Music Education - MidAmerica Nazarene University

Music Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. As a music teacher , you'll be able to share a wonderful gift with your students; the ability to perform and appreciate music will provide rewarding experiences for the rest of their lives. Whether you teach in public or private schools, your church or private lessons, you'll provide a meaningful service that brings joy, inspiration and fulfillment to others. As a student in MNU's Music Education program, you'll take professional education courses, mastering issues like classroom management, curriculum development, educational media, cultural diversity and working with exceptional learners. You'll also take courses in piano, musical performance in brass, woodwind, percussion and strings, music history, music media and technology, music theory, and more. Because the Music Education program is so comprehensive, it takes four and one hal years to complete. Upon completion, you'll be certified to teach vocal and instrumental music to grades K-12 in public schools throughout Kansas. Why MNU? Hands-on learning gives students the knowledge and expertise they need to succeed in their future class rooms. Courses in teaching techniques are grounded in teaching practice?practicum hours in an actual classroom. Students generally log as many as 100 hours in classroom practice before they begin their formal student teaching assignment. MidAmerica's School of Education is highly respected throughout the state. Kansas is home to some of the top-rated school districts in the nation, giving students excellent opportunities to learn by observing exceptional professional teachers in successful classrooms. Thanks to our reputation and relationships with local schools, our graduates are competitive candidates for highly-desirable teaching positions. As a Christ-centered, service-focused university, MidAmerica offers a perfect environment to study music . You'll develop your performance skills in the context of music as ministry ?a meaningful way of inspiring others and touching their lives. The Teacher Education Resource Center on the second floor of MNU's Mabee Library puts resources and reference materials at your fingertips. The center houses textbooks, trade books, curriculum guides, instructional materials and more, for use by students and faculty. Careers As school districts continue to grow, teachers are always in demand, making education a stable and rewarding profession. Your degree in music education will prepare you for teaching jobs in school districts throughout Kansas. Music education isn't confined to schools, though. Some other career options include: Choir director Music therapist Music store manager Private instructor Studio teacher Worship leader View more details on MidAmerica Nazarene University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.