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Bachelor of Music in Music Education

DePaul’s Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree prepares you to teach instrumental and vocal music in kindergarten through 12th grade in urban and suburban education settings, including public and private schools.

As part of the Music Education degree program, you’ll:

Learn educational theories from distinguished music educators with strong practical experience;
Master the ability to use rehearsal techniques, principles and strategies for teaching voice, instruments and ensembles; and
Gain familiarity with appropriate literature for various levels of orchestra, band, chorus and music classes.
Music Education students refine their skills and knowledge during their junior year through a partnership with Chicago Public Schools. And during senior year, students work with master teachers throughout the Chicago metro area while student teaching.

Prior to graduation, the School of Music's Office of Career Planning and Placement will work closely with you to prepare a portfolio that will be used in your job application process. Upon graduation, you’ll receive Illinois K-12 Music Teacher Certification.

Intakes

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June
Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Common Career Areas
Choir director
College/conservatory/university music educator
Elementary/primary school music teacher
Music education supervisor
Private instructor
Secondary school music teacher ?

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

Required Documentation (if still in high school): Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/School Leaving Certificate (SLC) or All India Secondary School Certificate or Pass Certificate Result of Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (Grade 10 examinations)

Required Certification (if completed high school): Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Intermediate Certificate Examination or All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate or Pass Certificate Result of Indian School Certificate Examination & Grade 10 examinations

TOEFL = 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17

IELTS Academic = 6.5 on the IELTS Academic

Duolingo English Test (DET) = 115 on the DET

PTE Academic = minimum English academic score of 53

Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test = 59 on the PdT overall with no subsection lower than 17

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Chicago, Illinois, United States