Department Chair: Dr. Tom Porter
Program Advisors: Dennis Gowen, Daniel Hinman
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (default) or Bachelor of Arts (alternative)
The Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree at the University of Mary prepares students for a career teaching music. The program prepares students for licensure in K-12 music, including elementary school music, middle school vocal and instrumental music, and secondary school vocal and instrumental music. Students complete the program, including student teaching, as a single major in four years.
Department Mission
The Music Department endeavors to develop a community of learners where a challenging curriculum is integrated with practical experience and professional training so that graduates are prepared to excel in their chosen specializations.
Department Outcomes
Graduates of this department:
- perform instrumentally and/or vocally with artistic competence and assess their own performance for purposes of continued development
- conduct musical groups with attention to artistic concerns
- know the field of music study; use its technical vocabulary and common approaches; describe current issues and significant artistic works
- work effectively with others and demonstrate respect for them
- articulate the values of this Benedictine institution and reflect on them in their work
- contribute to their civic, cultural, and professional communities
The University of Mary Music Program is accredited as an Associate Member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
