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Program Overview

Music educators nurture students to build a life-long love of music while teaching them how to perform and appreciate the musical arts.

Johnson’s Music Education degree leads to state licensure as a K-12 vocal/general music teacher. Graduates are able to effectively manage a classroom, lead a variety of music ensembles, and help students discover musical passions and achieve their full potential.

The Bachelor of Music Education is designed for students who wish to pursue a full-time professional career as a K-12 Vocal/General Music teacher. The program is intended to meet National Association of Schools of Music standards and those of all other accrediting bodies with whom ĵ is associated.

All four-year Johnson students complete two majors: one in Bible and Theology and one in their chosen field, such as Music Education. Transfer students with substantial prior coursework may complete a reduced set of Bible and Theology requirements instead of the major. Learn more about the Bible and Theology curriculum here.

Dr. Don Trentham, faculty member at ĵ Tennessee
Program Director
Don Trentham
Program Director
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Curriculum

  • Introduction to Music Technology
  • Music Theory I
  • Music Theory Lab I
  • Music Theory II
  • Music Theory Lab II
  • Music History & Literature I
  • Music Theory III
  • Music Theory IV
  • Music History & Literature II
  • Music Theory Lab III
  • Music Theory Lab IV
  • Conducting I
  • Arranging & Orchestration
  • Practicum: School Music Program Primary
  • Practicum: School Music Program Secondary
  • Methods for Teaching Music in Elementary School
  • Methods for Teaching Music in Secondary School
  • Choral Elective or Entrepreneurial Elective
  • 6 Credits of Ensemble Participation
  • Primary Instrument
  • Professional Applied Music Credits
  • Introduction to Teaching: Elementary Education
  • Survey of Persons with Disabilities
  • Classroom Management with Regular and Special Populations
  • Research, Integration and Learning
  • Educational Psychology
  • Field Experience: School Observations
  • Field Experience: After School Tutoring
  • Field Experience: Team Teaching
  • Field Experience: Day in School
  • Practicum: Day in Christian School
  • Mathematics Concepts

What can you do with a Music Education degree?

Career Outlook

  • Music Teacher
  • Theater Manager
  • Piano or Voice Private Instructor
  • Music Director/Conductor
  • Music Minister
  • Studio Manager