BM in Music Education

Music Education allows you to specialize in one of three music areas: performance, composition or Jazz Studies.

Music education major shows students various instruments.

Why choose Rowan's music education program?

Music Education allows you to specialize in one of three music areas: performance, composition or Jazz Studies. Upon graduation you will be qualified to teach at any level from kindergarten through grade 12.

Begin observing and working in public schools as early as sophomore year. The program culminates with outstanding educators and musicians completing a student teaching experience and confidently beginning their teaching careers.

Key considerations

Quick Facts

48

Months To Complete

120

Credits

Application Deadlines

7/1

Fall Entry Term

11/1

Spring Entry Term

4/1

Summer Entry Term

Music education student stories

Rowan students highlight how the music education program prepares them for a variety of career paths.
Sam practices her instrument inside Wilson Hall.

Professors bring in guest artists, teachers and speakers. I’m constantly getting different lenses from around the world on pedagogy and musicianship.

Sam G. Union County, NJ

Arianna sits at a table inside an academic building on campus.

I have always been drawn to music and enjoyed helping people. I just combined my two passions and chose Music Education.

Arianna G. Morris County, NJ

Music education major Michael sitting with a trumpet.

Rowan teaches you how to be a teacher and a musician. I think the most important part about teaching music is keeping your musicianship alive.

Michael M. Gloucester County, NJ

Laura smiles wearing a coat outside an academic building on campus.

I have never felt out of place here. It is a supportive environment where it isn't ever about tearing each other down but building each other up.

Laura N. Morris County, NJ

Close headshot of Liz C.

The music department as a whole is full of talented, motivated, and genuinely good people that are always willing to help you out when you need it.

Liz C. Atlantic County, NJ

Career Outlook

Careers and outcomes

Recommended for doers, creators, and helpers who are interested in careers in:

  • Elementary School General Music Teaching
  • Middle School General Music Teaching
  • Middle School Choral Teaching
  • Middle School Instrumental Teaching
  • High School Choral Teaching
  • High School Instrumental Teaching
Finding Her Purpose

Teaching Life Skills Through Music Education

"I believe that by giving students music classes at young ages, you're giving them the ability to learn life lessons through music," says Carly M.

Catherine sits in a collaboration room.
Class of '16

Catherine C. Where My Music Education Degree Has Taken Me

"My time at Rowan and my experiences have really shaped me and made me proud of the performer, singer and teacher that I am. "

Related programs

Additional majors that may interest you:

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