Overview
This program offers you the opportunity to obtain both a Bachelor of Music (Major in Music Education) and a Bachelor of Education (Elementary and Secondary) at the same time. You can engage with your passion for music while opening doors to future career paths in performing arts-based mentorship.
The concurrent program combines academic studies in music with professional studies in education and includes hands-on student-teaching field experiences. You will graduate with both the theoretical and practical experience necessary to thrive in your future career.
Students with a Bachelor of Music degree may apply directly to the B.Ed in Music program.
Careers
An聽undergraduate degree in Music Education聽can聽lead聽you聽to a wide range of career options. Many graduates choose to work in occupations that focus on music education, community arts and culture, performance, and recreation. Employment is available in many types of establishments. You can work in聽public schools, private educational institutions, recreational centres, and music organizations.聽
You could become a professional:
- Music Teacher, Elementary or Secondary School聽
- Private Music Instructor聽
- Community Arts & Culture Program Officer聽
- Education Policy Researcher聽
Courses
As a聽Music Education student, you can take courses like:
Related programs
Students who are interested in this program are often interested in:
- Kindergarten and Elementary Education
- Secondary Education: English
- Music Performance (various)
- Music Theory
- Music (Bachelor of Arts)
Student experience
Students in this program are supported by course instructors, advisors, and administrators in the Schulich School of Music, the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), and the Office of Internships and Student Affairs (ISA). In addition to being a part of two faculties that foster a sense of mentorship, students also can benefit from the resources and events organized by the Music Education Undergraduate Students鈥� Association (MEdUSA) and the Education Undergraduate Student Society (EdUS).
Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to meet the admission requirements of the Faculty of Education听补苍诲 Schulich School of Music.
See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.