Music Education

• Bachelor of Music Education
• Major

Stetson University's BME is 32 units and offers two different tracks in the vocal arts and in the instrumental arts. Both degrees not only meet industry standards for coursework, accreditations and licensures but also provide you with more field work, conducting opportunities and guided practicums than most schools. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers a six-to-one student-faculty ratio, award-winning ensembles and exceptionally talented faculty. 

Why Music Education at Stetson University?

You begin fieldwork in schools near the Stetson campus during all four years of the program. Multiple semesters of conducting and guided practicums mean you leave with real classroom experience across grade levels and student populations before you graduate.

You learn to teach and conduct music by participating in award-winning ensembles under expert direction, while simultaneously developing performance and pedagogical skills. That combination of performance training and practical classroom experience prepares you for your future career. 

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Related Programs:

• Music
• Music Composition

“We get to go out to the schools and interact with students.

— Nathan West '22

Career Outcomes

We invite you to join the ranks of Stetson-trained teachers, conductors, performers and musical experts who teach around the country and across the world. Some of our graduates also pursue more in-depth study at many of the best graduate programs in the country. This program is designed to equip individuals for professions in which state-regulated professional licensure or certification may be available. Career paths include:

• K-12 Music Teacher, Instrumental or Choral
• Band Director and Orchestra Director
• Choral Director
• General Music Teacher
• Graduate student in music education

Meet the Faculty

Our distinguished and diverse faculty are deeply committed to your success and will serve as teachers, mentors and collaborators. This program does not have just one or two faculty members teaching courses. Rather, all of the School of Music faculty serve as mentors. Your faculty advisor and the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs have the expertise to help you structure your degree, and your studio teacher will help develop your passion and potential in music.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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