Overview

Music education students who successfully complete the degree requirements receive a provisional teaching license from the state of Ohio.

Students majoring in Music - Education program from The Ohio State University will achieve the following learning outcomes:

Students will construct a content foundation in comprehensive arts education, standards-based art education, visual culture, critical pedagogy and teaching for understanding.

The candidate will research, investigate and work with historical and contemporary developments, theories, issues and philosophical perspectives within the visual arts, art education and education.
The candidate will balance and integrate content with art criticism, studio production, aesthetics, the study of historical and cultural contexts, visual culture, and the investigation of intellectual processes.
The candidate will explain the basic principles and concepts of the content being studied and apply it in authentic teaching and/or learning situations.

Students will examine cognitive and cultural approaches to teaching and learning to develop pedagogical strategies that are sensitive to the learning needs of all learners and a variety of diverse teaching and educational contexts.

The candidate will recognize learning contexts as complex organizational systems requiring management, planning, assessment and resources that are responsive to the particular as well as the broad needs of those involved in them.
The candidate will study, develop and deliver curriculum designed to accommodate differences in student characteristics, abilities, cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
The candidate will develop and write instructional plans containing content that is meaningful and relevant to the lives of all learners and encourages active inquiry.

The candidate will create conducive learning environments and deliver instruction in such a way so that all students can learn while showing a commitment to diversity, equity and efficacy.

Possible careers

Music educators have teaching careers available in preschools through high schools, adult learning centers and private studios. Students who wish to teach music education at the college level should teach music in grades K–12 for at least three years. Graduate study in music education is also required for college teaching positions.

Beginning salaries for music teachers vary depending on the school district. High school teachers and some junior high/middle school teachers receive supplementary stipends for extra duties (e.g., marching band and musical theatre productions).

Ohio State’s career and job placement offices offer help in career planning, resume and application letter writing, and job placement. These offices can help students match interests and strengths with a promising career. Ohio State recognizes that students’ needs for career support services vary and offers special services for disabled students, veterans, minority students and international students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Music Aural Training

Music History

World Music

Keyboarding Skills

Conducting

Arranging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of university preparatory courses

High school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA

Standardized test score (ACT or SAT); Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for ACT or SAT scores

Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community

Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement(e.g., co-curricular activities, work experiences or military service)

Status as a first-generation university student

High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors

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

45526 USD / year

≈ 45526 USD / year
Out-of-State

42423 USD / year

≈ 42423 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13641 USD / year

≈ 13641 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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

Funding

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Possible careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Columbus

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