Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

This four-year degree qualifies candidates for pre-kindergarten – 12th grade music teaching certification in Georgia. Candidates develop a primary area of expertise by selecting either a Choral or Instrumental Emphasis. They also gain skills and knowledge to teach outside their expertise and in elementary music classrooms. The curriculum includes both traditional and contemporary approaches to music education. Field Experiences in local public schools begin in the candidate’s second year and continue through a full semester of student teaching. Many candidates also gain additional teaching experience by working with local church choirs, marching bands, and community groups. As Music Majors, candidates are eligible to participate in the full range of ensembles offered by Georgia Southern University.

Licensure Disclosure

The Gretch School of Music anticipates that graduates will seek initial certification in the following programs: BFA-Art Education and BM-Bachelor of Music Education.

the Bachelor of Music Education program meets the educational requirements for a teaching certificate in Georgia (T4 Teacher Certification). Unless listed below, Georgia Southern’s program does NOT meet educational requirements for certification in that state. Out-of-state students living in GA may need to meet additional requirements in their home state after graduation. DO NOT MEET ANY REQUIREMENT: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, WI, WY, AS, GU, MP, PR, and VI. MEETS REQUIREMENTS: CT, FL, HI, KY, LA, NC, NH, NM, PA, UT, VA, VT, WA.

Georgia Southern makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residence requirements, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. For more information, as well as for a list of applicable state boards, visit the Georgia Southern State Authorization and Professional Licensure Webpage.

Master of Music in Music Education

The M.M. in Music Education fosters creativity and 
proficiency in the teaching and learning of music at all levels. Graduate students build on their existing knowledge and experience through advanced study in band, choral, or orchestral repertoire; effective teaching; conducting; philosophy; world music; motivation; and learning. Students have the flexibility to choose courses or performance opportunities directly related to their own interests. A final capstone project is developed with a faculty mentor and may be in the form of educational materials, behavioral research, or a written project.

The majority of graduate music courses are offered on campus, enabling students to interact directly with faculty and their peers. Part-time students frequently keep their ‘day job’ as teachers in nearby schools. Full-time students are eligible to apply for a number of Graduate Assistantships available in the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music to give practice talks for upcoming presentations.

Faculty:

Dr. David Langley
Dr. David Langley

Questions? Contact Us!

Dr. David Langley
Phone: 912-478-2322

Email: dlangley@georgiasouthern.edu

Dr. Kenna Veronee

Dr. Kenna Veronee
Phone: 912-478-5845

Email:  kveronee@georgiasouthern.edu 

Last updated: 12/3/2024