your focus lies with middle and high school ensembles such as choral, band, or orchestra.

And may choose either the vocal or instrumental track.

Key Features

The Vocal Music Ed. Concentration prepares you for certification as a school choral director. This concentration is open to vocalists.
The Instrumental Music Ed. Concentration prepares you for certification as a school band or orchestra director. This concentration is open to students on any band or orchestra instrument.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ensemble
Individual Instruction
Recital Seminar
Orientation to Teacher Education
Education
Music Theory
Keyboard Skills
Marching Band
University Orchestra
Chamber Singers
Ragin' Cajun Women's Choir

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

130 SCH

Instrumental track: 130; Musical track: 128

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 453 other Bachelors in Art Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission;
Non-refundable application fee;
Official ACT or SAT score report (sent directly from testing agency);
Official proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores sent directly from testing agency).
Students must pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators Exams (Reading, Writing, Math) or submit an ACT composite score of 22 or higher;
Students must also pass the Praxis Art: Content Knowledge (5134) and the Praxis PLT exam (5622, 5623, or 5624) prior to Student Teaching.

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

25210 USD / year

≈ 25210 USD / year
Out-of-State

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11472 USD / year

≈ 11472 USD / year

Living costs

Lafayette

United States

925 - 1320 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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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