B.M. in Music Education (Pre-Teacher Certification)
The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education at Biola's Conservatory of Music will help you develop the skills you need to prepare for a successful career in music education. Graduates have a nearly 100% success rate at finding jobs in music education within six months of graduation, which speaks to the program’s strength and effectiveness.
Biola's music education community and courses prepare students to impact the world for Christ through their musical gifts and talents. The strengths of the music education program include:
- Biola University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
- Teaching assistantships and student teaching opportunities
- Highly respected and experienced faculty
- Strong academic preparation for graduate school
- Supportive community of dedicated Christian musicians and educators
- Comprehensive curriculum
- Challenging, private study
- Broad range of large and small ensemble experiences
- Service learning opportunities such as Dream Center Music Days and Music Education Outreach
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Career Outlook and Preparation
What can you do with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Pre-Teacher Certification)?
Graduates have found great success in acquiring jobs in music education and are leading the next generation of musicians in classrooms across the country. Our alumni have a near-100% success rate at finding jobs in music education within six months of graduation; this attests to the strength of the program and the dedication and passion of our students. Careers include:
- Primary and secondary music education teacher
- Private music instructor
- Conductor
- Chamber music coach
- Music ministry
- Band director
- Choir director
- Music ministry
- Freelance musician
- Graduate school
Professional Teacher Preparation Program (Undergraduate)
Credential candidates complete their student teaching after they graduate with their bachelor's degree. After successfully completing student teaching and the associated requirements candidates apply for the Preliminary Teaching Credential from the State of California's Commission on Teacher Credentialing. See Professional Teacher Preparation Program - Undergraduate for complete requirements.
3% job growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for music directors and composers is projected to be as fast as average between 2023 and 2033.
BLS projections are not specific to Biola University students or graduates.
Biola gave me so much more than just a degree to enter the field of music education. The courses, communities, and professors at Biola taught me how to truly impact the world for Christ by pursuing my career with the fervor and excellence that is reflective of our Creator. The skills and disciplines I cultivated at Biola are priceless tools that will forever propel my career and desire to seek Christ in all that I do.
Music Education (Flute), B.M. '13
