Overview

The music education degree at Hardin-Simmons University and the School of Music prepares students for Music Education (Choral) Grades EC-12 and Music Education (instrumental) Grades EC-12. The state standards are incorporated into the required curriculum. Students are introduced to a wide range of courses. Choral students will take courses in conducting, vocal pedagogy, keyboarding, harmony, computers in music, orchestration and music literature and history. Students pursuing Instrumental certification will take courses in the essentials of woodwinds, brass, percussion and string instruments. Students will also learn to conduct, orchestration, keyboarding, music literature and history. In today’s complex society, the need persists for the educated person to be aware of the arts. Discipline and sensitivity developed by the study of music provide an excellent background for students seeking teacher certification.

Through the study and application of philosophy, method, and practice, music education students are prepared for a vocation in the public school music classroom. By means of intensive classroom and ensemble experience, the department of music education provides students with skills necessary for professional competency.

Outcomes

Students who complete this degree will be eligible to take the Texas certification test for the certification Music EC-12. This certification leads to Music teaching positions in Early Childhood thru Grade 12 including Music classes, Band Director, Choir Director, Orchestra Director, Private Music Teacher, or Music Librarian.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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General requirements

A Composite ACT score of 20 or higher
A Combined SAT score of 1030 or higher
A CLT score of 66 or higher
A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
A high school class rank within the top 25% in a class of 10 or more

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33200 USD / year

≈ 33200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33200 USD / year

≈ 33200 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 USD / month

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Duration

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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