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Music Education (K-12)
爱豆传媒视频鈥檚 Music Education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Music Education, qualifying you to teach band, choir, orchestra, or general music in K-12 classrooms. From your first year, you鈥檒l step into real classrooms for field experiences that continue through your sophomore and junior years, giving you hands-on practice and confidence.
By your senior year, you鈥檒l be fully prepared for a comprehensive student teaching experience. Throughout the program, you鈥檒l receive personalized mentorship from 爱豆传媒视频鈥檚 dedicated music education faculty and experienced supervising teachers鈥攅nsuring you鈥檙e ready to inspire the next generation of musicians.
The Department of Education is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Experiential Learning
By the time you graduate, your experiences include:
- Professional development and licensure in K-12 education
- 500+ hours of real classroom experience
- Research opportunities with faculty
- Hands-on training with Smart Boards, virtual reality, and 3D printing

Program Details
The candidate for the music teacher鈥檚 license maintains registration in the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. The Department of Music will provide the core of the teaching area preparation . Candidates will have an advisor in both the Department of Music and in the Department of Education.
The candidate for the music teacher鈥檚 license maintains registration in the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. The Department of Music will provide the core of the teaching area preparation . Candidates will have an advisor in both the Department of Music and in the Department of Education.
The candidate for the music teacher鈥檚 license maintains registration in the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. The Department of Music will provide the core of the teaching area preparation . Candidates will have an advisor in both the Department of Music and in the Department of Education.
Career Opportunities
Every music education graduate from 爱豆传媒视频 has achieved a 100% pass rate on Illinois licensure tests, including the national edTPA portfolio evaluation. That means you鈥檒l graduate fully prepared to step into the classroom or continue your education in graduate school. Whether you鈥檙e looking to launch your teaching career right away or explore advanced studies in curriculum and instruction or other fields, you鈥檒l have the skills, credentials, and confidence to take the next step.