Music Education: Music, B.M.
School of Music
Become a music teacher and enjoy numerous performance, teaching, leading and research opportunities. You'll develop outstanding professional teaching skills while pursuing a well-rounded academic education.
A bachelor of music with an emphasis in music education is designed to prepare students for teaching in the public schools. Four areas of study include music specialization, music education, professional education and general education. Graduates are recommended to the South Carolina Department of Education for initial teaching certification.
Program Highlights
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Distinguished School
Since 1969, the School of Music has consistently retained the distinctive National Association of Schools of Music accreditation.
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Real Experiences
Learn while doing with hands-on experiences teaching in one or more Music For Your Life community outreach programs.
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Supportive Community
Foster your creative learning, skill development and personal exploration through Spark: Music Leadership at Carolina.
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Expansive Network
Virtually half of all public schools music teachers in South Carolina are graduates of our program.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Performance
Presenting oneself creatively through a specific medium to an audience
Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
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Listening Skills
Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Attention to Detail
Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Educator
- Instructor
- Teacher
Job Titles of Alumni
- Music Teacher
- Band Director
- Choral Director
- Music Specialist
- Elementary Music Teacher
- Youth and Children's Choir Coordinator
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $51,514
Workplace Settings
- Education
Employers of Alumni
- Lexington County School District One
- Aiken County School District
- Augusta University Conservatory Program
- Dorchester School District Two
- Richland Library
- Utah Valley Youth Symphony
