Bachelor of Music Education in
Music Education
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Program Overview
Love music? Want to share this love of music with the next generation? Oral Roberts University’s Music Department in partnership with the College of Education offers you the unique opportunity to graduate in four years with certification in music education in either vocal or instrumental music. As a music student at ORU, you will grow musically, spiritually and educationally. In addition to advancing in your own personal instrument or voice, you will develop skills to effectively manage a classroom for practical application, enhance the physiological and cognitive development of the PreK-12 learner and develop teaching, diagnostic, and rehearsal techniques. Upon completion of the program, graduates have the opportunity to apply for certification. Applicants must complete the program, all key assessments and benchmarks included in the program, be admitted to the Professional Education Program, and pass the designated certification exams required by the state of Oklahoma. Because Oklahoma participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, candidates are eligible to transfer their teaching certificate to other member states, pending that state’s specific requirements. This degree is also recognized by many international and global schools, allowing graduates to pursue teaching opportunities abroad.
Degree Plan for B.M.E. - Instrumental Concentration
Degree Plan for B.M.E. - Vocal Concentration
What can I do with a degree in Music Education?
- Teach music in public, private, or Christian schools for children in Pre-K through high school
- Work as a music teacher in private studios
- Perform in professional music organizations
- Work in related music fields
- Serve in churches and non-profit institutions
- Work in missions and international education
- Develop curriculum/product and sales
What are some of the core experiences?
- Active learning with experienced faculty committed to your success
- Small classes with personal attention
- Extensive (90 hours) classroom experiences throughout the degree program, including your first semester
- Learning-centered environments embedded in classroom conversation
- Attend classes in the College of Education and in your subject area department
- Study topics such as music seminar, music theory, vocal pedagogy and repertoire, sight singing and ear training, orchestration, conducting, and introduction to music production
What makes ORU’s Music Education program stand out?
- An array of fun and engaging groups, clubs, events and extracurricular opportunities the Collegiate Music Educators National Conference (CMENC)
- A blend of core classes in the music department and pedagogy classes in the education department
- An innovative learning environment that includes technology-enhanced learning strategies and Google Level 1 certification
- Nationally recognized mentoring program for ongoing support through your first year of teaching
- Faculty who model the integration of faith and learning, professionalism, and Spirit-empowered teaching
- The ORU experience—a challenging, supportive learning community
Fast-track program
ORU's Fast Track program offers you the opportunity to complete up to 12 hours of graduate course work as an undergraduate student…with no additional cost! For more information click here.
What about accreditation?
As a university we meet the accreditation standards set by the Higher Learning Commission. The ORU Music Department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Music Education program meets certification requirements set by the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability.
Are there scholarships available?
Nearly 100% of our full-time, undergraduate residential students receive ORU grants and scholarships through academic achievement and through ORU’s premier scholarship opportunity of our Quest Whole Leader Scholarship.
Quest Whole Leader Scholarship
General ORU Scholarships and Financial Aid
College of Education Scholarships
Music Major Audition
Admission to the music program requires an audition with the music department. Students will receive further instruction via email about how to submit their audition following their admission to the university. Click here for a look at what you might need to prepare. Please contact the Admissions Team for more information at admissions@oru.edu or 918.495.6518.