Music Education Concentration , Bachelor of Music (B.Mu.) at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State University Bachelor of Music with a Music Education concentration offers a comprehensive and enriching program for aspiring educators passionate about fostering musical growth and learning in diverse educational settings. This concentration prepares students to teach music in schools or other group settings, covering early childhood through adulthood. Graduates are eligible for a Georgia teaching certificate in K-12 music. In addition to developing performance skills, students study child development, learning theories and various teaching methods specific to music education.

Faculty: College of the Arts | Department: School of Music | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Spring – November 15 (All concentrations except Conducting) Summer – March 1 (Music Education concentration and non-degree programs only) Fall – June 1 (All concentrations) | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Music Education concentration at GSU offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum for aspiring music educators. Students in this program engage in a range of courses that encompass pedagogy, curriculum development, music theory, ensemble conducting and music technology. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience through field observations and teaching practicum, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world classroom settings. Students also participate in ensemble performance and gain a deep understanding of music repertoire and conducting techniques.

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Entry requirements

Prospective students applying for any Bachelor of Music degree program in any concentration (Performance, Composition, Jazz Studies or Music Education) must perform a live audition. Students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Music Industry, in either concentration (Music Management or Music Production and Audio Recording), are not required to perform a live audition. These applicants complete a digital portfolio and an interview instead. Audition requirements, important deadlines and audition dates can be found on our Music School Application page. To be considered for admission, students applying to the School of Music at Georgia State University are required to complete a separate application through the Acceptd platform.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://app.getacceptd.com/gsu

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