The Bachelor of Music Education (K-12 Broadfield) leads to certification to teach music at all levels of the public schools. A selection of courses in music education, music theory, and music history are offered at the graduate level.

  • 100% of recent MSU music education graduates who sought jobs in music education are currently working in the field.
  • MSU-Bozeman has an excellent relationship with the Bozeman public schools. We offer students four separate semester-long practicum experiences prior to student teaching. 
  • Additional coursework in music education includes conducting, music technology for educators, orchestration, general music methods, instrumental methods, and choral methods.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

1. The ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.
2. An understanding of and the ability to read, interpret, and perform musical notation in a variety of musical styles.
3. An understanding of compositional processes, aesthetic properties of style, and the ways these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces.
4. An acquaintance with a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources.
5. The ability to develop, express, and defend musical judgments.

 

 

Coordinator

Kristin  Harney

Kristin Harney

Associate Professor
MMME Graduate Coordinator, Music Education