Grand Canyon University The College of Arts and Media 37 courses 130 total credits
Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Music Education program is designed for students devoted to developing their musical abilities and refining performance skills in order to teach in elementary and secondary schools. The music education curriculum is driven by professional degree standards from the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Course topics and objectives are aligned to the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards. The degree leads to Arizona Initial Teacher Licensure in K-12 Music. In the professional studies setting, the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education curriculum provides a balanced program of applied music, theoretical and historical studies, professional education studies, and field work experiences. An emphasis is placed on 21st century music education best practices, with training and experiences designed to meet the varying needs of today’s schools. When selecting the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education degree, students declare an instrumental or choral emphasis on a primary instrument. The mission of our music education program is to cultivate an understanding of music and its relationship to culture and human flourishing from a Christian worldview, preparing outstanding educators who can make a difference in the lives of their students. Students develop their musical gifts and talents to serve diverse audiences through required participation in a variety of individual and ensemble performances integrated into the GCU community experience.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Music Education – Instrumental: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion or Strings Major | 90 credits |
| Total Electives | 0-6 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – Instrumental: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion or Strings | 130 credits |
Required General Education (Included in General Education total credits, applied to the Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-355 | Music History I | 4 |
| MUS-365 | Music History II | 4 |
Music Education – Instrumental: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion or Strings Major
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