BMUE Music Education at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The Music Education Department's experienced music teacher educators aim to prepare students for successful careers in K–12 music education. Courses focused on learning principles and teaching methods, field experiences in elementary and secondary schools, and opportunities for involvement and leadership in special programs and organizations (e.g., Middle School Ensemble Program, Summer Music Academy, Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education) provide students with the knowledge base, skills and practical experience needed to teach music effectively.

Faculty: College of Music | Department: Music Education | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 126 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 must be earned for the BMUE degree, with no grade below C - in a course.

Career pathways

The Music Education Department's experienced music teacher educators aim to prepare students for successful careers in K–12 music education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Music, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

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.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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