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