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The South Carolina School of the Arts
Bachelor of Music Education (BME), Music Education: Instrumental
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Program Overview
The Music Education: Instrumental concentration prepares you to teach music in a variety of settings, from pre-K through grade 12. This program will mold you into a proficient musician educator, who composes, performs, or leads music in your community and inspires students in their musical pursuits. Your coursework will focus on deepening your understanding of the art of teaching music while gaining 100 hours of field experience. This degree could lead to a career as a music teacher, music director or composer, sound engineer or technician, music therapist, or musician/singer.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
135
Program Type: BME
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. David Perry
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
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