Overview

Course overview

The curriculum of the Music Education - K-12 program at Henderson State University is designed to prepare students for either Vocal or Instrumental licensure and has three distinct components:

Instrumental
Choral/Voice
Choral/Keyboard

The curriculum focuses on secondary training, but also provides elementary level experiences. Candidates for the education emphasis must choose either choral or instrumental music as an area of concentration.

Upon completion of the requirements, the candidate will be certified to teach music in the chosen area of concentration in grades K-12 and grades 7-12 in the state of Arkansas. Those electing the choral area must choose as a principal subject either voice or keyboard; those electing the instrumental area must choose as a principal subject an approved band, string, or keyboard instrument. The candidate is required to present a public recital of 30 minutes duration during the senior year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Education Technology
Band History and Repertoire
Single Reed Methods
Percussion Methods
Advanced Instrumental Conducting
Instruments for Singers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arkadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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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

International admissions application
Non-refundable $30 application fee.
Official academic credentials
Demonstration of English proficiency
Provide vaccination records listing all required immunizations.
A copy of your passport, including photo of yourself.
Proof that you, or someone who will sponsor you, can pay for your studies at HSU. The Statement of Financial Responsibility is required for this purpose. The financial statement should show that the student has at least $18,490 (USD) to cover tuition, fees, room and board, mandatory health insurance, and books and other course related expenses.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year
Out-of-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8250 USD / year

≈ 8250 USD / year

Living costs

Arkadelphia

United States

857 - 1243 USD / month

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