Overview

The Music Education curriculum, Tennessee Tech University, is designed for students who wish to become school band, choir, or orchestra directors.

TN Tech music educators consistently excel, lead, and innovate in their professional fields, which includes:

receiving graduate fellowships from more than 50 universities and schools of music;
teaching as school band, choral, and orchestra directors and music teachers in over 26 states;
serving as professors or administrators at 70 universities and colleges;
leading state-wide professional associations;

becoming directors of music for major metropolitan school districts.

Music Education Degrees

Students who wish to pursue a degree in music education can choose one of the following programs:

Vocal/General Music, K-12 Licensure

Instrumental/General Music, K-12 Licensure

These degree programs (which both lead to Tennessee Teacher Licensure) also require admission to the Teacher Education Program in the College of Education.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Materials and Methods in Music, Grades K-5
Materials and Methods in Vocal Music, Grades 6-12
Computer Applications in Music
Music Appreciation
Music History and Literature
Recital Class
Educational Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cookeville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the non-refundable application and pay the app fee
Submit your high school diploma or high school transcripts - original or certified copy.
All international applicants are required to submit adequate evidence of financial support (or affidavits) to cover the cost of attendance for at least one full year of studies
Submit your Passport and Bank Documents for your visa
Proof of English proficiency
Submit health forms
3.0 high school GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26334 USD / year

≈ 26334 USD / year
Out-of-State

14670 USD / year

≈ 14670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10470 USD / year

≈ 10470 USD / year

Living costs

Cookeville

United States

1040 - 1933 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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Music Education Degrees

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cookeville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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