Music Education
Why Study Music Education at TFC?
The Music Education major equips future servant leaders with knowledge of the diverse learners and content they will teach, skills in planning instruction, assessing, and managing, as well as character reflecting appropriate interaction with the school community, life-long learning, and a calling as a Christian servant leader with a Biblical worldview for kingdom service. The Professional Teaching Objectives for this major are based on the TAPS standards. This program leads to certification in grades kindergarten through 12.
Students in this major specialize in either choral or instrumental music. Students in this program must perform an entrance audition for the Music Department. The degree in Music Education is offered under the Teacher Education department, but partners with the Music Department in fulfilling degree requirements. The programs offer concentrations in choral or instrumental music.
Concentrations:
- Choral
- Instrumental
Music Department
“Our Music program allows you to immerse beautifully in both theology and the musical understanding of why we do what we do…every time you go into the practice room and you working on your craft, it’s a worshipful response to who God is. That’s the worldview we bring into the classroom.”
Dr. Desmond Ikegwuonu
Associate Professor of Music and Worship Arts
Music Education Courses
The Music Education major is a 126 hour program that includes 51 hours of general education courses, 15 hours of Bible & Theology, 3 hours of open electives, and 70 hours in Music Education-specific courses.
Featured Courses:
- Introduction to Music Education
- Pedagogy of Music
- Music Theory
- Teaching Music
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What can you do with a Music Education degree?
When you earn a degree in Music Education, you will find that there are many career opportunities available to you. Graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs, such as:
Music Teacher
Those who earn a music education degree are particularly passionate about music, which makes them well-suited to a career in music education.
Choir/Band Director
As choir or band director, you would be responsible for leading and directing students during musical performances. Music Education graduates would be prepared to manage the rehearsal process and music selection that comes with this role.
Musician
As a music education graduate, students would be prepared to become a full-time musician or performing artist. Careers in this area could include becoming a session musician or a background vocalist. Opportunities could be available in music production or editing as well.
Music Therapist
A music therapist works with individuals and groups using music in a clinical setting to help patients achieve healing.
