BMUS Music BMus - Music Education at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The program of study leading to the degree Bachelor of Music in Music with an Area of Emphasis in Music Education is designed to prepare the student for a career in teaching. It provides a broad base of general studies, applied music, music theory, and music history and literature. Professional course work and an internship are offered in the third and fourth year of study.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 128 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

128 credit hours total. Required courses include MUSI 2810 (4 hours) Sophomore Applied Instruction; MUSI 3810 Junior Applied Instruction; MUSI 3820 Junior Applied Instruction and Recital; MUSI 4810 Senior Applied Instruction; MUSI 2100 Music Theory III.

Career pathways

Students earning this degree are prepared to enter careers in fields such as public school teaching, private studio teaching, church music, or music performance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide (not specific to this major): first-year admission to UGA is competitive and based mainly on grades in core academic courses (English, mathematics, science, social science, foreign language), course rigor and SAT or ACT scores, with no fixed minimums; current students apply to the major through their college. Major-specific entrance requirements: Admission to the Hodgson School of Music is gained by a successful vocal or instrumental audition. This requirement applies to first-year students as well as transfer students. Auditions are evaluated by faculty members in the appropriate area of applied music. Prospective students are expected to prepare representative works from the classical repertoire. Auditions are scheduled through the Hodgson School of Music. Forms and specific requirements may be found at https://www.music.uga.edu/admissions-overview . This is a high-demand major. After meeting the entrance requirements, students will be selected based on the high-demand selection criteria.

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 applications are accepted for Fall and Spring entry terms. Transfer applications are accepted for Summer/Fall and Spring entry on the Athens campus, and for Summer, Fall and Spring on the Griffin and Tifton campuses.

First-year Fall entry: the application opens August 1; Early Action closes October 15 (materials October 29) with final decisions in mid-March; Regular Decision closes January 1 (materials January 15). The commitment deposit deadline is May 1.

First-year Spring entry: the application opens May 31 and the application and materials deadline is July 31; the commitment deposit deadline is October 1.

Transfer (Athens campus): Summer/Fall applications open January 22 and close March 1; Spring applications open May 31 and close July 15.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70 for US citizens and $85 for international students; fee waivers are available for first-year US citizens and permanent residents (Common App automatic waivers, College Board, ACT or NACAC waivers), not for transfer or international applicants. SAT or ACT scores are considered in first-year review.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uga.edu/apply/

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