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Bachelor of Music Education

Central Michigan University

USA,Michigan

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 20,396/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 55

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1892

Total Students: 15,465 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Music Education

Program Overview

Do you love studying and performing music? Do you dream of sharing this passion for music with others? In our music education program, you’ll grow as both a music teacher and performer. You'll be prepared for careers in K-12 teaching, competitive graduate schools and more.

Why This Program & What You'll Learn
Become a music teacher and a skilled performer by pursuing a major and minor in music education. You'll take courses in music performance, theory, history and teaching and have the opportunity to pursue Choral, General Music or Instrumental program tracks. Plus, you’ll gain certification to teach K-12 students — preparing you to share your love for music as soon as you graduate.

Our program has a long history of preparing music educators and a 100 percent placement rate for students seeking teaching positions.

As a student here at CMU, you can share your love of music with other students in the School of Music Residential College, where you'll live with other passionate student musicians and form lasting friendships and professional networks.

Located in a modern 119,000-square-foot facility, you'll also enjoy state-of-the-art resources like our 500-seat concert hall with a 61-rank Casavant organ, 100-seat recital hall, digital audio technology labs, recording facilities and a music resource center.

Our alumni have gone on to teach in elementary and secondary schools, universities and community arts education programs all over the country. Others have pursued competitive graduate programs at places like Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music, the University of Michigan and Arizona State University. From university band directors and professors to administrators in arts management and development, our alumni are leading the way.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 55

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,396 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Central Michigan University

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No Scholarship
University usually provides in second year and for that student need to appear for an exam

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.